Name: Aashray
Address: 10, Gangapuri, Mehmoorganj, 221010 Varanasi, India, Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi, 221010, IN
Price range: from $ 24
Rating: 9.6

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Aashray

A truly welcoming and homely experience with spaciously clean rooms. Tucked off the main road in a residential area, perfectely located to leave the hustle and bustle behind to relax, yet close enough to walk or grab a tuk tuk to the old town. Breakfast was a whole other experience, very filling with so many lovely dishes to try. Mr and Mrs Kapur made the whole stay in Varanassi wonderful. Would most certainly recommend and stay again. Many thanks to you both Mel & Carl

We stayed for three nights at Aashray Homestay in Varanasi, and it was a truly wonderful experience. The homestay is located on the first floor of the house, beautifully furnished, bright, and equipped with everything you could possibly need. It felt cozy and welcoming from the moment we arrived.

The absolute highlight of our stay, however, were our hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Kapur. They are two incredibly intelligent, well-traveled, and warm-hearted people who enriched our time in Varanasi with their stories, knowledge, and thoughtful recommendations. Mrs. Kapur’s breakfast was simply exceptional, delicious, lovingly prepared, and a real treat every morning.

If you’re looking for a truly authentic experience and want to be welcomed with open arms into a local household, Aashray is the perfect choice. As the Kapurs told us, “Aashray” means shelter and that’s exactly how we felt: sheltered and at peace, every time we returned from the hustle and bustle of Varanasi.

We are a family of 5 (with 3 teenage kids) and first timers to India. Such kind and caring hosts. Our rooms were perfect. Clean and comfortable and the breakfasts are huge and so delicious. We couldn’t recommend these hosts more. A really lovely stay with very generous hosts (they also gave us each beautiful scarves which blew us away).
Thank you so much, you’ve really made our stay.

Despite our late-night arrival at the Ashray Homestay, Mr. Kapoor greeted us with a warm smile. 

From the moment we stepped inside, we felt the genuine hospitality of our hosts.

The next morning, we were treated to a delicious, healthy breakfast.

The spread was carefully prepared and showcased the love and care put into every dish by Mrs Kapoor.

Both Mr. Kapoor and his wife are an absolute delight – charming, funny, and incredibly friendly. They went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction throughout our stay.

The guides that Mr. Kapoor recommended to show us around Varanasi were fantastic. His knowledge of Indian and local culture is extraordinary.

Their knowledge and passion for the city made our exploring experience truly unforgettable. 

Every aspect of our stay at Ashray Homestay was perfect, thanks to the generosity and warmth of our hosts.

The homestay itself is in a quiet residential area. The rooms are spotlessly clean and very comfortable, providing a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring the vibrant city of Varanasi.

I rarely leave reviews on TripAdvisor, reserving them for truly exceptional experiences. Ashray Homestay easily meets that criteria, and I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to return should I ever find myself in Varanasi again. 

If you're looking for a genuine, heartwarming, and unforgettable homestay experience in this enchanting city, look no further than Ashray Homestay. You'll be greeted with open arms and treated like family from the moment you arrive.

Really friendly couple run this beautiful guest house that is just off the main street for heading into the centre of Varanasi and to the ghats. Arranged airport pick up and drop off for us and even packaged up a delicious breakfast for us on our final day as we had an early flight. Room was spacious and had everything you could need for a couple nights!

Our stay was wonderful with the Kapoors. We hit it off instantly with them due to their very friendly and accommodating nature. They looked after us like their own family and also helped us with all the helpful tips to eat in the city and the places to visit at the right time. The breakfast was really sumptuous. We really like to visit again ans stay with them again.

Kashi gives a unique experience every time you visit the place. Starting from Ganga aarti, early morning boat ride on Ganga, visiting Vishwanath temple, street food... the list goes on. This time addon was our stay in Aashray Homestay. 
Mr. and Mrs. Kapur are incredible hosts. I went along with my mom and we both had a great time talking to them and having the delicious home-cooked food. 
Our room was on the first floor, it had a balcony overlooking a little park. The room was clean and spacious enough. And as I informed them, I will be remote working they kept the router in the room so I face no connection issue….so considerate. :)

I  highly recommend staying with Mr and Mrs Kapur....., Kamal and Manju in their peaceful sanctuary right in the mix of the bustling Varanasi life. I truly felt welcomed in this lovely home and their generous hospitality included delicious vegetarian dishes for breakfast, a willing sharing of local points of interest and what to expect price wise etc and lengthy and informative discussions on history and religion of the Hindu culture. Equally, I was given all the privacy I needed and spent many hours wandering alone in the fascinating lanes and markets starting right from their front door down the 3.5 kms to the main ghat and beyond. A rich, rewarding and wonderful experience. Thank you

I stayed at Aashrey for four nights with my husband and 4 year old daughter and I must tell that it was one of the warmest and most welcoming place we have ever stayed in. We were welcomed by Mrs and Mr Kapoor with garlands and taken to our room. The room was beautifully done with clean bathroom. The bedding was just so comfortable and the surroundings are quite for a good night's sleep. 
Mrs and Mr Kapoor are just so gracious guests. we had such interesting conversations with them. Mrs Kapoor is so motherly and makes the most delicious food and serves wholeheartedly. It was our best decision to stay there during our trip to Varanasi as we were with our little child. The hosts took that into consideration and  always provided kid's meals and milk for her. 
I also would like to mention that our train back to Delhi was running late and it was very cold that day, Mr Kapoor very generously asked us to stay way past check out time. Mr Kapoor is an encyclopedia on Varanasi and he always suggested us on where to go and how to go along with nice information about all the places there.
In summery, the place is extremely comfortable, clean and most importantly like a home. I recommend this place 100%.

It is like a home away from home.

Mr & Mrs Kapur are immensely passionate about their guests and the moment I entered Aashray I didn't feel like a guest. They treated me like a long lost relative with their initial chats and warm welcome.

Throughout my stay I was well looked after and they could sense most of my requirements without me even asking for them. 

I stayed in Emerald Room and when I did I realized I was quite lucky to get the best room with the best view.

Mrs Kapur is at the top of her game when it comes to home cooked food. Even though I avoid North India meals as I get bloated but I couldn't resist when I was served delicious homely meals. There was no bloating at all, instead I really felt good. 

I would definitely come here again.

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A very welcoming homestay

Sheltered in Serenity: Our Stay at Aashray

A fantastic stay with beautiful hosts.

A Heartwarming and Exceptional Homestay Experience in Varanasi

Really friendly and lovely house

Beautiful and memorable stay like staying with your own family

Good Stay

This is in a residential locality , quiet and peaceful .Clean and pleasant rooms ( one was a bit congested and one bathroom a bit smelly)one common balcony overlooking a pretty park visited by lovely local birds and a few monkeys. If you don’t mind walking a lot or spending on autos it’s nice to stay here. Mr and Mrs Kapur are very friendly and knowledgable people and extremely hospitable . Mr Kapur can give perfect tips on sightseeing and it’s good to follow his advice on what to see and where to eat .The food made by Mrs Kapur is extraordinary  and everything is homemade. However it turned out to be quite expensive  for us since we only wanted very simple food and for just two meals we ended up paying a lot. It’s best to eat  your meals outside unless you’re willing to pay more. But if planned well you can enjoy Mrs Kapur’s meals . Overall a very pleasant stay.

Pleasant stay

Peaceful sanctuary

Traveled alone on an official trip to Varanasi for 1 day. 
Highlights of Aashray:
1. Cleanliness: room, bathroom, linen etc. 
2. Extremely warm hosts
3. Great fresh and healthy food in all meals by Mrs. Kapoor.
4. Mrs. Kapoor was kind enough to give me company till late while I ate dinner. She even shared her recipes which I tried at home for family. 
5. Mr. Kapoor knows all the famous local foods and joints in Banaras

Low point:
Flow/speed of water in taps and jet is very  slow. While I or my parents would be ok using a clean mug and bucket for taking bath, but for men and children in the family, a high power shower is a basic requirement. 



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