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Bed & Breakfast · Varanasi · Uttar Pradesh

The Light House

A compact bed & breakfast on Assi Ghat Road, within walking distance of the ghats, with a sun terrace and high guest ratings for staff and rooms.

  • Sun terrace and rooftop views
  • 24-hour reception and security
  • Paid airport shuttle available
8.5 Great 87 reviews Booking.com 8.5 · 87 reviews

About

The Light House

The Light House is a small bed & breakfast on Assi Ghat Road in Varanasi, close to the famous ghats. It offers a terrace and sun terrace, with air-conditioned rooms and a choice of private bathrooms. The property has a 24-hour reception and security, and staff are rated highly at 9.2.

With a guest rating of 8.5 from 87 reviews, the property scores well for rooms (8.8) and service (8.7). It provides practical amenities like car hire, laundry, and a paid airport shuttle, plus a grocery shopping service for longer stays.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Excellent staff — Guests consistently rate the staff highly, with a category score of 9.2 reflecting attentive and helpful service.
  • Strong room quality — Rooms score 8.8, indicating comfortable accommodations with features like air conditioning and tea/coffee facilities.
  • Great overall value — With a value rating of 8.5 and a price from £291, guests find the B&B offers good value for the area.
  • Convenient location near Assi Ghat — Situated on Assi Ghat Road, the property is within easy reach of the ghats, a key attraction in Varanasi.
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Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Very limited check-in window — Check-in is only between 11:00 and 12:00, which may be inconvenient for guests arriving at other times.
  • No pets allowed — The property does not permit pets, so guests travelling with animals will need to look elsewhere.
  • Paid airport transfer — The airport shuttle is not complimentary; guests should budget for this additional cost.
  • Small property scale — As a bed & breakfast with limited rooms, availability may be constrained, and it may lack larger hotel facilities.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Double Room Lake View

  • 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning

Double Room Private Bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Bathtub

Double Room Private Bathroom

  • 3 Double beds
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Barber shop
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Electric kettle
  • Sun terrace

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.5
Great 87 reviews

Guest-rated 8.5/10 from 87 reviews

Booking.com · 8.5 · 87 reviews

04 — Location

Getting around Varanasi

The property sits in Varanasi.

Assi Ghat: The property is on Assi Ghat Road, putting one of Varanasi's most prominent ghats within walking distance. It's a prime spot for riverside walks and observing daily rituals.

Assi Ghat Road B.1/164 B Assi Ghat (Near Hotel Ganges View) Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 11:00-12:00
Check-out
By 11:00-12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
6 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in and check-out are both between 11:00 and 12:00.

Are pets allowed at The Light House?

No, pets are not allowed at the property.

Does the hotel offer airport transportation?

Yes, a paid airport shuttle is available.

Is there a car park on site?

The hotel lists a car park as an amenity, but details on charges or reservation are not specified.

What room types are available?

The hotel has Double Rooms with lake views and Double Rooms with private bathrooms, with options for one or three double beds.

Does the hotel provide breakfast?

The property is described as a bed & breakfast, but meal inclusions are not detailed in the provided data.

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The bottom line

A solid choice for travellers wanting a compact, well-rated B&B near Assi Ghat, with particularly friendly staff and comfortable rooms.

8.5For those who don't mind the narrow check-in window

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