Banaras Paying Guest House

Hotels
8.8 (745 reviews)
B-1/240, ASSI Varanasi UP 221001 IND , Varanasi , IN

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 745 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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Bridget • couple • au
8
Great location great people all you need in Varanasi.
Pros:

Naveen and Krishna were supper helpful and kind always checking in and seeing if we needed anything

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Victor • extended_group • es
10
Amabilidad India
Pros:

La limpieza y terraza que tiene, pero sobretodo los hermanos fueron muy amables

Cons:

Estaba todo bien

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Alfie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • solo_traveller • es
10
Como en casa en Varanasi
Pros:

Baranas Old Homestay está regentado una familia de dos hermanos que llevan mucho años en ello y puedes notar como su experiencia hace más cómoda tu estancia. Todos son muy agradables, pero especialmente Naveen es muy atento, cuida siempre de ti y se preocupan de que estés cómoda y bien.
Cualquier cosa que necesites ellos pueden agendarlo por ti y hay un guía habitual siempre disponible cerca al que también fue un placer conocer, el amigo Marcelo (que si eres de habla hispana te alegrará saber que lo habla perfectamente). También dan consejos y recomendaciones gratis ;)
El alojamiento es limpio y cómodo, siempre hay alguien cerca si necesitas algo (al final, es un homestay). Tienen servicio de lavandería bajo pago que no me pereció nada caro, y si quieres te limpian la habitación (bajo pago también, pero si estás muchos días compensa).
El rooftop es un gran plus, allí sirven los desayunos y está abierto todo el día para uso libre. Un buen punto para conocer a otras personas viajeras e intercambiar experiencias así como para estar tranquila. Tienen dos alturas y varios espacios, así que siempre puedes encontrar un poco de intimidad si lo deseas. No tiene muchos adornos y con poquito más luciría mucho más, pero la verdad que se agradece un espacio tranquilo en mitad de Varanasi.
La ubicación es perfecta, a nada caminando del Assi Ghat y de calles con comercios y restaurantes de todo tipo, pero su orientación lo aísla de los ruidos de la calle.
El desayuno es vegetariano y continental, pero yo voy vegana y amante de la comida hindú y no podía contemplar estar en la India y comer cualquier otra cosa así que Naveen me traía un desayuno hindú cada día solo para mi <3 Repetiría y lo recomendaría sin duda!

Cons:

La confusión con el nombre. Un detalle menor pero creo que compartirlo puede ayudaros. Tanto en booking como en Google los encontrarás como Banaras Old Homestay pero cambiaron en nombre en el cartel y se llaman Gest House. Ningún drama, solo que si no lo sabes estarás un rato buscandolos (igual llamas y salen a buscarte en un segundo).
Pd. Está al final de un callejoncito con mucho encanto (por el que verás pasear vacas también) y que es totalmente seguro (está habitado por familias locales y otros homestays).

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • de
8
Perfect Homestay in Varanasi!
Pros:

Location, Host

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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mizhik • family_with_children • ru
9
Pros:

удобный номер и отличное расположение. По цене качество я ни разу не пожалел. Настоятельно рекомендую.
Ну и очень важная в моем случае составляющая: персонал. Приехали утром: дали номер чтобы переодеться и привести с ебя в порядок. Ночной выезд: без проблем оставит вещи а вечером починить на крыше. И.е. действительно идут бескорыстно на встречу и переживают за гостей.
Ах да, ещё + все белье нам в стиральной машинке за 200 рупий постирали и отладили.

Cons:

Если честно, есть буквально несколько нюансов которые не позволили поставить максимум былов. Но это действительно нюансы: засратая коровами дорога до гестхауса и перебор с горячей водой.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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brian • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

It’s a 5-7 minute walk to the Ganges from the Homestay. Lots of good restaurants near the hotel. It’s located on a quiet street away from the noisy main road of assi ghat.
The owners are kind, friendly, and helpful.

Cons:

Since this is a Homestay and there are two families living there, it can get pretty noisy in the mornings from around 6:30am until 10AM and again between 6 or 6:30 PM and 10:30PM.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • it
8
Soggiorno breve, siamo stati bene
Pros:

Posizione comodissima a due passi da Assi Ghat! I proprietari carinissimi e disponibili per aiutare sempre in tutto

Cons:

Camere e pulizia non in linea con il prezzo

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Jochen Drewelies • solo_traveller • de
10
Great accommodation close to many attractions
Pros:

Same as our first booking everything was great.
For that reason we decided to stay another night in this hidden gem.

Cons:

Nothong at all

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Jochen Drewelies • solo_traveller • de
10
Feel like home
Pros:

The Banaras Old Homestay is very close to Assi Ghat and its morning and evening Aartis - only a 5 mins walk away. Dashashwamedh Ghat and other attractions can be reached after a 25 mins walk trough the narrow and fascinating ways through the old town.
The two brothers, Naveen and Krishna, run this Guesthouse in a very good manner and are realy lovely people.
Money change, SIM cards, trips, airport pickups and drops and every other wishes - they will organize everything for their guests.
Hot water, AC, fan - everything is working perfect and rooms are very clean.
Breakfast is served at the rooftop, good restaurants are very close.
We can highly recommend to stay here.
Thank you so much for a perfect stay in Varanasi.

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Yekaterina • solo_traveller • il
9
Pros:

Great location, just few minutes walk from the assi Ghat. The room was on the third floor so the staff helped up carry the heavy luggage up.

Cons:

The blankets had no bedsheets, but they were provided once we asked the owner. Pillows were a bit hard for us to sleep on.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Andrii • couple • de
10
Bestes Ort für diesen Preis
Pros:

Die Lage ist perfekt, das Zimmer war sauber, hell und ruhig. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Kann nur weiterempfehlen

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Molly • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Staff here were super helpful and organised a boat trip for us! The room was comfortable with great A/C :) Location was also really good. The breakfast on the roof terrace was a nice sociable start to the day.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Simona • couple • it
8
Ci siamo trovati molto bene per l'accoglienza e la posizione della struttura
Pros:

Accoglienza casalinga. Posizione ottima. Proprietari gentilissimi e disponibili

Cons:

Pulizia stanza e bagno ai minimi termini

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • ar
10
Lo Recomiendo!
Pros:

Lo mejor de todo fue conocer a Naveen y Krishna, los dueños. Son los mejores anfitriones que conocimos en India 🙏🏽
La GuestHouse es centrica, a pocos metros de Assi Ghat. El desayunos es de los mas completos que nos dieron, en todo India ✨
Si visitas Varanasi sin duda deberías Hospedarte aquí.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • pt
10
Pros:

The hostel is great, the room is confortable and clean and it is just in town, 5min walking from Assi Ghat. Breakfast is also very good and served in the rooftop. You can also book tours and do laundry here.
But the best thing about this hostel is the owners Naveen and Krishna. They made our visit to Varanasi easy and special. Always so helpfull and kind and funny. I hurt my foot and they helped me getting better and shared their medicine with me. 100% recommend staying here!!

Cons:

Nada

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Silva • couple • es
10
Pros:

This place is so good!!!! I highly recommend the location is perfect, 5 minutes by walk from Assi Ghat. Also very good restaurantes in the area. The room is very comfortable with AC and good WiFi. But the most value is the owners and the staff thank you Navi and Krishna for all your help and excellent service. If I return to Varanasi I will come back here. Namaste 🙏🏼

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Rob • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Had a great 3 night stay here. Navi and his brother are so welcoming and helpful. Right in the middle of where you want to be and close to Assi Ghat. Great breakfast too! Value for money, location, hosts are all spot on for the madness that is Varanasi!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • it
8
Pros:

Posizione vicinissima a piedi all'assi ghat, staff molto disponibile, bel terrazzo all'ultimo piano

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jakub • extended_group • pl
6
is it cheap? yeah. is it good? it’s cheap
Pros:

host is very nice, location is quite okay, ac is working

Cons:

bedding is dirty, everything is generally dirty and used. water smells, ac barely works. it’s not the worst india experience, it’s definitely on the worst side. but you can make it

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee