ganpati guest house is the best choice:for our stay in Varanasi we chose ganpati and it was an excellent choice, the location is perfect in the center of Varanasi very close to the ghat and the main attractions, the structure is really nice and clean with a terrace where you can dine (excellent cuisine) overlooking on the ganges,the staff were very kind and helpful for each tour, we chose the heritage walking tour with Sanjet, really recommended if you want to get to know the real Varanasi, they also provided us with a taxi from the airport to the outward and return journey and a person who comes to meet you take edhere's the short piece where the car can't reach, everything is really fantastic, definitely the best choice for quality, price, location, food and services available in Varanasi, thanks Ganpati, Sara and Ben

Staff was excellent. We had the best help getting to the Ganpati and back to the airport. We had a lovely walking tour. And when we needed early breakfast on the day of departure and the cook wasn’t able to get there because of the rain, the restaurant business person made us toast. The onsite restaurant was good, and so nice that it has a rooftop overlooking the river.

The location is a challenge - Ganpati is located on the bank of the river, thru a maze of narrow pedestrian alleys. When the river is high as it was during our stay, it’s not possible to walk along the riverbank to get there. And if you arrive on a Monday morning, or a holiday, all paths are so crowded with pilgrims visiting the Golden Temple that it’s almost impossible to get thru without a guide.

It is a quiet reprieve within the busy market place. The food was excellent - both in taste and value. It is right on the Ganges which would have been excellent except that the boats were cancelled the days we were there (due to flooding) so we didn't get the full experience. There was a shower we were able to use after we had checked out which was very helpful.

It is located within the city/ market so is actually very difficult to find - we had a driver and cars are not allowed within the area so we had to get out and walk 10-15 mins. The hotel sent a porter to help us with our bags though. Our room was also outside the main building - we had to leave the hotel to walk there, through a quite dirty street. It wasn't an issue for us but may be for others. The AC also didn't appear to be working but we may not have figured out the remote properly.

Great property, with beautiful view over the Ganga. Also beautiful internal courtyard with plants, ideal for a break from the sun and relax. Room are simple but good, but mine didn't have any window (as it was facing the internal courtyard)

Service can be improved. Overall okay but they are not super helpful with recommendations and activities. Also denied a late check out (saying they needed to clean it for next guests) although the whole property was clearly empty, which I didn't really appreciate

It was clean and absolutely beautifully decorated. The location was great with stunning views over the Ganges. We stayed in a room with a balcony and river view. Staff were friendly especially Sunil who took us on a guided tour around Varanasi. Really good value and so informative. It would have been difficult to navigate through the narrow streets without him. I would highly recommend booking Sunil to guide you around Varanasi. I would recommend Ganpati Guest House to anyone thinking of visiting Varanasi.

It’s just beautiful, colorful with cool door handles. Get a balcony on the Ganges if you can. They have really comfy seating out there. If not, they have cool spots to sit all around. The staff was also great. They helped you to and from the city through the mazes of old town. I missed my train and they let me hang out there until a taxi could come hours later.

Being an American, I found the narrow alleys pretty gross. I might have learned how to get to and from the hotel by the end of my stay. Although I didn’t feel free to roam on my own, the staff were super helpful. They carried my luggage both ways multiple times. I would say this is a great location if you want easy access to everything, but I found the location a little hard to deal with.

Literally everything. From the pick up service, to the location, the hotel restaurant, the amazing customer service from the reception desk, Vipinji, the hotel Team, the layout of the hotel, the designs of the hotel and the rooms. Incredible roof top view, access to the Ganga, main attractions and the famous alleyways. Incredible pickup team at the airport with Naresh, and my amazing personal guide or Bali/Rajendraji. I saw all of Varanasi by foot and with the right level of personalization and must see items. Food quality very high and clean At no point did I feel like I wasn’t being taken care of or that my Varanasi experience was being short changed. Literally the best decision I made was to stay at this location.

Absolutely nothing. Perfect stay in all ways.

Super clean and lovely room with lots of staff. The best part though is the rooftop restaurant overlooking the Ganga, where you can sit and sip chai and watch the world. They also organise walking tours around the city and morning and evening boat rides on the Ganga :)

This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but as other reviews have said it is super nestled in the old town and inaccessible by car. It took me a while to find it the first time, but after that it fun to be amongst all the action. Just make sure you are up for a walk! It’s also a bit expensive compared to other places…

Super location. It’s a guest house so not much in the way of facilities but basic restaurant for breakfast, dinner or drinks. Make sure to use their drop off and pick up service. Cheap and helpful as the guest house is not easy to find. Get the best rooms as they have a million dollar view from the balcony and worth every penny. This hotel is about being at the center of the ghats

Tough to get Wi-Fi or hot water. Needs more than one pillow and bath towel is like sand paper. TV and Fridge did not work but we did not end up using them

The location of the property is simply perfect! I also loved the colourful interior and the food in the (rooftop) restaurant was brilliant. It is really convenient that all kinds of guides and tours can be booked at the guesthouse.

I was spending the day while being checked out and had to use the common washroom. Unfortunately that washroom could have been cleaner. Tours were super nice, only the boat in the morning almost left without me (although I was in time) and the walking tour guy 'tricked' me in a silk workshop which wasn't actually a workshop. These are (minor!) points for improvement. The price of the best rooms are relatively high and do not include breakfast.