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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, 116 reviews
Price from
$10.23
1 night, 2 adults
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3 Raahi Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, 3 Raahi Varanasi provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$25.58
1 night, 2 adults
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Flying Dutchman Varanasi

Varanasi

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

R
RANJANA
From
India
Loved it. Super kind and attentive staff. Felt very safe as solo female traveller. Ppl were friendly and pretty considerate with noise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
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$15.89
1 night, 2 adults
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The Commune Banaras

Varanasi

The Commune Banaras is located in Varanasi, within 1.2 miles of Harishchandra Ghat and 1.2 miles of Kedar Ghat.

T
T D
From
India
I stayed at the Commune Hostel in Varanasi for 2 nights and had a great experience. The rooms were clean, the service was good, and the bathrooms were well-maintained. The hostel also has AC, which made the stay very comfortable. Its location is excellent, with the Vishwanath Temple nearby. Overall, it was a wonderful stay at an affordable price. I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
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$8.64
1 night, 2 adults
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The Krishna Palace

Varanasi

Located within a 6-minute walk of Dasaswamedh Ghat and 700 yards of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, The Krishna Palace provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi.

S
Sanjeeban
From
India
The location, the people, especially Aditya who managed the entire thing and took great care of my parents. They helped arrange all the travel within Varanasi and also to Ayodhya and back. They also provide boat ride packages where you can visit all ghats and witness Ganga Aarti from the boat. They were great hosts.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
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$20.52
1 night, 2 adults
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TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, a 13-minute walk from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

P
Pathak
From
India
The owner is very genuine person and makes you feel comfortable. The rooms are same as shown in the pics. Location of this property is at assi Ghat so you can say it's a prime location. Will definitely choose this one to stay on next trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
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$17.04
1 night, 2 adults
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Gypsy Diaries Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi and with Dasaswamedh Ghat reachable within one mile, Gypsy Diaries Varanasi has concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

R
Romina García Seregni
From
Argentina
The staff is EXCELENT! The receptionis even took me to buy food when I arrived at midnight! And even lend me some cash! They put me in a very nice room. They provided a kettle so I coukd make my coffee. They are super kind and helpful! I felt very safe as a female solo traveler.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,087 reviews
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$25.01
1 night, 2 adults
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Moustache Varanasi

Varanasi

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

Y
Yaara
From
Israel
Really good hostel, good facilities and super friendly staff Helped us with everything we needed and gave us some good recommendations Definitely recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,196 reviews
Price from
$22.74
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

C
Christina
From
Canada
A clean, beautiful place with friendly and very helpful staff. They are located very close to the Ghats and they have excellent tours available.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,564 reviews
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$48.80
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

T
Tana
From
United States
The owner, Aman, is so lovely and kind and gives you great recommendations for temples, food, pooja, and many many more. The location is great and the facilities are great. The bed is so comfortable and the bathroom is clean. I would highly recommend this place while in Varanasi :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 801 reviews
Price from
$18.41
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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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    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.

    From $160.95 per night

  • Myestay AC hostel Dorm

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 155 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
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    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...

    From $41.76 per night

  • Located within 1.5 miles of Harishchandra Ghat and 1.5 miles of Kedar Ghat, Vivekanand P Guest House provides rooms in Varanasi.

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

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

    From $59.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Banaras Gully House 500 ft from The Ghats is located in Varanasi, a 7-minute walk from Kedar Ghat.

    From $52.20 per night

  • Kashi Vibes Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Kashi Vibes Hostel is located in Varanasi, a 12-minute walk from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 0.8 miles from Manikarnika Ghat.

    From $114.01 per night

  • Mosaic Hostel Varanasi

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed

    Located in Varanasi, within a 14-minute walk of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and one mile of Harishchandra Ghat, Mosaic Hostel Varanasi provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi...

    From $76.96 per night

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

  • The Darsya

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

    Located within a 17-minute walk of Varanasi Junction Train Station and 2.3 miles of Dasaswamedh Ghat, The Darsya provides rooms in Varanasi.

    From $20.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,801 reviews

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

    From $118.02 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews

    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...

    From $48.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 108 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.

    From $228.02 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 209 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 33 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 $59.66 per night

  • JMS Girls Hostel

    Varanasi
    Central location

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

    From $10.74 per night

  • JMS Girls Hostel

    Varanasi
    Central location

    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.

    From $11.94 per night

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

  • Canvas Guest House

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

    Located in Varanasi, a 19-minute walk from Varanasi Junction Train Station, Canvas Guest House features views of the city.

  • Paws and Petals Retreat

    Varanasi
    Budget options available

    Located in Varanasi and with Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple reachable within a 12-minute walk, Paws and Petals Retreat has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

  • Local Lok

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

    Located in Varanasi, 5.4 miles from Varanasi Junction Train Station, Local Lok has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

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  • Live Free Hostel Varanasi

    Hostel in Varanasi
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 931 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

  • Madsquad Hostel Dorms & Rooms

    Hostel in Varanasi
    Avg. price/night: $118.02
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,801 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

  • Madsquad Hostel Dorms & Rooms

    Hostel in Varanasi
    Avg. price/night: $118.02
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,801 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

  • Madsquad Hostel Dorms & Rooms

    Hostel in Varanasi
    Avg. price/night: $118.02
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,801 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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