Banaras Paying Guest House

Hotels
OYO Rooms
8.8 (694 reviews)
B-1/240, ASSI Varanasi UP 221001 IND , Varanasi , in

Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly service
Great location
Clean rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Difficult to find on Google Maps
Pillows were a bit hard

Categories

Cleanliness
8.69
Most reviews noted that the rooms were clean, contributing positively to the experience.
Service
9.16
Numerous reviews highlighted fantastic, friendly service from the owners.
Location
9.2
Often praised for being close to Assi Ghat and other attractions, enhancing overall convenience.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms described as basic but good value, with highlights on cleanliness and comfort.
Amenities
8.68
Reviewers mentioned adequate amenities, including good Wi-Fi.
Value for Money
8.64
Guests found the rates reasonable for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Breakfast was frequently complimented as delicious and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
8.66
General sentiment indicates a positive and memorable experience at the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 19:27

Property Description

Central Location in Varanasi

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at Banaras Guest House offers a cozy seating area and a shared bathroom with modern amenities. Enjoy the convenience of a fan, cleaning products, and complimentary WiFi during your stay.

Convenient Facilities
Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, a charming terrace, and an on-site mini-market for all your needs. Explore the city with ease using the ticket service and tour desk available. Additionally, shops within the property ensure you have everything at your fingertips.

Ready to experience Varanasi in comfort and style? Book your stay at Banaras Guest House now.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs INR 300 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 694 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.69
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 8.66
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Alaitz Rpll solo_traveller de
6
Varanasi asequible
Pros:

- Está céntrico.
- Te ofrecen botellas de agua aunque van a coste del consumidor y uno se da cuenta al final de la estancia.
- El desayuno es yogur con muesli y fruta y un chai.
- Ofrecen tours de barco por el ganges con barquito privado y está bastante bien. Ofrecen también transporte para el aeropuerto.
- El personal es muy agradable.
- Hay opciones de obtener habitación con AC por un pequeño coste diario adicional.
- Las camas eran cómodas

Cons:

- El hotel es un poco difícil de encontrar.
- La habitación doble económica es un zulo sin aire acondicionado y apenas sitio para dejar dos mochilas de 50L. A parte de eso, es ruidosa.
- La limpieza sel baño dejaba bastante que desear. El espejo y el apoya jabón no se había limpiado en varias estancias en ambas habitaciones.
- Deberían cuidar más del estado de la terraza. Tienen sillas rotas y dos mesas nada más.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Laura family_with_children ar
10
Pros:

Loction good wifi Naveen was mack a good brekfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Mesa couple es
9
Pros:

I had a really nice stay at this hostel. The overall experience was smooth and comfortable, and a big part of that was the great service. Naveen, in particular, stood out—he was incredibly helpful, kind, and attentive.

The hostel also offers boat rides at a very reasonable price, which was a great bonus and definitely worth trying. Another highlight was their laundry service—we used it during our stay, and everything came back clean and well taken care of, which made things quite convenient.

Overall, a great place to stay with outstanding service and useful amenities. Would definitely recommend!

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Broudard couple fr
8
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Sophie couple au
8
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller by
10
Pros:

Banarash paying guest house One of the strongest selling points is the location. It is just a short walk (2–5 minutes) to Assi Ghat, which is ideal for attending the Subah-e-Banaras (morning aarti) or taking sunrise boat rides. It’s tucked just far enough into the alleyways to offer a bit of a buffer from the main road noise.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller by
10
Nice Loction
Pros:

Banaras Paying Guest House based on the latest traveler experiences. It is particularly popular for its proximity to Assi Ghat and its welcoming atmosphere.
​Clean & Cozy Rooms: While the rooms are described as "basic" or "budget," they are consistently noted for being very clean, having firm/comfortable mattresses, and providing good value for the price.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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mark solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The rooms were really clean and quiet, the beds comfortable and staff amazing. The breakfast was so good! There is a really friendly vibe here and they make such an effort to make everyone feel welcome and looked after.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Meike solo_traveller de
10
Nice, clean, affordable guesthouse
Pros:

Nice guesthouse with good rates, clean rooms, great location and kind hosts. Can recommend!

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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raphael solo_traveller br
10
Pros:

Owners are nice and helful. The place is in a back alley, short walk from assi ghat. They have a rooftop where they serve a full breakfast in the morning and where you can meet other travellers.
I recommend.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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TomaszMi family_with_children pl
10
Pros:

Homestay położony bardzo blisko Assi Ghat. Czysto. Przyjemnie. Dobre śniadanie. Rewelacyjny taras na dachu

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Faye family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

The exceptional hospitality made my stay relaxed, safe and comfortable. The kindness, generously and patience of the Naveen and Krishna made me feel welcomed and cared for. Nothing was too much to ask.

The location for me was perfect - away form noise and crowds, but close to Assi Ghat and a decent selection of cafes and street food.

I highly recommend the Benares Paying Guesthouse, and would definitely return

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Monaa00 family_with_children gb
10
Lovely place with lovely hosts!
Pros:

Naveen and Krishna are such a lovely and friendly people... they always check on you if you have everything or if you need anything, always happy to help and give advice, even with breakfast is simple but tasty and they make sure you are happy... thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Cons:

There is no much to complain about to be honest.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Lucie family_with_children au
9
Pros:

Our stay was unexpectedly extended due to illness, and Krishna and Naveen supported us as much as they could during that time. We’re very grateful for their help and kindness.

We only wish we had been able to fully enjoy Varanasi and the rooftop.

Thank you both again for your care and support.

Cons:

-

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Vittoria solo_traveller it
9
Visita a Varanasi in una accogliente Guest House famigliare
Pros:

Guest house molto accogliente, in posizione perfetta per raggiungere il ghat, godere dell'aarti mattutina, mangiare buon cibo e vivere Varanasi.
Naveen e Krishna sono due fratelli meravigliosi che ti accolgono come se fossi in una famiglia aiutandoti e consigliandoti con cura ed attenzione. Ti aiutano se vuoi fare lezioni di yoga, escursioni, pick up dall'aeroporto. E si sono presi cura di me anche quando ho avuto un'intossicazione alimentare!
Le camere sono spaziose, piuttosto essenziali ma adeguate se viaggi con semplicità; io ho occupato la stanza senza aria condizionata (le altre la hanno tutte) e si stava molto bene con il ventilatore (viaggio a metà marzo).
Ho trovato la pulizia piuttosto adeguata.
Per colazione vengono offerti: uova, toast, granola, frutta, yogurt, chai o caffè che viene offerta sulla terrazza dove è possibile conoscere altri ospiti o semplicemente chiacchierare con Krishna e Naveen (la cosa più bella!)

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Jack family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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van Hoek couple nl
8
Nice stay, good location
Pros:

Kind people who are running the guest house, preparing breakfast each day from 09-10 am. The room was clean and the location is great! They also offer cheap and quick laundry service. Besides that, they can help you arrange a yoga, music or cooking lesson for a good price.

Cons:

The last night there was a man screaming and pulling on our door which made us feel unsafe. We told the owners of the guesthouse and their reaction to it was really good, hopefully it was a one time thing.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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daniel family_with_children mx
10
Home in Varanasi
Pros:

Naveen and Krishna are locals from very long time, they can told you what to do or where to go but at the same time you have freedom to explore, we feel like home, they put a lot of effort and heart in the details, great place to stay very close to Assi Ghat.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Sophia family_with_children de
10
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Shu couple cl
10
最高
Pros:

部屋も綺麗。
スタッフも優しい
色んなところにアクセスしやすい

Cons:

ないかな。

2026-03-12 via Nuitee