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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.

S
Smirnov katerina
From
Russia
I really enjoyed my stay with Mohit family. They are very caring and helpful and their homestay is clean, comfortable, and spacious. I really appreciate the generator backup, hot showers, home cooked food, quiet location, and 2nd story terrace!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
$10.22
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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$28.38
1 night, 2 adults

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, 80 reviews
Price from
$17.01
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.

N
Nanako
From
Japan
I love atmosphere, facilities, people, everything☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,124 reviews
Price from
$15.32
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, 1,190 reviews
Price from
$13.86
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.

W
Wirra
From
Australia
Very friendly people running this establishment, made me feel very comfortable and at as ease. very helpful and caring, great vibes on the rooftop and very good food. would recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,566 reviews
Price from
$54.14
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 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Price from
$16.34
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.

A
Allioui
From
Italy
I loved staying at Monalisa Hostel! Great location! I highly recommend the sunrise boat tour with Aman! I loved learning about Varanasi while enjoying the stunning view!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 824 reviews
Price from
$16.55
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.

D
Dhruv
From
Abkhazia
Mine stayed in live free hostel near assi ghat and the cafe food was tasty I had really good time in. Live free hostel and thanks to mean person dhruv daani great host very humble so kind will meet very soon
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 932 reviews
Price from
$22.47
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.

p
pooja
From
India
Best place to stay in varanasi ,Owner is so humble this safe place to stay in kashi near by assi ghat 5 mint walking distance to assi ghat we are very enjoying ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
$28.38
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

  • Stay Inn Heritage

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    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 $25.81 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 $35.58 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 144 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 $40.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

    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.

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

  • The Darsya

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    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 $16.53 per night
  • 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 $38.14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,853 reviews

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

    From $36.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 152 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 $30.51 per night
  • The Dream Stay

    Varanasi
    Central location

    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 $17.15 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 $15.26 per night
  • The grey stay - hostel and hotel is offering accommodations in Varanasi.

    From $22.87 per night
  • Mother Hostel

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 320 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 $15.26 per night

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  • Yogg Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 259 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 $19.07 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 $9.53 per night
  • 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.

    From $11.44 per night
  • 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.

    From $12.71 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $38.14
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 931 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: $36.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,853 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: $36.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,853 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: $36.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,853 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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