Locality Guide
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
Best For
Parents visiting students, academic visi...
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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)