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 70 metres. 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 600 metres away. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 25 km from Scindhia Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Varanasi, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

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...”
Rai
India India
“The staff was excellent and the food cooked was superb.”
Majumdar
India India
“It's a HOME. Cosy and full of warmth of people manage that place.. Helpful and congenial.”
Vinod
India India
“- Convenient Location - Kush, the owner. Good conversations and took care of my requirements well - Some home made food if required”
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our room was quiet and comfortable. Great view over the Ganga river. Our host (hotel manager) was a wealth of knowledge regarding advice for foreign tourists staying safe in Varanasi and general local knowledge. Home cooking every night was a...”

Host Information

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

Company information

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 information

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? Prepayment Policy: Important Note: 📌Only Paid Reservations are confirm. 📌Unpaid Reservations are Rejected by our Property. 📌To Receive Payment Link please share your email address via Message Box. Scindhia Guest House will send a payment request after the reservation is finalized. This is a common practice where the payment details are shared after the reservation process is complete, rather than immediately during booking. Reservation Completion: The guest house will initiate the payment request process once the reservation is fully confirmed and finalized. Payment Request: You will receive a separate communication, likely via email or within the booking platform, with the payment instructions. Payment Methods: The payment request will likely specify the accepted payment methods (e.g., credit card, online payment platform).

Neighbourhood information

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

Languages spoken

English,Hindi

Property surroundings

House rules

Scindhia Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:30 to 13:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 65
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 must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Only Prepayment reservations are confirm by our Property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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 & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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