Lanka / BHU area in Varanasi

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Stays in Lanka / BHU, Varanasi

University-town energy — budget hotels at the BHU and IIT-BHU main gate.

Price Range

₹600 – ₹3,500 per night

From Station

Approximately 7 km from Varanasi Junction

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About Lanka / BHU

Lanka is the bustling commercial area at the main gate of Banaras Hindu University (BHU). It is a popular accommodation hub for parents visiting students, academic visitors, and travellers wanting easy access to Sankat Mochan Temple and Assi Ghat.

Best for

Parents visiting students, academic visitors, travellers wanting Sankat Mochan Temple proximity, value-conscious tourists

Distance from Varanasi Junction

Approximately 7 km from Varanasi Junction (25 min by auto-rickshaw)

What's nearby

  • BHU main gate and the iconic Vishwanath Temple inside campus
  • IIT-BHU adjacent to BHU campus
  • Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple within 1 km
  • Strong density of budget and mid-range hotels
  • Lower nightly rates than ghat-side hotels

Accommodation types

Budget hotels, mid-range business hotels, family-friendly hotels close to the BHU campus

Adjacent localities

Naria, Karaundi, Susuwahi (adjacent residential areas), Assi Ghat (15 min auto), Sankat Mochan Temple (10 min walk)

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