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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
Marlies
From
Austria
Mohit is such a good host. He will help you with all of your concerns and needs. The location is clean and the room was comfortable and great to have a good rest from hectic Varanasi. Recommend 100% to stay at mohits guesthouse
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
$10.19
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.

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, 8 reviews
Price from
$8.81
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, 80 reviews
Price from
$16.97
1 night, 2 adults

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.

T
Tushar
From
India
nice place to stay with polite staff. Also the location is great in close proximity to the temple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,112 reviews
Price from
$15.28
1 night, 2 adults

Moustache Varanasi

Varanasi

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

S
Shunsaku
From
Japan
All the staff were very kind. The shared spaces were well designed, making it easy to get along with everyone. There was also a cafe where you could have breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews
Price from
$13.26
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, 1,559 reviews
Price from
$54.01
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, 197 reviews
Price from
$16.31
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
Allioui
From
Italy
I loved staying at Monalisa Hostel! Great location! I highly recommend the sunrise boat tour with Aman! I loved learning about Varanasi while enjoying the stunning view!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 819 reviews
Price from
$13.70
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.

G
Garcia
From
Colombia
staff, location, and cleanliness
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 931 reviews
Price from
$24.46
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, 141 reviews
Price from
$28.31
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.

Most booked hostels in Varanasi and surrounding area 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
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 197 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 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 152 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 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 817 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 931 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

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

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews

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  • 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.

    From $35.67 per night
  • Myestay AC hostel Dorm

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    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.

    From $28.54 per night
  • The Dream Stay

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
    Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    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 $13.66 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.

    From $14.27 per night
  • The grey stay - hostel and hotel is offering accommodations in Varanasi.

    From $17.83 per night
  • Mother Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews

    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.

    From $29.72 per night
  • 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, a 8-minute walk from Kedar Ghat and 500 yards from Dasaswamedh Ghat.

    From $17.83 per night
  • Paws and Petals Retreat

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed

    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...

    From $8.92 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, 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 $64.20 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 $33.28 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 $15.46 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 218 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.

    From $43.79 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 $10.70 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 $11.89 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Varanasi

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  • Avg. price/night: $29.72
    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
  • Avg. price/night: $32.83
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,844 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: $32.83
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,844 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: $32.83
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,844 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