Scindhia Guest House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

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About this property

Offering a terrace and views of the river, Scindhia Guest House is set in Varanasi. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 230 feet. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. A TV with satellite channels is offered. Some rooms come with a private bathroom. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The guest house also offers car hire. Manikarnika Ghat is 1969 feet away. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 16 mi from Scindhia Guest House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Varanasi, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mary
    United States United States
    “It was located right on the Ganga. AC worked well, bed was comfortable, food was good. Staff were attentive and helpful.”
  • Thehimalayas
    Russia Russia
    “It's actually much better then in the pictures and really worth it if you want to stay in the Ghats with amazing view”
  • Kratika
    United States United States
    “enjoyed our stay at the scindhia guest house. The view from the room was amazing. Burman family makes a lot of effort to make your stay comfortable.”
  • Marina
    Russia Russia
    “Great view from the room and from the balcony. Truly helpful staff. Very comfortable room and bed.”
  • Roy
    India India
    “The property owner Burman ji was very helpful. The room with great view. Quiet and so close to Ganges.”
  • Hayley
    Australia Australia
    “The most amazing view of the sun rising over the Ganges. Right on the waterfront you got to see everything happening all day. The guy ‘Cush’ who runs this place was so lovely. He really looked after us. Gave us directions and drew a mini map to...”
  • Simone
    Italy Italy
    “Cosy room, Scindhia Ghat view. Fantastic location, perfect to leave from here and visit all the ghat”
  • Ian
    Hungary Hungary
    “Excellent hotel and really friendly people. I am very glad I stayed here which was on the recommendation of a friend who stayed here years ago. Clean rooms with AC and great food to order. The pickup was really well-organised but do remember...”
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely hotel in a wonderful location right next to Manikarnika Ghat and overlooking the Ganga river. It was our host Kush though who really made this stay exceptional. He was always on hand to help with anything we needed and went above and beyond...”
  • Dazzvicky22
    India India
    “Although the location of the property is fantastic, but to reach the facility on foot for good 900 meters was a bummer. I was traveling with my old parents and they really struggled to reach the guest house. Again the location, room, staff and...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.2Based on 81 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

SCINDHIA GUEST HOUSE was designed to make your visit a unique, comfortable and fun experience. Our rooms are spacious, our fares are competitive and the service is unparalleled. Our team knows that travelling can be exhausting, and will do their best to make your stay easy and satisfying. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Property info

Situated ideally in the crescent on the left bank of The Holy Ganges is The Scindhia Guest House just adjacent to Manikarnika (The burning ghat) offering excellent panoramic view of the river on both the sides. Note: Our guest house is at riverbank (Kashi Vishwanath temple corridor) so no transport can reach up to our hotel. Taxi drops you at (Kotwali police station) near - Kaal Bhairav Mandir from taxi stand to Manikarnika ghat (Scindhia Guest House) is 15 to 20 minutes street walk - ONLY (no rickshaw/no taxi in small street). We will arrange Porter to carry bags from taxi stand and help you reach our guest house. Porter cost 150/- rupees (per porter). One porter can carry one big suitcase and one small handbag. Please inform us how many porters you need?

Neighborhood info

We are Next to Atma Veereshwar Mahadev Temple, Siddheshwari gali, Scindia Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, 221001

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi

Area info

House rules

Scindhia Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 65 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Only Prepayment reservations are confirm by our Property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Scindhia Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.