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The best hostels in Varanasi

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Mohit Paying Guest House

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, a 14-minute walk from Sarnath, Mohit Paying Guest House has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
Mehdi
From
Canada
The place was comfortable and well taken care of. It was 5 minutes from everything. Mohit was on top of things all the time. He was responsive and very kind and helpful. Very relaxed. He solved several of my challenges in a snap. Highly recommend him and his guesthouse.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
214.36 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, a 7-minute walk from Assi Ghat, TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

A
Aviel Itzhak
From
Germany
Clean and comfortable room in a perfect location. The owner is very nice and helpful. I will definitely come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
Price from
357.02 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Moustache Varanasi

Varanasi

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

R
Ritu
From
India
Management and cleaning was good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,182 reviews
Price from
290.92 Kč
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 3.1 mi from Varanasi Bus Stand.

P
Paola
From
Panama
Love the location, the vibe of the place and the staff. Highly recommend to stay here. One of the most cleanest and organize hostel I have stayed in India, also the location is amazing, most of the places are walking distances.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,565 reviews
Price from
1,136.09 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Inka Kashi Hostel

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, a 15-minute walk from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, Inka Kashi Hostel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

G
Gaurav
From
India
"Great value for budget travelers! The hostel was clean, the staff friendly, and the location convenient. The shared spaces were lively, perfect for meeting fellow travelers.Abhishek & Prathamesh are good hosts.Rooms were comfortable, and the facilities were well-maintained. Highly recommend for solo adventurers!"
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
342.97 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

MONALISA HOSTEL

Varanasi

Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant, MONALISA HOSTEL is located in Varanasi and is a 7-minute walk from Kedar Ghat.

A
ASHISH
From
India
Amazing experience. Everything about the place is exquisite. Budget friendly, over the top facilities, amazing beds and view along with amazing staff. Central location from all places
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 826 reviews
Price from
385.84 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Live Free Hostel Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, a 6-minute walk from Assi Ghat, Live Free Hostel Varanasi provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Mariana
From
Mexico
The location ; the staff; environment everything was amazing!! A must stay super a colorful street near the Assi Ghat
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 935 reviews
Price from
514.46 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Mother Hostel

Varanasi

Mother Hostel is offering accommodations in Varanasi. The property is located a 10-minute walk from Harishchandra Ghat, 0.6 miles from Manikarnika Ghat and 1.2 miles from Assi Ghat.

S
SUFAL KUMAR
From
India
Very nice homestay. We always felt like staying at home. Although the location is in very narrow lane, but it is very near to the Dasaswamedh Ghat, Kashi Viswanath Temple & Annapurna Temple. Home cooked food is also available here at nominal cost. The host and his son Gauravji and other family members are very friendly and always ready to help. We will definitely stay here during our next visit.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
Price from
214.12 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Om Shanthi paying guest house

Varanasi

Located a 4-minute walk from Assi Ghat, Om Shanthi paying guest house offers 3-star accommodations in Varanasi and has a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant.

B
Borgna
From
United States
This is a perfect place to stay to visit Varanasi—the location is amazing and the rooms are lovely. Dolly was so helpful and made me feel right at home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
595.43 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, 1.2 miles from Varanasi Junction Train Station, International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

G
Girish Bants
From
Qatar
My stay was truly exceptional—one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. The warmth and hospitality of Bikas, Rajesh, Ranjith, and the owner were unparalleled; they treated me like family, making every moment unforgettable. Their kindness and the countless cherished memories I’ve made here are beyond words. A heartfelt thanks to ITH for creating such a special place that keeps drawing me back. Thank you, thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
476.11 Kč
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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

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

    Located in Varanasi, a 10-minute walk from Manikarnika Ghat, D'Yogi Rooms & Dormitory provides air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,850 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, a 9-minute walk from Dasaswamedh Ghat, Myestay AC hostel Dorm provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • The Dream Stay

    Varanasi
    Central location

    Located in Varanasi, within a 18-minute walk of Dasaswamedh Ghat and one mile of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, The Dream Stay provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the...

  • The grey stay - hostel and hotel is offering accommodations in Varanasi.

  • Yogg Hostel

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, Yogg Hostel is located in Varanasi in the Uttar Pradesh region, a 8-minute walk from Kedar Ghat and 500 yards from Dasaswamedh Ghat.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, a 8-minute walk from Kedar Ghat, Stay Inn Heritage provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews

    Located only 0.6 mi 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.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 26 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.

  • JMS Girls Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed

    JMS Girls Hostel is located in Varanasi, 1.2 miles from Banaras Hindu University and 1.5 miles from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple.

  • JMS Girls Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed

    JMS Girls Hostel is offering accommodations in Varanasi. The property is located 1.2 miles from Banaras Hindu University, 1.5 miles from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 2.7 miles from Assi Ghat.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, a 7-minute walk from Assi Ghat, TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

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  • Avg. price/night: 800.26 Kč
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 935 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: 423.87 Kč
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,850 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: 423.87 Kč
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,850 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: 423.87 Kč
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,850 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 traveler
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