Sarnath Ashram Road, 221007 Varanasi, India
#4 of 248 hotels in Varanasi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 71 hostel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
5.0
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Reviewed: 5 April 2025
Murray
United StatesVery comfortable hostel and close to many buddhist temples
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Deborah
United StatesWonderful local family. Caring. Privacy. Very good big house with beautiful balconies and common spaces. Good bathrooms. Clean water. Cool and comfortable home interior. Marble floors. Fans and cooler. Attentive compassionate and understanding host family. Wonderful location close to many temples holy places chai and fruit stands. Very good food vendors close by. Yet very peaceful location a little away from market place traffic or noise. Ideally situated and secluded.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 27 March 2025
Nima
United KingdomI liked everything! But like most places, there is always room for improvement... making good things even better
I loved Mohit and his family - they were kind and generous. The guest house is well located to explore Sarnath on foot. The guest house is fantastic value for money and has the basic things you need as a budget traveller.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Tim
United KingdomThe walk is 8 mins to town, not an issue for us but some might not want to walk that far.
Mohit is a lovely host nothing was too much trouble. His staff were polite and kind. The room was big and clean and the food lovely. Mohit even invited us to his daughter's birthday party and provided food.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Katie
United StatesThis was my very first stop in India, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Mohit and his family welcomed us immediately as one of their own, and truly made this place feel like home. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the area is safe and quiet, and the food is amazing! Highly reccomend this spot.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 6 March 2025
Stephen
United KingdomOutstanding value and awesome staff! Plus delicious homemade breakfast items like eggs burji and milk porridge
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 2 March 2025
Jeannette
IndiaIt was a day but very good, I was wrong about the arrival date but he received me anyway and was super friendly, the room was very good
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Daali
IndiaVery good location, safe for solo travelers. The owners are very friendly.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Daali
IndiaIn a very good location, safe for solo travelers. The owners are very friendly too.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Aryan
IndiaNice and quite stay in mohit paying guest house
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Marta
ItalyThe dorm can be little bit noisy cause is directly on the ground floor.
Mohit is an amazing host. You will feel in a family, not in a hotel. He’s very sensitive and heartfelt, truly open to solve all your needs and also curious to share human stories! The hotel is well located, so you can enjoy the peace of Sarnath. The terrace is one of the best spot.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Satyaprakash
AustraliaThere is always room for improvement.
Ambience, Away from the city noice, Village ambiance, Buddhist sites nearby No fancy accomodation
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 13 February 2025
Poudyal
NepalThey just built the dormitory so are still working on upgrading it with better facilities. Few amenities missing, but I’m sure they will include it very soon.
The hospitality that you get from the owner- Mohit Bhaiya is the best thing about the property. Located very close to Sarnath and away from the crowds, it is in a perfect location to explore around the area (everything is in a walking distance).
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Ritesh
IndiaEvrything I like it
I am so happy to stay in this guest house.i am feeling just like home dorm so clean and comfortable bed ..really so enjoy this stay..I am full satisfied in this homestay.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Vinita
IndiaI recently stayed at Mohit's Paying Guest House and had a fantastic experience! If you're a backpacker looking for a budget-friendly place that still offers comfort and a sense of community, this PG is definitely worth checking out.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 9 February 2025
Ananthu
IndiaCleanliness, very supportive staff and placed away from the busy crowd of Varanasi.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 8 February 2025
Marlies
AustriaEverything was great
Mohit is such a good host. He will help you with all of your concerns and needs. The location is clean and the room was comfortable and great to have a good rest from hectic Varanasi. Recommend 100% to stay at mohits guesthouse
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 7 February 2025
Seema
India.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 6 February 2025
Daniel
SpainCould be more clean, especially the bathrooms, but for indian standards is not bad. Not hot water in the shower.
The host and people working there are amazing, lovely people. Really free vibe. Cool outdoor terrace and good breakfast. The vibe with the other guests was great also. Little bit far away from the center of Varanasi (30-40 uber drive) but for me it was good because is a much more relaxed atmosphere and you have lots of interesting temples near the guest house. Pretty comfy bed.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 4 February 2025
Madda
United KingdomEvery thing all like I was so happy to say here
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Mark
GermanySpacious place with inside lobby and big terrace. Mohit and his wife prepared good food, according to our wishes - no spicy, no chilli, no masala :) Possibility for drying laundry on the rooftop. Mohit organised a taxi to Kushinagar for a reasonable price for us, recharched mobile...Always helpful, gracious host - thank you
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 2 February 2025
Dominik
SwitzerlandAt that price, there’s nothing to complain about.
We had a great stay and were really happy with the price-performance ratio. The owner and staff were super friendly and always ready to help – they even supported us with a specific request. Also, don’t miss out on the lassi – it’s a must-try!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Mehdi
CanadaProblems with the running water and/or electricity are common everywhere in India. Don't get too worked up.
The place was comfortable and well taken care of. It was 5 minutes from everything. Mohit was on top of things all the time. He was responsive and very kind and helpful. Very relaxed. He solved several of my challenges in a snap. Highly recommend him and his guesthouse.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2025
Uditayan
Indiaমই সাম্প্ৰতিকভাৱে বাৰাণসীৰ মোহিত পেইং গেষ্ট হাউচত থাকিবলৈ সুযোগ পাইছিলোঁ, আৰু এইটো এটা অৱিস্মৰণীয় অভিজ্ঞতা আছিল। গৃহস্বামীয়ে প্ৰদান কৰা আতিথ্য আৰু উষ্ণতা অসাধাৰণ আছিল। I recently had the pleasure of staying at Mohit Paying Guest House in Varanasi, and it was an unforgettable experience. The hospitality and warmth provided by the host were exceptional,
Stayed in January 2025
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