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Mohit Paying Guest House

Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi, 1.2 km from Sarnath, Mohit Paying Guest House features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

s
sharma
From
India
The stay is far from the usual hustle bustle of the main Varanasi city , but you are very close to Buddhist , Thai and Korean temples and have lot to explore , the stay felt like home , i had a great time , the owner is kind and is readily available with whatever you need , i had only chai and Maggi there since I mostly ate out but it was really nice , will definitely stay here again if I wish to explore Sarnath and Varanasi !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
US$12.25
1 night, 2 adults

Inka Kashi Hostel

Varanasi

Set in Varanasi, 1.3 km from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, Inka Kashi Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

D
Daniela
From
Colombia
Comfort, privacy and cleaninless
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Price from
US$25.06
1 night, 2 adults

SAIR Hostel, Varanasi - 100m from Assi Ghat

Varanasi

Set in Varanasi and with Assi Ghat reachable within 400 metres, SAIR Hostel, Varanasi - 100m from Assi Ghat offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

C
Caterina
From
Italy
Position, the room, the host, staff, everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Price from
US$31.18
1 night, 2 adults

Mosaic Hostel Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, 1.2 km from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, Mosaic Hostel Varanasi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

K
Karamchandani
From
India
I really liked the vibe of the hostel—very clean, cozy, and well-maintained. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The location was perfect, close to the ghats and easy to explore the city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$33.40
1 night, 2 adults

Hidden Monkey Hostel, Chet Singh Ghat, Varanasi

Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi and with Harishchandra Ghat reachable within 600 metres, Hidden Monkey Hostel, Chet Singh Ghat, Varanasi features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the...

S
Saraogi
From
India
Abhijit bhaiya is awesome host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$17.82
1 night, 2 adults

3 Raahi Varanasi

Varanasi

Set within 600 metres of Harishchandra Ghat and 600 metres of Kedar Ghat, 3 Raahi Varanasi offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi.

E
Emeric
From
France
Very welcoming and friendly owners. The room was perfect , very clean !!! The localisation is perfect to do everything by walk. If all hostel, hotel can be like this , it will be amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$25.06
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.

H
HsinYu
From
Taiwan
Love everything in this hostel! Great location, friendly staff, dorm is nice and clean, super comfortable as a solo traveller.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
US$15.57
1 night, 2 adults

The Krishna Palace

Varanasi

Set within 600 metres of Dasaswamedh Ghat and 600 metres of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, The Krishna Palace provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi.

A
Abhishek
From
Oman
Location was excellent within 200 mts of all temples. Care taker boy ritik was simply superb and very helpful. I strongly reccomend to take help of ritik to exploring all the places which was very helpful for us. Antique house converted into hotel which was a unique experience to stay for us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$21.16
1 night, 2 adults

TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi

Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi, 1.1 km from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

S
Simona
From
Italy
I've arrived in troubles and the really helped me. Grateful forever. Wonderful persons.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
US$16.70
1 night, 2 adults

Moustache Varanasi

Varanasi

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

R
Renáta Szarka
From
Austria
I rellay liked the location of the hostel right next to Assi Ghat. The staff was very friendly and the 4 bed female room with the balvony was very spacious. I definitely recommend to stay here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,238 reviews
Price from
US$21.60
1 night, 2 adults
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Top picks for Varanasi hotels

Explore our most popular hotels in Varanasi

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,476 reviews
    From
    US$53
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
    From
    US$18
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 922 reviews
    From
    US$25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
    From
    US$31
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
    From
    US$25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,238 reviews
    From
    US$22
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
    From
    US$17
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
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    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
    From
    US$16
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 765 reviews
    From
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    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
    From
    US$23
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 reviews
    From
    US$17
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
    From
    US$13
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
    From
    US$25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
    From
    US$33
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 988 reviews
    From
    US$25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
    From
    US$24
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews
    From
    US$21
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
    From
    US$28
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
    From
    US$18
    1 night, 2 adults

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Mohit Paying Guest House

Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi, 1.2 km from Sarnath, Mohit Paying Guest House features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

s
sharma
From
India
The stay is far from the usual hustle bustle of the main Varanasi city , but you are very close to Buddhist , Thai and Korean temples and have lot to explore , the stay felt like home , i had a great time , the owner is kind and is readily available with whatever you need , i had only chai and Maggi there since I mostly ate out but it was really nice , will definitely stay here again if I wish to explore Sarnath and Varanasi !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
US$12.25
1 night, 2 adults

Inka Kashi Hostel

Varanasi

Set in Varanasi, 1.3 km from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, Inka Kashi Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

D
Daniela
From
Colombia
Comfort, privacy and cleaninless
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Price from
US$25.06
1 night, 2 adults

SAIR Hostel, Varanasi - 100m from Assi Ghat

Varanasi

Set in Varanasi and with Assi Ghat reachable within 400 metres, SAIR Hostel, Varanasi - 100m from Assi Ghat offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

C
Caterina
From
Italy
Position, the room, the host, staff, everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Price from
US$31.18
1 night, 2 adults

Mosaic Hostel Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, 1.2 km from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, Mosaic Hostel Varanasi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

K
Karamchandani
From
India
I really liked the vibe of the hostel—very clean, cozy, and well-maintained. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The location was perfect, close to the ghats and easy to explore the city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$33.40
1 night, 2 adults

Hidden Monkey Hostel, Chet Singh Ghat, Varanasi

Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi and with Harishchandra Ghat reachable within 600 metres, Hidden Monkey Hostel, Chet Singh Ghat, Varanasi features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the...

S
Saraogi
From
India
Abhijit bhaiya is awesome host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$17.82
1 night, 2 adults

3 Raahi Varanasi

Varanasi

Set within 600 metres of Harishchandra Ghat and 600 metres of Kedar Ghat, 3 Raahi Varanasi offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi.

E
Emeric
From
France
Very welcoming and friendly owners. The room was perfect , very clean !!! The localisation is perfect to do everything by walk. If all hostel, hotel can be like this , it will be amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$25.06
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.

H
HsinYu
From
Taiwan
Love everything in this hostel! Great location, friendly staff, dorm is nice and clean, super comfortable as a solo traveller.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
US$15.57
1 night, 2 adults

The Krishna Palace

Varanasi

Set within 600 metres of Dasaswamedh Ghat and 600 metres of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, The Krishna Palace provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi.

A
Abhishek
From
Oman
Location was excellent within 200 mts of all temples. Care taker boy ritik was simply superb and very helpful. I strongly reccomend to take help of ritik to exploring all the places which was very helpful for us. Antique house converted into hotel which was a unique experience to stay for us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$21.16
1 night, 2 adults

TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi

Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi, 1.1 km from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

S
Simona
From
Italy
I've arrived in troubles and the really helped me. Grateful forever. Wonderful persons.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
US$16.70
1 night, 2 adults

Moustache Varanasi

Varanasi

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

R
Renáta Szarka
From
Austria
I rellay liked the location of the hostel right next to Assi Ghat. The staff was very friendly and the 4 bed female room with the balvony was very spacious. I definitely recommend to stay here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,238 reviews
Price from
US$21.60
1 night, 2 adults
All hostels in Varanasi

Looking for a hostel?

Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 765 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,238 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,476 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 922 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Varanasi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

Great access to the city centre. 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, 35 reviews

Set within 1.4 km of Varanasi Junction Railway Station and 3.7 km of Dasaswamedh Ghat, The Darsya offers rooms in Varanasi.

From US$18.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Situated in Varanasi, less than 1 km from Manikarnika Ghat, D'Yogi Rooms & Dormitory provides air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace.

From US$35.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 reviews

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

From US$29.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews

Located in Varanasi, 2 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

From US$25.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

In a prime location in the Varanasi Cantt district of Varanasi, Wanderlust Hostel & Home Stay is set 4.1 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, 5 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 5.1 km from Kashi...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 988 reviews

Situated in Varanasi and with Dasaswamedh Ghat reachable within 1.7 km, Gypsy Diaries Varanasi features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$31.58 per night

The Dream Stay

Varanasi
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Varanasi, within 1.5 km of Dasaswamedh Ghat and 1.6 km of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, The Dream Stay provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well...

From US$20.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located within 2.4 km of Harishchandra Ghat and 2.5 km of Kedar Ghat, Vivekanand P Guest House provides rooms in Varanasi.

From US$9.34 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Banaras Gully House 500 ft from The Ghats is set in Varanasi, 700 metres from Kedar Ghat.

From US$34.10 per night

Kashi Vibes Hostel

Varanasi
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Kashi Vibes Hostel is situated in Varanasi, 1.1 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 1.3 km from Manikarnika Ghat.

From US$37.77 per night

goSTOPS Lite Varanasi

Varanasi
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

Located only 1 km 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 US$63.48 per night

Stay Inn Heritage

Varanasi
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Located in Varanasi, 700 metres from Kedar Ghat, Stay Inn Heritage provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$53.39 per night

Local Lok

Varanasi
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

Situated in Varanasi, 8.7 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Local Lok features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

The grey stay - hostel and hotel is located in Varanasi, 3.8 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 4 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

From US$23.97 per night

Mother Hostel

Varanasi
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews

Located within 4 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 4.3 km of Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Mother Hostel provides rooms in Varanasi.

From US$17.54 per night

Hotel Maheshwari Villa

Varanasi
No credit card needed

Hotel Maheshwari Villa is located in Varanasi, within 1.2 km of Assi Ghat and 3 km of Dasaswamedh Ghat.

From US$17.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews

Situated 300 metres from Assi Ghat, Om Shanthi paying guest house offers 3-star accommodation in Varanasi and has a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$35.08 per night

Paws and Petals Retreat

Varanasi
No credit card needed

Situated in Varanasi and with Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple reachable within 1 km, Paws and Petals Retreat features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

From US$11.69 per night

Banjara House n Cafe

Varanasi
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Located within 1 km of Assi Ghat and 1.1 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, Banjara House n Cafe features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi.

From US$15.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Located in Varanasi, 2.2 km from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, Elephant House Boutique Stays- BHU- BLW provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$11.68 per night

JMS Girls Hostel

Varanasi
No credit card needed

JMS Girls Hostel is set in Varanasi, within 5.2 km of Kedar Ghat and 6.9 km of Dasaswamedh Ghat.

From US$10.53 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$45.61
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 922 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: US$29.23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 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 traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 55 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: US$29.23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 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 traveller
Avg. price/night: US$29.23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,688 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 traveller