Shiva Inn Varanasi — Hotel in Uttar Pradesh

I am rating this place as high as I can, mainly thanks to the excellent customer service provided by Yogi (and his colleague) . We stayed here for several nights, and Yogi was able to look after our every need, transport from and to the airport, a tour guide of Varanasi, and an evening boat ride on the Ganges to see the Aarti celebrations. Nothing was too much for him, he looked after my daughter when she had sinus problems and felt a bit ill, even gave her rehydration salts and a head massage to help. He was really passionate, hence the top marks review. We chose the best room in the place, a big room with two beds and ensuite facilities. The floors were clean, supplies were provided, and the padlock on the doors and the staffing of the hotel made us feel safe throughout. We chose this place in the centre of the old town, because we wanted to be in the centre of the old town and experience hard-core India. It did not disappoint. Please do your homework to decide if this place is right for you. It’s on narrow streets, which tuk-tuks cannot reach, so you’ll be walking the last stretch to the hotel. Also, there is no lift, so if you struggle with walking, this place is not for you. It is a low cost, cheap and cheerful but excellently located base if you want to be in the heart of the old city near to the temples and ghats. Very extensive...

My original return flight from Mumbai to Khajuahro was via Varanasi so on a whim, I decided to stop in Varanasi on the return.||I checked reviews on Booking.com and Tripadvisor to find accommodation near the Ghats and the one place that had excellent reviews on both sites was Shiva Inn.||I reserved one nights accommodation. Soon after, I received an email from the property manager, Yogi, giving me the relevant information.||Yogi arranged a taxi to meet me on arrival. When the taxi dropped me off at the start of the pedestrian area, there was a hotel employee waiting to walk me to the hotel.||Check in was very efficient and Yogi had sent me a map of the area and other info that was extremely helpful.||My room was clean, the showers were fantastic with lots of very hot water and toiletries were supplied.||There was a tea maker outside my room and wifi was good in most areas.||After dropping my bag to the room, Yogi walked with me to the Ghats, showed me the temple and pointed out a good place for coffee and recommended a great restaurant, Shree, where I had dinner later.||All in all, uou would be hard pressed to find a better location for a visit to Varanasi.||Thank you to Yogi for making my visit so memorable. He is professional, courteous, knowledgeable and norhing is too much trouble for him.|He is a credit to...

This is an excellent location for those who plan to visit Varanasi. Shiva Inn is a heritage building that located very close to Kaasi Visvanaath Temple and the Main Ghat. The rooms are well maintained as in cleanliness, security and services. The family rooms are spacious and equipped with WiFi, hot shower, air-conditioning and also ceiling fans. Its a four story building and will give you kind of peacefulness to mind and soul. From the roof of Shiva Inn guests able to see Kaasi Visvanaath Temple Gopuram. Apart from that the bell sound and chanting of mantras can be heard softly whenever there are poojas especially early in the morning. Those guests planning for pilgrimage or spiritual journey to feel the vibration of Lord ||Shiva, should try this place without any hesitation.||Best part is the friendliest, trustable and helpful persons. Hats off to Yogesh and Krishna, two most important people who made our days very colorful during our stay at Varanasi. Both of them assisted us veey well in everything and they able arranged things according to our needs. They guided us in prayers, shopping and also played role as guide without any expectation from us. They spend most of the time with us sharing their experiences and walk along with us with smiling face. Very humble and...