Reviews of Vishnu Rest House
D-24/17, Pandey Ghat, Pandey Hawali,, 221001 Varanasi, India
#73 of 251 B&Bs and Inns in Varanasi
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 310 hotel reviews
8.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.8
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Comfort
7.6
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
7.4
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
8.0
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Free WiFi
7.4
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Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Ariel
Switzerland19 reviews3 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room we got was next to some stairs that have 2 or 3 very small temples, so it could be either someone performing a ceremony or making offerings. Or someone just sitting on the stairs and talking loudly on the phone. Also next to it there is a corral where they keep cows. So it was quite a difficult night. But it's a good option if you are on a budget and passing by for a couple of nights. You'll get the full sense of staying in Varanasi.
The location and the terrace overlooking the the Ganga.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Bashivan
Bulgaria34 reviews4 helpful votes10“Extremely good view”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
Floor in the room needs to be polished.
Best location. Authentic Varanasi atmosphere. The guest house is right on the bank of the Ganga river. Little temple inside the property. Clean bed. Hot water. Good WiFi.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Lena
France8 reviews10“Nice place”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, splendid view. Simple rooms. Friendly Ajay Kumar prepares great food!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Kapilglkrr
India9 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The view was very good :)
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Anne-marie
France80 reviews5 helpful votes3.0“Not a place to recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No value for money: the rooms are more than basic, the beds are hard and we had to ask for some (stained) sheets. Nobody told us about the presence of monkeys at night: some were sitting in front of the door of our room and there were more than 12 on our terrace, being very noisy and fighting with each other during the night. A very unpleasant experience which could have been dangerous as monkeys can be aggressive!
The location close to the Ganges
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Laetitia
Dominican Republic24 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very good location, near both cérémonies of ganga aarti You can get cheap boat rides by the ghat just below the guesthouse in the morning Warm water Peaceful Good view Ajay makes very good food
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Jennifer
Australia12 reviews6.0“Great location. Don’t expect much”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathrooms are rusty. Beds are super hard. Staff aren’t very helpful.
Great location. Right on the river.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Shreya
India3 reviews1 helpful vote3.0“Bad rooms”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location: you can't go out or come in the guest house after 10 pm as the receptionist told us because of the drunk goons that live in the properties next to the guest house and on the way to the guest house and they pick up fights with the guests. Cleanliness: the room was damp which smelled Hot water: no hot water was coming in the shower even though they said that it will come but later when it didn't come even after 2 people had already showered after waiting for an hour, they tell us that this particular room has no hot water. Overall the room really ruined the stay. Blankets were very itchy.
Open sitting area- that too you can only sit in the early mornings or in the evenings
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Sinivesan
Malaysia13 reviews10“for that cost..it’s absolutely fine!!”- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
old
good locations
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Nilesh
India9 reviews1 helpful vote5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Kelly
Australia14 reviews3 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Curfew. Hard to find
Friendly staff. Nice view.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Piantanida
Italy11 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Everytime I come to Varanasi I pick Vishnu Rest House. Very good value for money, stunning location, perfectly placed and very nice staff.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Diksha
India1 review1 helpful vote1.0Very poor- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was no room service that Didi not extend the roo. For 5 hour for that I was paying full Day charge which pitcher that slow as fack so pls B care full it is not for value of money This hotel u can pay 1500 Rs only not more than that
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Julia
Australia52 reviews3 helpful votes6.0“Budget stay with nice view!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I would’ve liked a bit more assistance with things to do and see….. I did ask but didn’t get much advice so ended up going to a backpackers to get advice and your options.
Great view of the river. The hot water, AC, and wifi were good. The room is basic, you get what you pay for.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Tharmabala
United Kingdom13 reviews8 helpful votes3.0Poor- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The way to reach the hotel is terrible, no access for taxi ambulance, auto tricksaw, to be honest I don't recommend anyone from western country.
Staff and support.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Katherine
India14 reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very uncomfortable bed and very dirty entrance
The location and the staff were great. The views from the hotel terrace are lovely
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Ashish
India1 review5.0Passable- • Solo traveller
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed Washroom No complimentory water was given. No soap or shampoo. Ventilation was not good in the room.
View of the Ghat and Ganga ji. Staff was good but room really needs attention.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Jasvinder
India1 review1.0“Try other guest house”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed is not clean. Suffocation in the room. No facility for food or for snacks. Took gst but didn't give any bill. The rate is high but the room is full of suffocation.
Nothing
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Anoop
India2 reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a single amenities.no water bottle and tea coffee maker no bathroom amenities. So looks overpriced as compared to other properties.
Location and peace.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Noelia
Spain58 reviews3 helpful votes5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
They were under constraction, it wasnt really clean and the price was high considering all these. A lot of times we couldnt find someone at reception and they didnt offer all the services they said they do as boat trips.
The views to the river and the location
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Prachi
India2 reviews1.0“Wouldn't recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location of the property is really bad.
Nothing
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Chellam
India3 reviews5.0“due to bad smell totally waste.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
hotel street
river view and staff
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Dr
India2 reviews6.0“value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
it’s really tricky to reach the property from the main road
view of Ganga river
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Ram
India5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The river view of the location and close to the main ghats
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Vera
Portugal24 reviews2 helpful votes3.0“only positive point is the location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
the beds are terrible (the “mattress” is like a wooden piece). in general the entire space needs renovation. staff is not kind
location is great
Stayed in April 2023
