Because this was my first time in India, I did not know how to find another hotel, get my money back for the other nights, etc. There are open wires hanging out below the mirror in the bathrooms, tvs useless- with no cable to even attach to the wall, an exploding light bulb above our bed and a faucet in... More

One thing was important fo me : location. It is really outstanding, close to the river, in the middle of te ghats. restaurant on top, simple but not expensive free Wifi. small rooms but very clean. Hot water. Pick up and drop service. very important because the guest-house is in the middle of the old town, not reacheable by car.

During January 2013 a friend and I arrived at Varanasi. There we met Pappu - a wonderful Tour Guide. Pappu took and guided us to all the holy and important places in Varanasi. During our tour we encountered unique sites between the mysterious alleys of the city. Pappu has tremendous knowledge and to each place we arrived he knew the... More

This hotel is in the old part of the city in the heart of the old market, the ghats and the cacophony that makes Varanasi the city it is. The location makes it easy to access the ghats and the ceremonies but also to be in the midst of the touts, sanitation challenges and general chaos. We enjoyed the mayhem... More

The Rashmi is an oasis of calm and good food in the sometimes disorienting city of Varanasi. Yet it is right in the center of things so you never have to drive if your intention is to stay on the river, shop near to it, and, of course, visit the ghats. The Rashmi has a Hotel's usual compliment of touts... More

I've stayed here several times. Yes, rooms are small, electricity can be unreliable, there R a lot of stairs and the location is not extremely quiet but this is the standard for all accommodations along the Ganges and in the old city of Varanasi. Having said this, Rashmi provides excellent service and value for your money all things considered. You... More

It's our second time here. Ramesh was nice enough to reserve a room for us even though we only booked one day before. This time we were given a 'new' room, and we felt better than last time we were here. At the main ghat, easy access to everything, rooftop restaurant, everything is fine, but we just thought maybe it... More

The Guest House is located at the feet of the Ganga River but you'll pay an extra cost for a room with a view. You'll get a better view from the rooftop cafe and breakfast area. You'll be greeted with flowers looped in a ring and placed around your neck like a greeting they do in Hawaii but that's the... More

This is my second stay with Ramesh and his helpful staff at Palace on the River. It always seems to me that the ghats are where its at in Varanasi, but if a pool is a necessity, stay in the Cantonment. If you want to be on the ghats at 4:30 am, this guesthouse is located next to the main... More