Holy River Stays

Couldn't be better

The staff was really friendly. We have some issue with the exploring trip, when owner find out about the issue he makes for us tour thought the old town by himself. It was really interesting. Good place to stay :)

Everything, for a true Banaras experience, the location, the staff and the room, all exceptional.

La atención del lugar, y tambíen la ubicación con respecto a los crematorios y ghat, fueron muy amables y atentos, el hotel es cómodo. La ciudad había sufrido unas inundaciones y algunos de los lugares cerca al hotel estaban afectados, pero igualmente estaba bien ubicado

Wonderful staff who went above and beyond to make our stay special. Shivam took us on two guided tours to show us the area and supported us getting to and from the hotel. Thank you for such wonderful hospitality! We loved our stay!

The property is wonderful but it is situated right in the centre of a ghat which means you cannot access it directly by taxi. You need to navigate for about 10 minutes through the ghat to reach the hotel. This was a very authentic experience and, although it actually felt safe and the locals in the ghat were lovely, the small, winding streets could be daunting for solo travellers, especially at night.

Homestay davvero in una posizione centrale, immersa nei vicoli di Varanasi. Staff stra disponibile per qualunque esigenza e a qualsiasi ora. Lo staff si è reso disponibile per mostrarci templi e farci fare un giro della città. ll proprietario della struttura super disponibile e gentile.

La struttura, essendo nel centro di Varanasi, non è raggiungibile tramite tuk tuk. È necessario camminare per circa 5-8 minuti. Questo non è un contro, ma una cosa da sapere se si vuole soggiornare nel centro di Varanasi.

The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable — exactly like the photos (if not better!). The location is perfect: close to all the main attractions in Varanasi, yet quiet enough to relax after a day of exploring. The host was kind, attentive, and always available for any question or request. A wonderful stay — I would highly recommend it and would be happy to come back!

Really good place for the price to explore the riverside area. The host willingly supported us with multiple requests, so we extended our stay and had a great time there!

We loved staying at Holy River Stays as an authentic homestay experience in the heart of Varanasi old town, located close to the river. To reach the property you have to navigate busy and tight alleyways, but that is all part of the experience. We opted for a train station pick up which I would recommend for ease. Kuldeep was on hand to help with organising and was very accommodating. He was also very kind and got me a cake for my birthday. Ankit (front of house) was also incredible taking us to the local temple and organising boats, taxis and tuk tuks for us. Nothing was too much trouble! They work very well as a team to make your stay a fantastic experience. I would highly recommend this homestay if you’re after a rustic old town experience.

Nothing I didn’t like, just to manage expectations. This property is clean and comfortable but it is quite rustic. It is very good value for money but don’t expect luxury. The experience is made by the hospitality and location.