Everything was good. No complaints

Staff helped me with everything they provided water Bottle, Bathing Towel, Kettle for hot water, TV and Air Conditioner was there in the room and they maintained really well. Just 50mtrs from Dashashwamedh Ghat. 40mtrs from Maa Varahi Devi Temple. 100mtrs from Vishalakshi temple. 200mtrs from Maa Annapurna Temple. Gadowli Shopping road was also just walkable distance.

Stayed in April 2024

Vishnu is an amazing host that will fulfill all your requests.

Stayed in February 2024

Complex to find at first. I added the location in google to help future hosts.

- Staff is a local guide: really helpful and available to provide any support, help or provide additional packages (tours, trips etc). - Room and toilets as per good Indian standards

Stayed in January 2024

Vishnu is very friendly and exceptionally helpful with advises and arranging things e.g. boat ride. We stayed only one night but Vishnu help us made most of it. We booked the non-AC room and got a free upgrade to the AC room

Stayed in December 2023

Hotels rooms were ok. Location is good and it is very near to Kashi Vishwanatha temple gate and Dasashwamedh Ghat.

Stayed in December 2023

Maa Durga is not a hotel where they take care about you only during the check in and check out. Vishnu the owner makes all the difference, he’s caring for the guests in the best way possible during the stay. Great location.

Stayed in December 2023

Be aware that the rooms are in the hosts home, there isn't good sound insulation so it can get quite loud when people are communicating in common areas. Bathroom is very basic and could be cleaner.

Great location, basic but comfortable room and awesome host (Vishnu). Vishnu's place is good value for money in Varanasi, but Vishnu as a host is invaluable. He is friendly, provides a lot of good information and advice - he really knows the area well and I would recommend other guests to pay attention to his advice because everything he told us (about scams, traffic etc) came true. We would have missed our train because of traffic and road blockages if Vishnu had not warned us about needing to leave early.

Stayed in December 2023

It would be better if it was more clean and comfortable

Vishnu is an extremely kind and supportive host. He is doing his best for arranging a perfect stay for his guests, he can also help you discover Varanasi Amazing location

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

This is a great place to stay literally 5 minutes from the main Ghat. The rooms are clean and a good size, the beds really comfortable. Vishnu who runs the guesthouse is super helpful. He will arrange anything you need. I cannot recommend this place enough total value for money.

Stayed in November 2023

Unfortunately in the house there was a construction on the upper floors at the time when we were there, but it supposed to be ready in few days and then the place will have a nice view from the terrace above. It is a little hard to find the place as it is not on Google, but as another review said look for Dosa Caffe- on the main road you go until the tourist police. From there on your left you see a big generator. Take that small street below the generator. You go on that street until you need to turn to left. After few meters you find Dosa Caffe. From there you turn right and it is going to be the second small road on your right.

The location is very central. From here you can reach very quickly the gaths for the morning celebrations. The owner is very helpful and can organise tour guides, who show you all around the city and not taking you to shop of friends where you are forced to buy something. Normally I avoid tours, but this one was worth it in order to understand more the religion and the culture. Our guide was Niwas who is a very positive and nice person. Rooms are basic but all in all clean. We had the possibility to try the owner's famous chai which is very delicious.

Stayed in October 2023

The owner is an excellent guy and very helpful. Great location. Unbeatable if you wanna stay in this area for cheap.

Stayed in September 2023

vishnu and his family are very hospitable people, we felt at home right away! we booked the non-AC room and got a free upgrade to the AC room. every day vishnu provided us with chai and bottles of cold mineral water, free of charge. he gave lots of useful info about varanasi and how to enjoy the city to its fullest, would definitely stay here again!

Stayed in August 2023

Host is very friendly and makes one comfortable. They even offered me food, free of cost and assisted me in visiting the places around. I was a solo traveler and felt very safe and comfortable

Stayed in March 2023

It all was good and the room was comfortable.

The guest house is in a perfect location, close to all the main points of interest. In literally less than 5 minutes you reach the main ceremonial ghat. Vishnu, the owner, is the most helpful host I've ever met. He really really cared about us having a good time, and was extremely helpful in organizing everything. Unfortunately we had already booked a boat tour with another company prior to booking at maa Durga Inn, but I highly recommend asking Vishnu as he can organise it all for you at a honest price and he also does walking tours. If I went back to Varanasi I would certainly go back to Vishnu's guest house. Highly recommended. Ps: Vishnu makes the best chai in town you can't miss it

Stayed in April 2023

Everything! I switched places because Maa Durga was closer to the river and I am SO glad I did!! Vishnu is a wonderful human being who goes above and beyond to help his guests. His entire family and circle of friends are always helping out and going out of their way for you. Vishnu can help with ANYTHING and I mean it!! Varanasi can be overwhelming but Vishnu makes you feel at home.

Stayed in March 2023

Excellent location and a wonderful host.

Stayed in March 2023

nothing

location location location. ideally situated in old town just steps from the Ghats. The proprietor is beyond helpful. he and his staff of 2 ran errands for me, arranged for me to see a doctor when I got a nasty respiratory infection. The property itself consists of a 4 level building with 4 guest rooms occupying the second and third floors. I was extremely comfortable. The building is renovated and there are some interesting quirks like the bathrooms have an opening to the air shaft. The staff are onsite and occupy the first floor rooms.

Stayed in February 2023

Very nice place to stay in Varanasi! The owner was very nice with us, made us feel like we were at home. Also, best location, comfortable bed, clean room, hot shower, and they provide transport to/from airport if needed. Highly recommended. We will come back!

Stayed in November 2022

Be sure to have earplugs with you, the location makes it a bit noisy at night (the room is not very sound proofed). But it was fine for me with them.

Vishnu is a very nice host that will want to make sure you re enjoying and getting the most out of your stay. He'll know or work with people that can either guide you, do a boat tour etc... The place is located in the heart of the old town, were it's best to hang out. Also, he does the best chai ever!

Stayed in December 2022

Everything was just perfectly kept and done. Nothing u can dislike. Yes, if you want five star or three star hotel services and things like that then you should go for the hotels which are far from the main sightseeing places. But if you need to be in the vibe and energy of the city then stay at Maa Durga INN.

The most important thing which everyone will love about the property is the owner Vishnu. He is just an amazing human being and in today's time where everyone tries to thug you with fake concept of making payment for various religious things, comes in Vishnu bhaiya who doesn't even charge any extra penny for all the services he provides. I had the best time in Varanasi and he helped me with everything - to planning my Ganga bath, to Ganga Aarti in the evening, to helping me with the process of Kashi Vishawanath Temple visit, to Making me eat at the best locations at Varanasi, to taking you from every inn road of kashi to see the city by foot. He also helped me with the process to go the other temples like - Sakshi vinayak, Kaal bhairav, Maha Mrintyunjayan temple, Sankat mochan, Durga devi, BHU Mahadev and lot more. He has been one of the best and most honest Host i have every met or seen. The crowd at this guest house is more of foreigners. The rooms are well kept and spacious for 2 people. The lanes of kashi are very small and the route to the hotel also make you go through those small lanes and gives you a very amazing heritage feeling. His property is just like 3 minute walk to Dashashwamedh Ghat where the Ganga Aarti happens and Kashi Vishawanath temple gate 2 is just 7 minute walk. His whole family come to your help if your require anything specific. he even helps for airport pick up and drop and doesn't charge any extra money to help you. In today world such good people are hard to find. I would recommend - solo travelers and couples to go stay at his place and explore kashi in a perfect way which he will plan for you. A minimum of 2 full days are needed to see the place.

Stayed in November 2022

Its been pleasent stay. I was with my family and grandmother was there. He took lots of care of everyone.

Stayed in November 2022

The position Is absolutely stunning. Close tio main ghats, in a quite narrow lane. Vishnu, the owner, Is very halpfull and supportive. If in Varanasi, no doubt, this Is the Place you have to stay!

Stayed in November 2022

Honestly nothing , every thing is very good and well taken care of

The owner Mr.Vishnu is a Gentleman, we were not able to find any rooms since ours was a late booking then I made this booking and he immediately called me up and guided me very well to find the hotel. Once we reached he made sure we were comfortable and even helped us out with few toiletries . All in all an excellent place and surely recommend to anyone who is looking to stay at Varanasi Ghat

Stayed in November 2022

No issues in stay

Owner Vishnu is a great host and makes your stay comfortable. He gave me a room upgrade without any request and helped in some arrangements too. Genuine guy

Stayed in November 2021