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The best hostels in Varanasi

Some of the best backpacker spots in Varanasi

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
    From
    $10
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
    From
    $9
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From
    $9
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
    From
    $28
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,112 reviews
    From
    $20
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews
    From
    $19
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,559 reviews
    From
    $32
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
    From
    $25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 815 reviews
    From
    $17
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 933 reviews
    From
    $25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews
    From
    $14
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
    From
    $28
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
    From
    $23
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
    From
    $11
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
    From
    $36
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
    From
    $30
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
    From
    $15
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
    From
    $27
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews
    From
    $17
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
    From
    $30
    1 night, 2 adults

Looking for a hostel?

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, 198 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 153 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 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 815 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 933 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,559 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews

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

  • 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 $35.51 per night
  • Myestay AC hostel Dorm

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 153 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 $28.41 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 $23.66 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 $14.21 per night
  • The grey stay - hostel and hotel is offering accommodations in Varanasi.

    From $17.76 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 $17.76 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 82 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.

    From $20.14 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 $8.88 per night

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

  • 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 $63.93 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 $45.01 per night
  • Local Lok

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 85 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.

    From $76.36 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 $33.13 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 $10.65 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 $11.84 per night
  • 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 $15.39 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $29.59
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 933 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,841 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,841 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,841 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