Shiva Guest House

Love this place. Perfect location near the main Ghat. Clean room with AC and 24/7 hot water! Shiva and his brother Kailash are excellents hosts. And Shiva’s breakfast and diners are very tastfull. We loved to chat with them. Shiva is a good story teller and has good knowledge about Varanasi. Totally recommend to visit Shiva Guesthouse!

This is a really good budget option in Varanasi. The two brothers, Shiva and Kailash, were very kind to me - I walked in off the street during an exceptionally busy period and they found space for me. The location is great, just a minute away from the river, nearby to Dasaswamedh ghat. (I used to stay in Assi Ghat but forget that, post-covid, it is now busy, noisy and polluted, and I literally had to move.) This area has few vehicles and so is quieter, and close to many of the popular ghats and western style cafes, if that is what you are looking for. For a solo female this place is very safe, it is very clean, the rooms have character and it is a family home which gives it a nice feel. I would stay here again without a doubt.

Fabulous location. The manager very welcoming and a superb friendly staff. A very homely, family feeling place. Restaurant is excellent and breakfast superb with great choice on the menu too. Rooms are very clean and spacious in an old renovated building.

third time in Varanasi. This is the third time we have stayed at this house. Siva and Kailash are wonderful caring people. They help, they care, they cook delicious food. Will definitely come back here next time I'm in Varanasi. I am very grateful to Siva, Kailash and siva guest house. all are clear wifi food hot water nice view AC thanks!

We just had the best time in Shiva guest house! The owners, two brothers, are the kindest men. They gave us a room after check out to chill, shower and leave our bags while exploring more of Varanasi; organised us breakfast for local prices, and had a guy at hand to give us a boat tour on the Ganges very early in the morning. The rooms where perfect with comfy beds and fans/AC. The roof top terrace offers a wonderful view on the Ganges - just heed the owners warning and beware the monkeys!! Thanks for the great time in Varanasi from Germany!

This was one of my favourite hotels I have stayed in. It feels like home with cute, cosy and clean rooms. The owners are such good people and now friends too. The food is amazing here - I ate most of my meals here during my visit. And also great people staying too, not just young backpackers. Everything about this place is perfect!