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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$10.14
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
María José
From
Spain
Kind staff and amazing location!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 199 reviews
Price from
US$25.34
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.

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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$15.75
1 night, 2 adults
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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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$8.56
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Sudhir
From
Philippines
The hostel has very friendly and helpful staff, Sonu, Nitin, Shivam -they make you feel at home. The owner Anshu is also very friendly and understanding. The hostel has all the basics right... Good wifi, passable beds, lockers, well-sized bathrooms ,large common areas to socialize. The big plus in this hostel is that the chai wala ( tea seller) comes to right to your dorm like twice a day asking if you like a cup of tea !! 😀 Also, another big plus, the hostel is adjacent to a wedding lawn , so it's very easy for international travelers to experience an Indian wedding with a big buffet ! 😉..This is a hostel with great potential and value for money...there may be some small flaws , but no hostel is perfect in my opinion....the staff is very responsive and sensitive to customer concerns. They fix every concern that u bring up to them and I loved that during my stay !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,111 reviews
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US$24.78
1 night, 2 adults
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Moustache Varanasi

Varanasi

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

V
Valerie
From
Austria
good atmosphere, great food, nice common area, the sunrise tour offered by the hostel was great, female dorms were nice with their own bathroom.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviews
Price from
US$22.53
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 5 km from Varanasi Bus Stand.

J
Julia
From
Bolivia
This was the cleanest hostel ever! Even at night the staff would clean the washroom so it wouldn't be dirty at anytime. Everybody was very helping and polite, they provided a lovely boat riding for us and the hostel offered some events like a sitar recital.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,567 reviews
Price from
US$48.35
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

G
Gustavo Kroll
From
Brazil
Helpful and attentive staff, they helped me a lot. well located environment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 814 reviews
Price from
US$18.25
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
Daniele Torrisi
From
Italy
Excellent position, near the Assi Ghat. You can avoid the busy streets of Varanasi and do the fast and beautiful “Ghat walk” to go wherever you want. The restaurant is cheap but makes clean and good dishes
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 929 reviews
Price from
US$25.34
1 night, 2 adults
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Mother Hostel

Varanasi

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.

L
Lynne
From
United Kingdom
The location is perfect for the Ghats. Our host Gaurav couldn't be more helpful.....a really nice guy. Nice spacious rooms with ac and hot shower. We got here late and tired so Gaurav made us a very welcome coffee and made sure we were comfortable.🙂 It's a family run home with good security, excellent for single travellers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
Price from
US$13.52
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.

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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$47.30 per night

  • Local Lok

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 86 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.

    From US$37.41 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$19.09 per night

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$9.76 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$35.48 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,835 reviews

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

    From US$34.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 153 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$28.38 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$23.64 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$14.19 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$17.74 per night

  • Yogg Hostel

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 256 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$17.74 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 82 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$20.12 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$8.87 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$10.64 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$11.83 per night

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  • Live Free Hostel Varanasi

    Hostel in Varanasi
    Avg. price/night: US$29.56
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 929 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: US$34.28
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,835 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

  • Madsquad Hostel Dorms & Rooms

    Hostel in Varanasi
    Avg. price/night: US$34.28
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,835 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

  • Madsquad Hostel Dorms & Rooms

    Hostel in Varanasi
    Avg. price/night: US$34.28
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,835 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