A boutique sanctuary in timeless Kashi

Where Banaras
slows time.

Wake to the spirit of the city. Return to quiet luxury, thoughtful comfort, and hospitality that remembers you.

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THE RIO WAY

Experience Banaras.
Stay in luxury.

Rio Benaras is your quiet pause in a city of eternal motion — where the sound of temple bells drifts through your window at dawn, and the golden glow of the Ganga Aarti lights up the evening sky.

Kashi is not just a destination. It is a feeling. An ancient city that has welcomed souls for thousands of years — pilgrims, poets, wanderers, and seekers. At Hotel Rio Benaras, we bring contemporary luxury to the heart of this sacred city, so you can experience its magic without giving up a single comfort.

ROOFTOP POOL

Unwind above the city skyline

CAFÉ 55

Artisan coffee & Japanese aesthetics

GOLDEN PEACOCK

Multi-cuisine fine dining

VARUNA BANQUET

Luxury celebrations & weddings

33+

Luxury Rooms

5★

Guest Rating

1000+

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Watch the story of Kashi →

Spiritual serenity and luxury by the Ganges

Soul of KashiTemple bells and floating diyas

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Rooms made for
beautiful pauses.

Soft light, quiet details, and the kind of bed that makes the morning wait. Choose your corner of calm.

Our signature stay

02 guests · 42 m²

Suite Room

Separate living, deep comfort, and our most indulgent expression of Banaras-inspired calm.

King bedLiving roomBreakfast

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02 guests · 28 m²

Deluxe Room

An elegant, restful base for days spent discovering Kashi.

Queen bedRain shower

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03 guests · 34 m²

Premium Room

More room to settle in, with warm heritage character.

King bedLounge

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Golden Peacock Restaurant at Hotel Rio Benaras

Signature dining at Rio

Taste at Rio

Golden Peacock

Generous Indian flavours, served with warmth and a little ceremony.

Our signature restaurant pairs timeless hospitality with an elegant, light-filled dining room made for long lunches, family dinners, and memorable evenings.

Modern Indian favourites Seasonal chef specials

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Also at Rio

Café 55

Artisan coffee, playful plates, and an easy neighbourhood energy.

A bright, editorial corner of Rio for slow mornings, matcha rituals, and conversations that linger — a quiet, Japanese-inspired calm in the heart of Kashi.

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Coffee & culture at Rio

BEYOND OUR DOORS

Meet the city at
its own pace.

Our concierge curates the Kashi you came looking for — from first light on the river to the silk lanes after dusk. Every experience is arranged with care, so you can simply arrive and be present.

20 min from Rio2 hours

Ask our conciergeWe arrange guides, boats, transfers, and the details in between.

Plan your visit

Everything, just
minutes away.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

4.5 km · 15 min

Dashashwamedh Ghat

4 km · 12 min

Assi Ghat

6 km · 18 min

Sarnath

12 km · 25 min

Varanasi Junction

2 km · 8 min

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport

24 km · 45 min

Banaras Hindu University

7 km · 20 min

Manikarnika Ghat

5 km · 15 min

Free pickup from Varanasi Railway Station for direct bookings.

Everything considered

Space to unwind.
Reasons to gather.

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Swimming pool

A quiet blue pause beneath the Varanasi sky.

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Banquets

Celebrations made effortless, from intimate ring ceremonies to grand wedding receptions.

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Fitness Centre

Stay on track with your wellness routine. Our fully equipped gym features modern cardio and strength training equipment, with natural light and a calm, focused atmosphere.

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