Review Filocafe - Varanasi

Beautiful, historic home conveniently located near the main ghats were the sunrise and sunset ceremonies are held . The staff are very friendly and the food is included and homemade. I scheduled an all day tour with them and had the best time with our tour guide who is a true cultural activist. All in all, top hostel experience I've had while spending 12+ months in India.

Heritage house beautifully renovated and cared for by a lovely team! The rooms are colourful and decorated with detail. Breakfast and lunch are included, home-made, simple and delicious! Stayed here for almost two weeks and loved it!

Pros: Absolutely loved the stay and the staff with their warm smiles and homely food! Don't think Varanasi would have been the same without our stay at Kautilya Society! Location, staff, timings, cleanliness, food was all perfect and can't think of any drawback. Cons: 1) They don't mention anywhere a registration fee of 200 Rs per person to enroll as a member of the society, without which one cannot stay here. 2) I found the boat ride rates told to us at the stay far more expensive. I'll suggest travelers to explore a bit on their own for boat rides/ Ganga arti/ other experiences, best to take a walk around in town and find out these rates for yourself from the locals.

Best ever in Kashi, Varanasi, only few meters from the main gath and ceremony. GREAT HOSPITALITY THERE! One Family!

Brilliantly managed. Loved the rooms and food. Company is delightful.

A place to visit must when you are looking for peace and a beautiful Ganga view

I used to know this place, I don't know it now, but I could have given it 5 stars in 2007, so here are her 2007 stars

Filocafé...Is so awesome place to have a great cup of Coffee alongside Holy Ganga.

Very Nice

Cool and affordable.

Very special place

Varanasi sconvolge un po' ma in questo ostello ti senti protetto e coccolato. Siamo stati qui 4 notti, colazione e pranzo inclusi nel prezzo. Il personale è molto disponibile e il tutto è stato pensato nell'ottica della condivisione. Organizzano la gita in barca sul Gange all'alba (300rupie a coppia/ora) e una bellissima Heritage Walk con guida locale di 4 ore!

Es un sitio encantador en el centro de Varanasi, los host son muy amables y acogedores. Realmente vale la pena para un presupuesto bajo. Queda muy cerca del río ganges y el gath principal. Muy limpio y la comida muy buena.

Una bellissima Guest House in un palazzo di valore storico a Varanasi. E' un'associazione no-profit per la valorizzazione delle bellezze storiche-architettoniche nella città. Le stanze sono piccole ma accoglienti, le parti comuni sono il valore aggiunto, anche la terrazza sul tetto con vista è meravigliosa. Unica pecca i bagni sono condivisi, cosa strana per il livello di qualità e prezzo del luogo. In ogni caso permanenza positiva, cibo eccellente, incontri certamente interessanti.

Per dirla in una frase: casa lontano da casa.

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