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Moustache Hostel Varanasi

Hostel
4.9km from city centre - Show on Map
8.9
Fabulous 143
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$3.14

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goStops Varanasi

Hostel
4.8km from city centre - Show on Map
8.5
Fabulous 823
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$4.93

With great common areas, loads of daily tours & activities, free communal breakfast & evening chai and free high speed wifi, Stops Hostel Varanasi is the most social hub for travelers in town.... More...

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Wander Station Varanasi

Hostel
5.8km from city centre - Show on Map
8.6
Fabulous 40
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$6.32

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Zostel Varanasi

Hostel
5.4km from city centre - Show on Map
9.0
Superb 694
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$3.51

Zostel Varanasi - a top-rated, rustic but exuberant backpacker hostel - perfectly mirroring the spirit and essence of the old, hallowed city of Banaras.... More...

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La Vaca India

Hostel
5.2km from city centre - Show on Map
8.5
Fabulous 119
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$2.80

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International Travellers’ Hostel

Hostel
5.4km from city centre - Show on Map
9.2
Superb 118
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$2.75

International Travellers’ Hostel features spacious mixed and female-only dormitories, private rooms, a lavish family cottage and tents. We’re located nigh to the main train station.... More...

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Bunkedup Hostel Varanasi

Hostel
5.7km from city centre - Show on Map
8.6
Fabulous 299
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$5.62

Bunkedup Hostel Varanasi is housed in a 500 year refurbished old mansion next to a 1800 year old temple.... More...

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Good Vibes Hostel

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5.6km from city centre - Show on Map
8.7
Fabulous 19
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$4.58

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Stay Banaras

Hostel
4.7km from city centre - Show on Map
9.8
Superb 43
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$11.27

Set in Varanasi, 1.5 km from Godowlia, Stay Banaras features a garden and terrace.... More...

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Monu Family Guest House

Hostel
6.3km from city centre - Show on Map
9.0
Superb 223
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$5.63

We are 2 minutes walk from the River Ganges , Dashashwamedh Ghat, 5 minutes walk from the famous cafes Blue Lassi, Brown Bread Bakery and Niyati Cafe... More...

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The Neela By Bunkedup

Hostel
5.7km from city centre - Show on Map
8.8
Fabulous 17
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$4.92

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Bed and Breakfast

Azure Family Paying Guest House

Bed and Breakfast
5km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 55
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$6.76

The Azure family guest house is family run guest house with a good value for your money.... More...

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Backpackers Park

Hostel
5.4km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 13
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$4.21

Backpackers Park is providing great service to the guests.... More...

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Hostale

Hostel
4.8km from city centre - Show on Map
8.6
Fabulous 80
  • Wonderful Location
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
US$2.10

Hostale is within walking distance from Assi Ghat and Monkey Temple.... More...

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Ganga Fuji Hostel

Hostel
6.3km from city centre - Show on Map
5.9
Rating 14
Free WiFi
US$2.86

Located just 2 minutes walk from the new corridors of Golden temple and the river Ganges, the Ganga Fuji Hostel provides you the best area to stay for easy access to tourist sites.... More...

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Ram Bhawan Residency

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6km from city centre - Show on Map
8.5
Fabulous 304
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$1.41

Best Hostel in India 13&14. Incl. Breakfast and Lunch, exc. Sundays. A minute from the Ganges, Ram Bhawan is an quaint traditional Indian house conducive to meeting people, unwinding and studying... More...

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HOG Hostel Varanasi

Hostel
5.8km from city centre - Show on Map
8.3
Fabulous 12
  • Superb Staff
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$2.80

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Bed and Breakfast

Kedar Guest House

Bed and Breakfast
5.1km from city centre - Show on Map
10.0
Superb 22
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$7.39

Atithi Devo Bhava or to treat a guest like god, is a long standing tradition in Indian society. We strongly believe that a guest is not a just customer, but a friend with whom we can share our value.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Sita Guest House

Bed and Breakfast
6.1km from city centre - Show on Map
4.7
Rating 5
  • Wonderful Location
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$4.18

Moderately priced, Sita Guest House is located right on the Ganges. 25 rooms with river view.... More...

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Varanasi by Roadhouse Hostels

Hostel
4.8km from city centre - Show on Map
8.3
Fabulous 127
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
Free WiFi
US$2.38

Roadhouse Hostels offers Mixed Dorms and Gender Based dorms as well as Private rooms.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Ganpati Guest House

Bed and Breakfast
6.4km from city centre - Show on Map
9.4
Superb 71
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$9.65

It is in an ideal position for seeing the main sites of Varanasi, for example a stairway leads to the Ghats from where you can take a boat trip along the river.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Shiva Guest House Varanasi

Bed and Breakfast
5.9km from city centre - Show on Map
8.1
Fabulous 224
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$4.14

The highlight of the guesthouse is its roof top restaurant which serves different cuisines and guests can have a wonderful bird view of the city and river.... More...

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HosteLaVie - Varanasi

Hostel
5.3km from city centre - Show on Map
8.3
Fabulous 182
  • Wonderful Location
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$3.37

HosteLaVie is India’s first premium boutique hostel at backpackers' prices!
We know Hostel is more than cheap dorms, free wifi and hot water.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Somit Paying Guest House

Bed and Breakfast
5.3km from city centre - Show on Map
8.9
Fabulous 7
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$4.93

Welcome Everyone in Somit Paying Guest House , It is one modern , friendly and safe accommodation for travelers. Our accommodation is situated center of city all the important places are ...... More...

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Brick Lane Hostel

Hostel
4.8km from city centre - Show on Map
8.0
Fabulous 18
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$2.80

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Bed and Breakfast

Shiva Kashi Guest House

Bed and Breakfast
5.7km from city centre - Show on Map
10.0
Superb 40
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
US$3.52

Shiva Kashi Guest house, is located right on the bank of River Ganga.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Elvis Guest House

Bed and Breakfast
5.2km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 10
Free WiFi
US$2.46

The Elvis Guest House is situated in a peaceful, eco friendly area. Locality of Shivala Road which is Nearest to the Assi ghat., 1minute walking Distance to the Holy River Ganges.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Sita Inn (P.G)

Bed and Breakfast
5.1km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
New
0
Free WiFi
US$12.21

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Bed and Breakfast

Maa Vaishno Guest House

Bed and Breakfast
5.2km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 97
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$2.46

This guesthouse is fully equipped with a delicious restaurant complete with rooftop seating, overlooking the picturesque holy city of Varanasi and the sacred Ganges River... More...

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Hotel

Hotel Heritage Inn

Hotel
5.1km from city centre - Show on Map
6.9
Good 4
  • Wonderful Location
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$10.56

Hotel Heritage Inn is located on Shivala Ghat, very near to Ganga River (at the heart of the city). The guests can conveniently find ATM machine, shopping mall and hospital in walking distance.... More...

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There's a special kind of magic in Varanasi. This spiritual destination in India is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Life here happens on the 'Ghats' – stone steps that lead into the river. As a visitor you can throw yourself into the colourful chaos or choose to watch from the calm of a river boat. Either way, spend any time along the Ganges (or Ganga, as it's known to locals) and you'll witness holy cremations happening alongside communal laundry sessions, pilgrims bathing and cattle cooling off.

Hostels in Varanasi offer an immersive experience into the local culture. Take part in cooking classes or music lessons in one hostel, or volunteer with NGOs in another. Most Varanasi hostels have communal kitchens to show off your newly gained skills, or you can stay in a vegetarian hostel to taste meat-free Hindu cuisine. Sleep in dorms (many have female-only options) if you're keen to meet other travellers. For a chilled evening with new friends, there's a Varanasi hostel in a 200 year-old mansion complete with an in-house cinema.

Most visitors to Varanasi flock to the Ghats along the Ganges. Dashashwamedh Ghat is the most famous, and the area around it attracts both pilgrims and travellers alike. Here you'll find vendors selling chaat (fried dough with yogurt and chutney) and the odd Sadhu, or Holy Man, on a smoke break. A 30-minute walk south will bring you to Assi Ghat. This area of the city is quieter but still has lots to offer, including colourful markets full of handmade trinkets.

A popular way to experience Dashashwamedh Ghat is by boat. Come at dawn to see the famous pilgrimage site come alive with early-morning ceremonies. To better understand Hinduism, stop by Kashi Vishvanath Temple. The meditative calm of Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first teachings, can be a soothing escape from the city's rush. Don't forget to sample some of Varanasi's sweets, like honey-soaked pastries, rose-stuffed desserts and saffron milk (kesar dooth). For a local favourite, try tart mango lassi topped with pistachio crumble in a red-earth bowl.

Rickshaws are the best way to get around Varanasi, although they can't access Dashashwamedh Ghat between 9am and 9pm. During these hours, rickshaws line up at Godaulia Crossing. Varanasi Junction is the main train station, with daily services to Delhi, Kolkata and Agra Fort. Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport also runs internal flights to some Indian cities. To reach the old city from the airport, look for the prepaid taxis and auto rickshaws waiting outside.

Top rated hostels in Varanasi

We have 39 hostels in Varanasi with an average rating of 8.5 based on 2,149 reviews 39 of 39 properties available in Varanasi

About Varanasi

There's a special kind of magic in Varanasi. This spiritual destination in India is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Life here happens on the 'Ghats' – stone steps that lead into the river. As a visitor you can throw yourself into the colourful chaos or choose to watch from the calm of a river boat. Either way, spend any time along the Ganges (or Ganga, as it's known to locals) and you'll witness holy cremations happening alongside communal laundry sessions, pilgrims bathing and cattle cooling off.

Hostels in Varanasi offer an immersive experience into the local culture. Take part in cooking classes or music lessons in one hostel, or volunteer with NGOs in another. Most Varanasi hostels have communal kitchens to show off your newly gained skills, or you can stay in a vegetarian hostel to taste meat-free Hindu cuisine. Sleep in dorms (many have female-only options) if you're keen to meet other travellers. For a chilled evening with new friends, there's a Varanasi hostel in a 200 year-old mansion complete with an in-house cinema.

Most visitors to Varanasi flock to the Ghats along the Ganges. Dashashwamedh Ghat is the most famous, and the area around it attracts both pilgrims and travellers alike. Here you'll find vendors selling chaat (fried dough with yogurt and chutney) and the odd Sadhu, or Holy Man, on a smoke break. A 30-minute walk south will bring you to Assi Ghat. This area of the city is quieter but still has lots to offer, including colourful markets full of handmade trinkets.

A popular way to experience Dashashwamedh Ghat is by boat. Come at dawn to see the famous pilgrimage site come alive with early-morning ceremonies. To better understand Hinduism, stop by Kashi Vishvanath Temple. The meditative calm of Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first teachings, can be a soothing escape from the city's rush. Don't forget to sample some of Varanasi's sweets, like honey-soaked pastries, rose-stuffed desserts and saffron milk (kesar dooth). For a local favourite, try tart mango lassi topped with pistachio crumble in a red-earth bowl.

Rickshaws are the best way to get around Varanasi, although they can't access Dashashwamedh Ghat between 9am and 9pm. During these hours, rickshaws line up at Godaulia Crossing. Varanasi Junction is the main train station, with daily services to Delhi, Kolkata and Agra Fort. Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport also runs internal flights to some Indian cities. To reach the old city from the airport, look for the prepaid taxis and auto rickshaws waiting outside.

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