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The Shivay Guest House - Varanasi

A 31-room guest house in the heart of Varanasi, a short walk from the city's most revered temple.

  • Walk to Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
  • Air-conditioned rooms with balconies
  • Pets allowed
8 Great 253 reviews Booking.com 8 · 253 reviews

About

The Shivay Guest House - Varanasi

The Shivay Guest House is a straightforward 3-star stay in the Godaulia area of Varanasi, within walking distance of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The property has 31 rooms, several offering views over the city, and provides practical services like a cash machine and currency exchange on site.

Rooms range from non-AC triples to AC doubles, each with a sitting area, a flat-screen TV, and ironing facilities. Some rooms include a balcony and a bathtub, and the guest house allows pets, making it a flexible base for exploring the old city.

  • Sitting area
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities
  • Flat-screen TV

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

3 reasons to book
  • Temple within walking distance — Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a short walk from the guest house, making it easy to visit early or late.
  • Room variety for different budgets — Choose between non-AC and AC rooms, with options for double or triple occupancy, all including a flat-screen TV and sitting area.
  • Pets welcome — Unlike many hotels in the area, this guest house allows pets, so you can bring your animal companion along.

Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Limited on-site amenities — The property only lists a sitting area, dining table, ironing facilities, and flat-screen TV as amenities, with no mention of a restaurant, pool, or fitness center.
  • No parking listed — No parking information is provided, which could be a challenge if you plan to arrive by car in the dense Godaulia area.
  • Mixed reviews — With a guest rating of 8.0, the hotel sits above the area average of 7.3, but there is no breakdown of categories to highlight specific strengths or weaknesses.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Triple Room non AC

  • 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

Standard Double Room AC

  • 1 Double bed
  • Landscape view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Room amenities

  • Sitting area
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities
  • Flat-screen TV

In some rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Landscape view

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8
Great 253 reviews

Guest-rated 8/10 from 253 reviews

Booking.com · 8 · 253 reviews

04 — Location

Getting around Varanasi

The property sits in Varanasi.

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple: One of the holiest Shiva temples in India, located a short walk from the guest house, ideal for early morning darshan.

Alamgir Mosque: A 25-minute walk away, this historic mosque offers a glimpse into the city's Mughal heritage.

D.47\/158, Godaulia, Ramapura Luxa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221010, India

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 12:00
Check-out
By 12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed
Property
31 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in and check-out are both at 12:00.

Are pets allowed at The Shivay Guest House?

Yes, pets are allowed.

Is there parking available?

No parking information is provided for this property.

What room types are available?

You can choose from Triple Room non AC, Standard Double Room Non AC, Standard Double Room AC, and Standard Triple Room.

Do rooms have air conditioning?

Some rooms have air conditioning, including the Standard Double Room AC and the Triple Room non AC (which lists AC as an amenity). Yes, the Triple Room non AC and Standard Double Room Non AC both list air conditioning in their amenities.

The bottom line

A practical choice for pilgrims and budget travelers who want to be close to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple without fuss.

8Best for temple visits and pet owners

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