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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,489 reviews
    From
    US$53
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From
    US$18
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews
    From
    US$25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
    From
    US$44
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
    From
    US$25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,233 reviews
    From
    US$21
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
    From
    US$17
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
    From
    US$8
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 769 reviews
    From
    US$18
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,719 reviews
    From
    US$17
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
    From
    US$13
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
    From
    US$28
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
    From
    US$15
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
    From
    US$22
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,001 reviews
    From
    US$24
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
    From
    US$24
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
    From
    US$25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews
    From
    US$21
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
    From
    US$160
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews
    From
    US$8
    1 night, 2 adults

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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.

T
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, 123 reviews
Price from
US$12.12
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.

W
William
From
Australia
Inka Kashi was an awesome stay! The place was spacious and comfortable, with a fair price and easy access to Assi Ghat. I had a private room which was massive with a comfy bed, clean hot shower and strong fair/AC. The cafe upstairs had tasty and reasonably priced food too. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay, sharing information about the accommodation, tips about the Kashi, or just a pleasant conversation. I would definitely recommend this spot!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
Price from
US$24.80
1 night, 2 adults

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.

C
Caterina
From
Italy
Position, the room, the host, staff, everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$44.07
1 night, 2 adults

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.

K
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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
US$33.05
1 night, 2 adults

Kashi Vibes Hostel

Varanasi

Kashi Vibes Hostel is situated in Varanasi, 1.1 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 1.3 km from Manikarnika Ghat.

G
Grigorii
From
Belarus
Wonderful place in excellent location, very good stuff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
US$22.48
1 night, 2 adults

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...

S
Saraogi
From
India
Abhijit bhaiya is awesome host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$17.63
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Agarwal
From
India
Host was great and value for money property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
US$24.80
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.

H
HsinYu
From
Taiwan
Love everything in this hostel! Great location, friendly staff, dorm is nice and clean, super comfortable as a solo traveller.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Price from
US$15.41
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Johannes
From
Germany
Wonderful and authentic stay in Varanasi! Super friendly hosts and perfectly clean with top location close to Assi Ghat. Had a wonderful stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
Price from
US$16.52
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.

M
MIYU
From
Japan
The staff was always helpful and willing to help with any questions. In the common space you can interact with many people if you wish. I also had a great time in the play space. I want to stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,001 reviews
Price from
US$24.25
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

T
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, 123 reviews
Price from
US$12.12
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.

W
William
From
Australia
Inka Kashi was an awesome stay! The place was spacious and comfortable, with a fair price and easy access to Assi Ghat. I had a private room which was massive with a comfy bed, clean hot shower and strong fair/AC. The cafe upstairs had tasty and reasonably priced food too. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay, sharing information about the accommodation, tips about the Kashi, or just a pleasant conversation. I would definitely recommend this spot!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
Price from
US$24.80
1 night, 2 adults

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.

C
Caterina
From
Italy
Position, the room, the host, staff, everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$44.07
1 night, 2 adults

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.

K
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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
US$33.05
1 night, 2 adults

Kashi Vibes Hostel

Varanasi

Kashi Vibes Hostel is situated in Varanasi, 1.1 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 1.3 km from Manikarnika Ghat.

G
Grigorii
From
Belarus
Wonderful place in excellent location, very good stuff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
US$22.48
1 night, 2 adults

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...

S
Saraogi
From
India
Abhijit bhaiya is awesome host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$17.63
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Agarwal
From
India
Host was great and value for money property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
US$24.80
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.

H
HsinYu
From
Taiwan
Love everything in this hostel! Great location, friendly staff, dorm is nice and clean, super comfortable as a solo traveller.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Price from
US$15.41
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Johannes
From
Germany
Wonderful and authentic stay in Varanasi! Super friendly hosts and perfectly clean with top location close to Assi Ghat. Had a wonderful stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
Price from
US$16.52
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.

M
MIYU
From
Japan
The staff was always helpful and willing to help with any questions. In the common space you can interact with many people if you wish. I also had a great time in the play space. I want to stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,001 reviews
Price from
US$24.25
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 769 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,233 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,489 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Varanasi and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Situated in Varanasi, less than 1 km from Manikarnika Ghat, D'Yogi Rooms & Dormitory provides air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

In a prime location in the Varanasi Cantt district of Varanasi, Wanderlust Hostel & Home Stay is set 4.1 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, 5 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 5.1 km from Kashi...

Myestay AC hostel Dorm

Varanasi
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 158 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$27.77 per night

The Dream Stay

Varanasi
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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...

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

Located within 2.4 km of Harishchandra Ghat and 2.5 km of Kedar Ghat, Vivekanand P Guest House provides rooms in Varanasi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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$32.98 per night

Mother Hostel

Varanasi
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 287 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$46.29 per night

MONALISA HOSTEL

Varanasi
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 769 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, MONALISA HOSTEL is located in Varanasi, 600 metres from Kedar Ghat.

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Varanasi and nearby

The Darsya

Varanasi
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,719 reviews

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

From US$46.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

Located in Varanasi, 2 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

From US$47.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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$62.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

Located only 1 km 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 US$169.40 per night

Located in Varanasi, 1.6 km from Harishchandra Ghat, Hotel Maheshwari Villa provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews

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.

From US$50.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews

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.

From US$118.35 per night

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

Local Lok

Varanasi
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 90 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.

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Avg. price/night: US$118.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 937 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$46.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,719 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 56 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: US$46.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,719 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$46.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,719 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