Jaipuria Smriti Bhawan is a well maintained guest house managed by Shri Sharad Jaipuria. It is located in the two most holy cities of Uttar Pradesh namely Varanasi and Vindhyachal. It has 68 rooms that provide traditional food, best of service and other facilities such as laundry, tours and travel booking and 24 hour power back up. It is an affordable accommodation that works out to be economical for all kinds of guests. This group also owns the Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ginni Global Limited and Seth M R Jaipuria Schools.
Located just a stone throw away from the River Ganga, Hotel Alka operates a 24-hour front desk to welcome guests at all hours. The Dashashwamedh Ghat is barely 400 metres away while the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 500 metres from the hotel. Some of the fan-cooled rooms feature flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air-conditioning and clothes rack. Some of the rooms feature a private bathroom with shower. At Hotel Alka you will find a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a ticket service, a tour desk and luggage storage. The hotel is 3 km from both the Varanasi Railway Station and ISBT Varanasi. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 17 km away.
Calling itself 'just a seven-star home,' Yogi Lodge is no 5-star property however over 3 decades of being in the guesthouse business has made it an institution in itself in Varanasi. Located in an old building, the rooms are a bit spartan and very ordinary to look at but then again the rates are rock-bottom. Their rooftop restaurant serves food to in-house guests who are more than pleased with the chef's offerings. The owner who's known as Bhai will help you arrange yoga, Hindi language and music classes or even call for a masseur. Check website for details.
With 7 rooms providing homely comfort, Suraj Guest House is one of the preferred budget accommodations around the ghats. Located at the Lalita Ghat in an old building, this guesthouse is clean and simple. The main attraction is the large terrace that offers refreshing views of the sunrise and the holy river. There are facilities to practice yoga and meditation which is popular among the foreign tourists. The home cooked food here is attractive and preferred by many guests. The guesthouse also arranges for sightseeing trips and boat rides.
Featuring a terrace, garden and free Wi-Fi in public areas, Ma Vishalakshi Paying Guest House offers rooms in Varanasi. It is 100 metres from Jantar Mantar Mandir and 600 metres from Manikarnika Ghat. Each room includes a fan and towels. The bathroom comes with a shower. Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 25 km from Ma Vishalakshi Paying Guest House.
Sri Venkateswara Lodge enjoys its favored location close to the riverfront as well as the Dasashwamedha Ghat which hosts the daily Aarti Ceremony - a highlight on every visitors itinerary in Varanasi. A small courtyard offers travelers respite from the teeming crowd of pilgrims and aggressive touts. This lodge is known for its cozy ambiance, friendly service, budget rates and not to forget, a great chance to catch up with fellow travelers and exchange travel stories. The staff may even offer you some useful tips with regards to eating joints and shopping options. 24-hours checkout available!