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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.

D
David
From
United States
Mohit is a gracious and kind host. He made a fire on the terrace to our delight. Breakfast was also quite tasty!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Price from
$12.22
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, 227 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

SAIR Hostel, Varanasi - 100m from Assi Ghat

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi and with Assi Ghat reachable within a 4-minute walk, SAIR Hostel, Varanasi - 100m from Assi Ghat provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
$44.44
1 night, 2 adults

Mosaic Hostel Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, a 14-minute walk from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, Mosaic Hostel Varanasi provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
$33.33
1 night, 2 adults

Kashi Vibes Hostel

Varanasi

Kashi Vibes Hostel is located in Varanasi, a 12-minute walk from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 0.8 miles from Manikarnika Ghat.

P
Prathamesh
From
India
Best dorms, clean and good location. Owner is super friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
$22.67
1 night, 2 adults

3 Raahi Varanasi

Varanasi

Located within a 7-minute walk of Harishchandra Ghat and 700 yards of Kedar Ghat, 3 Raahi Varanasi provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi.

D
Davis
From
United States
Vaishali and the rest of the staff were super welcoming and accommodating. Moved my friend and I to another room given the other one was being worked on and AC needed repair. Great location nice clean rooms overall.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
$25
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.

K
Kinnari
From
India
Property is just near to Assi ghat, very new property with very good Hygiene,PoliteStaff, Open Garden.....we actually forgot a purse with 15k cash in it, the Manager called us ( Mr. Kanaiya), n helped to get it back.... really appreciate the kind of honesty.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Price from
$15.54
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 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Price from
$16.66
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.

T
Tushar
From
India
nice place to stay with polite staff. Also the location is great in close proximity to the temple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,006 reviews
Price from
$24.45
1 night, 2 adults

Moustache Varanasi

Varanasi

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

G
Gulnaz
From
Kazakhstan
That's great! Start by mentioning the aspects like friendly staff, good location and any unique features. Share your overall positive experience and highlight specific moments that stood out during your stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews
Price from
$21.55
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 768 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,504 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 938 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews

Located in Varanasi, 1.2 miles from Varanasi Junction Train Station, International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

From $47.83 per night

Local Lok

Varanasi
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 90 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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Varanasi, a 10-minute walk from Manikarnika Ghat, D'Yogi Rooms & Dormitory provides air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace.

From $25.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

Well set in the Varanasi Cantt district of Varanasi, Wanderlust Hostel & Home Stay is located 2.6 miles from Varanasi Junction Train Station, 3.1 miles from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 3.2 miles from Kashi...

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 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...

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

Located within 1.5 miles of Harishchandra Ghat and 1.5 miles 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 offering accommodations in Varanasi.

From $29.17 per night

Mother Hostel

Varanasi
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 285 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 $46.67 per night

MONALISA HOSTEL

Varanasi
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 768 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.

Hotel Maheshwari Villa

Varanasi
No credit card needed

Located in Varanasi, a 18-minute walk from Harishchandra Ghat, Hotel Maheshwari Villa provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Great access to the city center. 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

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 $21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,728 reviews

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

From $46.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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 $63.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 189 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 $166.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Varanasi and with Harishchandra Ghat reachable within a 6-minute walk, Hidden Monkey Hostel, Chet Singh Ghat, Varanasi has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the...

From $84.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 126 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 $51.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 938 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 $119.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, Banjara House n Cafe is located in Varanasi in the Uttar Pradesh region, a 12-minute walk from Assi Ghat and 0.7 miles from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple.

From $15.16 per night

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Avg. price/night: $119.33
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 938 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: $46.66
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,728 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 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 57 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: $46.66
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,728 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: $46.66
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,728 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
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