Vintage River Homestay

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

8.9

About this property

Essential Facilities: Vintage River Homestay in Varanasi offers a sun terrace and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a paid shuttle service, lounge, 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies with city or river views, and free toiletries. Additional amenities feature soundproofing, tiled floors, and work desks. Local Attractions: Manikarnika Ghat is a 15-minute walk away, Dasaswamedh Ghat 1.2 mi, and Kashi Vishwanath Temple 1.2 mi. Other points of interest include Sarnath and Banaras Hindu University, each 5 mi from the homestay. Guest Satisfaction: Guests highly rate the location with a view, convenient location, and room cleanliness.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian

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Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful friendliness from the staff Nice quiet part of the city with an amazing view of the Ganga Comfy bed”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was fantastic, for this price you will not find anything that is right on the Ganges with festivals etc within easy walking distance. Sanjay who manages the property was brilliant, welcoming and helpful with any requests. The room was...”
Swati
India India
“This place is away from the crowd, just on the bank of the river.. peaceful stay! The host and hostess are friendly. Only problem is there is no restaurant close by. .”
Ken
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great peaceful location on the river away from the madness. Not many facilities but a warm, hospitable place to stay with a great location.”
Jennings
Australia Australia
“Location overlooking the Ganga was superb- lovely balcony for sitting, eating breakfast. Owners are very friendly, helpful and great cook for dinner. Great to be so close to the other ghats without battling crowds in town area. Near fantastic...”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Peaceful location, comfortable room, great bathroom, nice people.”
Wayne
India India
“The host (Akash) was very welcoming and informative.”
Colette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is perfectly situated on the Trilochan ghat. It’s beautifully appointed and very clean and comfortable The driver appointed to the Homestay is amazing”
Ankit
India India
“Firstly Kashi has my heart. Secondly, the property we chose and what we experienced was breathtaking. The surroundings and the calmness of the place were so peaceful. Last but not least the owner Mishra Ji never made us feel like we were in any...”
Zbynek
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“great location, beautifully clean, nice view of the river, nice staff. very clean by Indian standards!”

Host Info

9.1
Host Review Score
Welcome to Sacred Ganges Homestay Nestled along the sacred Ganges, our vintage homestay offers a unique retreat steeped in history. Located above an ancient Shiva temple, the ground floor has been lovingly transformed into a charming homestay that combines historic character with modern comfort. Admire the distinctive black impressions on the walls, a testament to the property's storied past. Enjoy cozy rooms, a peaceful courtyard, and proximity to Varanasi’s iconic ghats and temples. Sacred Ganges Homestay provides a serene escape where the spiritual essence of the Ganges and the sacred presence of the Shiva temple enrich your stay.
Languages spoken: English,Hindi

Area info

Amenities of Vintage River Homestay

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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