One of our top picks in Varanasi.Right on the banks of the Ganges River, the secluded Palace on Steps is only accessible by foot, 10 minutes from the road. It offers a rooftop restaurant, 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi throughout the entire property. A short 15 minute walk from Golden Temple, the property is 5 miles from Varanasi Train Station and 19 miles from Varanasi Airport. Furnished with tile or hardwood floors, rooms at Palace offer either air conditioning or a fan. They come equipped with a private bathroom and a TV. Select rooms have views of the river. The 24-hour front desk provides luggage storage and laundry services. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. On the rooftop, Sunrise Restaurant serves a variety of Indian, Chinese and Western dishes. Vegetarian options are also available.