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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.

s
sharma
From
India
The stay is far from the usual hustle bustle of the main Varanasi city , but you are very close to Buddhist , Thai and Korean temples and have lot to explore , the stay felt like home , i had a great time , the owner is kind and is readily available with whatever you need , i had only chai and Maggi there since I mostly ate out but it was really nice , will definitely stay here again if I wish to explore Sarnath and Varanasi !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
US$10.22
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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$8.84
1 night, 2 adults

TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi

Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi, 600 metres from Assi Ghat, 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, 80 reviews
Price from
US$17.02
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.

C
Chiara
From
Croatia
Amazing hotel, front desk guy was sook nice and friendly and they welcomed mw really nicely. Hostel js located in center, not near the ghats but otherwise location is good. Room was specious
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,121 reviews
Price from
US$15.33
1 night, 2 adults

Moustache Varanasi

Varanasi

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

K
Kotryna
From
Lithuania
Amazing people, amazing place. Spent Diwali there, felt like I was welcomed into a family. The location is perfect, everything is so near.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews
Price from
US$17.46
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.

J
James
From
Austria
Great location, immaculate rooms + common areas, excellent value tours and extremely kind staff who constantly look out for everyone’s needs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,561 reviews
Price from
US$54.17
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.

D
Daniela
From
Colombia
Comfort, privacy and cleaninless
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Price from
US$16.35
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.

P
Piotr
From
Poland
Great place, rooms are clean, and stuff is so friendly. Best hostel in Varanasi!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews
Price from
US$17.89
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.

R
Renata
From
Switzerland
I’m a solo female traveler from Europe, and I stayed for 4 nights. I can totally recommend this place! It felt very welcoming. I had a separate room with my own bathroom yet I could still feel the atmosphere of the hostel, as there would be music playing or live music show. I slept well, was not bothered by the street noise. The food in the cafe is delicious and there is also non spicy food. The personnel is very friendly and helpful. It is also very convenient to walk to Ganges, straight main street, so it always has people around (i would go out alone starting 6am, and then 8-9pm latest). They also have the cutest dog, and cool paintings (but I did not take pictures of that).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 932 reviews
Price from
US$23.51
1 night, 2 adults

Om Shanthi paying guest house

Varanasi

Situated 300 metres from Assi Ghat, Om Shanthi paying guest house offers 3-star accommodation in Varanasi and has a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant.

S
Singh
From
India
The room was clean, very comfortable and spacious.The best part is, its hardly 5 min walking distance from Assi Ghat. The restaurant food had amazing taste. I would surely recommend this property if you want to stay near the famous Assi Ghat. It felt like a homestay with very nice staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$28.39
1 night, 2 adults
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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 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,846 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 932 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,561 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,195 reviews

Great access to the city centre. 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

    Set within 1.4 km of Varanasi Junction Railway Station and 3.7 km of Dasaswamedh Ghat, The Darsya offers rooms in Varanasi.

    From US$16.53 per night
  • 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$38.16 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,846 reviews

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

    From US$36.87 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 152 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$30.53 per night
  • The Dream Stay

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
    Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    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$14.61 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$15.26 per night
  • 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$19.08 per night
  • Mother Hostel

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 318 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$31.80 per night

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  • Yogg Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 257 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$19.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Banaras Gully House 500 ft from The Ghats is set in Varanasi, 700 metres from Kedar Ghat.

    From US$35.03 per night
  • Paws and Petals Retreat

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed

    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...

    From US$9.54 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 30 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$35.60 per night
  • JMS Girls Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed

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

    From US$11.45 per night
  • JMS Girls Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed

    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$12.72 per night
  • C2 Pods

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

    Set within 2.9 km of Dasaswamedh Ghat and 3 km of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, C2 Pods offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Varanasi.

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

  • Stay Inn Heritage

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    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$68.68 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Varanasi

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  • Avg. price/night: US$38.16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 932 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$36.87
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,846 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$36.87
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,846 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$36.87
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,846 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