The 10 best hostels in Varanasi, India

The best hostels in Varanasi

Some of the best backpacker spots in Varanasi

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Mohit Paying Guest House

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.

Tigerhawk74

From

Canada

Our group of +20 foreign Buddhist pilgrims really enjoyed staying at the Mohit Paying Guest House. Mr. Mohit Gupta and his family and staff were very friendly and helpful towards us. We had a very long journey in India and Nepal, and this was our last stop before going home. We stayed two nights and it exceeded our expectations! The ambience and energy of Mohit's place is very relaxing, enjoyable and spacious. And it is a very family-friendly guest house, as we have children who accompanied us on our journey, and we only want to stay at family-friendly locations. Our group also enjoyed the 2nd and 3rd floor balconies that we could hang out and enjoy the morning or evening view. The rooms were very relaxing, clean and good to sleep in. The location is also very convenient because it's a 7 minute walk to the Sarnath Buddhist Temple and a 19 minute walk to the Dhamekh Stupa. Mohit's customer service is great and I would love to go back to his place! Thank you Mohit for your hospitality and we hope to stay at your place again in the future!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

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US$12.25

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.

Sandra

From

Czech Republic

The accommodation has a fantastic location and very friendly staff. The photos correspond to reality. Cleanliness is at a good level, toiletries, hot water, drinking water, facilities with games and a rooftop restaurant are available. There was no problem with parking our car either.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

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US$25.06

1 night, 2 adults

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SAIR Hostel, Varanasi - 100m from Assi Ghat

Varanasi

Set in Varanasi and with Assi Ghat reachable within 400 metres, SAIR Hostel, Varanasi - 100m from Assi Ghat offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

Richmond

From

Philippines

My stay in Sair was just exeptional. Right from the check-in I already felt very welcomed, they gave me welcome drinks, Sid (the owner), was very helpful in giving recommendations for literally everything. Even helped me find a good shop for my winter clothes. The check in page was very helpfull as it covers almost everything you need to know about Varanasi. Met a lot of wonderfull people in the hostel that just made my stay a lot more unforgetable.Sid is a seasoned backpacker so he knows what backpackers need and want,. Sair as he said is his way of giving back to the community.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

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US$31.17

1 night, 2 adults

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Mosaic Hostel Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, 1.2 km from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, Mosaic Hostel Varanasi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Karamchandani

From

India

I really liked the vibe of the hostel—very clean, cozy, and well-maintained. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The location was perfect, close to the ghats and easy to explore the city.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

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US$33.40

1 night, 2 adults

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Hidden Monkey Hostel, Chet Singh Ghat, Varanasi

Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi and with Harishchandra Ghat reachable within 600 metres, Hidden Monkey Hostel, Chet Singh Ghat, Varanasi features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the...

Saraogi

From

India

Abhijit bhaiya is awesome host.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

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US$17.82

1 night, 2 adults

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3 Raahi Varanasi

Varanasi

Set within 600 metres of Harishchandra Ghat and 600 metres of Kedar Ghat, 3 Raahi Varanasi offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi.

Maximilian

From

Germany

It was such a nice stay. Super welcoming athmosphere was created by vaishali. Thanks to you and your cousin for the amount of help I got from you! Way more than to expect. Cheers

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

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US$25.06

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.

Dominic

From

United Kingdom

Quiet, friendly, safe, kind staff

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

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US$15.57

1 night, 2 adults

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The grey stay - hostel and hotel

Varanasi

The grey stay - hostel and hotel is located in Varanasi, 3.8 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 4 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Krishna

From

India

Room and bathroom both are comfortable and spacious

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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US$21.15

1 night, 2 adults

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The Krishna Palace

Varanasi

Set within 600 metres of Dasaswamedh Ghat and 600 metres of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, The Krishna Palace provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi.

Das

From

India

Staffs are very helpful & caring.. room was very comfortable..this guest house is very near to Kashi biswanath temple...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

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US$21.16

1 night, 2 adults

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TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi

Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi, 1.1 km from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

sofia

From

Australia

Everything was good, the host were very warm and welcoming. They helped me at my arrival to get set up properly / SIM card/ bank etc and everything else that I needed . The family is incredibly kind. It’s quiet , very clean , and close to the touristic places and safe .

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

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US$16.69

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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