Ganpati Guest House
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About this property
Located just 33 feet from the holy Ganga Ghat and 2.2 mi from the Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Ganpati Guest House provides 24-hour front desk for the convenience of the guests. Free WiFi access is available. Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a seating area and work desk. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. At Ganpati Guest House you will find a garden and terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and a ticket service. The dry cleaning, ironing service and laundry facilities are available at a surcharge. The property is located 8.7 mi from the sacred Sarnath Temple and the famous King’s Palace. The Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 16 mi away. The in-house restaurant serves Indian and regional dishes. Packed lunches can be requested. Room service is available.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Satish
United States
“I had a wonderful experience at Ganpati Guest House in Varanasi, located right on the banks of the holy Ganga River. The hotel arranged a taxi and porter for a small fee, which made it easy and convenient to reach the property and also ensured a...” - Christopher
United States
“Very close to the river and there was an amazing music school inside the guest house area! Made a great stay excellent.” - Alex_bukach
Cyprus
“Very nice hotel. We stayed in economy rooms with no view, however we still saw Ganga from our windows, and it was more quiet. The rooms were clean, spacious and newly refurbished, with the nets on windows to avoid mosquitos and monkeys. The...” - Rosani
Puerto Rico
“Staff, food, and location were excellent for the purpose of our trip. The area is quite loud, even at night. Loved how close is to Ganges River and main ghats.” - Adriana
Colombia
“Great location! It is guest house, witj tipical decoration, the view from the terrace is astonishing.” - Saurabh
India
“Excellent location, next to Kashi Vishwanath and rooms overlooking the holy ganga river. Will definitely book next time. Clean rooms and peaceful surroundings. Hotel staff was very polite and cooperative.” - Susan
Australia
“We stayed here for 3 nights in November in a super deluxe room with private balcony and Ganga view, and would have liked to stay longer. The room was large, comfortable and clean. There were great views from our balcony and the rooftop...” - Abhi0624
United States
“The staff was very courteous and respectful. All of them represented the spirit of Varanasi. Location is spot on. You can get the beautiful sunrise view from the balcony or window. The food was good and clean.” - Laura
United States
“We loved this guest house, located directly on the ghats and in the center of this incredibly vibrant sacred area. The rooms are simple and a bit dark but have everything you need, including working aircon. The restaurant was good - I highly...” - Yana
United States
“Colorful interior, great location, friendly stuff, delicious food in the restaurant. We upgraded our room for the last night and it was marvelous!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Ganpati Restaurant
- CuisineIndian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
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 Ganpati 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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.