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The Golden Buddha

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Sarangnath Colony | Sarnath, Varanasi 221007, India
Ranked #38 of 49 hotels in Varanasi
3.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
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Vancouver, Canada
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2010
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I had booked a 20 night stay on Hostelworlds.com. I called to confirm my booking and to ensure it would be a nice room. WRONG. On my arrival I was taken to the only single room -- the place was filthy (that is being kind). I was told that the room was usually given to the drivers for free, but... More

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Pune
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2010

Breakfast is hurrible and the behavior of the supprting staff is not at all good.

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At Rs 700 ($US20) a night puts it into mid-range and I expected more but room was dark, dingy, shabby and freezing cold; Intermittent hot water even when there were no electricity cuts. Very noisy, prepare to be constantly have your door knocked even when you ask them not to. Impatient and forgetful staff, very slow restaurant, Even the workmen... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2007
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Me and my daughter with her friend stayed at the golden Buddha. It is a nice family runed place. Seema the owner, was very helpful in giving tips on travelling women, shopping cheap and what all to see and do like locals. Her son was a cutiee pie 3 year old. I was leasuring out in the garden eating whatever... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2007
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Me and my my husband Fredrick, stayed at the Golden Buddha after 2 crazy days in Varanasi city. we should have stay there only in the first place. The hotel is located in a polluion free area, and close to the Buddhist sites. The restaurant has excellent Lebanese food, a bit slower service though, but we weren't in a rush... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2007
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Me and some friends stayed at The Golden Buddha in Sarnath, during the teachings of HH Dalai Lama in Dec. Sarnath was very, very crowded and crazy but our hotel was like an oasis when we returned every evening. The food was excellent Medditereanean, much better from the "Indian-chinese-continental" served at most places. The owner and his wife were great... More

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  • Golden Buddha Varanasi
Address: Sarangnath Colony | Sarnath, Varanasi 221007, India
Price range (per night):* INR1,003 - 1,505

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