Dwivedi Hotels Palace On Steps - Varanasi

Ganges-side heritage hotel with direct river views from select rooms

Location & Access

Palace on Steps is located directly on the banks of the Ganges River and is only accessible on foot, 10 minutes from the road. The hotel is a short 15-minute walk from the Golden Temple and 8 km from Varanasi Railway Station. Dashashwamedh Ghat, the site of the evening Ganga Aarti, is less than 5 minutes away on foot.

Rooms & Views

River-facing rooms like the Ekaant Suite and Saptarishi Suite offer balconies with direct views of the Ganges and the ghats. Select rooms come with either air conditioning or a fan, a private bathroom, and a TV. The Kashi Suite provides two separate balconies for panoramic river observation.

Dining

The rooftop Sunrise Restaurant serves Indian, Chinese, and Western dishes, with vegetarian options available. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner while overlooking the Ganges from the terrace. Dwivedi Hotels Palace On Steps Varanasi also offers 24-hour room service and packed lunches for day trips.

Services

The hotel provides Darshan Assistance for Kashi Vishwanath Temple, with guides to help navigate the temple visit. The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage, currency exchange, and express check-in/check-out. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available, and the tour desk can arrange travel arrangements.

Nearby Attractions

Guests can walk to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Gowdowlia market within 10 minutes. The hotel Palace on Steps Varanasi is situated on the ghats, giving direct access to boat rides on the Ganges. Varanasi Airport is 30 km away, and airport pickup can be arranged through the hotel.

• Location: Directly on the Ganges bank, 5 min walk to Dashashwamedh Ghat
• Rooms: Select suites with river-view balconies (Ekaant, Saptarishi, Kashi)
• Dining: Rooftop Sunrise Restaurant serving Indian, Chinese, Western
• Services: Darshan Assistance for Kashi Vishwanath Temple & 24-hour front desk
• Access: Only foot access, 10 min from road; airport 30 km