Hotel Rio Benaras

3.5 star property

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Reception
Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Reception
Front of property
Superior Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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S20/55-56 Buddha Vihar Colony,, Cantonment,, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002
  • Place, JVH Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dasaswamedh ghat
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room

  • Garden view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Varanasi

Located within a leisurely stroll of JVH Mall, Hotel Rio Benaras is within a few miles (5 km) of Bharat Mata. This 3.5-star hotel has 18 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking. It's connected to a rail/subway station in central Varanasi and also close to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat.

What's nearby

  • JVH Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Assi Ghat - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Banaras Hindu University - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Varanasi City Station - 13 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sri Annapurna - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shree Shivay Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saffron And Spice - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Surya - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rio Benaras

At Hotel Rio Benaras, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and local meal delivery service. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, access to locker space, and luggage storage. This hotel also has a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and satellite TV. Memory foam beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Sitting areas, coffee makers, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 350 for adults and INR 350 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe 55
  • Golden Peacock

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height bed
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 350 for adults and INR 350 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Property is also known as

Hotel Rio Benaras Hotel
Hotel Rio Benaras Varanasi
Hotel Rio Benaras Hotel Varanasi

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Rio Benaras?

Hotel Rio Benaras offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Rio Benaras?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rio Benaras on Apr 27, 2026 start from $45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Hotel Rio Benaras?

This hotel is located in Varanasi, just steps from JVH Mall. You'll also find Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Rio Benaras?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Rio Benaras have a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Rio Benaras doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Rio Benaras?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Rio Benaras?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a chef service, a down comforter, and a rainfall showerhead.

Does Hotel Rio Benaras have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Rio Benaras have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Rio Benaras serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Golden Peacock.

Does Hotel Rio Benaras allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Rio Benaras though service animals are welcome.

Does Hotel Rio Benaras have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Rio Benaras?

The closest major airport to Hotel Rio Benaras is Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri), which is 13.3 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Rio Benaras?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Rio Benaras.

Hotel Rio Benaras Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PRAMUKH

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good hotel to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Modesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is good. The hotel is not on a busy street so it was nice and quiet in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024