Get ready..back alleys..stepping over sleeping cows and trash to get to hotel..BUT, this is ghat district of Varanasi...Very, very fascinating area..If you've been to other places in India, this is ramped-up quite a bit for Indian-style intensity! The only thing I did not like is that family member of owner has silk and woven products store nearby. I was taken there ended up paying very high prices for what I got, with the owner obviously aware that he was taking me for a ride. I'm not sure I would reccommend that experience. But the main hotel owner and staff are very accommodating and overall I enjoyed my stay at this hotel.