2 star hotels · Uttar Pradesh · India
We reviewed 78 hotels in Varanasi and picked the 50 best-rated 2-star properties for this page.
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Convenient & practical
Varanasi
Centrally located on Assi Ghat Road with free Wi-Fi, parking, and an airport shuttle — a dependable base for exploring Varanasi.
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Riverside stay
Varanasi
A riverside hostel with rooftop Ganges views, free sunrise boat tour, and fast Wi-Fi in a calm lane near Assi Ghat.
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Ghat-side stay
Varanasi
Riverside hotel on the ghats with Ganges views, rooftop dining, and easy access to Varanasi's old town.
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Ghat-side value
Varanasi
Steps from the ghats, with a rooftop restaurant and free parking.
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Pet-friendly
Varanasi
A practical base in Varanasi with free Wi-Fi, car rental, and pet-friendly rooms, a 20-minute walk from Kaal Bhairav Mandir.
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Top Rated
Varanasi
A 16-room hotel with a perfect rating, steps from Varanasi's spiritual heart.
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Solid budget stay
Varanasi
Friendly staff and clean, simple rooms near Assi Ghat—a reliable base for exploring Varanasi.
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Central & practical
Varanasi
A practical adults-only stay close to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, with a 24-hour desk and tour help.
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Pool & 24h service
Varanasi
A well-rated 2-star with a big pool and round-the-clock service, set 2.5 km from Shri Durga Temple.
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Budget-friendly
Varanasi
A no-frills, adult-only hotel with free parking and Wi-Fi in the heart of Varanasi.
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Near the Ghats
Varanasi
Friendly, affordable stay steps from Dashashwamedh Ghat with spacious rooms and attentive staff.
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Practical & central
Varanasi
Near ISKCON Temple with free Wi-Fi and a mix of dorms to family rooms.
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Pool & Parking
Varanasi
A central Varanasi hotel with free parking, an outdoor pool, and a 20-minute walk to Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
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Value Stay
Varanasi
A budget-friendly Varanasi hotel with free Wi-Fi and parking, a 20-minute walk from Burning Ghat.
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Compact & practical
Varanasi
A small, practical hotel in Varanasi with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and parking, a 25-minute walk from Dashashwamedh Ghat.
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Ghat-side value
A clean, simple base near the ghats and Kashi Vishwanath Temple, with staff who go out of their way to arrange tours and boats.
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Budget-friendly
Varanasi
A practical 2-star stay near Chet Singh Ghat with 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi.
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Central value stay
A straightforward 60-room guest house in Chetganj, a 20-minute walk from Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
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Budget & Practical
Varanasi
A small, practical hotel with a car park and a 25-minute walk to Shri Durga Temple.
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Budget & social
Varanasi Bed & Breakfast
Near the Ganges with a rooftop restaurant, spa treatments, and a social vibe — ideal for budget travellers who want more than a bed.
Varanasi
Rated 7.5 by guests, this central Varanasi hotel offers a no-frills base near Gurubagh Road.
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Budget Stay
Varanasi
A clean, budget-friendly stay in Varanasi with free Wi-Fi and parking.
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Station convenience
Varanasi
A 2-star stay right opposite Varanasi Cantt Railway Station, with air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant.
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Budget stay
Varanasi
A 10-room hotel with garden views and free Wi-Fi, a 12-minute walk from Dashashwamedh Ghat.
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Central & Staff-Focused
Varanasi
Compact rooms, genuinely caring staff, and a spot-on central location for exploring Varanasi in a short stay.
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Riverside value
Varanasi Guest house
A peaceful riverside base with genuinely welcoming staff and strong value for money.
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Temple proximity
Varanasi
Budget-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi, a 1 km walk to Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
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Near the Ghats
Varanasi
Simple rooms near Dashashwamedh Ghat, a short stroll from Nepali Temple.
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Budget rooftop
Varanasi
A budget stay with a rooftop terrace and free Wi-Fi, just an 18-minute walk from Munshi Ghat.
Varanasi
A no-frills, practical base in Varanasi's Cantonment, rated 7.5 by guests.
Varanasi
A straightforward stay in Lahurabir, rated 7.5 by guests.
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Budget stay near Assi Ghat
Varanasi
A simple 2-star stay near Assi Ghat with free breakfast and an indoor pool, at a budget-friendly rate.
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Budget Stay
Varanasi
Affordable, simple rooms near the Ganges with free internet and 24-hour reception.
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Value Stay
Varanasi
A no-fuss 16-room hotel near Kabir Math with city views and free Wi-Fi.
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Self-catering
Varanasi
A practical one-room apartment with a shared kitchen, close to Sarnath Station.
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Practical Stay
Varanasi
A straightforward Varanasi stay with free Wi-Fi, parking, and round-the-clock room service.
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Budget stay
Varanasi
A no-frills guesthouse with a garden, health club, and free on-site parking — a practical base in Varanasi.
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Central & Budget
Varanasi
A 2-star stay close to Dashashwamedh Ghat with free Wi-Fi and a staff praised for going the extra mile.
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Ghat-side value
Varanasi Bed & Breakfast
A no-frills stay right by the ghats, with a strong location and welcoming staff.
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Budget & central
Varanasi
Walk to temples from a clean, friendly guest house in old Varanasi, with helpful staff and luggage storage.
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Temple Proximity
Varanasi
Walk to Kashi Vishwanath Temple in about 5 minutes from this compact Varanasi stay.
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Simple & central
Varanasi
A no-frills, family-friendly hotel with parking and Wi-Fi, within easy reach of Assi Ghat and Shri Durga Temple.
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Simple & Central
Varanasi
A small, honest hotel near the Ghats with private parking and a comfortable stay.
Varanasi
A no-frills 2-star stay in Sarnath, rated 7.5 by 59 guests – see if it suits your needs.
Varanasi
A simple, no-frills guest house in Varanasi's Assi area, rated 7.5 by guests for its honest value.
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Budget by the Ghats
Varanasi Guest house
Simple rooms near the ghats, with river views and air conditioning in the deluxe category.
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Pet-friendly
Varanasi
A compact Varanasi hotel with free parking, pet-friendly rooms, and high comfort ratings.
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Near Assi Ghat
Varanasi
A practical stay just 5 minutes from Sankata Ghat, with air-conditioned rooms and 24-hour security.
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Budget & Pet-Friendly
Varanasi
Budget stay in Varanasi with free parking, pet-friendly policy, and a terrace—5-minute walk to Spencer's.
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2-star
Varanasi
A basic but well-rated stay close to Harichandra Ghat, with city-view rooms and tea and coffee facilities.
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The most common search for this page is the straightforward one: which 2-star hotels in Varanasi are worth booking? Across the set, the best-rated options include Kashi Darshan Hotel (9.0 rating, from ₹2,292) and Hostelavie Varanasi (8.5 rating, from ₹3,820), while budget-conscious travellers can start at Balaji Palace at ₹1,146. The range spans simple guesthouse-style rooms near the ghats to places with pools like Hotel Siddharth, so your choice often comes down to whether you prioritise walking to the river or paying the lowest rate.
Typical nightly rates for 2-star hotels in Varanasi are around ₹2,483, with budget options from ₹1,146 near Dashashwamedh Ghat going up to ₹32,185 at the high end.
For your first visit, staying near the ghats—like Assi Ghat or Dashashwamedh Ghat—puts you within walking distance of the main sights. Hotels like Hostelavie Varanasi and Ganga Fuji Home are close to Assi Ghat, while Balaji Palace is a 12-minute walk from Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Several 2-star hotels provide airport shuttles or are near the Cantt railway station. Hotel Janhvi International sits opposite Varanasi Cantt Railway Station, and The Seven'S Hotel on Assi Ghat Road offers an airport shuttle. For other ghat-side stays, you'll likely need a short auto-rickshaw or taxi ride.
The 2-star hotels on this page vary in guest ratings from around 5 to 9, with many featuring clean, simple rooms and 24-hour front desks. For peace of mind, check recent reviews and opt for higher-rated properties like Kashi Darshan Hotel or those with multiple reviews such as Dwivedi Hotels Palace On Steps.
Varanasi’s 2-star hotels cluster where the city’s life happens: along the ghats and the lanes behind them, around Assi Ghat, and near the railway station. These are not anonymous business hotels—many sit within walking distance of Dashashwamedh Ghat or Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and a rooftop view of the Ganges is not a luxury upgrade but a routine feature. What you trade at this level is space and polish, not location.
The price range reflects that trade-off. Typical stays run around ₹2,500 per night, with the cheapest doubles from about ₹1,146 near Dashashwamedh Ghat, while the top end reaches ₹32,185 for something like Hotel Cozy Cottage. Ratings cluster between 5 and 8, with the standout Kashi Darshan Hotel at 9.0 and Hostelavie Varanasi at 8.5. If you want a pool, a 24-hour desk, or just a base to walk to the ghats at dawn, these properties cover it—without the frills of a 3-star.
2-star hotels in Varanasi are ideal for budget-conscious travellers, pilgrims, and backpackers who want to be in the heart of the old city near the ghats and temples. They offer basic comfort, often with rooftop views and free Wi-Fi, at prices that undercut higher-rated categories. If you need more space, reliable power, or amenities like a pool in a quieter area, consider 3-star hotels or central options that cater to business travellers. For those wanting guesthouse intimacy, browse guest houses in the city; for families needing more room and services, family-friendly hotels might be a better fit.