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Rahul Guest House

2.0 star property
Guest house near Sant Ravidas Ghat in Varanasi

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Panoramic Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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N1/15 D-10 Gangotri Vihar, Nagwa, Lanka, ( Near - Ravidas Park ), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005
  • Sant Ravidas Ghat
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Assi Ghat
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Super Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Super Deluxe Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Panoramic Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Panoramic Triple Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Varanasi

In historical district.You'll find Sant Ravidas Ghat and Assi Ghat within a 15-minute walk of this Varanasi guesthouse. Durga Temple and Harishchandra Ghat are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sant Ravidas Ghat - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Assi Ghat - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Banaras Hindu University - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Varanasi Junction Station - 9 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The mark Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pahelawan Lassi Bhandar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Vaatika Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coffee With Raj - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Flavours Cafe - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Rahul Guest House

Guest house near Sant Ravidas Ghat in Varanasi
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Rahul Guest House.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Varanasi guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2000
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Rahul Guest House offers 17 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. This Varanasi guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: INR 250 to 350 for adults and INR 250 to 350 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately INR 250 to 350 for adults, and INR 250 to 350 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rahul Guest House to the airport?

Rahul Guest House is 17.6 mi (29-min drive) away from the Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rahul Guest House?

As of Jun 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rahul Guest House on Jun 14, 2025 start from $11.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rahul Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Rahul Guest House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of INR 1000 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Rahul Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Rahul Guest House, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between INR 250 and 350 for adults, INR 250 and 350 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rahul Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Rahul Guest House?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Rahul Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Rahul Guest House have a pool?

Rahul Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Rahul Guest House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Rahul Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Rahul Guest House to downtown Varanasi?

Rahul Guest House is 3.3 mi away from Varanasi.

Rahul Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A pleasant stay. Friendly staff. Great views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above the call of duty. My group arrive late in the evening after a long day of traveling. We inquired about the potential of food and the staff quickly re-opened the kitchen and cooked a complete dinner meal for my group. Great people!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2015

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was VERY professional and catered to our needs with the ultimate respect and care. The hotel view was extraordinary and topped off the stay with the perfect wow factor. I will not choose another hotel to stay in after Rahul Guest House.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money and fantastic views

Very good guest house and great value for money. Food is extremely good. A bit off the beaten track but great views of the ganges and ghats
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

RANGASAMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff and very helpful. Very good view of Ganges. Approacuto the hotel is little difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

srinidhi, oldham u.k

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Shabby rooms

Bathrooms smelling of urine. No action taken when reported and shown to the owner. Suggest you take it out from your list.

2/10 Terrible

Usha, SC

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not Stay here

When I booked this guest house pictures looked great, and it was in my budget, I was not expecting any thing more for the price I paid, but basic amenities is what I expected. Again we were three adults, they managed a roll away bed, but the problem came following day when it was time for shower, no hot water, I am not sure if people in this area take cold shower when it is so cold outside as in temperature? we had to call twice the front desk, this is family run guest house, so no front desk guy, the water shut off there was no water in the over head tank, then they had to pump and finally heat the water which wasted and hour of our time.

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice budget hotel

Good people. Nice room. Bed a bit hard but all good. Service really good. Good place to feel safe.

8/10 Good

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Sandeep, Delhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect place for those seeking seclusion

We did not realise that this would be so far away from the major ghats. It was even a good kilometer or so away from Assi ghat. Having said that, the ambiance was peaceful, relatively clean and the staff was very accommodating. I strongly recommend the family room because one wall is entirely glass and it overlooks the Ganges. The view is breathless. Food (veg but allows eggs) was quite tasty.

6/10 Okay

SWEE, south australian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

An experience u will never forget

My room is located on the 1st floor, no air conditioning. The weather was over 40 the days i was there. The room& bathroom are cleaned. Mr Rahul is very nice to let me check out later due to my flight was delayed twice but you can't stay for too long, they are currently doing renovation on the top level, very noisy from 11 to 5pm. The tourist kitchen on the same level. About 10 to 15 walk to tourist attractions -ghat.

6/10 Okay

Sharon, York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean guesthouse with great panorama over Ganges

Friendly welcome. Clean hotel. Lots of steps and no lift. Pretty garden on ground level. Renovation work I. Progress so lots of tiles and work materials. piled up everywhere. Staff helpful, but most spoke very little English so difficult to communicate. Boat trips along the Ganges and other excursions organised by hotel, which was very helpful. Room ensuite, non AC with fan - clean and basic. Wifi on roof, where restaurant.. Not much comfortable seating. Food good though service slow. Often staff not around to serve. Guest house a goog 15 minute walk to nearest ghat, Assi Ghat and otherwise just street market around, quite poor area, Very poor wifi connectivity.

10/10 Excellent

jeff, canada

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rahul guesthouse

I had an excellent stay and enjoyed the food at the roof top restaurant. The staff were attentive and site seeing tours could be provided. I would stay there again

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Andrew, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and excellent staff

Great hotel with an excellent and responsive manager who does try to cater for your needs. Only small issue is location - it isn't at Assi Ghat itself - it's a 10-15 min walk. The walk is fine, but just a slight pain to walk to Assi Ghat in the early morning if taking the sunrise cruise from Assi. Rickshaw is also a good option to cover this extra journey. The tour prices are competitive also from the hotel

4/10 Poor

Brian, San Francisco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Guest House on the Ghats in Varanasi

This is a 2-star rated guest house on the Ganges, and you get pretty much what you would expect. If you are used to 4 and 5 star hotels this will be a shock - more suitable for backpackers, etc. It is close to the central area for the ceremonies on the ghats, but quicker to walk (around 20-30) minutes than to go by car. We were told there were nicer guest houses closer to the main action and still close to the Ganges. There are no 5-star hotels in Varanasi! The rooms appeared dirty and rundown - e.g., toilet seat completely broken, sheets with stains, etc. However, the staff were very friendly, and they serve good vegetarian food on the rooftop, with views over the Ganges, or inside when the mosquitoes start biting. The one cook they works very hard. They also serve beer. Having said this, the views over the Ganges are great within the expected urban living. Take a boat cruise for the morning sunrise. All in all, the prices at the Rahul can't be beat and so you get pretty good values for money.

8/10 Good

Denis Charles, Johannesburg

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great staff!

Good hotel and great great staff! Friendly, reliable and efficient.

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

JEAN PAUL

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
A 10 min de Assi ghat Beaucoup d’insectes et lezards Pas de nettoyage en chambre Personnel adorable, toujours disponible et bienveillant
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

John, København

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good stay at Rahuls

First of all, the staff at rahul guesthouse was very Friendly and helpfull. We had the Big room on the top with a Big view over the river Ganes. That was just amazing, wanking up and enjoying ganges! I Think we were the only ones staying st the guesthouse at this time. Their was bor hot water in the morning unless the staff turned it on. The restaurent served breakfast and we had porridge and milk coffe which has fine. The hotel is a away from the ghats but it’s okay. All in all the guest house is very welcoming and basic. If you are looking for a Luxurious place or more central, then there are better offers, but we were quite happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
super accueil mais un peu loin du centre

4/10 Poor

PATRICE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel bien situé

Hotel qui donne sur le gange et à l'écart du vacarme de vanarasi. La propreté de la salle de bain et les draps sont à revoir sérieusement ainsi que le matelas surtout pour une chambre dite supérieure . La cuisine y est très bonne ainsi que le service