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D16/24 someshwar gali man mandir ghat dashashwamedh, 221001 Varanasi, India

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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThere location is at close proximity to all temples. The host was also very helpful suggesting the right locations and food joints. We enjoyed the whole experience
None
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRooms and washrooms were neat and clean. The staff was very co-operative and polite.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe host was very humble & treated us like home
Steep & narrow staircase, but no problem
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified review1.Excellent location just beside the Ganges 2. Excellent hospitality from the staff 3 . Regular follow up and guidance to get to the property as soon as I landed
Reviewed: 24 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery close to the ghats
Nothing
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe small hotel is located a minute's walk from the legendary Ganges River. Three minutes walk from the central and most famous Ghat where every day in the evening the Aarti ceremony takes place. That alone is attractive to stay there. The second attraction is the price which was quite low. But when choosing cheap accommodation we have to accept all the negatives that any will exist and are pretty much known, which is why I find no point in describing them. The reception guys were very polite. Stay here and feel the energy of the river. If you are of the more comfortable type then it may not be for you.
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewthe location is 2 metres near the ghats and the staff is helpful
its not possible to find a not noisy rooms near the ghat , so, nothing to complain
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewthe room booked was spacious and clean. Owner was very polite and helpful. The location is close to the vishwanath temple and the ghats. The path to reach hostel can be a bit confusing but it is not a deal breaker. Definitely will visit again.
no complaints as such.
Reviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI’m so happy I’ve chosen this guesthouse for my travel. The first advantage is location of course. This part of city can go by walk or by bike only so it was so important to stay in convenient area. Room wan cleaned good and everything was neat. Owner and his sons were so kind and helpful. They do all requests so good. One son of owner even helped me to go one very ancient temple very early because I couldn’t get there alone. Very good restaurant Dolphin just on the side of hotel. My first travel to Varanasi was amazing and mostly of this hotel. Probably next time I’ll stay here also. I recommend to chose this hotel
Sometimes people with hot water
Reviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewSmall place but cosy. Staff takes care just like your family.
Reviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified review- Location was great, just by the ghats - The staff was super helpful and caring. My parents traveled with another set of relatives and the folks at the hotel took care in (a) receiving them early, (b) providing a room early, and (c) showing up if they needed anything Thank you!
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewHospitality was good. Staffs were very cooperative. Location was perfect.
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewHost was excellent. Beautiful location in this budget . Very neet and clean
Reviewed: 29 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe room and bathroom were clean. There’s a window facing outside, which is quite rare in Varanasi’s old city. The bathroom was clean and comfortable, with reliable hot water. The Wi-Fi worked great, and the bed was large and very comfortable, with clean bedsheets. The owner was friendly, helpful, and always available, making sure that guests were satisfied and everything was in order. The location is fantastic — very close to the river and situated in an extremely authentic alleyway. There are great restaurants within walking distance, and just outside the guesthouse, there are small, charming temples that add to the authentic vibe of the place.
Out of the three rooms, two are extremely small. In my mind they are simply too small for a couple. The big room is very nice. Regarding the noise mentioned in other reviews: it should be very clear, from 5AM it is almost impossible to sleep unless you have really good earplugs.
Reviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel is situated at the ghat side with very close proximity to Kashi Vishwanath temple and the nearby market. You can just walk for 2 mins to watch the ganga arati as well. The hospitality by the owner and his two sons were exceptional. This property is highly recommended if you are planning a trip to Varanasi.
Nothing that I can think about.
Reviewed: 11 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReally enjoyed our stay here. The rooms were super clean and very comfortable. Moreover the behaviour of the hotel owners was really great and they were very responsive to all of our queries. I would highly recommend this to everyone of you guys, specially one who is looking to stay near the ghats.