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Mohit Paying Guest House

Varanasi

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.

M
Marlies
From
Austria
Mohit is such a good host. He will help you with all of your concerns and needs. The location is clean and the room was comfortable and great to have a good rest from hectic Varanasi. Recommend 100% to stay at mohits guesthouse
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
$10.14
1 night, 2 adults

Inka Kashi Hostel

Varanasi

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.

R
Renate
From
United States
Very clean room with ghat and ganges and restaurants nearby. Staff was very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
Price from
$25.34
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.

R
RANJANA
From
India
Loved it. Super kind and attentive staff. Felt very safe as solo female traveller. Ppl were friendly and pretty considerate with noise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
$15.75
1 night, 2 adults

The Commune Banaras

Varanasi

The Commune Banaras is located in Varanasi, within 1.2 miles of Harishchandra Ghat and 1.2 miles of Kedar Ghat.

T
T D
From
India
I stayed at the Commune Hostel in Varanasi for 2 nights and had a great experience. The rooms were clean, the service was good, and the bathrooms were well-maintained. The hostel also has AC, which made the stay very comfortable. Its location is excellent, with the Vishwanath Temple nearby. Overall, it was a wonderful stay at an affordable price. I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
$8.56
1 night, 2 adults

TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, a 13-minute walk from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

A
Aviel Itzhak
From
Germany
Clean and comfortable room in a perfect location. The owner is very nice and helpful. I will definitely come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews
Price from
$16.88
1 night, 2 adults

Gypsy Diaries Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi and with Dasaswamedh Ghat reachable within one mile, Gypsy Diaries Varanasi has concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

S
Sara
From
Germany
A hostel with all you need. Common spaces, rooftop, kitchen. Rooms were spacious and clean. Every bed has a little fan and light. The staff was amazing, helped me with bookings and tips to visit Varanasi
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,109 reviews
Price from
$24.78
1 night, 2 adults

Moustache Varanasi

Varanasi

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

D
Dale
From
United Kingdom
Amazing and helpful staff, highly recommend the tour with them.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviews
Price from
$22.53
1 night, 2 adults

Wander Station Varanasi

Varanasi

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.

N
Nigel
From
United States
In the heart of the old town of Varanasi, close to the ghats, helpful staff, fosters a good group of travelers, good food, good facilities - loved it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,566 reviews
Price from
$48.35
1 night, 2 adults

MONALISA HOSTEL

Varanasi

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

P
Prabesh
From
Nepal
Location was good , old city vibes . View from rooftop was amazing . Bed size were big and Air conditioning was In perfect condition..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 813 reviews
Price from
$18.25
1 night, 2 adults

Live Free Hostel Varanasi

Varanasi

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.

B
Breier
From
Germany
Everything! Simply the best hostel in Varanasi. The staff is so amazing, I can't find the words to tell. Many thanks for this beautiful time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 933 reviews
Price from
$25.34
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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Save money on hostels in Varanasi and nearby – budget options available

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 31 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 $20.09 per night
  • Bed Station AC Dormitory

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, 1.2 miles from Varanasi Junction Train Station, Bed Station AC Dormitory provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

  • Maa Sheetala Dormitory

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

    Located within 1.6 miles of Varanasi Junction Train Station and 1.8 miles of Dasaswamedh Ghat, Maa Sheetala Dormitory has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi.

  • jyoti dormitory

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located within 1.7 miles of Kedar Ghat and 1.8 miles of Harishchandra Ghat, jyoti dormitory has rooms in Varanasi.

  • The Darsya

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    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.

  • Canvas Guest House

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

    Located in Varanasi, a 19-minute walk from Varanasi Junction Train Station, Canvas Guest House features views of the city.

  • Myestay AC hostel Dorm

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    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 $28.38 per night
  • The Commune Banaras

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    The Commune Banaras is located in Varanasi, within 1.2 miles of Harishchandra Ghat and 1.2 miles of Kedar Ghat.

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

  • 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 $10.64 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 $11.83 per night
  • Mother Hostel

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 313 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.

    From $14.19 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,566 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.

    From $58.78 per night
  • Yogg Hostel

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 256 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 $17.74 per night
  • MONALISA HOSTEL

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 813 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 214 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 $59.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

    Located a 4-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.

    From $29.57 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, a 13-minute walk from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    From $17.73 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 933 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.

    From $59.13 per night
  • Benaras Stay- Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located in Varanasi and with Varanasi Junction Train Station reachable within 2.9 miles, Benaras Stay- Hostel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • Local Lok

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 86 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.

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  • Avg. price/night: $59.13
    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
  • Avg. price/night: $22.46
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,833 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
  • Avg. price/night: $22.46
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,833 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: $22.46
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,833 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