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Mohit Paying Guest House

Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi, 1.2 km from Sarnath, Mohit Paying Guest House features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
Madda
From
United Kingdom
Every thing all like I was so happy to say here
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
US$10.15
1 night, 2 adults

Inka Kashi Hostel

Varanasi

Set in Varanasi, 1.3 km from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, Inka Kashi Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

E
Emma
From
United Kingdom
Wonderful find on booking.com for our stay in Varanasi. We even extend our stay at the hostel. Accommodation by assi gât so very central We have had breakfast on the rooftop which was delicious Room is very clean, has tea coffee facilities in the room as we had private room Lovely shower in the bathroom with plenty of hot water which can be a rare find.... Clean towels Staff are very friendly, and kind. Always with a smile Thank you for a wonderful stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$25.37
1 night, 2 adults

Flying Dutchman Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, Flying Dutchman Varanasi features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

K
Kanhiya
From
India
I love that space , they are newly opened the property but still the staff is so professional and helpful They guide me very well about the nearby property as well The first' day I booked i was literally confused did I choose a right stay or not but when I arrived there it's totally diffrent . Fresh clean new
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
US$15.77
1 night, 2 adults

The Commune Banaras

Varanasi

Situated within 4.4 km of Assi Ghat and 4.9 km of Varanasi Junction Railway Station, The Commune Banaras provides rooms in Varanasi.

S
Sushil
From
India
Host and staff is very friendly and cooperative
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$8.57
1 night, 2 adults

TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi

Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi, 1.1 km from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

H
Helen
From
United Kingdom
Very friendly host family at this beautiful hidden gem near Assi Ghat. A quiet and peaceful night's sleep in a super comfortable bed. Very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
Price from
US$16.90
1 night, 2 adults

Gypsy Diaries Varanasi

Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi and with Dasaswamedh Ghat reachable within 1.7 km, Gypsy Diaries Varanasi features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

M
Mónica
From
Spain
Clean, confortable,hot water, nice place, best people. The best hostel in India, the guys help me with everthing, I arrived so late and order my dinner 1 am.. with a cozy bonfire, the best welcome for me in India. I met the best indian people in that hostel, I took my bath in ganga river and I need to come back again. Miss you people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,101 reviews
Price from
US$24.81
1 night, 2 adults

Moustache Varanasi

Varanasi

Moustache Varanasi features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Varanasi.

B
Bhatt_.nitin
From
0
Nice staff good location and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,189 reviews
Price from
US$22.56
1 night, 2 adults

Wander Station Varanasi

Varanasi

Wander Station Varanasi offers a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. It is located 5 km from Varanasi Bus Stand.

A
Ambra
From
Italy
Absolutely the good vibes of the staff, the cleaning of the room and the views from the rooftop.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,566 reviews
Price from
US$48.41
1 night, 2 adults

MONALISA HOSTEL

Varanasi

Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, MONALISA HOSTEL is located in Varanasi, 600 metres from Kedar Ghat.

S
SUMANA
From
United Arab Emirates
Spacious room, helpful staff, clean washrooms & hot water available.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews
Price from
US$18.27
1 night, 2 adults

Live Free Hostel Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, 600 metres from Assi Ghat, Live Free Hostel Varanasi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Mirko
From
Germany
By far my best hostel. Wow...super friendly staff. Everything is super clean. Daily cleaning. There is a "bulletin board" (a white board) about possible activities/things to do. The hostel is an absolute meeting place for travellers. Here you can exchange ideas or eat something on the beautifully designed terrace or in the inner courtyard. It corresponds absolutely to the pictures and the description. The location, on a small street with lots of cafes/restaurants with close proximity to Assi Ghat can't be beat. Thanks to everyone who works there for the benefit of travelers! Thanks a lot!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 933 reviews
Price from
US$25.37
1 night, 2 adults
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Looking for a hostel?

Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

Most booked hostels in Varanasi and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,101 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,189 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,566 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 933 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Varanasi and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Situated in Varanasi, less than 1 km from Manikarnika Ghat, D'Yogi Rooms & Dormitory provides air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace.

    From US$35.52 per night
  • Myestay AC hostel Dorm

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, 800 metres from Dasaswamedh Ghat, Myestay AC hostel Dorm provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

    From US$28.42 per night
  • The Dream Stay

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, within 1.5 km of Dasaswamedh Ghat and 1.6 km of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, The Dream Stay provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well...

    From US$17.16 per night
  • Located within 2.4 km of Harishchandra Ghat and 2.5 km of Kedar Ghat, Vivekanand P Guest House provides rooms in Varanasi.

    From US$14.21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    The grey stay - hostel and hotel is located in Varanasi, 3.8 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 4 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

    From US$17.05 per night
  • Mother Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews

    Located within 4 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 4.3 km of Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Mother Hostel provides rooms in Varanasi.

    From US$14.21 per night
  • Yogg Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, Yogg Hostel is located in Varanasi in the Uttar Pradesh region, 700 metres from Kedar Ghat and 500 metres from Dasaswamedh Ghat.

    From US$17.76 per night
  • Kashi Vibes Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Kashi Vibes Hostel is situated in Varanasi, 1.1 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 1.3 km from Manikarnika Ghat.

    From US$16.10 per night

Save money on hostels in Varanasi and nearby – budget options available

  • Stay Inn Heritage

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, 700 metres from Kedar Ghat, Stay Inn Heritage provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From US$47.36 per night
  • 3 Raahi Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, within 600 metres of Kedar Ghat and 2.1 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, 3 Raahi Varanasi offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

    From US$36.68 per night
  • Canvas Guest House

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
    Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Situated in Varanasi, 3.6 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat, Canvas Guest House features views of the city.

  • Paws and Petals Retreat

    Varanasi
    Budget options available

    Situated in Varanasi and with Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple reachable within 1 km, Paws and Petals Retreat features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

  • Local Lok

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

    Situated in Varanasi, 8.7 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Local Lok features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Varanasi and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,812 reviews

    Madsquad Hostel Dorms & Rooms in Varanasi provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From US$22.49 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews

    Located only 1 km away from the popular Assi Ghat, Stops Hostel features dormitories, private rooms and tents with an Indian décor. It offers a lounge area with a TV.

    From US$42.76 per night
  • Located in Varanasi, within 1.2 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 1.6 km of Harishchandra Ghat, Mosaic Hostel Varanasi provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout...

    From US$20.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Elephant House Boutique Stays- BHU- BLW features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Varanasi. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service.

    From US$17.75 per night
  • JMS Girls Hostel

    Varanasi
    Central location

    JMS Girls Hostel is set in Varanasi, within 5.2 km of Kedar Ghat and 6.9 km of Dasaswamedh Ghat.

    From US$10.66 per night
  • JMS Girls Hostel

    Varanasi
    Central location

    Set within 2.5 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 4.3 km of Assi Ghat, JMS Girls Hostel provides rooms in Varanasi.

    From US$11.84 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Varanasi

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  • Avg. price/night: US$29.60
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 933 reviews
    great hostel, exactly what you’d expect from a backpacker hostel. Great common area (games room, guest shower, terrace with kitchen). Really makes for a relaxed atmosphere. we stayed for holi, and when things got a bit rowdy in town we came back here where there was a really nice party (very safe, with checks of who was allowed in and who not). the people who work there are super friendly and accommodating for traveler’s needs (clear info and help, even provided extra soap and towel to use for our post holi shower). highly recommend!
    Guest review by
    ANNELIES
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$22.49
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,812 reviews
    Perfect location. The hostel really exceeded my expectations, super clean and great facilities. Staff were friendly and all the people I met were friendly too. It felt super safe. The neighbourhood was also very safe. Great location for the old town. I was sad to leave and will return!
    Guest review by
    Prasannan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$22.49
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,812 reviews
    This was the best hostel experience I had. Clean, great circumstances to meet new people (big common area) and all in all just a very good place.
    Guest review by
    Kumar
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$22.49
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,812 reviews
    I really liked everything! The bedroom was really beautiful, spacious and clean. Beautiful pool and very kind and smiling stuff! It was more an hotel than hostel! Good wifi connection for us, digital nomads! The location was pretty good! The neighbourhood was very safe and full of street food at night. Great location!
    Guest review by
    raja
    Solo traveller