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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.

A
Anonymous
From
New Zealand
The location is superb for any meditators keen on being walking distance to Sarnath park and the Buddhist temple. Mohit was very accommodating and did his best to provide amenities to help cool the fan dorm room down. For the value especially I was very pleased to have stayed here and would be happy to again :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
€ 11.74
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.

a
abhishek
From
India
No disturbance, you can chill as a solo traveler Good ambience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Price from
€ 22.14
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
ARYA
From
India
Rooms are super clean & Spacious, Nice lighting.✨And also temples are near to room.!! Good Staff 🙏✅😊👍.Aditya ji thanks for your information which you gave about boat riding, restaurants, cafe's & temples.It was an amazing 🤩🤩 experience spending time with you & you're staff. We're thrilled to explore varanasi once again.🙏🙏🕉️🕉️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
€ 18.16
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Anonymous
From
India
The staff was quite helpful and considerate.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,161 reviews
Price from
€ 7.04
1 night, 2 adults

Moustache Varanasi

Varanasi

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

S
Stephen
From
Ireland
Greta location and staff were very helpful and accommodating
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,181 reviews
Price from
€ 13.74
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 5 km from Varanasi Bus Stand.

C
Colenbrander
From
Spain
Nice rooms comfy clean beds. Great shower. Nice helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,559 reviews
Price from
€ 39.30
1 night, 2 adults

COOKIES STAY Varanasi

Varanasi

COOKIES STAY Varanasi is set in Varanasi, within 2.8 km of Manikarnika Ghat and 3.6 km of Banaras Hindu University.

G
Goel
From
India
The staff was very supportive from the very beginning, with quick replies and instant services. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
Price from
€ 22.35
1 night, 2 adults

EL PROFESOR varanasi

Varanasi

Situated within 2.7 km of Kedar Ghat and 2.8 km of Harishchandra Ghat, EL PROFESOR varanasi offers rooms in Varanasi.

S
Singh Panwar
From
India
Behaviour of Staff...and Dorms Cleanliness
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Price from
€ 11.17
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Y
Yojana
From
India
Great place to stay .. close by ghats ,, Great host.. and clean rooms ..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 873 reviews
Price from
€ 12.58
1 night, 2 adults

Live Free Hostel Varanasi

Varanasi

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.

n
nandi mitra
From
India
Great option for backpackers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 936 reviews
Price from
€ 22.14
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.

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  • Wander Station Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,559 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, 1.5 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...

  • Local Lok

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 80 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 74 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.

  • Raghuvanshi Dormitory

    Varanasi
    Budget options available

    Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Raghuvanshi Dormitory is situated in Varanasi, 700 metres from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 700 metres from Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

    Situated within 2.7 km of Kedar Ghat and 2.8 km of Harishchandra Ghat, EL PROFESOR varanasi offers rooms in Varanasi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,181 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 936 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews

    COOKIES STAY Varanasi is set in Varanasi, within 2.8 km of Manikarnika Ghat and 3.6 km of Banaras Hindu University.

  • The Darsya

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

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

  • MONALISA HOSTEL

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 873 reviews

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

  • Mother Hostel

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 322 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 155 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,161 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 146 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 262 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 104 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

    Elephant House - Boutique Stays features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Varanasi. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews

    Set within 300 metres of Kedar Ghat and 400 metres of Harishchandra Ghat, Backpackers Park Varanasi features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi.

  • Couple Room Varanasi is situated in Varanasi, 3 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 3.1 km from Banaras Hindu University.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • Avg. price/night: € 27.95
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 936 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: € 27.16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,884 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 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 61 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: € 24.71
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 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
    Guest review by
    Hugo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 27.16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,884 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: € 27.16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,884 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
  • Avg. price/night: € 52.55
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,559 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.
    Guest review by
    Emma
    Solo traveller

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