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Anand Kanan

D 33/43, Khalishpura, Dashashwamedh, Varanasi, 221001 Varanasi, India
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Anand Kanan

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Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
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1,271 reviews

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Situated within 300 metres of Dasaswamedh Ghat and 600 metres of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Anand Kanan features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Kedar Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 27 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Varanasi, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

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1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Varanasi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dilip
    Qatar Qatar
    “Everything was superb - location, room rent, cleanliness, food, room & the behavior of the staffs, etc. Owner Aravindji was very nice with us, though he was sick during our trip, he answered our calls without showing any hesitations and guide us...”
  • Philippe
    Canada Canada
    “Nice little hotel well situated in Varanasi near the main ghatt. Room was basic but perfect. Food was great.”
  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Hotel arranged a really good guide. And also hotel staff really helped when we needed assistance, hotel is in a good location to visit important areas of the city,”
  • Reza
    Denmark Denmark
    “The hotel is located in old town, very close to the main ghat. The staff were very kind and helpful. The owner is an educated man. You can sit and talk with him about philosophy and life.”
  • Ajay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “location , facilities , food, owner and staff members very helpful”
  • Summer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We enjoyed the downstairs restaurant (guest use only) for breakfast and dinner. The owner was very friendly and welcoming upon arrival. The room was comfortable and clean. The best thing about this guesthouse is the location which makes going on...”
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hotel is clean and comfortable. It is situated on a narrow alleyway not far from the ghats. Due to its location you need to walk about 250 metres from the road. I arranged for a car to pick me up at the airport and when it dropped me off...”
  • Heike
    Germany Germany
    “A place where you can immediately fall into peace and relaxation when you come from the very busy city. In addition, you can get everything you need for your traveling, such as good information, support in organizing your travel plans and...”
  • Indre
    Lithuania Lithuania
    “The staff is friendly, especially one man speaks the English great. Wifi works perfectly. Location is very good, although in the narrow street outside. Lal Bahadur airport about 40min by Uber car. It costs about 600-700 rupees. As the hotel street...”
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location, very close to the Ganges, friendly and attentive staff and owner. The food we ordered was very good. Would recommend for a short stay.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Dr. Arvind Singh

9.4
9.4
Host review score
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Dr. Arvind Singh
Anand Kanan - a place to learn about Hinduism, Buddhism and Indian Culture, is situated in the heart of the Old City. The house was built by a Bengali family in 1929 as their spiritual retreat in Kashi. The exterior of the building carries the character of the Àrt Deco era. The interior has been lovingly updated and awaits to be your sanctuary whilst you stay in Kashi. Anand Kanan is situated within the alleyways (close to the main ghat) and any vehicle comes upto Jangamwadi Muth only, which is 250 meters away and involves 5 min walk. Anand Kanan is for THOSE who want to feel the pulse of Varanasi, get lost in its numerous narrow lanes, listen to music and mantras while walking, enjoy local food, walk to ghats, temples and bazar, and experience the spiritual serenity of Mother Ganges at any time of day/night. With modest facilities and comfort, this is the best place to explore and experience the holiest of holy cities of Hindus. Anand Kanan offers lessons on Hinduism, Buddhism and Indian spiritual traditions for those who are interested. Note- Anand Kanan takes last check in by 10 PM.
Dr. Arvind Singh, formerly a Fellow of Indian Council of Historical Research, is an erudite scholar of Indian religions (Hinduism and Buddhism) and Indian Culture with speciality on Varanasi and its spiritual tradition. Widely traveled across the globe, he has been sharing his knowledge on Indian religions, culture and spirituality over two and half decades. Dr. Singh is always available to the guests happily sharing his enthusiasm, knowledge and love for India and Indology.
Anand Kanan is situated in the heart of the heritage zone. Most of city's important attractions are within walking distance, with a 3 min walk to the main ghat (Dashashwamedh ghat) , 4 min walk to main shopping area and 7 min walk to Manikarnika ghat and Shree Kashi Vishwanath temple (the main temple) - the axis mundi of Hinduism. Railway Station 4.5 Km Banaras Hindu University 4 Km Aghor Peeth 2 Km Durga Temple 3 Km Sankat Mochan 3.5 Km Kaal Bhairav 2.5 Km Sarnath 12 Km Airport 28 Km
Languages spoken: English,Hindi

Property surroundings

Facilities of Anand Kanan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

House rules
Anand Kanan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Anand Kanan

  • Room options at Anand Kanan include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family

  • Anand Kanan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Check-in at Anand Kanan is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Anand Kanan is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Anand Kanan is 2 miles from the centre of Varanasi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Anand Kanan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.