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A Palace on the River, Rashmi Guest House

D, 16/28-A | Dasaswamedh, Varanasi 221001, India
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Ranked #3 of 47 hotels in Varanasi
4.0 of 5 stars 318 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(10)
  • Old city(8)
  • Top floor(5)
  • River view room(4)
  • Would not recommend(3)
  • Tour guide(3)
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Nemo513
Memphis, TN
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

Look, it's Varanasi. If you're going to Varanasi and staying on the Ganges you can't expect 5star luxury. BUT do expect to give in to the charm of the Rashmi Guest House - from the winding, monkey-haunted streets to rooftop views of the sacred city. I can't imagine staying anywhere else. Pros - we were able to snatch a good... More

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Reen75
Pennsylvania
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17 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

We spent three nights here enjoying the perfect location right on the ghats. We received outstanding customer service from the gentleman at Reception who worked very hard to get us internet access on our PC. He was extremely patient and unfailingly polite. The service in the restaurant was a bit erratic, but the food was always good. As others have... More

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codfish369
Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
1
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We booked this place I hesitate to say hotel) from previous reviews. Something must have happened happened to change it. We traveled extensively in India but this was by far the worst hotel we stayed in.We paid for a hotel pick up and booked supposedly, the best room in the house, all prepaid with PayPal at 125 A$ a night.... More

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AandAontheroad
Melbourne, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

We were staying for 4 nights in Varanasi between cycling trips so we wanted a clean, comfortable hotel where we could relax and still enjoy the chaos of the ghats. The Rashmi Guest House was perfect in every respect. Perfect location- right next to the most exciting ghat, so we could go out for an hour then back to the... More

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Dragoneinvitto
Bern, Switzerland
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12 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I spent the first night at the Rashmi when I arrived late in the evening in Varanasi and was charged 50 USD. The day after I moved to the nearby Ganpati which costed about 20USD (no breakfast). The Rashmi is clean but the room was rather small and without any view. I found it really too expensive. OK location is... More

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BC V
Kathmandu, Nepal
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I was particularly fortunate to find the Rashmi Guest House. This was my first trip to Varanasi and a travel agent had arranged for this booking. The staff was great. The room was a bit tight but clean and well organized. It sits on a the top of a ghat overlooking the Ganges. What better place when visiting Varanasi!! I... More

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joanfred_werner
Melbourne, Australia
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11 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

Had a good stay for 2 nights. Clean rooms,good view of the Ganges river. Staff are very friendly. There is a roof top restaurant where you can enjoy good food and also the fantastic view of the Ganges More

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mehmet s
istanbul
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

rashmi guest house was a great experience for us. great view of the ganges, good food , friendly staff and a good memories in varanasi. i recommend it. More

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Sagi F
Ra'anana, Israel
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

When in Varanasi - this is the place to stay! I heard about Rashmi Guest house from friends who stayed there and recommended it so I decided to try it - by far the best view of the magical Ganga river, the staff is friendly, the rooms clean and the food on the rooftop restaurant excellent. Try getting a room... More

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Hagit_Amram
Tel Aviv, Israel
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I visit Varanasi twice a year for allmost 15 years. I just came back from my last visit. I stayed in Rashmi Guest House last July and I enjoyed my stay very much. My room was clean and confortable with a beautiful window showing the river (even though it was not the most expensive room). The staff was very friendly,... More

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