Hotel Alka

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with restaurant, connected to a shopping centre, near Sri Annapoorani Devi Temple

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast available
  • Steam room
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding
  • Children's menu

Room options

Alka Royal View Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Free bottled water
Mobile key entry
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Alka Basic Room Common Bath

Highlights

Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Mobile key entry
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Mobile key entry
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Alka AC Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Mobile key entry
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Free bottled water
Mobile key entry
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Alka Premium View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Free bottled water
Mobile key entry
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
D3/23, Meer Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221001

What's nearby

  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hanuman Ghat - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marnikanika Ghat - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Banaras Hindu University - 11 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 26 min drive
  • Varanasi Junction Station - 6 min drive
  • Sarnath Station - 12 min drive
  • Kashi Station - 14 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Keshari Ruchikar Byanjan and Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dawat Hotel Ganges Grand - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Madhur Milan Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shree Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lassi - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alka

When you stay at Hotel Alka, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Dasaswamedh ghat and Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Guests can enjoy vegetarian cuisine at Apex Ganges restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the steam room makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Shared fridge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Boat tours
  • Shopping

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1947
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Apex Ganges restaurant – This beachfront restaurant specialises in vegetarian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 250 for adults and INR 100 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 950.00 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 400 per night
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs INR 950.00

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hotel Alka Varanasi
Hotel Alka
Alka Varanasi
Alka Hotel Varanasi
Hotel Alka Hotel
Hotel Alka Varanasi
Hotel Alka Hotel Varanasi

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Alka offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Alka does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Alka?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Alka?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel Alka.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Alka?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 950.00 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Alka?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Alka and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as boat tours. Enjoy amenities such as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Alka?
Yes, Apex Ganges restaurant offers beachfront dining, vegetarian cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Hotel Alka like?
Hotel Alka is located on the waterfront, a short 11-minute walk from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 5 minutes' walk from Dasaswamedh ghat.

Hotel Alka Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Super convenient to Vishwanath Temple. Indian hotels needs a big customer service lesson in regards to toiletries. Asked many times for fresh hand towels but never received for the first 2 nights. After repeatedly demanding they gave 1 on the day of my checkout.
Umang, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Very pleasant! Awesome service! The staff was very friendly and they made sure all my needs were met. I loved the place.
Asha, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Sashank, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a good hotel with a great view.
NAMAN, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Himanshu, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

good and near the Ganges and it worked perfectly.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Near to the Ganges and worked best for us. Good to be near the Kashi temple.
1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

Mahendra Kishore, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Pros - close to ghat, decent rooms, good service. Cons - cars cannot come to the hotel as they do not allow in this area so you have to walk quite a distance to get in or out which is not easy if you have lot of luggage or mobiiity issues.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very Good hotel Clean Rooms Very near to the temple Nice location Freindly staff Good Service
RAJENDRA, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ashish, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Bad expirence of Hotel...
While booking online i paid around 4 thousand rupees and when I reached there they said you have booked an non AC room and we received payment of only 3000 rupees ... The hotel owner said pay extra 1000 rupees i will give you AC room and at that time call was not getting connected to hotels.com to complaint As I was not having any option i paid extra 1000 rupees and got an AC room
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Nothing nothing at all ,worst service, worst rooms
Bld, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Terrible to Stay
Location of the Hotel was really terrible. You have to go through small, narrow and dirty streets inside the local area and very hard to reach if you have luggage with you. Linen, towels were dirty and they don't provide you any toiletries except a small soap. There is no Room Service and they don't allow you to eat inside your room. Washroom was too small but no option. Overall it was a bad experience. Only thing that was good if you can say is the view from terrace of Ganga River that flows at the bottom of hotel down about 150 stairs. They says free Wifi but there is no connectivity for Wifi
NARESH, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The location of this hotel is as charming as it can get. Serene Ganges and the sunrise in the background was scenic to say the least. Meanwhile the rooms are good with proper amenities and the cleanliness was overall very good. Reaching this hotel is also relatively easy as opposed to what the local taxi and auto drivers say
Bhaskar, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location..Too much cooperative staffs ..I feel blessed specially for the ambience..So liberal and friendly . I will surely prefer hotel alka for my next Varanasi trip aswell. Thank you the Alka team to make me feel special.
Titas, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Good location, bad service, not value for money
I was promised the room at 9 am but I waited with my very old parents till 12 noon and still did not get the room. Finally I went out and came back at 5 PM and stil I was asked to wait as room has to be cleaned and gave some other room as I mentioned I can not wait. I had to move into another room next morning. The hotel does everything(car, boating...) as it work for them well not for guest. Guests also smoke all over the place including restaurants. Food is also below average and expensive. Not value for money.
suresh, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

It's situated near Meer Ghat. Great view of Ganga from the hotel balcony and restaurants.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Incredible location the premium rooms have arguably the best view of any hotel in the entire city. No hot water though and tv not working, which is not really acceptable given premium price. Staff good. Restaurant better than nearby competition
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel and Awesome Staff, Mr. Mukesh Is the Awesome Manager and Person, two thumbs up for Hotel Alka!!
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Affordable and convenient!
The hotel was clean and staff very friendly! Ideally positioned near all the main tourist attractions it is great value for money! The room without A/C can be at times unbearably but the room does the job for the cost! The restaurant in the hotel is very convenient as it’s open 24 hours with a reasonably good selection of dishes all of which can be enjoy in the courtyard area where you can look out on to the Ganges or get lost watching the busy meer ghat from above in the hotel
James, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good budget hotel
It’s not as nice as it appears in the photos. But as a budget hotel, it does what it needs to do. Staff was friendly and helpful.
LD, 2-night trip
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