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Situated in Varanasi, 600 metres from Assi Ghat, TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Located around 1.6 km from Harishchandra Ghat, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.7 km away from Kedar Ghat. The property is allergy-free and is set 1.1 km from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple.

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.

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9.7
Exceptional
26 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Situated in Varanasi, 1.5 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gypsy Diaries Varanasi features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. Boasting a children's playground, this property is located a short distance from Dasaswamedh Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi.

You can play table tennis at the hostel, and bike hire and car hire are available.

A hostel with all you need. Common spaces, rooftop, kitchen. Rooms were spacious and clean. Every bed has a little fan and light. The staff was amazing, helped me with bookings and tips to visit Varanasi

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8.7
Excellent
1,188 reviews
Price from
$4
per night

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.

Guests can avail of currency exchange facilities or take advantage of the car rental facility to explore the surrounding areas. Those who need help in planning the exploration can approach the tour desk.

The location was great, lots of restaurants around, and the staff members were always there to help you. It was super clean and fresh

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8.6
Excellent
1,076 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

All rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms include a balcony and others also provide guests with river views. All units include a safety deposit box.

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!

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8.5
Very Good
789 reviews
Price from
$4
per night

Located in Varanasi, 600 metres from Assi Ghat, Live Free Hostel Varanasi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 2.9 km from Banaras Hindu University, 3.5 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 3.6 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Breakfast had a lot of choices..location was great! Very close to Assi ghat . Lots of restaurants and street food around.

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8.6
Excellent
679 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Set within 4 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 4.3 km of Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Mother Hostel provides rooms in Varanasi. Popular points of interest nearby include Harishchandra Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat and Assi Ghat. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

Thank you for everything! Great place near Ganga ghat

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8.2
Very Good
284 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

The property features a 24-hour front desk.

Complimentary tea is offered in the evening. The property can also arrange morning yoga sessions and evening Aarti in a boat.

The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 23 km from Moustache Varanasi.

All areas were well maintained especially common area. Room was so clean and AC was super strong! Staff was so helpful when I had a problem with calling taxi in personal emergency situation. I really appreciate it! I will come back here whenever I visit Varanasi again :)

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8.6
Excellent
993 reviews
Price from
$9
per night

At the hostel, the rooms include a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and slippers, rooms at Om Shanthi paying guest house also feature a city view. All rooms have a safety deposit box.

Dolly is the most charming host, the location is very good, too.

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8.6
Excellent
152 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

Set in a British-era vintage home, International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays is located within 7-minute walk from the Varanasi Railway Station. Free Wi-Fi access is available all around the property. Mixed and female-only dormitories, private rooms, family cottage and tents are available.

Friendly staff and a warm cozy environment.

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8.2
Very Good
212 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

Set in Varanasi, 300 metres from Assi Ghat, JPM Hostel features a terrace and views of the city. The property is located 3.3 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat, 3.3 km from Banaras Hindu University and 3.4 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Surya, the owner, very helpful for everything and the position is good...

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8.1
Very Good
15 reviews
Price from
$3
per night

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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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  • Wander Station Varanasi
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,076 reviews

    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.

    The location and the vibe of the place will enthral you.

  • International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 212 reviews

    ITH Stays are beautifully designed premium properties where you feel right at home.

    Room Location, ambience, park, rooms, cleanliness, guide

  • Rudra Home Stay
    Budget options available

    Located within a 4-minute walk of Dasaswamedh Ghat and 0.4 miles of Kedar Ghat, Rudra Home Stay has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi.

  • Local Lok
    Budget options available

    Located in Varanasi, 5.4 miles from Varanasi Junction Train Station, Local Lok has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • Golden Lotus Kashi
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Varanasi, 2.5 miles from Varanasi Junction Train Station, Golden Lotus Kashi provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • Raghuvanshi Dormitory
    Budget options available

    Raghuvanshi Dormitory is offering accommodations in Varanasi. The property is around 1.1 miles from Harishchandra Ghat, 1.8 miles from Assi Ghat and 2.5 miles from Varanasi Junction Train Station.

  • K.S.N. Varanasi Paying Guest House
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 86 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, within 1.1 miles of Varanasi Junction Train Station and 2.1 miles of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, K.S.N.

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Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Varanasi

  • TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 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.

    Nice location , Hygienic room, Soft spoken owner with supporting area details.

  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 25 reviews

    Located in Varanasi and with Kedar Ghat reachable within a 7-minute walk, Banaras Gully House 500 ft from The Ghats provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Chilled room😶‍🌫️ in decent price as compare to other hostel. And hygiene

  • Gypsy Diaries Varanasi
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,187 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, a 17-minute walk from Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gypsy Diaries Varanasi has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

    Affordable and best in the place with great Ambiance.

  • Om Shanthi paying guest house
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 152 reviews

    Located a 3-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.

    Location excellent,Host Dolly ji was wonderful and helpful

  • Moustache Varanasi
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 993 reviews

    The property features a 24-hour front desk. Complimentary tea is offered in the evening. The property can also arrange morning yoga sessions and evening Aarti in a boat.

    All is good. This one is my favorite place forever

  • Live Free Hostel Varanasi
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 679 reviews

    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.

    Extremely friendly staff. I felt welcomed and relaxed

  • MONALISA HOSTEL
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 789 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, MONALISA HOSTEL is located in Varanasi in the Uttar Pradesh region, a 7-minute walk from Kedar Ghat and 0.4 miles from Harishchandra Ghat.

    good location. Staffes are kind. Thanks a lot Sunny!

  • Mother Hostel
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 284 reviews

    Located within 2.5 miles of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 2.7 miles of Varanasi Junction Train Station, Mother Hostel has rooms in Varanasi.

    The staff was amazingly friendly! Nice clean room!

  • JPM Hostel
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews

    JPM Hostel is located in Varanasi, a 17-minute walk from Kedar Ghat and 2 miles from Dasaswamedh Ghat.

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  • goSTOPS Varanasi
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 470 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.

    Excellent staff. Perfect for anyone going to varanasi

  • Backpackers Park Varanasi
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 118 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, a 3-minute walk from Kedar Ghat, Backpackers Park Varanasi has air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    Property in best location and feel comfortable there

  • Stay Inn Heritage
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 68 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.

    Good location nearby dashwamedha ghat and Vishwanath temple

  • Yatri Guest House

    Yatri Guest House is offering accommodations in Varanasi. The property is around 1.4 miles from Harishchandra Ghat, 1.9 miles from Assi Ghat and 2.1 miles from Varanasi Junction Train Station.

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Hostels that guests love in Varanasi

  • Avg. price/night: $28.08
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,850 reviews
    I thought everything was great really with the hostel. Very clean and very friendly staff! It is also a very safe place as well and a nice rooftop area.
    Yelisetty Priya Nagasai
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $28.08
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,850 reviews
    This was my first experience with a hostel and a dormitory with more than one bed. The location is reall good, staff was excellent, the hostel was very clean as well as the rooms, I was lucky and had okay roommates. Finally, I recommend the Hostel and this kind of adventure.
    Himanshu
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $30.90
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 679 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!
    ANNELIES
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $28.08
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,850 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!
    Prasannan
    Solo traveler
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 50 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
    luis
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $20.16
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 117 reviews
    Great location. The hostel is cheap and the nearby grosseries and restaurants are also, so it's good for money. The reception is great, we got a sim card problem and the hotel took us in charge. Because there weren't any solutions, they fonded us back. A good example of their great mentality here
    Hugo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $33.27
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 118 reviews
    I stayed in a mixed dormitory, and I was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and comfort of the room. The bunk beds were sturdy, and each bed had a personal locker for valuables. The bathrooms were kept clean, and hot water was available round the clock. The hostel also had a cozy common area where travelers could relax, socialize, and plan their adventures.
    Aditya
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $28.08
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,850 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.
    Kumar
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $28.08
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,850 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!
    r
    raja
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $55.11
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,076 reviews
    Everything was perfect, the female dormitory had small view of Ganges, it’s a super safe place for females and all the western travellers. Hostel personnel are friendly and informative. Boat ride & walking tour are two activities that you should definitely do.
    Emma
    Solo traveler

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