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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.

Wonderful local family. Caring. Privacy. Very good big house with beautiful balconies and common spaces. Good bathrooms. Clean water. Cool and comfortable home interior. Marble floors. Fans and cooler. Attentive compassionate and understanding host family. Wonderful location close to many temples holy places chai and fruit stands. Very good food vendors close by. Yet very peaceful location a little away from market place traffic or noise. Ideally situated and secluded.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
101 reviews
Price from
$12.32
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A clean, beautiful place with friendly and very helpful staff. They are located very close to the Ghats and they have excellent tours available.
Review score
8.6
Excellent
1,492 reviews
Price from
$41.23
1 night, 2 adults

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

Location to the ghat Friendly staff
Review score
8.7
Excellent
1,154 reviews
Price from
$35.80
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Varanasi and with Kashi Vishwanath Temple reachable within a 17-minute walk, Gypsy Diaries Varanasi has concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

Not good
Review score
8.1
Very Good
1,210 reviews
Price from
$7.92
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Fantastic location . Fantastic food . Absolute vibe.
Review score
8.5
Very Good
912 reviews
Price from
$27.86
1 night, 2 adults

Located a 3-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.

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.
Review score
8.1
Very Good
157 reviews
Price from
$23.23
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Varanasi, a 17-minute walk from Varanasi Junction Train Station, International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge...

The worst hostel with Dorm inside dorm, and full of stinky smell and mosques
Review score
8.4
Very Good
207 reviews
Price from
$23.45
1 night, 2 adults

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.

The friendly family atmosphere
Review score
8.1
Very Good
324 reviews
Price from
$12.90
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Excellent location, very helpful staff
Review score
8.9
Excellent
169 reviews
Price from
$29.56
1 night, 2 adults

COOKIES STAY Varanasi is located in Varanasi, within 1.7 miles of Manikarnika Ghat and 2.2 miles of Banaras Hindu University.

Location and price.
Review score
8.6
Excellent
251 reviews
Price from
$25.80
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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  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,492 reviews

    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.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 207 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, a 17-minute walk from Varanasi Junction Train Station, International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge...

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 69 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.

    Guest review
    Staff behaviour was really good. They are very friendly. Specially Aaris & Ashish
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 66 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.

    Guest review
    Friendly staff, Clean and spacious room, nice beds and WiFi facilities
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    5.5
    Fair · 4 reviews

    Shree Balaji Homestay is offering accommodations in Varanasi. The property is located a 13-minute walk from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, 0.9 miles from Assi Ghat and 1.3 miles from Banaras Hindu...

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Varanasi

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Located in Varanasi and with Sarnath reachable within 2.1 miles, Shanti Niketan Hostel and Homestay provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 2 reviews

    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.

  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 73 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.

  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 101 reviews

    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.

  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 169 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    The staff helped prepare an itinerary to tour around Benaras.
  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 183 reviews

    Located within 1.7 miles of Kedar Ghat and 1.7 miles of Harishchandra Ghat, EL PROFESOR varanasi provides rooms in Varanasi.

  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 1,154 reviews

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

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 251 reviews

    COOKIES STAY Varanasi is located in Varanasi, within 1.7 miles of Manikarnika Ghat and 2.2 miles of Banaras Hindu University.

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 912 reviews

    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.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 918 reviews

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

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 1,210 reviews

    Located in Varanasi and with Kashi Vishwanath Temple reachable within a 17-minute walk, Gypsy Diaries Varanasi has concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 324 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.

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 157 reviews

    Located a 3-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.

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 1,923 reviews

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

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 123 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.

    Guest review
    Staff is very friendly amiable and helpful. Fairly clean and comfortable.
  • Central location
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 11 reviews

    Located within a 14-minute walk of Varanasi Junction Train Station and 2.1 miles of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, The Darsya provides rooms in Varanasi.

  • Review score
    7.6
    Good · 305 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.

  • Review score
    7.6
    Good · 16 reviews

    Elephant House - Boutique Stays features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Varanasi. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service.

  • Central location
    Review score
    6.9
    Pleasant · 283 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.

  • Review score
    5.8
    Fair · 83 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.

    Guest review
    Dharmendra Bhaiya , is one of the staff members . He's such a sweet & kind hearted person.
  • Review score
    5.0
    Fair · 4 reviews

    Located in Varanasi and within a 15-minute walk of Harishchandra Ghat, the banaras starry night rooms and hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Central location
    Review score
    3.0
    Poor · 1 review

    Located within a 15-minute walk of Dasaswamedh Ghat and one mile of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, The Nomads Stay has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi.

  • Central location

    Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Shail Homes is located in Varanasi, a 9-minute walk from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 0.7 miles from Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

  • Central location

    Veera Guesthouse is located in Varanasi, within a 18-minute walk of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 1.4 miles of Harishchandra Ghat.

  • Located within a 15-minute walk of Kedar Ghat and 1.9 miles of Dasaswamedh Ghat, Couple Room Varanasi has rooms in 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.

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  • Avg. price/night: $7.09
    Review score
    3.6
    Poor · 56 reviews
    Cheap room near Varanasi Junction budget friendly for a student and a family must visit again
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    Good
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $32.85
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 912 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: $22.19
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 1,923 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
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 59 reviews
    Excellent Stay, rooms are clean, very comfortable, safe and personal is very gentle. Big difference for a budget hotel compare to other hostels in Varanasi. 100 % recommended
    Guest review by
    luis
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $13.94
    Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 138 reviews
    Great location. The hostel is cheap and the nearby grosseries and restaurants are also, so it's good for money. The reception is great, we got a sim card problem and the hotel took us in charge. Because there weren't any solutions, they fonded us back. A good example of their great mentality here
    Guest review by
    Hugo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $22.19
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 1,923 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: $22.19
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 1,923 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
  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,492 reviews
    Everything was perfect, the female dormitory had small view of Ganges, it’s a super safe place for females and all the western travellers. Hostel personnel are friendly and informative. Boat ride & walking tour are two activities that you should definitely do.
    Guest review by
    Emma
    Solo traveler