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Located just 10 metres from the holy Ganga Ghat and 3.5 km from the Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Ganpati Guest House provides 24-hour front desk for the convenience of the guests. Free WiFi access is available. Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a seating area and work desk. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. At Ganpati Guest House you will find a garden and terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and a ticket service. The dry cleaning, ironing service and laundry facilities are available at a surcharge. The property is located 14 km from the sacred Sarnath Temple and the famous King’s Palace. The Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 25 km away. The in-house restaurant serves Indian and regional dishes. Packed lunches can be requested. Room service is available.

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

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Property highlights

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, Buffet


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
6.5
High score for Varanasi
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Johannes
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very nice and helpful staff. There was a mistake with our payment and they discovered it sooner than we did. They told us about and solved the problem fast by paying us back the amount we did pay to much. So they are really reliable.
  • Matthew
    Australia Australia
    This is the best place in the old town to stay. Air con. Nice garden area, quiet. Big rooms, hot water. Nice rooftop restaurant with great view. Friendly staff.
  • Kvdolgov
    Russia Russia
    Very good hotel and staff. I fully met my expectations.
  • Benedetto
    India India
    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...
  • Cindy
    United States United States
    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...
  • Carola
    Italy Italy
    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)
  • Piers
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A wonderful room with a balcony overlooking the Ganges. Great staff.
  • Kishorekumar
    Oman Oman
    Strategic excellent location! Take the room overlooking Ganges!
  • Krishnan
    India India
    it was very close to Kasi main temple and the view of River Ganges and accessibility to ghats and Ganga aarti was very close
  • Rajesh
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location is amazing between Manikarnika Ghat and Dashashmawedh Ghat. Both a 5 min walk thru the Ghats. Kashi Vishwanath Temple was another 5 min walk thru the galis. The staff was great.

Property questions and answers
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  • We are 3 adults of a family and would like to book a super deluxe room with rucer facing balcony and would pay for the additional bed provided .Pls.

    Additional Bed Charge 1000 Rupees/ per night
    Answered on 11 September 2021
  • Do you store luggage before checkin and after check out in a locked and secure location? thank you

    Yes
    Answered on 12 December 2019
  • Can economy room in next building use common space in main building and roof terrace?

    Ganpati Home is just a 30 sec walk from Ganpati Guest House. You can still enjoy all other services at the Ganpati Guest House including the rooftop t..
    Answered on 16 September 2023
  • Do you have the twin room type? Do you provide local tours with a guide? Do you arrange for Ganga Aarthi & Vishwanatha temple visit?

    Yes! We do not have a twin room type, while we can accommodate 3 adults and 1child between 5to10 years in some of our rooms. Yes! We do provide Local ..
    Answered on 3 November 2021
  • is non-veg food available?

    Sorry Only Veg
    Answered on 6 June 2023
  • we 3 adults and one child want accommodation for 27 & 28th night in river view room .how much charges will be there

    Super deluxe room @ 6899 Inr + 1000 Rupees Extra person charge per nigt ) + 12 % Tax Per night
    Answered on 18 August 2022
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Ganpati Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Indian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Ganpati Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi

House rules
Ganpati Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
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 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,000 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ganpati Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Ganpati Guest House

  • Ganpati Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Ganpati Restaurant
  • Check-in at Ganpati Guest House is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

  • Ganpati Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hand massage
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Fitness
    • Cooking class
    • Full body massage
    • Walking tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Live music/performance
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Head massage
  • Guests staying at Ganpati Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • Ganpati Guest House is 1.9 miles from the centre of Varanasi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Ganpati Guest House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double