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title: "Banaras Rest House, Varanasi: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Banaras Rest House in Varanasi: rated 6.6 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★
# Banaras Rest House

Varanasi, Varanasi, India

6.6 ·  Okay 176 reviews ·  #531 #531 of 601 in Varanasi ·  5.5 Location score
## About Banaras Rest House

Banaras Rest House is a hostel in Varanasi, Varanasi, India. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 176 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 1.1 km from the centre of Varanasi. The nearest airport, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), is 22 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 12:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Floors:** 4

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 115

D23/2 Hathi Pathak, Bangali Tola, Dashashwemedh, Uttar Pradesh 221001

## How Banaras Rest House scores

Better rated than 10% of hotels in Varanasi

-   Guest rating **6.6**
-   Location **5.5**
-   Public transport **3.6**

Varanasi average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **56**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **17**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **6**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Mugalsarai Junction Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">49 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Varanasi</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Ramnagar Fort370 m
-   Man Singh Observatory530 m
-   Jantar Mantar Varanasi530 m
-   Karnataka State Ghat710 m
-   Tomb of Lal Khan720 m
-   Vijayanagaram Gate800 m

## Banaras Rest House: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Banaras Rest House. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, hostel is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Taxi offerings at the hostel enhance the ease of discovering Varanasi. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as express check-in or check-out. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the hostel's ticket service and tours. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Banaras Rest House due to the hostel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Each accommodation at Banaras Rest House is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hostel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using toiletries and bathrobes available in select guest restrooms.

### Compare

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## Questions about Banaras Rest House

### How do guests rate Banaras Rest House?

Banaras Rest House has a guest rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 176 reviews, which is better than 10% of rated hotels in Varanasi.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Banaras Rest House?

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### How far is Banaras Rest House from the airport?

The nearest airport, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), is 22 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Banaras Rest House have?

Banaras Rest House has 12 rooms on 4 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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