Your stay — SuperBlox
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The Property — SuperBlox
SuperBlox is a utilitarian three-star hotel near the ghats, offering clean, no-frills rooms with air conditioning and reliable hot water. The lobby feels like a functional transit hub – efficient front desk staff, linoleum floors, and a small seating area. Its USP is location: a short walk to Dashashwamedh Ghat and Godowlia Market, suited for budget travellers who prioritise proximity over luxury.
Chronicles of Varanasi
Varanasi, said to be founded by the god Shiva over 3,000 years ago, is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. It evolved as a centre of Hindu pilgrimage along the Ganges, with hundreds of temples and ghats rebuilt over centuries after Muslim invasions and Maratha patronage. The architectural landscape blends narrow medieval lanes, crumbling havelis, and 18th-century stone steps (ghats) lining the river. Today, it remains Hinduism’s holiest city, a living museum of ritual and chaos, attracting pilgrims, sadhus, and tourists for its nightly Ganga aarti and cremation ghats.
Best Time to Visit
Full Varanasi guide →Best months
October–March – cool, dry weather (10–25°C) with clear skies; peak pilgrim season for Dev Deepawali (November) but manageable if booked early.
Peak / festival surge
April–June: extreme heat (up to 45°C) but no major festival; hotel prices drop sharply. July (your stay) is rainy monsoon with lower rates due to humidity and flooding risk.
Budget shoulder season
August–September: monsoon tapers, fewer tourists, rates at 20–30% below peak; walkable mornings but afternoon showers expected.
Weather & packing
July monsoon brings sudden downpours and flooding near the ghats; pack quick-dry clothes, waterproof shoes and a compact umbrella – flip-flops are useless in muddy lanes.
Live City Briefing — Varanasi
- The Kashi Vishwanath Corridor expansion completed in 2025 has widened access to the temple, reducing congestion but still requiring advance online passes.
- Boat rides on the Ganges are suspended during heavy rain and high river levels (common in July); check NMCG flood alerts before booking.
- Varanasi Junction railway station is undergoing platform upgrades until late 2026, causing last-minute train cancellations – confirm PNR status an hour before departure.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to SuperBlox, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing away from the street (the rear courtyard side). Higher floors reduce street noise and lift motor hum, and the stairwell congestion from ground-floor groups.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (no street buffer) and any room directly above or beside the lift shaft — the lift motor and door clatter are audible. Also skip rooms facing the front entrance; rickshaw drop-offs and night-time foot traffic are loud until late.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 4: you see the neighbourhood rooftops and the odd temple spire—not the chaotic street. Front-facing rooms overlook the road, which is busy but gives a real Varanasi scene (minus the peace).
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest — enough height to dampen street noise, and far from the lift's gear mechanism (usually in the basement or roof).
🔊 Noise notes
Varanasi's street noise starts around 5am with temple bells, chai stalls, and auto-rickshaws. SuperBlox is on a main road, so expect constant honking until 10pm. Ask for a rear-facing room if you value sleep. The lift is old and clanks—rooms next to it catch that.
Insider tips
1) Check in after 2pm to avoid the domestic tour group rush that clogs reception and the lift. 2) Request a room with a window that opens—some budget rooms have sealed windows, and the corridor can get musty. The courtyard-facing rooms also catch a breeze.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — SuperBlox
Free for all guests, ~10 Mbps, requires clicking 'Accept' in browser; no paid upgrade
One lift serving all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary Times of India and The Hindu in lobby; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 09:00 without charge; late check-out until 13:00 costs ₹500, after 17:00 charges one more night
Free for pre- and post-stay same day; ₹200 per day for longer storage
Step-free entrance from road; lift to all floors; one accessible room per floor with grab bars in bathroom
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Godowlia Chowk, 200m walk, ₹100 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: ₹200 per night per room
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 7 days before arrival; at check-in, a ₹1,000 incidental hold is placed on card or in cash
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Assi Ghat Mandir (378 m · ~5 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Sri Bankhand Mahadeva Temple (549 m · ~7 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Tulsi Manas Temple (568 m · ~7 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Shri Senapathi Banakatti Hanuman Tmple (610 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
prakash complex — 600 m · ~8 min walk
Park — 45 m · ~1 min walk
Bharat Kala Bhavan — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 212 m · ~3 min walk
J.K. Medical Store — 328 m · ~4 min walk
Dasaswamedh Ghat — 2.9 km · ~36 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use authorised forex outlets or banks in Varanasi; avoid airport or tourist-bureau kiosks which give poor rates.
Credit/debit cards accepted in mid-range restaurants and hotels; street vendors and local transport are cash-only; UPI (mobile pay) is widely used by locals via apps like Google Pay.
Restaurants: 10% only if no service charge included. Taxis: round up fare. Hotel staff: 100–200 INR for bags/room service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Street chai (spiced tea) costs 10–20 INR; filter coffee at a simple cafe about 40–60 INR.
Thali meal at a basic eatery: 100–150 INR.
Kachori-sabzi, chaat, and lassi from stalls near Dashashwamedh Ghat or Assi Ghat; eat fresh-cooked from busy stalls.
Reliance Smart or local kirana shops are common; Big Bazaar and Spencer's in larger markets.
Silk and cotton from Thateri Bazaar or Godowlia; haggle for better price.
Cycle-rickshaw or auto-rickshaw: 30–60 INR for short trips. From Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport: shared taxi 200–300 INR or pre-book Ola/Uber for 400–500 INR.
Eat at thali joints for filling meals under 150 INR. Use UPI for small purchases to avoid cash-handling fees. Walk or cycle between ghats instead of taking rickshaws.
Good to know — Varanasi
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.49 · INR
Emergency Contacts
VaranasiAll three numbers are toll-free and can be dialed from any phone in India. For tourist assistance in Varanasi, contact the Uttar Pradesh Tourism helpline at 1800-180-8000 (toll-free) or visit the Varanasi Tourist Information Center. Major hospitals include Banaras Hindu University Hospital and Shiv Prasad Gupta Hospital.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Varanasi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at SuperBlox
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 212 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · J.K. Medical Store — 328 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Rajendra Prasad Ghat / Cantonment Station → Godaulia / Dashashwamedh Ghat area
💡 Extremely crowded but authentic. Limited English signage; ask locals for confirmation. Best for budget-conscious travelers
Varanasi Cantonment Station → Varanasi Junction (for city access)
💡 Useful for reaching cantonment area from airport. Not directly to hotel but connects to main transport hubs. Slower than taxi but cultural experience
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) → Temple on Ganges Hotel
💡 Book prepaid taxi from airport counter to avoid negotiation. Ola/Uber available but cash backup recommended due to poor connectivity in old city
Godaulia Crossing / Dashashwamedh Ghat → Temple on Ganges Hotel
💡 Most convenient for local transit in old city. Agree on fare before boarding. Peak ghat hours (5-7 AM) have highest availability
About Varanasi
Wikipedia ↗
Varanasi (Hindi pronunciation: [ʋaːˈɾaːɳəsi], also Benares, Banaras Hindustani pronunciation: [bəˈnaːɾəs]), or Kashi, is a city on the Ganges river in northern India that has a central place in the traditions of pilgrimage, death, and mourning in the Hindu world. The city also has a syncretic tradit...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at SuperBlox?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing away from the street (the rear courtyard side). Higher floors reduce street noise and lift motor hum, and the stairwell congestion from ground-floor groups.
Which rooms should I avoid at SuperBlox?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (no street buffer) and any room directly above or beside the lift shaft — the lift motor and door clatter are audible. Also skip rooms facing the front entrance; rickshaw drop-offs and night-time foot traffic are loud until late.
Is SuperBlox noisy?
Varanasi's street noise starts around 5am with temple bells, chai stalls, and auto-rickshaws. SuperBlox is on a main road, so expect constant honking until 10pm. Ask for a rear-facing room if you value sleep. The lift is old and clanks—rooms next to it catch that.
Which rooms have the best views at SuperBlox?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 4: you see the neighbourhood rooftops and the odd temple spire—not the chaotic street. Front-facing rooms overlook the road, which is busy but gives a real Varanasi scene (minus the peace).
What are insider tips for staying at SuperBlox?
1) Check in after 2pm to avoid the domestic tour group rush that clogs reception and the lift. 2) Request a room with a window that opens—some budget rooms have sealed windows, and the corridor can get musty. The courtyard-facing rooms also catch a breeze.
What time is check-in at SuperBlox?
Check-in at SuperBlox is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does SuperBlox have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, ~10 Mbps, requires clicking 'Accept' in browser; no paid upgrade
Is there a city or tourist tax at SuperBlox?
₹200 per night per room
Where can I eat cheaply near SuperBlox?
Thali meal at a basic eatery: 100–150 INR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from SuperBlox?
Cycle-rickshaw or auto-rickshaw: 30–60 INR for short trips. From Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport: shared taxi 200–300 INR or pre-book Ola/Uber for 400–500 INR.
When is the best time to visit Varanasi?
October–March – cool, dry weather (10–25°C) with clear skies; peak pilgrim season for Dev Deepawali (November) but manageable if booked early.
Top Attractions in Varanasi
💡 Arrive by 5pm to claim a spot on the steps; avoid the overpriced boat seats unless you want a watery view.
💡 Free entry and no camera fee; combine with a walk to nearby Durga Kund for a calm morning. Open till noon for morning darshan.
💡 Cycle rickshaws are the easiest way to cover the grounds; haggle for 50-100 INR for a short ride from the gate to the temple.
💡 Entry is free, but expect to pay 100-200 INR for a locker to store shoes and phones. Go early (4-6am) to avoid 1hr+ waits.
💡 Park entry is 5 INR (Indian) or 100 INR (foreigners); museum is separate at 5 INR/100 INR. Combine both in 2 hours; auto from Varanasi costs 200-300 INR.