NILAY House Varanasi Near Assi Ghat

Location: Nilay House Varanasi, opposite Sparrow Cafe, Dumraonbagh colony, assi Varanasi, Varanasi, in

Star Rating: 8.8 Stars

Property Type: Not Available

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Room service
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Luggage storage
• Tour desk
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Invoice provided
• Cooking class
• Free wired internet
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and features a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access and city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Fire extinguisher

Guest Reviews

• Chandru (5/5): -
• Joop (8/5): Heerlijk, goede locatie -
• Limor (10/5): -
• andreas (7/5): -
• Jessica (10/5): -
• Limor (10/5): - The hosts are a lovely couple that gave me a feeling of home right away. When I got sick them and the rest of the staff took every care of me. They are so kind and I genuinely appreciate their effort to make me feel this way. On top of that the rooms are beautifully designed, they are spacious and clean! On the other side of the road there is the sparrow Cafe wich belongs to the Lovely couple and they serve there the best healthy food I ever ate in Varanassi. I truly recommend about that place. You won't regret!!!
• Birgit (9/5): -
• SASSI (7/5): -
• David (10/5): Heartfelt goodbye - Amazing experience!!! I stayed in a palace the night before, haha, yes, super spoiled. I enjoyed my stay much better at NILAY House. I felt like I was staying in someone's home. I was taking care like family. I was lucky to randomly find N house. The owners Kuldeep.and his lovely wife were a blessing in spiritual 🙏 ✨️ city. I stayed a week and didn't want to leave. I was introduced to Vasistha . What an amazing experience learning yoga, breathing, astrology, philosophy, and going on his moto to grap a tea. Couldn't be better.
• Rahul (6/5): -
• Andrea (10/5): A place that truly captures the heart - Lovely homestay. Excellent location near Assi Ghat. Staff are very kind, accommodating, and beyond helpful. Comfortable, gorgeous decor, a peaceful escape from the chaos of Varansi. We look forward to returning one day. Very noisy at night, be prepared and bring earplugs.
• Georgie (10/5): - We absolutely loved our stay at Nilay House! Kuldeep and his team were incredible and went above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay, helping us with all our queries and needs. They also provide great tours. Not only did we love our stay but also the company. Highly recommend this guest house if you are visiting Varanasi
• Jerome (9/5): -
• Mara Bonfieni (7/5): Sconsigliato in inverno - La posizione Nella stagione invernale le stanze non essendo dorate di vetri alle finestre, erano molto fredde e non adatte al soggiorno. Inoltre il prezzo era alto per quanto offriva.
• SREEKUMARAN ANIL (7/5): -
• Jan (8/5): - Location near the Assi ghat, but reachable by car (no walking needed). A welcoming owner, lovely room. Also, the water pressure problem previous reviews mentioned, is fixed - the water pressure is good. Windows have no glass panes, only steel bars and wooden shutters. That brings 2 problems: 1. The noise from the street (constant honking 20 hours a day) is not absorbed and it makes it difficult to sleep. To be honest, the owner offered us to change the room for the 2nd night when we checked in, maybe other rooms are better. We slept OK the first night, so we didn't request a change. 2. We were in Varanasi at the time of unusually foggy and cold days. It was very cold in the room. We were given an IR heater (without a fan), but it didn't really suffice. Perhaps a heater with a fan would be better. And I guess the cold is not a problem most of the time in Varanasi. The breakfast is good, but the service is slow. I expected a bit more comfort for the price.
• Gayathri (10/5): -
• Chugh (9/5): Great place to stay! - Walking distance to subh-e-banaras, Assi Ghat. Respond to all queries almost instantly. A great breakfast is available right opposite the property @Sparrows
• Subramaniam (5/5): While the location is excellent and the staff was extremely helpful, the property is not value for money. Need to charge - The rooms were clean. One bathroom was very cramped, while the other bathroom did not have hot water given it was peak winter.
• manisha (8/5): -
• Michael (9/5): Piccolo albergo a conduzione familiare, sostanzialmente un B&B, carina la stanzetta per prendere un the o altro, ma - Posizione ottima vicino al fiume Stanza senza finestre e bagno molto piccolo
• Linda (10/5): Best choice, you‘ll have a wonderful experience and appreciate the loving oasis, highly recommend. -
• Hans (9/5): Location, location and location - -friendly and helpful owners - the A1 location, 2 mins walk from the Assi Ghat - lovely, comfortable and spacious room - the tomato soup and the bruschetta’s in sparrows cafe 😃 -The price is higher than average but it’s all based on the excellent location - compared to the lovely room with a lot of eye for detail , the bathroom is a stark contrast. About 30cm legspace on the toilet and a tiny handbasin. The shower pressure is minimum. Also no shower hook. Such a shame for such a lovely guesthouse
• Andrea Kim (10/5): - Struttura e personale accogliente, camera estremamente pulita e dotata di tanti servizi, colazione ottima. I cani attorno durante la colazione.
• Esther (7/5): Knusse homestay met vriendelijk personeel - De locatie is perfect, super vriendelijk personeel. Onze eerste kamer had een hele kleine badkamer en kleine wastafel. De douche had weinig druk.
• C (8/5): Great location, clean, comfortable and thoughtfully decorated rooms. - Good location, clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated room. Great for Assi ghat location. Easy walk or tuk tuk everywhere. Nice breakfast served across road at Sparrow Cafe. Nice host. Shower water no pressure and temperature not consistent. We had room 1, noisy as doors and windows open to entrance stairs and cafe walkway. You couldn't have windows open for same reason, opened onto cafe walkway. Also smallest room. Perhaps this room should be at a discount rate compared to other rooms.
• Jutta (7/5): Schönes Heritage nähe Assi Ghat, leider deutlich überteuert. - Gastfreundliches ankommen. Ausführliche Informationen über die Gegend. Liebevolle Details. Schön dekorierte Lounge. Nettes bemühtes Personal. Deluxe-Zimmer gebucht und sehr enges Zimmer bekommen. Preis und Leistung klafft weit auseinander.
• Yamil (9/5): Great location, atmosphere, and support from staff - I had a truly pleasant stay at Nilay House Varanasi. The location is unbeatable — just a short walk from Assi Ghat, making it incredibly convenient for exploring. What really stood out was the excellent support from Kuldeep. He was always available to help with any practical or travel-related matters, including assisting me with the follow-up on my luggage with the airport. His clear communication and willingness to help made all the difference during my stay. The guest house itself is simple yet tastefully decorated, offering a calm and comfortable atmosphere — exactly what one needs in Varanasi. Another highlight is the lovely café just across the street, run by Kuldeep’s wife. Not only do they serve a delicious breakfast, but it’s also a charming place to sit in the afternoon, relax, and enjoy good conversation. Overall, the Guest House is a wonderful choice for anyone looking for warm hospitality, a convenient location, and a welcoming atmosphere in Varanasi. Highly recommended.
• Youssef (9/5): Perfect hosts, perfect location, comfortable stay - Had a wonderful stay at Nilay House. The location is perfectly central in Assi Ghat area. The place is neat, designed with very good taste, with a nice collection of teas and books. Kuldeep and his team made us at home and they were always there to help with tips or any activities we wanted to organize. Everything is done with a lot of care. Highly recommended and worth the slightly premium price. Would go again! -
• Beverley (9/5): Beautiful Haveli. Would def recommend and visit again. - Very pretty, well kept property, very nicely decorated and curated. Lots of books, lovely sitting room to sit and relax. Sparrow cafe opposite for food. Great staff, very helpful. Shower could have been better, just hand snd generally cold.
• Natalia (10/5): Un sitio maravilloso al que volvería - El lugar es muy lindo muy cuidado, súper limpio ricos olores, detalles como pra hacerse el té, flores en la habitación, botellas de agua todos los días, super amables y dulces kuldeep y su esposa y todas las chicas que allí trabajan. La ubicación, la amplitud de la calle, la cercanía con assi ghat. El café Sparrow es precioso y rico, fue muy lindo tomar el desayuno ahí justo en frente y luego diferentes comidas. -
• Sahadeo (9/5): -
• maurice (8/5): A wonderful and pleasent stay at Nilay en Sparrow - De ligging van Nilay zo dichtbij Assi Gath is fantastisch en dan toch een ‘rustig’ straatje! Ook de combi met Sparrow Café aan de overkant van de straat (dezelfde eigenaren!) was geweldig. Het echtpaar dat Nilay en Sparrow runnen zijn heel behulpzaam en vriendelijk! Wij vonden de foodtour met onze gids Kuldeep geweldig, ook de boottocht ‘s ochtends was, met zijn uitleg en toelichting, een hele mooie ervaring! Lieve mensen!! Ons verblijf van 3 nachten was geweldig. Voor deze prijs zou ik wel tussendoor eens nieuwe handdoeken willen, dat de prullebakken geleegd worden, het bed opnieuw opgemaakt werd, even de vloer vegen … dus in algemeenheid; de kamer mag tussendoor wel eens gepoetst worden
• Rajeev (10/5): Great experience - Great location, Clean, hygienic and caring staff
• Kurt (9/5): Will recommend this (or just Sparrow Cafe) to anyone heading tk Varanasi who isnt planning to do 4-star accomodation - The ajacent Sparrow cafe is the nicest place in Varanasi. Calm friendly. The mixed veg curry buddha bowl was absolutely amazing (all the food was great). The design is so nice. Its very simple not luxury but very comfortable and tidy and very very good vibe. the windows are tiny and have a view of next door wall but we got over that. The dogs are also adorable. Bedside lamps for reading and general coziness would be nice and plugs closer to the bed would make it more convenient. A bigger mirror for dressing wouldnt hurt. Needs more dogs :-)
• Sonya (8/5): Comfort in authentic tradition - Lovely quaint decor, capturing the local Indian traditions. There were issues with the water pipe and aircon when we arrived but the staff and owner took care of things quickly. Breakfast at the Sparrow cafe was good quality. Everything was great, the staff were very helpful but when we asked for two bottles of water on our way to the airport, they charged us Rp 250 which was a little hideous given it is usually around Rt. 30-50. Unsure what exactly happened. The price seems a little on the high side for what you get, but doubt there’s anything similar offered in Varanasi.
• Victoria (8/5): A very nice central property with super hosts - Sakchhi and Kuldeep are fabulous - they get 11/10 for being wonderful. They are helpful and kind.The location of the property is superb. The interior designs of the rooms are beautiful with lovely covers and cushions. WOV excursions are excellent. The showers are terrible - you need to use a bucket and pot to wash your hair. I love dogs but struggled with a very barky/aggressive stray in the property. I had to get help many times to go to my room. Best to keep dogs confined to Sparrow Cafe. I had room one which had no windows except a tiny one over the main path to the cafe and so I had no natural light in the room at all. Other rooms have windows.
• Morgane (8/5): Very good -
• Samantha (10/5): Exceptional -
• Natasha (7/5): Good -
• Rachel (9/5): A tranquil stay amongst the madness of Varanasi - Perfect location on Assi Ghat, amazing design and features. Lovely cafe opposite with nice fresh food and very sweet tea room to escape the mayhem. Shower wasn’t good, and service was a bit slow.
• Angela (10/5): Exceptional - Lucky to have stayed here. Beautifully presented, clean, comfortable beds, quiet. Also has lovely lounge area to read and relax. Also a lovely tea room with interesting teas serves cake. Able to order from Sparrow cafe which they also own great coffee and beautiful food. Hosts were great always available to assist if needed. Can’t recommend this place highly enough. Nothing
• Maitreyi (5/5): Good location but not value for money - The location was perfect close to assi ghat and the room was clean Over priced for the facility they offered Break fast wasn’t included Very small n old room
• Mandes (10/5): Very homely and beautiful space - Rooms are neat and nicely worked on detailings. It had fresh linen, clean bathroom and very well decorated space. The tea room is a good place to sit and read a book with some chai. The balcony adds to charm of viewing the city. Very nice stay at just 100 metres from river Ganga.
• Sakchhi (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mandes (10/5): Very clean and close to Ghat stay - I had chosen this place after seeing their post on Instagram. It looked really attractive and clean. After booking and checking in, the staff specially the owners themselves attended me and informed me about nearby places and facilities they have. The room has all high quality clean linen, fresh flowers and very comfortable space arrangements, although it's created inside a normal house. Bathrooms were very clean. Ghat and ganga river is merely two minutes of walk and their food from their Sparrow Cafe has unique menu and fresh food. I enjoyed this space created in a house.

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