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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: MONALISA HOSTEL in Varanasi offers private bathrooms with air-conditioning, balconies with river views, and tiled floors. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, shower, and seating area. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, pizza, Spanish, German, local, Asian, and international cuisines. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and continental, full English/Irish, and Asian breakfasts. Amenities and Services: The hostel features a terrace, restaurant, free WiFi, paid airport shuttle service, lounge, 24-hour front desk, entertainment staff, shared kitchen, minimarket, outdoor seating area, full-day security, and room service. Prime Location: Located 28 km from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as Kedar Ghat (7-minute walk), Harishchandra Ghat (700 metres), and Kashi Vishwanath Temple (less than 1 km). Guests appreciate the convenient location and scenic views.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dad
India
“Good location super friendly staff specially akash and owner Aman they are really helpful good rooftop with a fantastic ganga view” - M
India
“Everything was perfect staff was friendly and super humble.” - Darlene
Italy
“Overall I had a pleasant stay. As a solo woman I felt very safe and it's good value for money. The two owners are very kind, respectful and helpful with everything you need. The size of the bunk bed was bigger than usual l, making the single...” - Ronak
India
“The hostel staff were incredibly friendly and efficient, always greeting us with a smile and ready to assist with any request” - Yojana
India
“Great place to stay .. close by ghats ,, Great host.. and clean rooms ..” - Santhosh
India
“This was my second time staying at Monalisa Hostel, and once again it felt like home. I stayed for 4 nights as a solo traveler and had a peaceful, comfortable experience. The staff is friendly and helpful, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the...” - Legotrip
United Kingdom
“I was pleased with my room, which served as a peaceful oasis when I needed a break from the wild streets of Varanasi. The location was perfect, walkable from the most important sights and in the middle of the ancient atmosphere that this magical...” - Abhijeet
India
“Very nice and peaceful hostel the ganga view is fabulous and staffs are sooooo lovely ♥️♥️” - Wolff
France
“Mona Lisa is a great hostel to stay at in Varanasi. The owner, Amant, is very kind and welcoming. The rooms are spacious and come with both A/C and a fan. It’s a cozy place that really feels like home. Plus, it’s affordable and right in the heart...” - Marie
Georgia
“The staff was very welcoming, they helped us with booking train tickets and made a discount for the second day stay till the late night. As our second day was not planned, we had to change a room, but the room was great and it had a very nice...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- MONALISA CAFE & GERMAN BAKERY
- CuisineIndian • Italian • Japanese • Korean • Pizza • Spanish • German • Local • Asian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.