82%Vinayak Guesthouse

The owner is fantastic and it is very cheap and clean compared to India. We liked it very much.

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by evahgud4513 – posted on Dec 17, 2008

2

Vinayak is run by a very nice and helpful family so the atmosphere is very informal and peaceful. Rooms are a bit expensive for the standard, and it is advisable to use internet outside the guesthouse as it is cheaper.

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by fruitee – posted on Dec 16, 2008

6

On the plus: Friendly staff; internet access; good location. On the negative: Hostelworld is double the price - not that busy so just turn up or phone; hard mattresses; touts can sometimes follow you in. But on the whole, good place, nice people.

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by drt7uk7250 – posted on Dec 10, 2008

2

really nice hotel with such a friendly owner who will happily give you any advise you need. A little hard to find but a good hostel. located conveniently close to the train station

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by thisonesh – posted on Nov 29, 2008

18

Its close to the station, so a little way from the main sites and the centre of Jaipur, but its in a nice area and there are plenty of rickshaws to transport you. The family who run the place are really friendly and helpful, but you can hear pretty much everything going on. We had a great room... more Its close to the station, so a little way from the main sites and the centre of Jaipur, but its in a nice area and there are plenty of rickshaws to transport you. The family who run the place are really friendly and helpful, but you can hear pretty much everything going on. We had a great room with a window, tv, wardrobe and bathroom, but some of the other rooms looked less inviting from the outsideclose

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by lucyandjim9230 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

9

The beds were so hard we couldn't sleep on them, felt like stones!

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by pavdlaan6372 – posted on Nov 22, 2008

5

we stayed there for 6 nights and we loved that place. we felt like at home! the whole family is so nice and the rooms are lovely!we enjoyed oure time there!

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by maikemost2197 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

1

great family-run guesthouse near the train station, the price is worth it - no frills.

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by anchorvi – posted on Oct 22, 2008

2

The hostel was very nice. The walls have a lot of colour and the general standard was very clean. The only problem was pushy salesmen were linked to this accommodation and so be firm and arrange anything yourself!

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by little-ktbarry2352 – posted on Sep 13, 2008

1

Good location of the hostel, quite clean, good terace, shower in the rooms, altough some strange things (like conditioner entirely in the room (simultaneously cooling and heating), also - bad cooking).

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by arunas – posted on Jul 31, 2008

1

Had a great stay in the family run guesthouse, very welcoming and happy to help with any needs such as changing money and provided brilliant food. Jaipur such a nice place in comparison to Mumbai, Dehli and Agra, would advise to visit. Sites are all in close proximity by rickshaw.

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by charhol8019 – posted on Jul 19, 2008

3

they were helpful and tried hard to anticipate our needs. The city itself needs some road repairs, so you have to take a tuk tuk pretty far to get into town, but they're willing to help.

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by jkoenigchina8105 – posted on Jul 6, 2008

3

The family is very friendly and willing to help out with anything. The tour package is a little pricey although the sites are somewhat spread out. Plus the guide arranged for us was really pushy for us to shop particularly in an overpriced mall. Recommend getting food elsewhere but definitely... more The family is very friendly and willing to help out with anything. The tour package is a little pricey although the sites are somewhat spread out. Plus the guide arranged for us was really pushy for us to shop particularly in an overpriced mall. Recommend getting food elsewhere but definitely consider this place a place to stay in.close

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by dflash – posted on Jun 3, 2008

5

this place was great in that staff where great as you where staying in part or someones home. however beds were very hard and had some difficulty getting there at night from jaipur station on a cycle rickshaw

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by ali-drummond7958 – posted on May 12, 2008

11

For the price, this is a great guest house. Basic but clean. Staff were v friendly and helpful. It's a short tuktuk ride from the centre and train station but we found this not a problem.

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by Dafyddmachin – posted on May 7, 2008

13

Nice hostel...had no problems there! run by a very friendly family who are always willing to help! You can order food to your room from nearby restaurant and the beds are massive!Near to the pink city and local shops!

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by tomglasgow3905 – posted on May 6, 2008

6

A lovely family-run guesthouse in quiet neighbourhood with airy rooms and personal touch. Would prefer this kind of accomodation anytime to a 5 star sterile hotel. The owner and his children love to chat and are very helpful. The guesthouse is located near to railway station but don´t try to... more A lovely family-run guesthouse in quiet neighbourhood with airy rooms and personal touch. Would prefer this kind of accomodation anytime to a 5 star sterile hotel. The owner and his children love to chat and are very helpful. The guesthouse is located near to railway station but don´t try to find it by yourself in the dark - it´s safer to take a tuk-tuk.close

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by triinkuusler984 – posted on Apr 20, 2008

2

Really nice place..with a nice family in a nice and quite place.

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by simon9972 – posted on Mar 31, 2008

32

sweet family! everyone speaks perfect English and the brother is especially knowledgeable about transport time tables, fees etc

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by dgrande4118 – posted on Mar 30, 2008

5

What a great find! VERY friendly and helpful staff. Must be one of the better budget accommodation options in Jaipur. Nice rooms, good food options. It's a little hard to find, but it's an easy walk from the train station. The palace is walkable if you fancy a long stroll. Rickshaw for the...

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by jason5199 – posted on Mar 21, 2008

21

They made us a very nice stay in Jaipur!!!Explicit Recommendation!!!!!!!!!

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by Drawa – posted on Mar 18, 2008

2

The rooms are a bit spartan but the staff makes up for it by being so helpful and accomodating.

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by rosswycoff – posted on Mar 10, 2008

5

The staff here have been wonderfully helpful, particularly in helping us arrange on follow-on travel to Udaipur. The rooms are clean, and the food is pretty tasty. Also, the hand-painted murals in the stairwell are amazing.

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by mattweyant70 – posted on Mar 5, 2008

4

Wow, greeted warmly with an offer of tea, this family-run guest house has fantastic people and amazing food available all the time. Located in a pleasantly quiet area away from honking horns and also a short walk from the train station, I highly recommend this GH if visiting Jaipur. They will... more Wow, greeted warmly with an offer of tea, this family-run guest house has fantastic people and amazing food available all the time. Located in a pleasantly quiet area away from honking horns and also a short walk from the train station, I highly recommend this GH if visiting Jaipur. They will also arrange any tours by car you might want.close

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by Jimmy8613 – posted on Mar 4, 2008

2

The rooms are spacious and clean. Very good value for money. It is at a convenient but quiet location, just 15min rickshaw ride from the Old City. We were very looked after by all the staff. They also offer a good average price menu!

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by freakcherie – posted on Mar 2, 2008

11

The family who runs this hostel is very friendly and genuinly kind. I felt very welcome upon arrival. The room was fine, but the walls were VERY thin, so bring ear plugs! We had no issue getting to our sight seeing locations, and there is an internet/phone location not only just a couple houses... more The family who runs this hostel is very friendly and genuinly kind. I felt very welcome upon arrival. The room was fine, but the walls were VERY thin, so bring ear plugs! We had no issue getting to our sight seeing locations, and there is an internet/phone location not only just a couple houses down, but also within the guesthouse. The restaraunt was very average - our one meal arrived luke warm, but getting to restaraunts near by should only cost about 20-30 rupees by rickshaw.close

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by elyssecheadle5260 – posted on Feb 21, 2008

2

After a difficult introduction to India, it was a real pleasure staying in the Vinayak Guesthouse. This is a genuinely friendly, family-run place where the atmosphere is very welcoming and the proprietors go out of their way to accommodate guests. It's not centrally located but it is within... more After a difficult introduction to India, it was a real pleasure staying in the Vinayak Guesthouse. This is a genuinely friendly, family-run place where the atmosphere is very welcoming and the proprietors go out of their way to accommodate guests. It's not centrally located but it is within walking distance of the old city if you can spare 25 minutes and is very close to the train station. The home-cooked food is amazing, don't be shy about trying it!close

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by evaplaze – posted on Feb 9, 2008

1

This is the best hostel we stayed at so far. Staff very friendly, room very clean, very hot shower. Please ask their friend Raju to drive you all day to the main touristic attraction for very good price with auto-rickshaw

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by Isagr – posted on Jan 18, 2008

2

best stay on our 2 week trip! VERY nice staff, very clean, and best food of the whole trip!!!

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by stclairmike7683 – posted on Dec 27, 2007

1

The guesthouse is located in a convenient distance from railway and bus stations, further away from the noise of the streets. Staff is friendly in a honest way and the rooms are nicely decorated. I will come back one day! :-)

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by povilas – posted on Dec 23, 2007

2

The staff is lovely, the rooms are very nice. It was not that close to the train station- definitely not walkable if you are arriving at night.

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by ruthfitts2837 – posted on Dec 9, 2007

2