Hotel Vinayak Plaza, south Varanasi
Hotel Near Assi Ghat, Varanasi
Assi Ghat is about 2.2 km by road from Hotel Vinayak Plaza, about 10 minutes by road, or about 1.6 km on foot (about 23 minutes), by Google Maps readings taken on 5 October 2026. We are an inland hotel in south Varanasi, not on the river, so this is a hotel near Assi Ghat rather than a ghat-front stay. To check rooms for your dates, message us on WhatsApp.
How far Assi Ghat is from the hotel
The figures above for Assi Ghat (เค เคธเฅเคธเฅ เคเคพเค) are Google Maps readings from the hotel, taken on 5 October 2026 on the fastest route at the time. Traffic changes drive times, so treat them as a guide, not a promise.
Hotel Vinayak Plaza is inland in south Varanasi, not on the riverfront. Whether there is any view of the Ganga is answered further down this page.
If you would rather read about the hotel’s own neighbourhood, see stays near Sankat Mochan.
Walking or taking an auto to Assi Ghat
Google Maps routes the drive from the hotel via Assi Road, and the walk via Assi-Lanka Road and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Road. We have not yet checked that walking route on foot after dark, so we do not describe it as a walk for every hour. Reception books autos and cabs for guests, which helps before dawn, late in the evening or when you are carrying bags.
How far the southern ghats are from the hotel
Each figure below is a Google Maps reading from the hotel, taken on 5 October 2026 on the fastest route at the time. The list runs by road distance from the hotel, not in river order.
Harishchandra and Kedar ghats are rides from the hotel, not walks. For getting to any of these ghats before dawn or back after dark, see the section on early mornings and evenings further down.
Heading on from Assi Ghat rather than back to the hotel? From the ghat, the BHU gate at Lanka is about 1.8 km by road (about 8 min) and Durga Kund Mandir about 2.0 km by road (about 8 min), by Google Maps on 5 October 2026.
Looking for the Sant Ravidas Janmasthan temple at Seer Govardhanpur rather than a ghat? It is about 4.2 km by road from the hotel (about 16 min).
- Tulsi Ghat: about 2.1 km by road (about 10 min), or about 1.7 km on foot (about 24 min)
- Assi Ghat: about 2.2 km by road (about 10 min); walking and auto notes are in the section above
- Lolark Kund (a kund, not a ghat): about 2.2 km by road (about 10 min), or about 1.7 km on foot (about 24 min)
- Shivala Ghat: about 2.5 km by road (about 11 min)
- Bhadaini Ghat: about 2.6 km by road (about 11 min). The official Kashi portal says it is “also called Jain Ghat”; a separate Google Maps reading for Jain Ghat gave about 2.5 km by road (about 11 min).
- Harishchandra Ghat: about 3.3 km by road (about 13 min). UP Tourism calls it “one of the two major cremation grounds (Harishchandra and Manikarnika) of Kashi.”
- Kedar Ghat: about 3.3 km by road (about 14 min)
Staying back from the river: Ganga view and parking
Is there a Ganga view?
No. None of the rooms, and not the roof either, has a view of the Ganga. The distances to Assi Ghat and each of the other ghats are listed above.
Parking and car access at the hotel
The hotel has free parking. For the details, see parking at the hotel. If you are coming by car, message us on WhatsApp before you travel.
Who an inland Assi-side stay suits
It suits a trip built around Assi and the southern ghats together with Sankat Mochan Temple (about 270 m by road), Durga Kund Mandir (about 950 m by road) or BHU (about 1-1.5 km by road to the gate at Lanka). If your trip centres on Kashi Vishwanath darshan or the aarti at Dashashwamedh, expect a longer ride into the old city each time. For that, see staying for Kashi Vishwanath darshan.
Getting to the ghats before dawn and back after dark
At Assi Ghat itself, the organisers of Subah-e-Banaras hold a morning programme before sunrise: Vedic chanting, the morning aarti, a yagya, a morning raga and yoga. See our Subah-e-Banaras guide for the timings they publish.
Early mornings at the ghats
Reception books autos and cabs for guests. For an early start at Assi or another southern ghat, ask at reception the evening before. We have not yet checked how easy it is to find an auto on the road before dawn, so don’t count on one. You can find the front-desk hours on the facilities page, and for time on the river, see boat rides from the ghats. Arriving on an early train or leaving after the morning programme? Ask on WhatsApp about early check-in or late check-out, and see check-in times, ID rules and payment options.
Evenings and the ride back
Check the Ganga Aarti times before you set out. Ask reception about the ride back before you leave the hotel. The front-desk hours are on the facilities page. On festival nights, plan the ride back to the hotel early.
Prices, reviews and booking
What a room costs
Current rates are on the rooms page: see the rooms.
Reviews
Guest reviews are on the hotel’s Google listing. We don’t quote ratings on this page.
How to book
Book directly by calling or messaging +91 91992 67480 on WhatsApp; phone calls are answered 24×7. Bookings are also taken online. Before you book, see check-in times, ID rules and payment options. The hotel’s restaurant serves vegetarian food only.
Questions about staying near Assi Ghat
How far is Hotel Vinayak Plaza from Assi Ghat, and can I walk there?
Assi Ghat is about 2.2 km by road from the hotel (about 10 minutes by road). Google Maps gives a walking route of about 1.6 km on foot (about 23 minutes). Both readings were taken on 5 October 2026. We have not yet checked that walk after dark, so for a late return ask reception to book an auto. The hotel is inland, not on the ghat.
Is the hotel on the river, and do any rooms have a Ganga view?
No to both. Hotel Vinayak Plaza is an inland hotel in south Varanasi, and no room has a view of the Ganga. The roof has none either. The road distance to each southern ghat is listed on this page.
Does the hotel have car parking, and can a car reach the hotel?
The hotel has free parking; see the facilities page for details. If you are driving, message us on WhatsApp before you travel.
Can I find a room near Assi Ghat under 1500?
Not at Hotel Vinayak Plaza; no room type falls within that budget. Current rates are on the rooms page.
Does Hotel Vinayak Plaza have an official hotel classification?
No. Hotel Vinayak Plaza holds no official hotel classification certificate and does not claim one. The owner describes it as a comfortable hotel with modern amenities, and the facilities page lists what that includes.
How far are Tulsi Ghat and Lolark Kund from the hotel?
Tulsi Ghat is about 2.1 km by road (about 10 min) and Lolark Kund about 2.2 km by road (about 10 min) from the hotel. On foot, Google Maps gives about 1.7 km (about 24 min) for each. All of these are Google Maps readings from 5 October 2026.
How far are Kedar Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat from the hotel?
Harishchandra Ghat is about 3.3 km by road from the hotel (about 13 min) and Kedar Ghat about 3.3 km by road (about 14 min), by Google Maps on 5 October 2026. Both are rides from the hotel, not walks. Families coming to Harishchandra Ghat for last rites are welcome to ask on WhatsApp about early check-in or late check-out.
What should I check before booking a hotel near Assi Ghat?
Check the distance by road and on foot to the ghat you will use most, and whether you will be coming back after dark. Decide whether you need a river view (this hotel has none). If you are driving, ask about parking. Check the rate for your room type and the house rules on check-in times, ID rules and payment options. For the hotel’s details, see the rooms and the facilities page.
Book a room near Assi Ghat
Hotel Vinayak Plaza is a comfortable hotel with modern amenities, an inland stay in south Varanasi. For enquiries and bookings, call or WhatsApp +91 91992 67480; phone calls are answered 24×7. You can also email stay@hotelvinayakvaranasi.com.
Address: Sankat Mochan Rd, near Sankat Mochan Temple, Saket Nagar Colony, Sankata Mochan Leprosy, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010
Hotel Vinayak Plaza on Google Maps
Questions before you book? Contact the hotel.