After having stayed in India (first timer!) for 14 days, I was pretty fed up with India, indians and everything concerning India!!! Then I came to stay at Monu's. My initial plan was to stay there for 5 days and then continue up north. But I was so frustrated and and almost willing to pay, whatever the cost, for a... more

After getting stressed out by all the other touts tryin to lure me to their hostile establishments, I ran into another tourist that reccommended this place to me. It´s hidden away a little, down the alleys which means that when you step out the door it´s not straight out into the hectic streets. Extremely comfortable place to stay, mostly because... more

I booked my room via the website and could enjoy the pick up from the train station even at 5am... Monu and his family will make you enjoy your vacation in Varanasi. The location is good, even if very hot in the room these few days before moonson. Next time they will have AC !!! More than a guest house,... more

Had such a nice stay with Monu and his family. Room was clean and hot water boiling! Monu had just purchased all new pillows too! more

I'm so happy I found this wonderful place in the guest house - jungle of Varanasi's old town!! Monu Family Paying Guest House is the perfect place to stay if you're looking for a homely, friendly and shanti guest house close to the ghats. The family is lovely and very welcoming. The location is perfect, right at the heart of... more

Renovated Monu Guesthouse near Golden Temple just beside Yogi Lodge in bright pastel multicolors is friendly Rao family's project to make tourists stay "as comfortable as possible". Everything in this lively home-stay guesthouse in the heart of the old city of Benares is now renovated and different kinds of rooms are available from singles to "family suite" - prices include... more

After looking extensively at what is offered in the Old City of Varanasi, we were so lucky to discover Monu Family Paying Guesthouse -exactly what we were searching for... accommodation with a personal touch that offers respite from the boring hotels. This place has colour & individuality, a wonderful welcoming nature & respect for your privacy. They offer fantastic conversation... more

for the traveller...wanting to get out of those dog box hotels.....this is a place...that is tranquil yet central to the heart of the varanasi experience....the rooms themselves are more than just a place you sleep in....they are a place you can hang out , they are clean, colourful and comfortable, and also private. the mano family themselves are lovely friendly... more

After struggeling a while to find a correct guest house in the center of Varanassi, we were delighted to find that one. It is a familly owned guest house where you feel most welcome in a colourfull atmosphere. Rooms are spacious with the confort we were looking for: a nice hot shower that was so necessary after 15 hours of... more