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Homestay

D-61/16, Sidhgiri Bagh, Varanasi 221010, India
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 via mobile

After more than 15 years I came back Varanasi. The city is still the spiritual and historic loaded city I have known in the late nineties. I choose to stay in Homestay because of the good location and excellent reviews on Tipadvisor. It was a good choice. It is centrally located and you get a glimpse of residential life of... More

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HOMESTAY-VARANASI, Owner at Homestay, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Thanks a lot for taking time, so quickly,to write about the Homestay.Valued guest like you,make our experience of Homestay,a wonderful one.It was nive sharing these 3 days with you.Thanks for coming.Best Regards. Malika & Harish More

Nashua, New Hampshire
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

We stayed at Homestay Inn.Varanasi from March 2nd to 4th 2013. We stayed on the top floor super deluxe room and were happy with our decision. The room was spacious and clean and so was the bathroom. It has an adjoining open terrace with flower pots. The internet connection was good. The room and bathroom are cleaned every day. The... More

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HOMESTAY-VARANASI, Owner at Homestay, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Thanks Amma, for visiting us and taking time to write about the Homestay.Hope you will be back again,to give us an opportunity to provide you with, even improved service and hospitality. Best Regards for Good Self and your husband. Malika & Harish More

Buenos Aires, Argentina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

The Homestay is pretty new, so it´s very clean and comfortable. Location is not great since it´s a 15 minutes (100 Rupees) tuk tuk away from ganges and commercial area, but it is no headache at all. The owner, Mr. Harish, can make good arrangements for tours/visits but he can sometimes be pushy, so be prepared to deal with him.... More

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HOMESTAY-VARANASI, Owner at Homestay, responded to this review
April 25, 2013

Dear Guest, Thanks a lot for taking time to review Homestay and up loading a few pictures.Good to know your stay with us was nice and comfortable.However i would like to clarify few issues,you have mentioned,firstly i am surprised that you have found me pushy,as,i think i am the most friendly host for my guest, and the picture you have... More

Denver, Colorado
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

This is the first review I have ever written. This Homestay is incredibly lovely. We arrived in Varanasi on the final days of the Kumbh Mela festival. Varanasi was overwhelming and fantastic assault to all of our senses. Homestay was no less than an oasis to the awesome madness of the city. Harish is truly blessed with the skill of... More

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HOMESTAY-VARANASI, Owner at Homestay, responded to this review
April 25, 2013

Dear Guest, Thanks a lot for remembering us and taking time to review Homestay.Hope you,your family & friends will be here in future to give us an opportunity to serve you.Best Regards. Harish More

Kolkata
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

The home is located in a safe area, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and overall we had a pleasant stay over 4 nights. From reviews of other places to stay in Varanasi, it seemed that finding these things wouldn't be easy. We enjoyed spending time with the family at mealtimes. Harish was very helpful for anything that we wanted... More

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HOMESTAY-VARANASI, Owner at Homestay, responded to this review
April 16, 2013

Dear Guest, Thanks for visiting us and taking time to write your views.Thanks for all that you have liked here,however,i should have been told/asked by you at least once during your stay,we would have happily changed the time of food to serve you according to your convenience.Please know that our time to serve Breakfast is 8-8.30 AM and Dinner 8... More

Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

Harish and Malika were perfect guests and their daughter is truly a character as well. I was travelling with three friends carrying a lot of expensive camera gear and we felt very comfortable leaving it in our rooms. Not something I can say for very many other places we stayed on the trip. The rooms are comfortable and LARGE!! Coming... More

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HOMESTAY-VARANASI, Owner at Homestay, responded to this review
April 5, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking time to write for us.I will soon implement your suggestion for the map on the back of my address Card,even though we provide all rooms with fresh copies of Varanasi map at check in,which shows all important sites of Varanasi and also the location of our Homestay.Another issue which you may have... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

I frequently travel to South and Southeast Asia for work have tired of staying in generic high end hotels. My 5-day stay in Varanasi at the Homestay in early March was the perfect cure. Easy and reliable (for India) internet access, consistent hot water, and a comfortable, spacious and clean room without artificial frills was what I was hoped for... More

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HOMESTAY-VARANASI, Owner at Homestay, responded to this review
April 5, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind stay with us.We also had a wonderful time with you during your stay with us,and,we all,specially my young daughter learnt a lot from your experienced views about life.Thanks for coming and we will look forward to your next visit soon.Regards.Harish More

Zurich, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

I spent an excellent time (six nights) with Harish and his wife, Malika. No doubt, it is the best place to stay at in Varanasi, and one of the best in all India. Perfect hosts, very nice house, very comfortable rooms and quiet location only a twenty minutes walk from the most famous Ghats on the Ganges! And last but... More

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HOMESTAY-VARANASI, Owner at Homestay, responded to this review
April 5, 2013

Thanks you so much, Dear Guest,for your kind stay with us.Hope you will be back one day again.Regards.Harish More

Copenhagen, Denmark
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

This is a fantastic place; the rooms are large and spacious, the shower is warm with plenty of water, the included breakfast is delicious and filling, the owner (Harish) can help arrange everything, recommends lovely restaurants, and goes above and beyond to help making your stay perfect. I can't stress enough, just how nice a place it is, just go,... More

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HOMESTAY-VARANASI, Owner at Homestay, responded to this review
March 29, 2013

Thanks for your visit,please come back again.Regards. Harish More

Mumbai (Bombay), India
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

It was such a pleasure staying at Varanasi Homestay and getting to meet Harish during our recent visit to Varanasi. This place is one of the best homestays we have ever stayed in anywhere and we were really touched by the hospitality Harish and his entire family and staff extended to us during our stay. Clean rooms,homely vegetarian food,safe transport... More

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HOMESTAY-VARANASI, Owner at Homestay, responded to this review
March 29, 2013

Dear Guest, All 04 of you can be dream guest of any Homestay,we had a very very good 01 week with you all .Thanks for visiting us,and we hope you will be back soon one day.Regards, Heena,Malika & Harish More

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Address: D-61/16, Sidhgiri Bagh, Varanasi 221010, India
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Region: India > Uttar Pradesh > Varanasi
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Room Service Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 100 B&Bs / Inns in Varanasi
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This Homestay is managed by an Indian family and those who like to stay with a family and share the culture and taste freshly made home cooked vegetarian food would like it here very much.A traditional Indian house built in 1936, with complete teakwood work and antique hand carving workmanship on the doors, windows, decorations and furniture. Lots of open space for natural sunlight and air. Beautiful seat in garden in the front. ... more   less 
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