The 10 best guest houses in Varanasi, India

The best guest houses in Varanasi

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Stay in Someshwar

Stay in Someshwar is located in Varanasi, 300 metres from Dasaswamedh Ghat, 500 metres from Manikarnika Ghat, and 1.3 km from Kedar Ghat.

Peter Julian

From

Switzerland

Everything was neat and clean and even calm despite Varanasi being overall very busy. The hosts were extremely friendly and accommodates every wish.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews

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US$19.91

1 night, 2 adults

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Ashirvad Homestay Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, near Kedar Ghat and Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, Ashirvad Homestay Varanasi is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and shared lounge.

Birn

From

United States

For us Ashirvad Homestay was a welcoming and quiet refuge in an otherwise chaotic city. The location, a bit removed from the clutter near the river, is in an almost rural setting across the road from a park. Aman, the manager, was exceptionally helpful, changing money, arranging an airport transfer, setting up aboat trip and on Day One, negotiating a tuk-tuk for us. Trust me, if you do any of these activities, let Aman set them up for you.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

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US$72.99

1 night, 2 adults

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Shree Nanda Guest House

Varanasi

Featuring a balcony with quiet street views, a garden and a terrace, Shree Nanda Guest House can be found in Varanasi, close to Sarnath and 9.1 km from Manikarnika Ghat.

Deshnie

From

South Africa

I loved the large bedrooms and big lounge. Very comfortable indeed. Staff was excellent. Tended to all our needs, even at 3am, when I needed to leave early. They never faulted. Will highly recommend this stay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

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US$30.08

1 night, 2 adults

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Maa Durga Inn

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, 200 metres from Dasaswamedh Ghat, Maa Durga Inn provides accommodation with a terrace, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and full-day security.

David

From

United Kingdom

Great value accommodation, within easy walking distance of the ghats, allowing easy access to evening Aarti ceremony and to boat trips. Basic room, but clean and with consistent hot water and fan. Owner was exceptionally generous, allowing me the use of the room free of charge for 6 hours after the advertised check-out time.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

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US$15.04

1 night, 2 adults

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Azure Family Paying Guest House

Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi, near Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, Harishchandra Ghat and Kedar Ghat, Azure Family Paying Guest House features a shared lounge.

Itay

From

Israel

Sona and her family are wonderful hosts, kind, knowledgable and helpful. A warm and friendly atmosphere, the best way in my humble opinion to experience a new place. Thanks for a lovely stay

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews

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US$18.36

1 night, 2 adults

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LA VACA Casa

Varanasi

Located 700 metres from Dasaswamedh Ghat, LA VACA Casa offers accommodation with a terrace. It is situated 1.1 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and features a tour desk.

Nikita

From

India

The staff's behaviour was very good.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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US$17.68

1 night, 2 adults

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THE ILEEKA Ananta

Varanasi

THE ILEEKA Ananta is set in Varanasi, 200 metres from Dasaswamedh Ghat, 500 metres from Kashi Vishwanath Temple, as well as 1 km from Kedar Ghat.

David

From

United Kingdom

This review is a little long but if ever there was a place that deserves it, it's Ileeka Guest house and it's manager Atul. This is not just a guest house, this is an unforgettable experience where you have the opportunity to stay above an Ashram (which takes care of around 20 Sadus) and which surrounds a small golden roofed temple. The entrance and door are spectacular. I have to say, staying here definitely enhanced the whole experience of Varanasi. It is one of the most unique places I've stayed in 30 years of world travel and right in the very beating heart of Varanasi. However, for the dormitory, you do need to manage your expectations. It is very basic and for those seeking comfort, it may not be the best choice. The water pressure in the shower is not the best and it's a simple room but I must as it was clean and the beds comfy. I would say this is a place for those seeking authenticity, have an open mind and more importantly, an open heart. It reminded me of the old school dorms when I first started travelling in the early 90's. However, from outside the dorm door, you can see the great Ganga river, you look down on the golden roofed temple and you are 20 meters away from Dashashwamedh Ghat, the centre of the Varanasi Ghats One other thing I highly recommend is to take time to have tea with the manager Atul. I used to have morning tea with him, sitting in a darkened tea house room, very close to the hostel. Those conversations I hold dear, as he's a very philosophical, sincere and an intellectual person. I learned a lot from my chats with Atul and he has a wealth of knowledge of Varanasi and India. Overall, for those seeking something unique, interesting and different, this is definitely a place I highly recommend. I simply can't imagine my 5 days in Varanasi without it.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

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US$21

1 night, 2 adults

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Kashi Vandnam Homestay

Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi, less than 1 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat, Kashi Vandnam Homestay features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a tour desk.

Rahul

From

India

Staff was very helpful and my train was late after checkout. They gave me option to keep my luggage without any cost.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

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US$14.93

1 night, 2 adults

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Hari Niwaas Guest House in Varanasi near Ghat & Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Varanasi

Offering city views, Hari Niwaas Guest House in Varanasi near Ghat & Kashi Vishwanath Temple is an accommodation located in Varanasi, 2.2 km from Harishchandra Ghat and 2.3 km from Kedar Ghat.

koul

From

India

Jitendra Jaiswal staff is very nice and always available for help 😃. Location is near 2 km to kashi temple. Good stay

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

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US$18.41

1 night, 2 adults

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Chandrakala Residency Paying Guest House Near Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Ganga Ghats

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, less than 1 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat, Chandrakala Residency Paying Guest House Near Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Ganga Ghats provides accommodation with a shared lounge and private...

Suman

From

India

Some improvement was suggested and action has already been taken by the management and shown me before my check-out on date

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

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US$19.41

1 night, 2 adults

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