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, 122 reviews

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US$12.17

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 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

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US$24.88

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.

Mikinori

From

Japan

The staff are incredibly kind and welcoming.they truly make you feel like part of their family. At first, I was a bit worried because the hotel didn’t have many reviews, but that’s only because it’s still quite new. The place is very clean and well maintained, and the location is perfect — just a short walk from Assi Ghat. I especially loved spending time on the rooftop; it’s a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the view.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

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US$44.23

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 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

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US$33.17

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

singh

From

India

I had a really pleasant stay at this hostel. The location is perfect—everything is nearby, and it’s very easy to get around. The rooms and common areas were kept very clean throughout my stay... The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, specifically deepak. He was so helpful, always ready to assist with anything i needed. Overall, it’s a great place for both solo and group travelers. I would definitely choose to stay here again.”thanx deepak

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

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US$22.56

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 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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US$17.70

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.

Aura

From

Israel

Had a wonderful stay at 3 Raahi Varanasi. The property is clean, well maintained and very close to the ghats. The host was super helpful and friendly. The overall experience was amazing and made my trip to Varanasi even more special. Highly recommend!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

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US$24.88

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.

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

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US$15.46

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.

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, 91 reviews

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US$16.58

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.

Sophia

From

Germany

Very good vibe, good dorms and people! The price is unbeatable and the location good

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,001 reviews

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US$24.33

1 night, 2 adults

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