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TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, a 7-minute walk from Assi Ghat, TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

P
Pathak
From
India
The owner is very genuine person and makes you feel comfortable. The rooms are same as shown in the pics. Location of this property is at assi Ghat so you can say it's a prime location. Will definitely choose this one to stay on next trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
Price from
$17.09
1 night, 2 adults

Moustache Varanasi

Varanasi

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

J
Jintapa
From
Thailand
- Very close to Assi Ghat - Good rooftop with awesome hostel vibes where you can meet lots of travelers - Good food at the cafeteria on the rooftop - Helpful staffs
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,168 reviews
Price from
$13.18
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.

M
Margaret
From
Malta
The location was great and the staff were super helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,565 reviews
Price from
$39
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 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
$16.42
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.

S
Sian
From
United Kingdom
Amazing rooftop to relax on! Dorms are spacious and have everything you need. Location is ideal as is close to everything but still tucked away. Aman ensures your stay is great and shared lots of information about Varanasi. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 832 reviews
Price from
$13.34
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, 934 reviews
Price from
$24.63
1 night, 2 adults

Mother Hostel

Varanasi

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.

A
Alexandra
From
Canada
I liked the friendly host and the closeness to the city!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
Price from
$11.39
1 night, 2 adults

Om Shanthi paying guest house

Varanasi

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.

B
Borgna
From
United States
This is a perfect place to stay to visit Varanasi—the location is amazing and the rooms are lovely. Dolly was so helpful and made me feel right at home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Price from
$28.51
1 night, 2 adults

International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays

Varanasi

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...

G
Girish Bants
From
Qatar
My stay was truly exceptional—one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. The warmth and hospitality of Bikas, Rajesh, Ranjith, and the owner were unparalleled; they treated me like family, making every moment unforgettable. Their kindness and the countless cherished memories I’ve made here are beyond words. A heartfelt thanks to ITH for creating such a special place that keeps drawing me back. Thank you, thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
Price from
$22.80
1 night, 2 adults

Maa Sheetala Dormitory

Varanasi

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.

R
Rishav
From
India
I had a great experience staying in this dormitory room located in the heart of Varanasi. The place was very well maintained, extremely clean, and hygienic — especially the washrooms, which is something I really appreciated. The entire property was neat and organized, making it a comfortable and pleasant stay. The owner was also very friendly and helpful, always available if I needed anything or had questions about the city. The central location made it easy to explore all the major attractions nearby. Highly recommend this place for solo travelers or anyone looking for a clean and budget-friendly stay in Varanasi
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
$7.19
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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  • goSTOPS Lite Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 221 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.

  • 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.

  • Raghuvanshi Dormitory

    Varanasi
    Budget options available

    Located in Varanasi, Raghuvanshi Dormitory provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

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  • 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.

  • Myestay AC hostel Dorm

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 150 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.

  • The grey stay - hostel and hotel is offering accommodations in Varanasi.

  • Yogg Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 268 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 25 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.

  • JMS Girls Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed

    JMS Girls Hostel is located in Varanasi, 1.2 miles from Banaras Hindu University and 1.5 miles from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple.

  • JMS Girls Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed

    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.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,852 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 107 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.

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  • Avg. price/night: $31.93
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 934 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: $20.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,852 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: $20.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,852 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: $20.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,852 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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