Wake Up to the Ghats of Kashi at Sterling Varanasi
Set close to the revered Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in the southern part of the city, Sterling Varanasi is a 33-room hotel in Varanasi built for travellers who want to stay near the heart of Kashi without straying far from Banaras Hindu University. Rooms are spread across Classic, Deluxe and Premier Room with Balcony categories, ranging from 161 sq. ft. to 382 sq. ft., with the Premier category offering private balconies and city views. The hotel's standout feature is Kashiyana, a fifth-floor event space with a partially covered glass roof and a 180-degree view across Varanasi, a rare vantage point over this city of temples and ghats.
The hotel's location keeps Varanasi's spiritual landmarks within easy reach. Assi Ghat (2 km) and Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (5.1 km) are both a short drive away, while Banaras Hindu University (2 km) and the riverside Ramnagar Fort (3.8 km) make for convenient half-day trips. Guests with more time can extend the visit to Sarnath (15 km), the Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Back at the hotel, the day winds down with a multi-cuisine dinner, a quiet evening in an air-conditioned room, or plans for the next morning's sunrise boat ride on the Ganges. Complimentary Wi-Fi, a travel desk for arranging ghat visits and Sarnath excursions, and banqueting space for small gatherings round out a stay built for pilgrims, heritage travellers, families and business visitors alike, whether the day was spent at the ghats or exploring the lanes of old Kashi.
Resort Highlights
Close to Sankat Mochan Temple
Located near the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in southern Varanasi, with Assi Ghat just 2 km away. The hotel makes an easy base for both morning temple visits and evening walks along the river.
180-Degree Views from Kashiyana
Kashiyana, the hotel's fifth-floor event space, offers a rare 180-degree view across Varanasi through its partially covered glass roof. It is a striking setting for both private celebrations and a quiet evening overlooking the city.
Spacious Premier Rooms with Balconies
Choose the 382 sq. ft. Premier Room with Balcony for private outdoor space and city views, the most spacious of the hotel's three room categories. Classic and Deluxe rooms suit shorter stays and smaller budgets.
Close to BHU and Ramnagar Fort
Banaras Hindu University is about 2 km away, with the riverside Ramnagar Fort a similarly short trip via the Ramnagar bridge. Both make for an easy half-day detour from the ghats and temples.
Who It's Perfect For
Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers
Proximity to Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the ghats makes this a practical base for a Varanasi pilgrimage trip. Early risers can walk to the river for the morning aarti before breakfast.
Heritage & Culture Seekers
Temples, riverside forts and centuries-old lanes are all within a short drive, ideal for travellers exploring Varanasi's heritage sites in depth. A half-day trip to Sarnath rounds out the region's Buddhist history.
Students & BHU Visitors
With Banaras Hindu University about 2 km away, the hotel is a convenient choice for BHU campus visits, convocation stays and family trips tied to the university.
Family Holidaymakers
Premier Rooms with balconies and a central Varanasi address make sightseeing with children easier, without long transfers back from the ghats, a workable family hotel in Varanasi.
Business & Event Groups
Kashiyana's fifth-floor event space and the hotel's banqueting facilities suit small corporate offsites, conferences or celebrations, making it a functional business hotel in Varanasi as well as a leisure base.
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Amenities & Guest Facilities
Thoughtfully Curated Comforts and services at Sterling Varanasi
Rooms
Classic Room
Unwind in the comfortable 235 sq. ft. Classic Room, designed as a relaxed retreat after a day of exploring Varanasi. The rooms feature contemporary amenities and a king-sized bed, with twin-bed options available in select rooms. Five Classic Rooms also feature bathtubs.
Unwind in the comfortable 235 sq. ft. Classic Room, designed as a relaxed retreat after a day of exploring Varanasi.
The rooms feature contemporary amenities and a king-sized bed, with twin-bed options available in select rooms. Five Classic Rooms also feature bathtubs.
Deluxe Room
Spread across approximately 161 sq. ft., the Deluxe Room offers additional space for a comfortable city stay. Select Deluxe Rooms feature a sofa bed, making them particularly convenient for small families or guests requiring additional sleeping space.
Spread across approximately 161 sq. ft., the Deluxe Room offers additional space for a comfortable city stay.
Select Deluxe Rooms feature a sofa bed, making them particularly convenient for small families or guests requiring additional sleeping space.
Premier Room with Balcony
For guests looking for more space and an outdoor setting, the 382 sq. ft. Premier Room with Balcony offers a private balcony with views across the city. The generous room layout makes this the most spacious accommodation category at the hotel, while select rooms also feature a bathtub.
For guests looking for more space and an outdoor setting, the 382 sq. ft. Premier Room with Balcony offers a private balcony with views across the city.
The generous room layout makes this the most spacious accommodation category at the hotel, while select rooms also feature a bathtub.
Rooms
Guest Room
Guest Room
Unwind in the comfortable 197 sq. ft. Classic Room, designed as a relaxed retreat after a day of exploring Varanasi. The rooms feature contemporary amenities and a king-sized bed, with twin-bed options available in select rooms. Five Classic Rooms also feature bathtubs.
Dining
A Taste of Banaras, Freshly Served in Rasa Kashi
Rasa Kashi serves Indian and popular international dishes alongside Banarasi specialities, with both buffet and à la carte options at the lobby level. It is a convenient stop before a day of temple visits or after an evening spent along the ghats. Dining at Sterling Varanasi brings together familiar Indian and international dishes with selected Banarasi flavours, giving guests a taste of one of India's most celebrated food cities. From an early breakfast before a sunrise boat ride to a relaxed dinner after the evening Ganga Aarti, the hotel's multi-cuisine restaurant in Varanasi offers an easy, unhurried dining experience.
Best Time to Visit
Summer (March – June)
Summer in Varanasi is intense, with temperatures climbing to 35°C to 45°C through April, May and June. Ghat visits and boat rides are best planned for early morning or evening, when the heat off the river is more bearable.
Monsoon (July – September)
The monsoon season brings moderate to heavy rainfall and temperatures around 25°C to 35°C. The Ganges runs high and boat rides may pause on the wettest days, though the ghats take on a quieter, greener character.
Winter (October – February)
Winter is the best time to visit Varanasi, with cool, pleasant temperatures between 5°C and 25°C and clear mornings well suited to long walks along the ghats. This is also peak season for festivals such as Dev Deepawali.
For comfortable sightseeing and the clearest rooftop views from Kashiyana, October to February is the preferred window to visit. If travelling between March and September, plan ghat visits and temple darshans for early morning or after sunset.
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival, Sankat Mochan & Evening Aarti
Day 2 – Temples, BHU & Ramnagar Fort
Day 3 – Sarnath & Departure
Why Guests Love It
What stays with most guests after a trip to Sterling Varanasi is the contrast built into the stay itself: mornings spent amid the noise, ritual and colour of the ghats, and evenings spent looking down at that same city from Kashiyana's quiet rooftop. That balance between being in the thick of Kashi and having a calm corner to retreat to is what most visitors remember about their time in this ancient city on the Ganges.