Ratnakar Bhawan (Heritage Homestay)

This is in a great location, but the room they gave me had some serious mold and made me sick. When I told them this they were helpful and moved me to a new room. Overall, the place is pretty dirty and could use a ton of work, but the staff was great.

While the property was in a narrow lane (very Varanasi like), room was spacious, bed comfortable and amenities top class. You would feel a sense of history (250 year old property, owned by legendary braj bhasha writer) but at the same time a sense of being at home as the current management takes great care of your comfort.

Our stay at Ratnakar Bhawan (Heritage Homestay), on our first visit to Varanasi was indeed an excellent decision. Just as our visit to Varanasi was most memorable, so was our stay at Ratnakar Bhawan. As the name signifies - truly homely, with clean, comfortable rooms & facilities. Our stay was personally overseen by a most caring & helpful Rahul, the owner. Ratnakar Bhawan’s central location, close to the ghats, is an additional plus point. Thank you for our stay With best wishes for the future. Mrs Renu Bhandari & Group of Five Ladies

It was nice experience, especially Mr. Rahul's family was so welcoming. Few key points 1. Rahul was so helpful and gave relevant advice. 2. This homestay location is quite good and was near to walking distance from Assi Ghat. 3. Homestay with 250 year old history and few of the history they could be able to kept as it is.

The Hotel room was spacious, service was good, the staff was good, the location was excellent, breakfast was excellent and the Internet was fast. Will Stay there again... Best of luck Ratnakar Bhavan team🙂

We stayed here for 2 nights and we had a pleasant stay. The hotel is near Assi ghat and it's a great location to see Vishwanath Kashi Temple and other ghat. The room was very big, clean and modern. Breakfast was also great. The people who worked there were friendly. Especially Mr.Rahul and his mom who provided us the best hospitality. We will definitely stay here. if we visit Varanasi again.

Very homely place, near to all the important ghats and temples. Hotel staffs were very supportive to provide a peaceful stay. They also provide homely tasty food. Good hygiene and clean rooms (king room is where we stayed). Owners of the hotel are very courteous and took care of us.

Centrally located in Varanasi near Shivala ghat, Ratnakar Bhawan proved to be the perfect choice for our family which included my 85 year old father. We opted for 3 superior rooms at ground floor, keeping the convenience of my parents in mind. Rahul ji, his brother and the whole family are very nice hosts and they take care of your all needs with ease and broad smiles. They supported in our local travel plans and homely food. When we were going round places that needed much walking, my father stayed home and Rahuljis' family members and staff took very good care of him. The heritage haveli of Rahulji's family is very spacious and cozy place. We also enjoyed dinner with the family in their huge dining-cum-drawing hall on first floor. Getting Battery autos for local travel is also very convenient and Assi Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Mahadev temple etc are very easy to visit from here. Shivala Ghat is just 80-100 meters from Ratnakar Bhawan. Rahulji arranged our evening boat ride with pick-up & drop at Shivala ghat. Strongly recommend for comfortable stay at Kashi (Varanasi) with a genuine feel of Kashis' heritage culture.