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Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Bhadra Kali Guest House in Varanasi is close to Dasaswamedh Ghat and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

close to ghats, super helpful staff.
Review score
Very Good
721 reviews
Price from
$12.61
1 night, 2 adults

Offering city views, Ganga Guest House in Varanasi features accommodations and a terrace.

Good location nearby the tambles
Review score
Very Good
241 reviews
Price from
$15.21
1 night, 2 adults

Anand Kanan features air-conditioned accommodations in Varanasi. Among the facilities at this property are an elevator and luggage storage space, along with free Wifi throughout the property.

Nice stay after a long day in busy town. Good location for morning boat trip, The owner is knowledgeable and respectful🙏, staff are helpful, and facilities are new with cctv operating.
Review score
Excellent
1,347 reviews
Price from
$30.46
1 night, 2 adults

Classy5 Guest House offers accommodations in Varanasi, a 9-minute walk from Manikarnika Ghat and 0.7 miles from Harishchandra Ghat. Private parking is available on site.

Review score
Very Good
52 reviews
Price from
$21.01
1 night, 2 adults

KS PAYING GUEST HOUSE offers accommodations in Varanasi, 1.8 miles from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 3 miles from Banaras Hindu University.

The staff were very friendly and accommodating! They went out of their way to show us around the city by boat and by walking tour. They helped celebrate my friend's birthday by giving us a cake and singing us!
Review score
Good
481 reviews
Price from
$19.85
1 night, 2 adults

Ashirvad Homestay Varanasi is a recently renovated guest house in Varanasi where guests can make the most of the garden and shared lounge.

quiet area, but right near Main Street; very helpful staff; comfortable room.
Review score
Wonderful
132 reviews
Price from
$71.22
1 night, 2 adults

Mangalmay kashi Near kashi Vishwanath nd Ganga Ghat offers accommodations in Varanasi, 2 miles from Kedar Ghat and 2 miles from Harishchandra Ghat.

The host, Kuldeep, was very friendly. He made sure I was comfortable, always offered water, food, and even helped book tours. The property is a bit of a walk from the main ghats, but it makes for a real Indian experience. Lots of tuk tuks close by if you don't want to walk. Would recommend.
Review score
Wonderful
78 reviews
Price from
$19.97
1 night, 2 adults

Trilok Residency - Dashashwamedh Varanasi offers accommodations in Varanasi, a 10-minute walk from Manikarnika Ghat and 0.6 miles from Harishchandra Ghat.

They cancelled our booking without informing and asked us to book another hotel
Review score
Excellent
130 reviews
Price from
$46.69
1 night, 2 adults

FabHotel The Shivaay Palace offers accommodations in Varanasi, 1.4 miles from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 1.9 miles from Kedar Ghat.

Cleanliness, Behaviour and Location
Review score
Very Good
81 reviews
Price from
$18.88
1 night, 2 adults

Stay in Someshwar enjoys a location in Varanasi, a 15-minute walk from Kedar Ghat and 0.8 miles from Harishchandra Ghat.

Perfect location right on the ghats. Staff incredibly polite and helpful, but zero hassle. Rooms were cosy and comfortable with excellent AC, kettle and TV. Internet was excellent. I would stay again.
Review score
Wonderful
73 reviews
Price from
$13.43
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: $22.62
    Review score
    Good · 1,889 reviews
    Awesome place, well trained staff. The room was clean, spacious for 4 people. The hostel's position is adorable so as it is located both in the city center and in a quiet place.
    Guest review by
    Mishra
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $11.77
    Review score
    Good · 75 reviews
    Beautiful guest house near Dashashwamedh Ghat. Quiet location. Everything within walking distance. Clean rooms. Bright and lots of plants in the courtyard. The hosts are friendly and helpful. Clear recommendation for Varanasi.
    Guest review by
    Philipp
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $19.09
    Review score
    Wonderful · 284 reviews
    Great host very welcoming and helpful Quiet and clean place Nice breakfast and chai Good location near Assi Ghat
    Guest review by
    Léa
    Young couple
  • Review score
    Wonderful · 175 reviews
    Staying with Mohit was our first accommodation in India and we were not disappointed. More than anything I would like to express, how welcomed we felt just the minute we arrived. Mohit is guy to help with everything, knows places, can recommend useful apps and is there for you even when you feel unwell. Just like a good friend. He has lovely family and can prepare many delicious meals. Surrounding area is quiet with various temples and guesthouse is easily accessible to Varanasi city centre.
    Guest review by
    Veronika
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $11.90
    Review score
    Excellent · 389 reviews
    Great hosting and help from the owner, great location near the Ghats
    Guest review by
    Ryan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $19.62
    Review score
    Very Good · 47 reviews
    Great location near the Assi Ghat and just off the main Varanasi road, so it's accessible by tuktuk. Food stalls and snack shacks on the doorstep and a wine shop just up the road. Charming staff, all part of the family, very helpful and friendly. Shared areas include two kitchens, a dining area with a small library and a roof terrace with washing lines for drying laundry. They own a motor boat that does morning and evening river trips plus a row boat for private journeys. Much cheaper than others are offering.
    Guest review by
    stephanie
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    Very Good · 36 reviews
    Booking at Asha paying guest house has been an excellent decision. The location is great, very close to Assi Ghat, where one can enjoy the morning and evening Ganga Aarti. Besides, Mahesh is a great host, he makes sure that the stay is comfortable and pleasant. I even met his parents and his daughter during the visit. I'm looking forward to stay with them again in my next visit to Varanasi. Thanks Mahesh for opening your home and making this visit memorable. Namasté
    Guest review by
    José Ignacio
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $19.09
    Review score
    Wonderful · 284 reviews
    Cozy guesthouse with 4 rooms in a family house ideally located near Assi Ghat. The room was pretty small, but was clean and quiet at night. The family lives on the first floor, a small communal space on the ground floor has two tables and a sofa. It's a nice spot to meet other guests and Sona, the host, will serve you her homemade fresh food here. We enjoyed our stay very much! Thank you Sona!
    Guest review by
    Joris
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $18.31
    Review score
    Good · 84 reviews
    nice guest house away from the noise and the city center so I liked the location, nice room, hot water, quiet and clean room, they were helpful, nice people, they recommended and booked a lot of things for us (boat, visits, cars or restaurants), really easy and fast to communicate, you can have your breakfast in the room,
    Guest review by
    Jovanah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $11.90
    Review score
    Excellent · 389 reviews
    A great location overlooking the Ganges, with a lovely view from the rooftop. The house is charming, tucked away in a quiet lane next to a temple. Mostly we liked Pinky and Rani our exceptional hosts who made us feel so welcome, our favourite stay so far in India.
    Guest review by
    Aimee
    Young couple

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