Varanasi Lodges | Places to Stay in Varanasi

May 7, 2023 Darwin Bolte

The north Indian city of Varanasi, or Benares, is regarded as sacred by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. Situated in the fertile Ganga valley and on the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus, who come to bathe in the holy river. Known as the City of Temples and a beacon of culture, Varanasi has produced many renowned writers. It’s also a center of silk weaving, so practice haggling at the chaotic bazaar for some beautiful souvenirs. Rickshaws are the best way to get about.
Restaurants in Varanasi

1. Sun Rise Lodge

Meer Ghat D 3/21, Varanasi 221001 India
Excellent
80%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
0%
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 202 reviews

Sun Rise Lodge

Sun Rise Lodge currently has seven rooms, prices range from 250 - 850 rupees. Most of our rooms boast magnificent views of the Ganges River and the length of riverside Varanasi itself. We have an on site restaurant, the menu of which features a long list of Indian and Western favorites. Other features of the hotel include: free wi-fi, travel and sightseeing arrangements and laundry services.

Great tour with Sunrise Lodge

Reviewed By Prantika_RoyDutta

We were stay there for 4days.it was just amazing with panoramic Ganga view from room.Location is just wow wow wow.Food is healthy n tasty also cheap.Owner Mannuji is a most gentleman & very helpfull.He guided us as family member not as guest.In every moment he guided us properly.He received us from Auto stand & lugguage carried by staffs of hotel.All staff r good behavioured & polite.I am highly recommend to stay there & see how the lodge is!!! If Baba Biswanath will call me next,everytime I'll stay at Sunrise Lodge.Thank u Mannuji.

2. Ram Bhawan Residency

D 20/21, Munshi Ghat Old Varanasi, Varanasi 221001 India
Excellent
74%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 203 reviews

Ram Bhawan Residency

Ram Bhavan is the hospitality structure of the Kautilya Society. A four floor building architected in a traditional style in the historical area near Dashashwamedh Ghat, with a terrace with a wonderful view on the river and the city. It is the residential facility for members in Varanasi, providing accommodation with half board and lodging throughout the year. At Ram Bhavan members can enjoy the warmth and protection of a family-style environment, as well as the good and reliable meals of our personally-trained cook.

Indeed a home away from home

Reviewed By Happiness66573203127

The most amazing experience ever. Me and friend went for a girls vacation and tbh we were a little skeptical at first, but the place just grew on us. It was really a home away from home. Very safe and people are really helpful. One should definitely also eat at filo cafe which has the most amazing pizza ever.

3. Rose Heritage Home

B3/315 - 316 - 276 Shivala In Front Of Ratnakar Park, Varanasi 221001 India
Excellent
48%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
13%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 31 reviews

Rose Heritage Home

Great Place to Stay near the Ghats

Reviewed By 698dinesh

This place is great value for money. In Varanasi, you want to stay close to the ghats. Most places in this area are budget or mid range. The five star hotels are farther away from the main attractions. Getting around in Varanasi is not easy. So, for tourism, stay near the ghats and save your money for five star resorts in other places. This is a great location, walking distance to Shiwala Ghat, yet easily approachable by a major road. Most other hotels located closer to the ghat may require you to carry your luggage from the main road to the hotel. It is a 5 room property, an old house converted into a hotel. All rooms are different, and quirkily decorated. The maharaja room has coloured glass windows. Sadhu room has a tree trunk in the room that serves as a hangar. The furniture, fixtures and facilities in the rooms are of a good standard and very well maintained. In room safe, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facility is provided. The bathrooms are exceptional. Very clean and gleaming, chrome, granite and glass. Only one room has a bath tub. All the rest have very good showers with running hot and cold water. The bed linen and towels are spotless. They request you to leave your street footwear outside your room in a shoe rack, and provide disposable slippers for use inside the room. A bottle of complimentary drinking water is supplied daily. The rooms in the front overlook a busy road, and traffic noise into the room may be an inconvenience to light sleepers. There is a public park bang in front of the hotel where you may take morning/evening walks. Very warm hospitality of the staff, especially Mr. Jeetendra and Mr. Manoj. Check in is smooth and quick. There are only a handful of staff who do all the work from check in, to housekeeping, carrying luggage, serving breakfast and providing helpful suggestions about Varanasi. They serve breakfast, in your room, or in a quaint little courtyard. You may opt for Banarasi Breakfast (poori, sabji, jalebi, tea/coffee) or continental breakfast (bread and eggs to order, fruit, cornflakes with milk, tea/coffee). The quantity and quality of breakfast offered is good. There is no on site restaurant. So for other meals you have to go elsewhere. In Varanasi, you are spoilt for choice. The staff can offer very good suggestions. There is no onsite parking.

4. Kedar Guest House

Lodging Street , B-1 /148-A-2-kH, Varanasi 221005 India
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 363 reviews

Kedar Guest House

Namaste! We, your hosts, Virendra and Chhaya would like to warmly welcome you to India. We offer a traditional and continental Bed and Breakfast accomodation in comfortable surroundings at an affordable price. Indian or continental Breakfast, in room WiFi and yoga classes included FOR FREE. We can offer you a wide range of rooms, both Air-conditioned and Non-A/C, all with hot and cold water. 24-Hours entry and exit. 24-Hours security (secure parking if you have a vehicle). Laundry with machine and hand wash.(Paid) Kitchen for guest usage. Touristic places within 5 minute walking distance from the house. Luggage storage for travellers. On site and telephonic Booking. Airport and Railway Station pick up. Air and Railway ticketing. Payment in Cash and account transfer. We sincerely hope you enjoy the relaxed and homely atmosphere during your stay. We are located just a few minutes walk from the banks of the river Ganges, close to Assi Ghat.

Misleading photos, a terrible stay in the divine land

Reviewed By Gautam D

We were so swayed by the reviews, the place just turned out to be a disaster. Location: Very close, about 8-9 mins walk to Assi Ghat. However, the guesthouse lies adjacent to a Gutter/Sewage stream that can make you sick and is prone to insects and diseases. So be careful when you go. Condition: Torn bedsheet and had to ask them to replace, which was also torn (see pics). Walls in the room were badly stained and the owner doesn't seem to be bothered. Bathroom was in OK condition. The area outside the room was not cleaned and stained with bird droppings. Breakfast: For the price (1150) we paid, the included bfast was a joke. We were given an option that almost made us skip the bfast. I regret eating there (forgettable, tasteless, spicy af) as it led to a gut wrenching pain. Overall: Will never stay there nor would I advise anyone. The room was worth half of what we were charged without even maintaining decent sanitization and cleanliness. I would advise the owner to sometime visit the room and make sure they're even in livable condition before giving them to guests. Please maintain the sanctity of the divine land. My Rating: 2/5.

5. The Hideaway Bedzzz, Varanasi

D - 52/1 - 2 Luxa Road Near PDR Mall, Ramapura Luxa, Varanasi 221010 India
Excellent
67%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

The Hideaway Bedzzz, Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, The Hideaway Bedzzz makes for a delightful getaway for leisure travellers, couples and friends. The hotel offers comfortable rooms as well as mixed and girls-only bunk beds. On the terrace, guests can satiate their hunger pangs at our signature rooftop resto-café. It exposes its diners to delectable Banaras-style dishes. So, treat your eyes as well as your stomach at our alfresco eatery! The café plays live music and creates the perfect dining ambience. The Hideaway Bedzzz is also equipped with an entertainment lounge where you can sit back and spend time with friends watching TV, grooving to music, or reading your favourite book at the library. With vibrant decor and casual interiors, this smart hotel in Varanasi graces you to an unforgettable stay that promises great value for money!

Yellow and bright

Reviewed By Vyomsinha

This places is newly renovated with bright and cheerful ambiance. Located in a busy road close to Godhulia and about a Km from Dshashvmegha ghat. They have a nice restaurant on roof top and evening one guitarist was playing nice songs too Over all a cheerful cool place ,comfortable, contemporary design, and nice amenities They did not have card machine for payment hence had to pay cash or UPI. They don't provide electric kettle at rooms which they should for the charges and target audience they have. Staff is very cordial and helpful though I feel front desk can be more flexible in terms of late check outs. We had lunch on the day we were leaving and chef made completely homelike food for us. Overall in Varanasi and location, they are one of the better hotels to go to. They have dormitories also for singles.

6. Goldy Guest House

Englishya Line S 21/45, Varanasi 221002 India
Excellent
45%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Goldy Guest House

Friendly staff, comfortable budget rooms, convenient location for Varanasi Junction ("Cantt") Railway and Bus Stations.

Reviewed By RWG83

Friendly, welcoming staff who let us check-in late because we were delayed on the road. Good location, close to the Junction Railway Station. Rooms are comfortable and at a reasonable price. Plenty of local places to get food. Thank you!

7. Travelling Troopers Homestay

20 Kamla Nagar Behind Sigra Police Station, Varanasi 221010 India
Excellent
50%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
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4 based on 6 reviews

Travelling Troopers Homestay

Great hotel

Reviewed By Markdos22

Great hotel,probably one of the best in varanasi.Host was very helpfull as well as the staff helped with all our needs.would suggest for anyone who plans to visit varanasi.The hotel is very near the centre of the city without being in the main roads where u can be irritated by the horning of the cars.

8. Shiva Lodge

D-5/85 Tripura Bhairavi Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi 221001 India
Excellent
100%
Good
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5 based on 1 reviews

Shiva Lodge

Magnifique

Reviewed By bahootacha

Famille exceptionnelle pleine de joie, guest house très bien tenu, propreté incroyable et on se sent comme à la maison ce qui est très rare à Benares, superbement bien situé à proximité du Ghat principal, loin des Klaxons et du bruit et à quelques mètres du Gange. Tout petit lodge avec 7 chambres, certaines sont plus grandes que d’autres, eau chaude dans les salles de bains communes et couvertures à disposition. Y aller sans hésiter !

9. Hotel Sahu

D36/265, Dashaswmedh Road, Varanasi 221001 India
Excellent
10%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
15%
Terrible
37%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 41 reviews

Hotel Sahu

Well-positioned in Dasaswamedh Ghat, Hotel Sahu is the ideal point of departure for your excursions in Varanasi, located 100m walking distance from Kashi Vishawanath Temple and 50m from Dwashasumedh Ghat. The hotel in the city center and provides accessibility to important town facilities. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. Hotel Sahu offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to invigorate travelers. For the comfort and convenience of guests, the hotel offers 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service, airport transfer. Step into one of 80 inviting rooms and escape the stresses of the day with a wide range of amenities such as linens, mirror, scale, slippers, towels which can be found in some rooms. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Hotel Sahu is your one-stop destination for quality hotel accommodations in Varanasi. Contact

Very bad hotel and behaviour staff terrible

Reviewed By DThakurta

I had booked hotel for myself and my family. The room which was committed to provide and price charged for the room was quite different room the room actually provided and it was a substandard room. But the price charged for the higher grade room. Behaviour of front desk staff was very rude and their attitude is just like they are showing mercy to you by way of providing room. Even for getting drinking water in room you have to wait for 4 hours and make minimum 6 calls. Only positive thing of the hotel is its prominent locations, but due to traffic restrictions in front of the hotel you have to carry luggage on your own till Girja crossing for getting communications. I would request other travellers not to choose the hotel. There are many hotels in Varanasi and not to be trapped in the hotel.

10. Radha Krishna Home

D - 6/15 Rani Bhawani Gali Dashashwamedh, Varanasi 221001 India
Excellent
48%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
14%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 21 reviews

Radha Krishna Home

WE ARE AVERAGE PAYING GUEST HOUSE WHICH PROVIDES YOU A VERY PEACEFULL AND FAMILIER ATMOSPHERE.WE ARE IN THE HEART OF CITY.VERY CLOSE TO GOLDEN TEMPLE,MAIN GHAT,MANIKARNIKA(BURNING GHAT)AND GANGA AARTI PLACE AND MANY FAMOUS RESTAURANTS.PLZ COME FOR A PLEASANT STAY

オーナーのおじいさんがとても優しい!

Reviewed By matsuko_matsuo

ガンジス川に近く、立地の良いゲストハウスです。部屋もホテルのようにはいきませんが、きれいにしてもらってありました。オーナーはとても親切で、話し相手にもなってくれました。また訪れたいです。 The guest house is near the Ganges River. The room was clean. The owner was really kind. I want to visit there again.

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