Budget Accommodation Asia India Varanasi
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Varanasi (also known as Beneras and Kashi) is one of the oldest surviving cities of the world. According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi is considered to be one of the holiest cities in India. It lies along the banks of the sacred Ganges River, and it's believed that taking a dip in it washes away all the sins and purify the soul.
From the Varanasi Travel Guide
Average cheapest prices by month.
All in all it is a budget guesthouse of medium quality with rooms of different standards from completely windowless and shared bath/toiletts to nicer ones with an outside window or access to a small balcony (no Ganga view, however). ... more
Nicely maintained and relaxing hotel, the reception staff were excellent. The food in the restaurant was very good, but the waiting staff were a bit rude and sneering. ... more
One of the cleanest hotels in Varanasi (but still a little dirty),his is a small guesthouse direkt to the river. (The lotus lounge restaurant is at 50 meters). Very nice food and the best masage (cheap!) we ever had. Only the manager and his travel agent are irritating. ... more
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