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The Golden Buddha


The Golden Buddha
Sarangnath Colony | Sarnath, Varanasi 221001, India

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Melbourne
29 Jan 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

At Rs 700 ($US20) a night puts it into mid-range and I expected more but room was dark, dingy, shabby and freezing cold; Intermittent hot water even when there were no electricity cuts. Very noisy, prepare to be constantly have your door knocked even when you ask them not to. Impatient and forgetful staff, very slow restaurant, Even the workmen... more

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4 of 5 stars
California
13 Dec 2007 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

Me and my daughter with her friend stayed at the golden Buddha. It is a nice family runed place. Seema the owner, was very helpful in giving tips on travelling women, shopping cheap and what all to see and do like locals. Her son was a cutiee pie 3 year old. I was leasuring out in the garden eating whatever... more

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4 of 5 stars
switzerland
20 Apr 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Me and my my husband Fredrick, stayed at the Golden Buddha after 2 crazy days in Varanasi city. we should have stay there only in the first place. The hotel is located in a polluion free area, and close to the Buddhist sites. The restaurant has excellent Lebanese food, a bit slower service though, but we weren't in a rush... more

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4 of 5 stars
Atlanta
3 Feb 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Me and some friends stayed at The Golden Buddha in Sarnath, during the teachings of HH Dalai Lama in Dec. Sarnath was very, very crowded and crazy but our hotel was like an oasis when we returned every evening. The food was excellent Medditereanean, much better from the "Indian-chinese-continental" served at most places. The owner and his wife were great... more

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genova,italy
29 Mar 2009 | Trip type: Couples

pur avendo prenotato e pagato con la carta per una notte, scappiamo da questo hotel abbandonato e decadente, statene lontani more

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Address: Sarangnath Colony | Sarnath, Varanasi 221001, India