Soul'Stay- A HomeStay & Retreat Center

Location: A-10, 2nd Floor, Parsvanath Prerna Appartments, opposite Courtyard by Marriott hotel, Agra, in

Star Rating: 9.8 Stars

Property Type: Not Available

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Air conditioning
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Ironing service
• Darts
• Squash
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shared kitchen
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Fruits
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Food delivered to guest room
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Cooking class
• Shopping on site
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Concerts/live shows
• Covered parking
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

  Guests can make meals in the kitchen that comes with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The double room provides air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Douglas (10/5): Comfortable place and more interesting than a hotel. - This place was a breath of fresh air after our previous stop. We were greeted nicely and immediately sensed it was more than a hotel. A genuine discussion with the staff made us feel welcome. The room was a treat - clean, spacious and comfortable and even had a nice quiet balcony. Highlight for me was to play hotel's guitar for the owner's birthday complete with incredibly good chocolate cake. What more can you expect! Liked everything.
• Luigi (9/5): Good property in a convenient location, very friendly and helpful host. - Location, large room and the host Basically nothing, a lot of mosquitoes though
• Juliette (9/5): A nice place to stay - We received an extremely warm welcome from Ankit and his wife. The place is very clean, beautiful, and has a very peaceful atmosphere. The property is about a 10-minute drive from the Taj Mahal, and the neighborhood is very quiet. We also had the chance to share a short meditation moment in the evening, which was very pleasant. When it was time to pay, as we were about to leave, we were a little surprised: the coffee that was served to us upon arrival — only one coffee — gave the impression that it was offered, as often happens, but it turned out to be charged. The same happened with the small bowl of food they offered after we mentioned that we were going out to eat. They kindly told us we could stay if we wanted since they had a little food left from their lunch, and they brought us a small bowl of barley with vegetables to share between the two of us. In the end, this added 400 rupees to the bill. At the moment, we were quite surprised after such a warm welcome, so we didn’t say anything and simply paid. We would have just appreciated it being clearer from the beginning, especially when it gives the impression of being offered spontaneously and from the heart. 🙂
• Maria del Carmen (10/5): Best place to stay in Agra! - Our stay was awesome! Ankit and Lahar (the hosts) felt like friends — they were incredibly warm and kind, and we even made some plans together; they brought us to visit a rural area nearby which was very interesting. Their house is in a good area in Agra, it’s really beautiful and peaceful, and the room was big, super clean, and very comfortable. We 100% recommend everyone to stay there if they visit Agra. Everything was perfect
• Jana (10/5): We can wholeheartedly recommend a stay at Soul‘Stay - We had such a lovely stay. The flat and room is very cosy and made us quickly feel at home. Also, the hosts are very accommodating and helped us with arranging transfer and gave us sightseeing and restaurant tips. We can wholeheartedly recommend a stay at Soul‘Stay! 5 out of 5 :)
• Marcela (9/5): Superb -
• Yasmin (9/5): Lovely stay! - Such a lovely little property, with so much nice homely touches. Fantastic host who made us feel so welcome and food was delicious. Would absolutely recommend. Shower pressure was a bit low.
• David (10/5): Exceptional - Very lovely and caring hosts!
• Dalissa (10/5): exceeded my expectations. - beautiful, welcoming and calming. n/a
• Kärt (10/5): Beautiful and serene - This small homestay is on a rather quiet street not far from all the sights. Ankit is a fantastic host and I wish we had more time just to spend at the property. Will know better for next time!
• Tim (10/5): Awesome homestay! - Great and very clean homestay, best staff you could wish for! Really close to the Taj Mahal:)
• Ivana (10/5): Loved our stay here. It’s very close to Taj Mahal, and the space itself has lots of beautiful sitting areas to sit and r - Love the vibe. Ankit and his partner have designed a very calming, intentional space - a nice reprieve from the hustle and bustle of Agra. Ankit was a great host, very interesting to chat with him about philosophy and politics. He also helped coordinate various transport for us, which helped make our trip very smooth.
• Knaus (10/5): Exceptional - It was a very warm welcoming stay... We were taken care of very well and the homecooked food was outstanding!!!
• Katherine (9/5): We’d thorough recommend Soul Stay and would definitely stay there again! - We had an absolutely lovely time at Soul Stay. Hosts Ankit and Lahar made us feel welcome and were very helpful during our time in Agra. The location is on a quiet street far enough away from the hustle and bustle, but still close enough to the Taj Mahal and other tourist attractions. The room is spacious, clean, and has its own balcony. The home cooked meals were delicious and we spent evenings with Ankit and Lahar learning about Indian culture. Ankit took us on a walking tour around Kinari Bazaar where he showed us the markets, a Hindu temple, and some great local food. Ankit and Lahar also helped us organise our onward journey to Jaipur with a trusted driver. The shower wasn’t particularly powerful, but otherwise a very enjoyable stay.
• Jessica (8/5): Lovely homely stay, would have stayed longer if we could - Homely place to stay with really friendly hosts who have a lot of local knowledge of the area. Fresh home cooked food at an extra cost is available at the homestay. Did a relaxation and sound bath session with the hosts which was a lovely surprise to our stay. We loved our stay but a few minor things to note (these wouldn’t prevent us from staying in the future but is good to know in advance) - No water was available on one of the mornings all other days and times were fine. Not sure of the reason. - No locks on doors
• Madeline (10/5): Don’t think twice, book here when in Agra! - Everything was exceptional !
• Maeva (10/5): Exceptional - The property itself is spotless clean, incredibly cozy, and offers a serene atmosphere that invites you to truly relax and enjoy slow time. I truly appreciated the tranquility of my room as well as the inviting common areas, such as the balcony, rooftop, and living room. One of the highlights of my stay was the delicious homemade food available. Every meal was a treat, prepared with so much care and bursting with flavour.
• Shekhar (10/5): Exceptional - The stay was fantastic. Without a doubt, the expectations were fulfilled. In addition to being cozy, the rooms have excellent design and flair
• Nanna (10/5): This is the place to stay in Agra, we will be back! - We loved our stay with Ankit and Lahair, they are so open and welcoming and the rooms are big with balconies. The room is very clean and the property has everything you need for a comfortable stay. We extended several days because we enjoyed ourselves so much every day. The rooms are cleaned every day and the common areas are tidy and welcoming, especially the rooftop terrace where we enjoyed many nights. The food they serve is homemade and there was not a single one we did not love. Nothing
• Gunnhild (9/5): Superb - Beautiful home stay and the hosts were so helpful, engaging and the place is so close to the Taj Mahal. The hosts helped me book an amazing full day tour guide around Taj Mahal and Agra. Would definitely recommend
• Emma (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely hosts who are interested in chatting to you, super helpful, made you feel welcome, and it's a nice environment which attracts other interesting travellers to stay. We arrived late and had dinner prepared for us which was so good! We could have stayed longer but the less than 24 hours we were there was a great experience :)
• Maria (10/5): Exceptional -
• David (10/5): Exceptional - host was very accommodating for incredibly late check in and went out of his way to help us get a taxi for the airport as we were struggling. Thankyou!
• Charlotte (10/5): Exceptional - Everything, even if we didn't have the opportunity to stay very long! Location was great, the room was large and quiet, comfy bed ... Very friendly welcome as well! Thanks a lot!
• Sabrina (10/5): Exceptionally welcoming, with fresh breakfast, meditation / sound bath session, excellent recommendations - Ankit was an amazingly welcoming host! My partner and I enjoyed our time at Soul‘Stay a lot. We slept well in our room with a comfortable bed, airy with a ventilator and an AC, a good bathroom and windows protected against mosquitoes. After our early morning at Taj Mahal, Ankit made a fresh smoothy bowl with nuts and granola for us (a list of breakfast options against a small charge provided). Exceptional was that we were also able to participate in a mediation / sound bath session facilitated by Ankit. He also gave us good recommendations for restaurants/bars, specifically The Molecule, an open air rooftop bar with good Indian food.
• Annie (10/5): A spiritual haven in the middle of Agra - Ankit & Lahar are such friendly, open and generous hosts. We really enjoyed our stay and getting to know them and the other guests over cups of tea. Ankit & Lehar gave us good local recommendations and even went out of their way to provide an amazing sound bath for all of us that were staying. We would strongly recommend staying at Soul’Stay instead of one of the many chain hotels in the area if you are looking for an intimate and spiritual experience. Our bedroom was very comfortable and even had its own balcony. The breakfast was also delicious, make sure to have Lahar’s cheelas and banana pancakes! That we were only able to stay for one night!
• Tim (10/5): Very special homestay - Ankit and Lahar were amazing hosts and really made us feel at home! We loved how welcoming they were and the great atmosphere of the house (the decoration is beautiful). We totally enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend it. Our visit to Agra became not just about the Taj Mahal, but about connecting with other people and sharing experiences. Guys, keep doing it the way you are doing it!! Wishing you the best of luck in this journey. We will follow your steps. Hope to see you soon 😊
• Hrafnhildur (10/5): Exceptional - I would highly recommend staying here and I hope I will return one day. Everything was amazing and I wish we could have stayed longer...did not want to leave ❤️ Thank you for such a lovely hospitality and welcoming us into your home. I would highly recommend this stay for spiritual thinkers and solo travellers, you will feel so welcomed by the hosts 🥰 Thank you 🙏
• Vanessa (7/5): The place was very clean and such a great position. Also, hosts are creatives and into music so they - The place was very clean and such a great position. Also, hosts are creatives and into music so they made the whole stay very pleasant. -
• Richard (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anna (10/5): Special thanks for the opportunity to have a hot shower as it was cold outside! Also for hot tea, now I have a new favou - I loved the minimalistic neat boho design of the whole flat, amazing balconies and most hospitable hosts. It was really nice to connect and chat with them, spend time together! Home cooked meals made my soul so happy, thank you so much guys!
• Marta (10/5): Perfect stay - Everything was perfect. We enjoyed time with Ankit and Mahi, had so interesting talks and enjoyed a lovely dinner. They even prepared my favourite dish, paalak paneer! And it was deliciuous.
• Niels (10/5): Exceptional - Soul'Stay is a true homestay. Our hosts Laher and Ankit welcomed us with warmth and affection. The rooms are spotless, the living room area with couches and bookshelf a calm place to contemplate, communicate and to wind down from the constant input of impressions. I hope one day we will be back, in the meantime we will spread the word. All the best to you. nothing
• Elena (10/5): Exceptional - Its very nice! You will love it,
• Ann (10/5): The room and property are a lovely and quiet oasis from the noise of Agra. It was clean, beautifully designed and incred - The room and property are a lovely and quiet oasis from the noise of Agra. It was clean, beautifully designed and incredibly peaceful. The hosts were warm and respectful, and I felt safe there. I loved everything about my stay. It would be my first choice location to stay if I returned to Agra.
• Hugh (10/5): Exceptional - Such amazing hosts - had the best time with them.
• Tarun (10/5): Excellent and Enjoyable Stay. - The host and hostess were a nice couple who looked after us very well. I got a feeling that we were staying at home with our friends. The bedroom and the bathroom were very clean and neat. The common area was very elegantly done and a good place to sit and enjoy yourself with the other guests. I would really recommend the place for couples and family. A small dinning table in the common area would have been nice.
• Nicola (10/5): Best place to stay in Agra! ✨✨✨ - We loved EVERYTHING about it! The hosts are the kindest people, super social, easy going and open minded. We felt welcome and looked after straight away. The rooms are all super esthetic and clean. Probably one of the prettiest home stays we have seen in India so far. Long story short: You will not regret booking this place, you feel right away at home ♥️ I loved everything but I have a little recommendation for improvement: As there is no regular yoga classes etc. maybe the work retreat center can be a little confusing/misleading. I didn’t mind as I wasn’t well when I visited but I think I would have expected some practices. It was all perfect the way it was tho 🪷🙏🏽
• Lakshit (10/5): Exceptional - Very beautifully decorated, great location, clean and community vibe. But the best part is the hosts. Ankit and Lahar are really sweet and welcoming. They even hooked us with a heritage walk with a local (hands down the best thing we did in Agra)
• Shikhar (10/5): Awesome property enjoyed a lot will come again - The property is near taj mahal, has good ambience, the hosts are super nice and the rooms are big and well maintained. The bathroom is clean and the sitting area is super comfy
• Katja (10/5): Perfect stay <3 - Lovely and calm place. Clean rooms wit a lovely balcony. Perfect to relax a few days, but also really close to everything. Real guesthouse. The owners are mostly around and are always very helpful, open and really nice. Comunication was very good. Outstanding place in India that I can fully recommend. I would always come again. -
• Rita (10/5): Soul'Stay Is What You're Looking For - Once we felt the welcoming vibe of Soul'Stay shining through the photo on their online listing, we knew this was where we wanted to stay in Agra. Lahar & Ankit clearly have put a lot of thought and effort into creating a comfortable and nourishing space. In fact, after our morning visiting the Taj Mahal, we opted to cancel our afternoon sightseeing and spend the rest of the day resting and chatting with our hosts. They were both eager and willing to share our different -- and not so different -- cultures. They easily arranged for a masseuse to come to us. We also opted for the in-house mediation session led by Ankit. Besides providing us with information on the interesting options for our sightseeing in Agra, they told us about all their favorite places in Jaipur, our next stop. We not only enjoyed getting to know the other couple staying there, we were lucky enough to be there when Ankit's parents stopped by for a quick visit. Stop looking through the listings ... Soul'Stay is what you're looking for.
• Sabineangel (10/5): Tranquil Oasis in Agra: A Spiritual Homestay Experience - Our enchanting week at this Agra homestay, curated by spiritually attuned owners, was an experience beyond compare. Our room, adorned with a balcony, exuded a serene charm with meticulous arrangements that reflected a true sense of aesthetic beauty. The expansive common area, featuring another inviting balcony, served as a tranquil haven. The owners, embodying warmth and spirituality, graciously spent time engaging in meaningful conversations, fostering a sense of connection and belonging. Reliable WiFi added a modern touch to our retreat, seamlessly blending convenience with tranquility. The owners, going the extra mile, took us to a local gem for a special breakfast, providing a delightful taste of the region's flavors. Throughout our stay, their generosity extended to thoughtful gestures such as offering tea, coffee, and even sharing self-made meals, creating an atmosphere that felt like home away from home. This homestay is not just accommodation; it's a haven of spiritual enrichment and genuine hospitality.
• Kelly (10/5): Peaceful, quiet, blissful - From the moment we stepped in to Soul'Stay we felt at peace. Lahar and Ankit are fabulous hosts, they attended to our every need. The first night they took us to Sadar Bazar for some amazing street food. They ordered their favorites and things they wanted us to try and we all stood around in the chaos sharing each small plate of Indian deliciousness. My friend and I gave up a half day of sightseeing to stay in the home and relax. They brought in a masseuse for me, we colored mandalas, and they made meals and even golden milk for us. It was a wonderful time staying at Soul'Stay. Their homestay is very close to Taj Mahal, it's very clean, they have filtered water to drink, the food is good, and the conversation is warm. I hope to return some day. There are no negatives to staying here.
• Udit (10/5): Exceptional - The location is perfect! We were looking for a nice place for a long time but couldn’t find a place which aligns with our taste. But thankfully we stumbled upon this property and the whole experience was nothing but exceptional!
• Priya (10/5): Exceptional - The location was good. Its a beautiful property. Both the owners are welcoming, they made our experience very comfortable...wecwould love to visit this property again😊 Not applicable
• Lahar (10/5): Exceptional -

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