My husband and 16 year old daughter and I stayed at Shanti House in Bikaner, Rajasthan for one night. Our host family was welcoming, gentle and friendly. They listened to us and suggested activities to suit our interests and our time frame. We would recommend that you try our hosts walking tour around the old city; you can view intricately decorated havelis and taste delicious street food. Our hosts were genuine and some of the nicest people we have met so far.

if you want privacy and budget and the charm of staying in the middle of old city without being noticed, this place is for you. The family who owned this place is very cool. they let you do whatever you want. they are very friendly and welcoming. The price you pay to stay is very minimal barely 10 dollars a night and you get bare luxury. the room fundamentally made for stay and rest. enjoy Bikaner in budget friendly way.

Shanti is the name of this Guest House. Gauri honestly help restore my faith in my trip in India through numerous thoughtful and kind acts. He is well connected, and I’m not sure who could better show off the town than him. He took me a the doctor for god sakes. I would recommend this family guesthouse to any of my friends or family, they would all appreciate the character of the building, the art on the walls, the old city vibes, and the caring company of Gouri’s family. It’s really a great place to relax, enjoy, connect, and heal, if necessary.

Shanti guest house was a fantastic place to stay! The house is uniquely decorated with painted murals left by previous guests and old-timey/retro nik naks (Such as an antique embroidered vest and an old fashioned record player). All of this lends the place a very homey feel and makes staying here a pleasure, as you can't get bored with the decor! We received a pickup from the train station and then a wonderfully warm welcome from Gouri and his wife Tara (complete with delicious tea and a detailed description of all the things you can do in Bikaner). Gouri is a very knowledgable tour guide and can help you to organise your stay. He also does a fair amount of charity work when he is able and will offer to take you along as well if you like that sort of thing. The rooms were fairly basic but very, very clean and the rooftop terrace is small but cozy and private and a lovely place to chill out! For me personally the biggest point of charm was the very friendly pet rabbit (kuku) who would come visit us in our room every so often. He is very used to being touched and is unlikely to nip or bite! Overall I really enjoyed my stay here and I would strongly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a charming, budget accommodation!

Great guest house, which is built partially out of marble making it a very cool residence. Artifacts and archaic photos adorn the walls giving the house a lot of character. The owner speaks fluent English which is a plus.

Wonderful place to be! Cute family and also very helpful with anything you would like to do or need. the rooms are simple, very homey and also beautifully decorated. Tara is preparing delicous indian and rajastani dishes and the rooftop is the best place to enjoy your meal or just chill out! thanks for the unforgettable stay. we can truly recommend to everyone to stay here.

One of our (myself and my partners) absolute favourite parts of our two month trip through India was staying at the Shanti House in Bikaner! Gouri and the family bent over backwards to help us whether it was picking up some groceries, travelling to the train station, or going for some chai. To top it off, Gouri is very well connected in the community which allowed us to do some volunteering with a local kitchen and hospital! The community, connections, and memories we made in Bikaner will remain some of our fondest. It was an absolute privilege to be a part of their family even for a short amount of time and we miss them everyday!

I stayed in the warmth of this family and the coolness of this house as my base to explore Bikaner. Such a nice atmosphere. I arrived not even knowing what the city has and they just provided, explained and even took me places.