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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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
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US$10.24
1 night, 2 adults
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3 Raahi Varanasi

Varanasi

Located in Varanasi, within 600 metres of Kedar Ghat and 2.1 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, 3 Raahi Varanasi offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

A
Aura
From
Israel
Had a wonderful stay at 3 Raahi Varanasi. The property is clean, well maintained and very close to the ghats. The host was super helpful and friendly. The overall experience was amazing and made my trip to Varanasi even more special. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
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US$25.59
1 night, 2 adults
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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 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
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US$15.90
1 night, 2 adults
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The Commune Banaras

Varanasi

Situated within 4.4 km of Assi Ghat and 4.9 km of Varanasi Junction Railway Station, The Commune Banaras provides rooms in Varanasi.

S
Sushil
From
India
Host and staff is very friendly and cooperative
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
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US$8.64
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
Das
From
India
Staffs are very helpful & caring.. room was very comfortable..this guest house is very near to Kashi biswanath temple...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
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US$20.53
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

H
Helen
From
United Kingdom
Very friendly host family at this beautiful hidden gem near Assi Ghat. A quiet and peaceful night's sleep in a super comfortable bed. Very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
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US$17.05
1 night, 2 adults
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Gypsy Diaries Varanasi

Varanasi

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.

J
Joseph
From
United Kingdom
The hostel was excellent. We had a private room and it was very comfortable with everything that we needed. The staff were very helpful and always helped us with our needs. The rooftop is nice place to hang out and the hostel was quite social too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,081 reviews
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US$25.02
1 night, 2 adults
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Moustache Varanasi

Varanasi

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

D
Dai
From
Vietnam
Thanks mr. yes from Mustache. Recommend place for everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,196 reviews
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US$22.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Wander Station Varanasi

Varanasi

Wander Station Varanasi offers a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. It is located 5 km from Varanasi Bus Stand.

J
James
From
United Kingdom
We loved everything about this little hotel. The staff, the room, the help, the locations. It is spotlessly clean and the bed is very comfortable!! The rooms are beautifully decorated. The location couldn’t be better. It is a little sanctuary hidden away in the quiet walking streets away from the hustle and bustle. Only 2 min walk to the ghats and the main area for aarti only 5 min walk. I absolutely would stay here again and will recommend to others. It’s a great set up and the roof top cafe does great food and the view is sublime! Thank you for a fabulous stay! I left my heart in Varanasi!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,564 reviews
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US$48.82
1 night, 2 adults
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MONALISA HOSTEL

Varanasi

Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, MONALISA HOSTEL is located in Varanasi, 600 metres from Kedar Ghat.

I
Ivana
From
Spain
Good location, clean, the only hostel I've been in India where you get a clean towel, helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 801 reviews
Price from
US$18.42
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Most booked hostels in Varanasi and surroundings in the past month

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

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

    From US$161.03 per night

  • Myestay AC hostel Dorm

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, 800 metres from Dasaswamedh Ghat, Myestay AC hostel Dorm provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • The Dream Stay

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 2 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$41.78 per night

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    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$59.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 85 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.

  • Kashi Vibes Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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

    From US$114.07 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 132 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.

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  • Stay Inn Heritage

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    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$228.13 per night

  • goSTOPS Lite Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 209 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.

  • Paws and Petals Retreat

    Varanasi
    Budget options available

    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...

  • Local Lok

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 87 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.

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, 18 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$20.30 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,799 reviews

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

    From US$118.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 156 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$48.95 per night

  • Located in Varanasi, within 1.2 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 1.6 km of Harishchandra Ghat, Mosaic Hostel Varanasi provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout...

    From US$77 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 33 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 US$59.69 per night

  • JMS Girls Hostel

    Varanasi
    Central location

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

    From US$10.75 per night

  • JMS Girls Hostel

    Varanasi
    Central location

    Set within 2.5 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 4.3 km of Assi Ghat, JMS Girls Hostel provides rooms in Varanasi.

    From US$11.94 per night

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  • Live Free Hostel Varanasi

    Hostel in Varanasi
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 932 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

  • Madsquad Hostel Dorms & Rooms

    Hostel in Varanasi
    Avg. price/night: US$118.08
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,799 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

  • Madsquad Hostel Dorms & Rooms

    Hostel in Varanasi
    Avg. price/night: US$118.08
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,799 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

  • Madsquad Hostel Dorms & Rooms

    Hostel in Varanasi
    Avg. price/night: US$118.08
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,799 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

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