Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 21 reviews.
Suzanne Campbell
New Zealand · Couple · August 2026
“Pushkarni Homestay”
+Aakashh is an excellent & very helpful communicator. We arrived by bus around midnight &, thankfully, Dilesh (father) came on his motorbike to meet us. We followed him about 750m through very narrow lanes to their place. . His parents run the homestay. They are also lovely. The room is newly fitted out & very comfotable, just above the river with a good view over activities below. We ate dinner there twice & breakfast once. Chetna organises very nice, local food.
−Varanasi itself was soooo busy with Shiva festivities & it was sooo hot, it wasn't pleasant going anywhere. The motorbikes honking impatiently in the narrow lanes, already choked with people, was just horrible. I got smashed by one & ended up with a big bruise on my arm.
Prathap Menon
India · Group of friends · May 2026
“Excellent”
+Straight to the manikarnika ghat. Easy walk to the Vishwanath Temple.
−The stay I had is a bless. A/C room and clean bathroom.
Alfred
Malaysia · Family · September 2025
+The host is very helpful in helping us settling in Varanasi. Highly recommended for travellers especially those first time in India.
Manoj
United Kingdom · Couple · May 2025
“Ideal Location & Comfort - but getting to it was a little challenging especially at night”
+Ideal Location and clean tidy room. Cold Water available in fridge 1st/lst day luggage and route was supported by handler
−locating place in the evening was a little challenging especially without local person to help. some main parts of the route were not well lit.
Lucia
Italy · Couple · May 2025
“Fascinating Location!”
+Puja, Akesh and his father were incredibly kind and accomodating. The room was too small for us, and so was the bathroom, therefore we did not have a good rest. However, the room was provided with everything: linen, coffee maker, soaps, bottles of water and even television. Unfortunately I did not understand that this room was in the basement, so it was a bit claustrophobic. The closeness to Manikarnika Ghat makes the place absolutely appealing but we couldn't use the terrace because of the many monkeys up there.
−The size of the room
Marian
Ukraine · Solo · April 2025
“Superb”
+Great location and the owner is a super kind and helpful person! This place has made my stay in Varanasi very easy going and authentic.
Rohit
India · Solo · April 2025
“Cosy room facing Ganga River with all amenities”
+Polite & helpful host, comfortable bed, and all the amenities are new. Good view of river Ganga and also quick access to the Manikarnika Ghat. Kashi Vishwanath & Kaal Bhairav Temple are walking distance. Several popular eateries are also walking distance. Room’s a bit cosy, even for one person with one large bag. WiFi was unstable at times, but otherwise worked fine, the router can be placed inside the room to fix that. Place can use some thorough dusting. Also, a bit challenging to locate at first but that goes for most stays near the Ghats.
Alan
Portugal · Couple · March 2025
“Ancient Kashi at its most authentic.”
+Small room but with large super comfortable bed and linen and with a kitchenette and fabulously positioned terrace with stunning views of the river and ancient temples of Manikarnika ghat. This is ancient Kashi at its most authentic complete with the famed burning ghats a mere 50 meters away. The sad part is the encroachment of Modhi's monstrosity of a development that severs Manikarnika from the main ghat . Getting there is a challenge as you have to walk the alleyways for a good 20 minutes from where the taxi drops you. Don't follow Booking.com directions, but pin your location to Mission guest house just a short distance on the same street.
Nima
United Kingdom · Solo · March 2025
“Great location!”
+Location was fantastic, right near the Manikarnika Ghat. Easy to walk to all the ghats and explore the narrow lanes of Varanasi. The facilities in the room were very good - kettle, tea/coffee, water, toiletries. There is a kitchen just outside the room for warming food or chilling food/drinks. The family was very attentive. I was unwell for a few days and the family brought me some medicines and food without me asking. I felt very well taken care of.
−The room looked like it had not been fully cleaned when I arrived - but this was sorted immediately. Personally, I found the daily room rate a little expensive - for India. Although I was there during a festival/holi day so that may be why.
Rocco
Italy · Solo · March 2025
“Very alright.”
+Clean. Great location. People were friendly.
−All good. They will vocally request a review as they are just starting out, might feel strange.