Azure Family Paying Guest House

The family is very welcoming, food is great (so is the cooking class!), easy location to walk to lots of restaurants, ghat, little stores for snacks/drinks/water/shampoo etc. Room was very clean, AC worked, hot water shower, rooftop you can hang out clothes to dry. Laundry service available.

Lots of stairs to get to the room, carrying luggage and hot. Hot in kitchen, I was dripping sweat during the cooking lesson and eating breakfast/dinner. I would recommend getting AC for those areas.

0負評，強力推薦!!! 這是我在印度旅行擁有的最乾淨住宿 如果有機會再到訪Varanasi，我一定會再入住 廁所/淋浴雖小，但淋浴設備很好使用，熱水也很充足 女主人很親切、英文好(溝通沒問題)，廚藝很好(料理好吃) 這家住宿絕對是超乎線上照片的預期(好的方面)

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Zimmer und Commonarea sehr klein, alles sehr dunkel. Preis/ Leistung passt nicht. Besitzer nett. Wir haben einen kleinen Preisnachlass bekommen, weil unsere Unzufriedenheit wohl offensichtlich war

Very pleasant and easy-going host Sona, ready to accommodate our needs and make our stay enjoyable. Thank you Sona. The rooms are clean, the location is great as not directly in the busy center but just a few walking minutes from the ghats. All good!

gostei de tudo, Sona proporcionou uma estadia que apenas uma boa mãe poderia saber como oferecer, nos deixou à vontade o suficiente para nos sentirmos em casa e nos preparou uma janta tão gostosa que nos fez repetir o pedido todos os dias, ganhou nossa confiança e nossa vontade de retornar.

Очень заботливая хозяйка. Чистое бельё и полотенце. Довольно чисто в душевой, что уже хорошо. При вкюченном вентиляторе и шум с улицы слабо слышен. Близко к гатам.

Крохотная комната, вся занятая кроватью. Внешняя дверь - купе, с большими щелями в коридор. В комнате есть комары. Но это старый фонд, хозяева живут так же на нижних этажах

Accueil très sympathique et très bien situé Mais le confort est vraiment très rudimentaire : salle de bain quasi inexistante et absence de fenêtre ce qui rend la chambre assez étouffante

Fue un placer alojarme con esta familia y fue el mejor servicio del lavandería, despues de tres meses viajando por varios países.

Estava tudo limpo, para os padrões da Índia, as informações que precisamos a anfitriã nos ajudou e a comunicação foi rápida. Ar condicionado ajudou muito, água quente no chuveiro e frigobar no quarto fez toda diferença

O quarto de fato é bem pequeno, o banheiro chega a ser um pouco claustrofóbico. A anfitriã deveria nos dar um troco de 200 rúpias, não sei se por esquecimento ou outra coisa, não nos pagou

L'accoglienza di Suna, sempre disponibile e pronta a dare indicazioni. Il cibo era ottimo! La colazione a scelta tutte le mattine.

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La posizione della struttura è perfetta per raggiungere i Ghat più importanti di Varanasi. Le camere sono distribuite sui diversi piani della casa: devo segnalare la presenza di scale che sono fattibili per chi non ha problemi di deambulazione. La camera piccola ma pulitissima! Le lenzuola e gli asciugamani profumavano di bucato fresco. Ho apprezzato la terrazza superiore. Ma ciò che ho amato di più è stata la compagnia e la persona di Sona, la proprietaria. Una perfetta padrona di casa, pronta a darti dei consigli molto utili e aiutarti nelle prenotazioni di servizi a Varanasi. C'è anche la possibilità di cenare. Sona è la cuoca. Cucina in modo formidabile. E' così brava che organizza corsi di cucina. Se mai tornerò a Varanasi, sicuramente ritornerò qui da Sona.

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The house is well located near the Assi gaht. The place is clean, comfortable and has a good vibe. Sona and her family are very nice people!

This was my first stay in any accommodation in India and I must say I had a great time here. Sona is a sweet hospitable lady and will help you with anything. Shower is good and my room was clean. The guest house provides a lot of services from laundry, taxis, cooking lessons etc.

Location is close to the Ghats, which is great but it's not the best place to relax as it's quite a populated area. Also a chair would be nice to have in the room.

Крошечный уютный отельчик в 5 минутах от Асси гата. Приветливая хозяйка с очень понятным английским) Все чисто и красиво)

Окошки, ребята, не во всех номерах, спрашивайте заранее.

La ubicación

Mi habitación no tenía ventanas al exterior sólo una ventana al pasillo y se quedaba mucha humedad

Sona é molto gentile e disponibile e ci siamo trovati molto bene!

房間乾淨整潔，浴室有足夠的熱水。主人Sona非常熱情，她嘗試協助我在瓦納拉西遇到的所有問題。我也參加了她的烹飪課程，好玩有趣，非常推薦

It's a welcoming place, in a quiet area, near ASSI GHAT. Sona, the owner, is very kind, provided information and prepared a good breakfast .

Guesthouse proposant un excellent rapport qualité/prix dans un emplacement de choix, à moins de 5 mn à pieds du Assi Ghat. Sona et sa famille sont adorables et toujours présents pour donner conseils et services afin d'offrir la meilleure expérience client possible. De plus, c'est une excellente cuisinière (elle propose aussi des ateliers cuisine). Un élément qui est également particulièrement appréciable : son frère, Monu, dirige une agence de tourisme et je l'ai régulièrement sollicité pendant mon séjour à Varanasi et ses alentours : c'est un excellent guide (anglophone et francophone), passionné et érudit, qui aura également contribué à rendre ce séjour inoubliable. Je recommande donc vivement cette guesthouse !

Sona es una persona muy atenta y su comida riquísima! En el check-in te explica un poco la zona y a qué zonas puede ir. A la mayoría de tuc tuc le costaba entender dónde estaba la zona y casi nunca te dejan en la calle. Pero es una zona bastante tranquila para poder descansar

Sona y su familia te hacen sentir como en casa. Nos explicó y facilitó todo. Cocina fantástica pudiendo comer tanto comida típica y picante como vegetariana sin especias. La localización cercana a Assi Gaht te facilita asistir a las ceremonias. Habitacion limpia y relación calidad precio muy buena. Agradezco mucho su acogida.

I liked everything very much, very kind and decent owners. Cleanliness and comfort.

I liked the location, 5 minutes walking to Assi Ghat, and the cleanness. Sona is super welcoming and the price is very affordable and reasonable. Hot shower was good and bed is comfortable. Very good choice for spending couple nights in Varanasi.

There was nothing I didn't like that much. The rooms are not perfectly sound isolated so you hear some noise while other guests talk and move. Of course you can't expect much more that this for that price and category.

Good location near Assi Ghat, away from the mayhem of Varanasi old city hostels. Pleasant family, very comfy bed. Good ceiling fan. Sona is helpful and honest. Makes a change from a lot of the rip offs happening during the lead up to Shivaratri. Wish we had booked for longer!

Noisy out on the street at night , but that's usual in cities in India.

Sona runs a fantastic budget hotel. It was very clean, the WiFi worked great, she was able to exchange our currency and cook us a fabulous breakfast and helped arrange transportation to the airport. Highly recommend!!

It was all very good.

We had a wonderful stay in the guesthouse of Sona and her family. Sona treated us like a mother when we were far from home. She is the best cook and our room was good and clean. When we think about Varanasi we will always think about Sona too. Thank you so much ✨

We arrived very late, and our host was great - staying up until we got it. Also helped with money exchange

Azure Paying Guest House is a lovely and cozy place to stay in Varanasi, just a short walk from Assi Ghat. It’s perfect for anyone looking for a simple, homely atmosphere. The host, Sona, is amazing—very caring, speaks really good English, and makes delicious home-cooked meals. Staying here feels less like being at a guest house and more like being welcomed into someone’s home. The rooms are clean, and the shower has hot water. Just keep in mind, that if you have large luggage, the room size might feel a little tight. It’s an experience that leaves you with lasting memories of Varanasi’s hospitality and charm. Highly recommended!

Sona and her lovely family 🙂 Location was perfect. Just a short walk (5 mins) to the Assi Ghat and local restaurants and street food. Sona works hard to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We had breakfast each day we stayed (4 days) and of course, masala chai! You’re also given information and a map of the city and points of interest marked out by Sona. The rooms are basic but that’s what we prefer and are exactly as presented in pictures. It really does feel like you’re living within the family home. So it’s important to be mindful of this when staying here. We are guests in someone’s home and their rest time in the late evening should be respected as should their property.

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We had an overall great stay and would definitely recommend this place! Sona was super welcoming and helpful with anything we needed - including laundry, a Varanasi walking tour (her brother is the guide and we thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour), and a day trip to Maha Kumbh Mela. Conveniently you can also have breakfast at the homestay. The homestay was also really clean and the location was ideal since you’re in walking distance to the Assi Ghat as well as several nice eating locations (Cafe Terracotta, Cafe Sparrow & more).

Sona, very good host. She take care of everything we did breakfast every day. Hot shower. Possibility to make laundry.

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Had a great time staying here. Thanks Sona! Great location, lovely family and a really nice cooking class too

Very friendly and warm environment. Sona the owner was so nice with us and she took care us of a lot. She also gave us many helpful advices

My room didn’t have a window so it was a little bit smelly but totally clean. My friends room had a window so it was relatively ok

Azure Family Paying Guest House turned out to be the most memorable accommodation for me. I visited Benares on the second day of my travel itinerary. Before arriving, I had encountered numerous issues in New Delhi, such as being scammed by taxi drivers and having my hotel reservation on booking.com canceled without prior notice, which left me feeling frustrated. Nevertheless, when I reached the guest house, the owner, Sona, greeted me with a cup of freshly brewed coffee. It was the most delightful coffee I had ever tasted, instantly putting me at ease. Furthermore, during my stay, she assisted me in booking a train ticket and provided a brief overview of the surrounding area. Her warm hospitality allowed me to thoroughly enjoy my three-day stay in Benares. The location of the guest house was also ideal. Since it was situated slightly away from the bustling main street, I was spared the constant noise of car horns and had no trouble sleeping peacefully at night. Additionally, the Ganges River was only a 10-minute walk from the guest house, which enabled me to experience the beautiful sunrise every morning after waking up at 6 a.m. On top of that, the facilities were excellent. I had access to a hot shower, reliable Wi-Fi, and a spacious and comfortable bedroom.

Welcoming and Homely

For me too 1hr 20 mins walk to railway station

Sona is really a wonderful host! She was incredibly warm and friendly and answered any questions we had. The room was the cleanest we had in India so far and the location is right near the Assi Ghat. Her cooking is also amazing and she even gives cooking classes! We can highly recommend staying with her :)

The property was very clean and well maintained. Hosts were gracious and kind. The food and the tea were really delicious. The hosts also arranged pickup and drop to the airport.

Rooms are a bit small in size. Also bear in mind that one needs to climb three fights of stairs to get to the room. Not a big issue for us but worth mentioning.

Staying at Sona's guest house was a lovely experience. She is a great host - she helped us get an Indian SIM card, organised a sunrise boat tour for us, got a load of laundry ready for us in 24 hours and gave us the most amazing and entertaining cooking class. She and her family took very good care of us and made sure we were safe and happy at all times. The room was simple and clean and the location is very convenient, just a short walk away from Assi Ghat and close to many restaurants and amenities. If you're looking for simple, no-frills accommodation in Varanasi with thoughtful hosts and lots of extra services available, this is the right place for you.

You could walk to the ghat easily.

We had a great time at Sona’s guesthouse! The room was very comfortable. There was no AC, but the ceiling fan was perfect - we slept great. The hot shower was also nice. Sona is very helpful and organized with activities around the city. She also arranged airport transportation for us, which was very helpful. We had a cooking class with her, which was great! She’s an excellent cook and her English is very good. The location was also good. Keep in mind it’s a bit of a far walk to the main area where most of the food restaurants seem to be, but it’s very convenient for Assi Ghat, which is nice for the morning Aarti ceremony and for the sunrise boat tour. Overall a great stay!

Good breakfast and walking distance to ghats

Small rooms

The owners are very friendly and helping whenever help is needed. Also a rooftop which can be used for Yoga.

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Perfect stay! Very nice Guest House with nice view!

The guest house is nice and clean and Sona and her family are really sweet and welcoming.

Host, hospitality and home-cooked foods

Size of bathroom

Good person, Good location, hot water, cool air conditioner!!!!

No. Everything is ok.

The owner are really really friendly and helpful. Everything was perfect, room, owner, location and food. I truly recommended her naan ! Best I ever tried

The food I had here is the most delicious I had during 2 months traveling around India! The location is great, very close to Assi Ghat. The rooms are clean, comfortable and they have all you need for a pleasant stay. Staying with a family is part of the experience, which I enjoyed a lot. Thank you!

Ms. Sona was always very nice and kind with me, but an Indian friend was with me when I checked in and he told me Ms. Sona was rude to him because we asked if he could use the room for 2 mins to change his clothes :(

The house is well located and clean. We felt really good with Sona ji and her family! She cooks breakfast on demand and it is delicious ! She offers the best advices to visit Varanasi and helped us get an indian SIM card too.

My room had AC (a big plus) but no window.

Sona and her family were very welcoming and willing to help. We were given a map of Varanasi to help navigate which was a nice touch. Great cooking class also available. Really good location. Our favourite place to stay after travelling to a lot of places in the North of India this month!!! :)

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It was a pleasure to stay in Azure Family. Sona and her Family were very hospital, we could learn a lot about their culture. The location is also near to the Assi ghat. The food that Sona cooked was amazing and always fresh. So we really loved to stay in her apartment!:)

Location is great Auntie is incredibly helpful, sound and loving Room is cool, clean and well kept

Sona has been very helpfull, accomplished all our requests/needs, organised the transport from/to the airport, suggested me the tour guide - her brother, organised the morning private boat tour, changed money, provided me with a kettle, water... everything really was brilliant! Didn't have the chance to try any food. The room was ok and clean, quiet during the night. Hot water, air conditioner, towels. The position is great, just 5mins walking distance to Assi Ghat. Would really recommend it!

Great host very welcoming and helpful Quiet and clean place Nice breakfast and chai Good location near Assi Ghat

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Sona, is so nice, cute and lovely. The cooking lesson was perfect we learned to cook chipotle :) We felt like at home:)

It's a safe, clean, lovely little guest house and Sona makes the stay in Varanasi so easy - she cooks indian and western dishes, she can offer you a boatride, trip around the city or transfer from and to the airport, as well as yoga/cooking/music classes. Rooms are tiny but comfortable.

Just a short walk to the Assi Ghat, yet surprisingly quiet neighbourhood. The small house is very clean and so are the rooms. Nice contact with the owners - Sona and her family are the perfect hosts. I made a Ganga boat trip at sunrise and it is truly worth the early wake up. Also took a trip to Sarnath. All the trips and the airport pick up or drop-off can be booked through the gust house. My personal highlight was the cooking class with Sona. I cook every day for my family, even indian dishes. But there is still a lot I could learn from her. Thank you Sona!

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This is indeed a homestay. Sona and her family share there home with the guests, which I found really nice.

My room had no windows. Which I found disappointing. After using the shower it did not dry easily..

Really friendly staff, very homely. Nice, clean rooms. Quieter location for escaping the busier parts of town.

Room didn’t have a window to the outside.

I stayed in a double room with private bath, no A/C but ceiling fan is working perfectly. Room and bathroom are small but clean and comfortable. If you are a seasoned traveller like myself, you will appreciate this level of comfort in this part of the world at a reasonable price. Hotels in this price range lose against this guest house experience Sona was very helpful and available to provide advice and contacts to visit the city. Her cooking Is delicious! Another plus point Is her very good English (and her daughter too) which will make your life a lot easier. My advice is to use her contacts, their price Is fair and you spare yourself the hassle of bargaining, making phone calls with non-English speakers etc., not knowing with whom you'll end up.

For your information If you can't climb stairs, don't choose this guest house. This has nothing to do with the guest house, for info only, you will not be able to get a motorbike or tuktuk with app Ola and Uber, the option is offered but nobody turns up, maybe because prices are way lower through the app, just saying...

I had a really nice stay in Azure. The owner gave me so many helpful tips to enjoy Varanasi as much as possible. The homestay is very near to everything and you can nicely walk to the gat and also to the centre. I really liked the welcoming family feeling in the homestay.

Varanasi can be a bit chilly and humid in wintertime but nothing to complain regarding Azure Home stay.

Lovely guest house with amazing food. Quiet and clean room. Sona and her family are very friendly, always happy to help with all you may need. They offer many activities for your stay in Varanasi like boat tours, city tours, transfer to the airport, cooking classes, yoga... Definitely recommend it.

Perfect location (you can easily walk to the ghat), owner is very nice and always ready to help. Also great cooker. Hot water anytime without necessity to ask, confortable beds.

We were very satisfied with this accommodation. The location was prefect, close to the ghats. Sona was very friendly, helpful and also very good cooker. We liked this place and we can recommend it !!! :)

Lovely place to stay, very homely. The host Sona is very sweet, accommodating and helpful and offers delicious homemade food on request. Good location to explore the city old city and the ghats by walk.

The room is very nice and clean. Sona is a great host. Very kind and helpfull. I just ate once there but the food was great tastefull. Its well placed as well. I will recomend.

Sona is a perfect host, very kind and helpful. She is a great cook too! The place is very clean, in a calm neihgborhood (far enough to have silence, but 10min walk to assi haat). The wifi was good, and there was hot shower.

We had an amazing time with Sona and her family. It was a real home from home and we are now sad to leave. They were so warm and welcoming and you would be lucky to stay here during your time in Varanasi. Also, Sona’s cooking is delicious.

We liked everything.

Sona is a great host and let us in late as our train was delayed by 13 hours so we were tired and stressed. Great breakfast especially the chai. Great cookery course and lovely family run. Sona is so friendly!

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I had the pleasure of staying in Varanasi at Azure Guest house and it was truly a delightful experience. The location was perfect, situated in a quiet neighbourhood, which allowed easy access to cafes, restaurants and the river. The room with en-suite bathroom provided a comfortable and cozy retreat after a day of exploring the city. Sona is an exceptional hostess who went above and beyond to ensure our stay was enjoyable. Her warm hospitality and attention to detail were evident from the moment we arrived. Communication with her was seamless, and she was always ready to offer helpful tips. The room was very clean and well-maintained and also thoughtfully decorated, creating a homey atmosphere. Azure Guest house is a fantastic choice for those looking for a comfortable, well-situated accomodation with a host who truly cares about their guests' experience.

very welcoming, good location.

Owner was very busy so not always available for questions

Great location. Sona and her family were very polite and friendly!

Water is not really hot. Take shower in winter time was hard

The room was extremely clean and the bed was comfortable. The daughter and son were very kind and sweet. Overall, excellent experience. I would highly recommend.

I wish I could have used the kitchen to boil water at all times for tea.

This is a homestay run by a friendly family. On the ground flow there is a kitchen and tables. A family lives on the first floor, and there are two rooms on the second and two rooms on third floors. The location is not bad, in a side street that could be quiet at times. Near is Assi Ghat. What's nice is that the inside is clean and tidy. The bed linen is also clean. There is hot water in the shower. The hostess cooks for guests upon pre-order. Everything is quite tasty. You can also order a taxi, tuk-tuk and excursions from her. When returning from the bustling streets of Varanasi, it’s nice to go inside. In general, a good ratio of price and comfort. By the way, the whole family speaks English quite well. It seems that is normal in India, but unfortunately over the last 10 years there have been fewer and fewer people speaking English. So good knowledge of English is already listed as an advantage)))

Now about the cons. We lived on the 3rd floor with window facing an side street. The window is very thin, no sound insulation at all. Since India is one of the noisiest countries in the world, the quiet lane was noisy even at night. We stayed for three nights and didn’t sleep well all three nights. Twice I went out at night and asked not to yell (talk loudly) under the windows. But since this is a problem of the country and not a guest house, I did not lower the rating but gave it 9 points. Because the family tries the best for the guests. Moreover, if you have a room with window on the other side, it'll most likely be quiet there at night. We were also on the weekend, perhaps weekdays are quieter. Although knowing India this won't work probably))) Another problem is poor wi-fi, periodically it did not work.

Clean, location, and super host.

Everything was fine.

Cozy guesthouse with 4 rooms in a family house ideally located near Assi Ghat. The room was pretty small, but was clean and quiet at night. The family lives on the first floor, a small communal space on the ground floor has two tables and a sofa. It's a nice spot to meet other guests and Sona, the host, will serve you her homemade fresh food here. We enjoyed our stay very much! Thank you Sona!

Everything was perfect

Our stay here was probably the best we had in India! Sona and her family were so nice to spend time with (her son is an excellent artist), the room was great - clean and comfortable with a fridge and storage space for bags - there is a nice roof to look over varanasi, and Sona can help with travel/tours/food/laundry and pretty much anything you need. Her cooking is also fantastic as is her chai! It's also in a great location by Assi Ghat which has lots of street vendors, restaurants etc. We will definitely return here if we visit Varanasi again

It was all great!

Sona and her family were really nice and accomodating. The room had everything necessary and was in a nice and quiet area of Varanasi

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The location is very near to Assi Ghat. The room was neat and clean especially the washroom. The host is an incredible person. Will surely recommend.

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This property is located next to Assi Ghat. The host is very friendly and also a skilled cook. I had a pleasant stay.

Sona was a great host. We felt instantly at home. She is great cook and provides breakfast, lunch and dinner options. We had the best chai in all of India in her home. Sona also organsied a boat tour on the ganges and a taxi to bring us the airport at a very good price. She made our brief stay in Varanasi very enjoyable and seamless. We hope to stay her again whenever we visit Varanasi.

Everything was great

Sona & her family, so helpful, so friendly..Sona has a fun, mischievous sense of humour & is a great cook too! The stairs, some people might find challenging… bed comfy. A location that’s a perfect 5 min walk to the Ganges & towards the ghats. Really enjoyed my stay here 😀

A bit of noise at night

What didn't we like! Sona was brilliant! Her welcoming, enthusiastic attitude, excellent food, and great accommodation, we would wholeheartedly suggest anyone to stay here if you're looking for a good, relaxing stay. It's just off the main road as well, so it's relatively quiet yet not too far from the river.

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We had a great stay at Azure Family Paying Guest House! Sona and her daughter are incredibly nice and caring! We could check in at 7am in the morning as our train from Agra was that early and there was a room available (for no additional charge). We had a cooking lesson with Sona, making Samosas, which was so much fun! And when we left, Sona organised an airport drop off for us. The room was small but comfy and clean, with hit shower and ventilator.

Quite noisy at night.

If you came to Varanasi to have a religious experience, then simply let this host cook for you. She prepared this eggplant dish that was out of this world. She asked what my favorite Indian dish was and I told her it was bindi masala. Apparently that's her husband's favorite as well. The next day she prepared this bindi masala that was an absolute revelation. She served it home made paratha. I don't think you can find Indian food like this in a restaurant. In fact, I may never be able to eat in an Indian restaurant again without being seriously disappointed. The family here are extraordinarily kind and genuine people. If you have the chance to stay here, you should consider yourself fortunate.

What do you want, it's a guesthouse? If you want a 5 star hotel go somewhere else.