Palace on steps

Besdide the river. About 500 m walking distance from the main road. No other vehicles can go in these lane. Though hotel staff can cooperate in bringing the luggage.

With Palace on Steps, it’s all about the location. Yoy will be right in the Ganges. You must accept that you are in a holy city with a lot of poverty but also a lot of soul. The people are so warm, wonderful and helpful but staying there presents many challenges. It is not for everyone. Walking back and forth to the “ main” road is treacherous and the steps down to the river are flat out dangerous. Having said that, I am in my 60s and this was one of the most memorable weeks of my life. The little restaurant has simple but good food, AND they serve beer:) I am now in a very fancy 5 Star Hotel in Delhi but I miss Palace on Steps. The little streets are not clean but I miss the cows, monkeys, parrots and the fabulous little shops in the ghats. Palace is not for everyone but if you have a sense of adventure, stay there. Ricky and others were amazingly hospitable. The Ganges will flow into your heart!!!!!

The location is great. Not only it takes about 2 minutes to get to the river, the property has a great terrace to relax, have dinner or drinks and watch the river and activity on the ghats. Some of the rooms have river view as well. The location could not be better. The staff is very helpful, ready to assist with information and schedule activities. We booked a sunrise boat ride and a full day walking tour and both were amazing. Now for the not so great. If you're expecting a Western style level of amenities, you will not find it here, so it depends on your expectations. The rooms have showers but Indian style, which means no cabin or curtain. There is always hot water and there is an overhead shower (which is not always the case in India). If you can deal with that, I highly recommend this hotel.

First, the reception is very friendly. The hotel, which dates from 1665 and is in a palace facing the Ganges. The best room is probably nr 305. Breakfast is fine (corn flakes, toasts, fruits, boiled eggs and the usual Indian warm dishes). The view on the river is excellent. To access the hotel (which also bears the name Elena), you can climg the stairs from south of Munshi Ghat either direction Shiva Hotel then you turn right or direction Elena Hotel then you turn left. From the city, it's longer and more complex. Take a compass and head East from a point named Lahiri Mahasaya Samadhi. It's a small lane where only pedestrians, bikes - and sacred cows - can enter. It's about 150-200m. Follow Shiva, Elena or Palace on Steps signs. Near the hotel, you'll cross an alley with a few "Western" restaurants and tourist stores. Thrre's even a cake shop in the same street, which runs N-S parallel to the river. There are monkeys that play on the hotel terraces and in a big tree (the tree is a useful landmark from the ghat). In short, a good hotel with a great view and fine service.

Super staff! They helped us by showing around the pathways and shops to taking us to a very good physician nearby. Very friendly and accommodating to our needs. Place is well located on the ghats, simple, clean. Great river views. Breakfast also good.

One of the best hotel experiences I had for a long time. Super great staff. So helpful and kind. And not the least an amazing view over the river Ganges and a very wonderful location. I hope to stay here again in the future.

Riverside means dogs barking But river view room and restaurant is strong reason to stay 3-day-staying varanasi is very comfortable Except for poor hot shower

주요 가트에서 매우 가까운 위치에 자리해서 관광하는데 있어서 굉장히 큰 이점이 있습니다 또한 한국분들은 본 호텔 주변으로 보편적으로 이용하시는 철수카페, 선재카페 등이 위치하고 있으니 참고하시면 좋을 듯 합니다 루프탑 레스토랑 또한 훌륭합니다 온수 등 전반적인 시설 이용 또한 불편함이 없었으며 직원들 또한 친절합니다 허나 일부 예민하신 분들은 객실 상태에 따라 조금 불편함을 느낄 수도 있겠으나 큰 문제는 느끼지 못 했습니다

Une localisation parfaite. Accès direct sur les Chats. Idéal pour admirer le Gange et son environnement. Très proche du centre. Les chambres avec balcon permettent d'avoir une vue incroyable. Terrasse sur le toit protégée des singes! Attention les Rickshaw be peuvent pas aller jusqu'à l'hôtel. Les employés sont très disponibles.