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Monu Family Paying Guest House

D 8/4 Kalika Gali | Near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi 221001, India
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Curitiba, PR
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Varanasi is a tricky place when it comes to accomodation. Monu Family's guesthouse is a good enough option. The room was super basic, just a bed and a fan pretty much. The blanket looked as if it hasn't been cleaned ever, but Varanasi is so magical I didn't even bother. Location is really really good, you just need to memorise... More

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Wieliczka, Poland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Very nice lodge with very intresting painted colorfull interior. Very clean, very helpfull stuff and very good location just 200-300meters from Man Mandir and Dasaswamedh Ghat. The only problem is to reach Guest House during holidays when roads are close and you need to walk few minutes from taxi dropoff place. Heartly recommend if you wanna be close to Ganga... More

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Dehradun, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We had a lovely stay with the Monu family. The guesthouse is impeccably clean, and the rooms are beautiful and private. After the crazy days running around in Varanasi, this was a wonderful retreat for us to relax and have some quiet. Also, the wifi is good and works in your room!!! The family is funny, warm and incredibly helpful... More

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

I first happened upon this lovely place in 2008 when I was planning to stay in Varanasi for a few days for my birthday. I had a relatively new guide book and in it was a tiny review saying how sweet and lovely it was..I also wanted to study Hindi and there were lessons on site. I planned to stay... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

Monu guest house can’t be beat for the price for a simple small budget homestay. With just five guest rooms, this simple home on a Varanasi alley offers the best location for the money. Location is just five minutes away from the most bustling Ghat with it’s nonstop action. Go the other direction and you end up at the Blue... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

We stayed here for a few nights in December 2012. Being in old town Varanasi, the property is difficult to find and the surrounding streets are heavily "littered" with cow poo but once we arrived the staff were friendly and welcoming. Our room was basic but did have an ensuite, although the bed clothes /sheets smelled musty and were unpleasant.... More

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18 February 2013

They thought they were going to NYC but by mistake they bumped into India and then perhaps the flight they took landed into Varanasi. I can imagine the surprise they had . Sorry but this is Varanasi , Cow poops are everywhere in Varanasi. If the bedsheets were unclean, you could have said us to put another one. Why bother... More

bruxelles
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

The staff is very very nice. We had a pleasant stay. The rooms are very colourful and original. It is a budget place so dont expect luxury. In this price range is no doubt the best place we have been to so far in our trip. Laundry service good and great recommendation for our next stop khajuraho.

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calgary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

Monu and his folks are super nice and accommodating! Our train was many hours late (classic) and his driver was right there waiting for us. His father would wake up early in the morning to turn on the hot water tank for us. We were three people and we stayed in the biggest room - it was nice there was... More

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Kilkenny, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

We arranged the station pick up from Mughal Sarai, as I heard how hard is find anything in Varanasi and no cars or tuktuk are allowed in those tiny street of course. Our train was late 5hours so we were worried but the driver was still waitng for us. Which was really nice and we were not expecting this. Monu... More

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Bamberg, Germany
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

First, the location is really great and it gives you the best feeling of Varanasi and its spirit, You are within walking distance to all important locations and you are directly in the heart. Plus Monu and his family are really kind and funny. However, the downside is even with them you need to beware not to be a victim... More

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Also Known As:
Monu Family Paying Guest House Hotel
Monu Family Paying Guest House Hotel Varanasi
Address: D 8/4 Kalika Gali | Near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi 221001, India
Region: India > Uttar Pradesh > Varanasi
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Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #7 of 52 Speciality lodging in Varanasi
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
You are reading information provided by Monu.Thank you for checking us out :) This is our small family run business !! We don't offer much , but what we do offer, we try to do it.. No surprises or pressure, or force , just advices is what we give :) Obviously we can not please everyone in life but we can try a go !! We renovate our house every year, by keeping it's old charm . The whole house has 2 floors and rooftop. We live on the ground floor but we are not noisy :) Mom , dad and me , that's it. A little house with a little family...We are in this business since 1998 , when internet era almost didn't exist . Time changed and things became much faster and easier. Now internet is how people want to connect and which is why we are here :) Prices in India are getting higher so quickly, things have changed a lot for those couple of years.Myself Monu, I grew up with this touristic atmosphere, learned a lot from travelers who I met while I was helping my dad in business , going to school and playing music, composed music for a french film, played for Australian radio etc. Mom is a good cook and would cook if her mood is good :D , most probably she does , She is a lovely mom , housewife as well as an excellent cook. Now as I have grown up, I've told dad to rest as they have already worked too much, they need to relax. We have 5 rooms in total only. 2 single rooms, 3 large double rooms, and that's what we have ! Small but cute ! It's not worthed to have fishes without water... or a books without words.. Our policy is to keep simple and effective.2 Single room has shared bathroom, whereas 3 double rooms have their own private bathroom.Wifi works , hot water works ,Towels and toilet paper is provided, blankets and sheets provided too. Music lessons, cookery courses and language courses, are available. Tours can be organized through us also. Cheers :)Monu ... more   less 
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