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TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi

Varanasi

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.

H
Hwee Suan
From
Singapore
Very conveniently located - just 5 min walk to Assi Ghat. Lots of good cafes, chai and markets... all within 5min walking distance. Yet, accommodation remains in a quiet neighbourhood away from buzz. Room is very clean, it is cleaned everyday, bedsheets and towels are changed every day. The family of 6, with their pet cats, are the warmest and friendliest... always ensuring that my needs are taken care of. And always having time for a chat!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
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£14.22
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
Doğan Kaytan
From
Turkey
I liked evwrthing about this hostel. It was located at very good point. They have very affordable restourant. Foods were very nice. 24 hours hot water. Staffs were so helpfull. And rooftop/common area was really nice to chill.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,172 reviews
Price from
£10.96
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.

B
Bogdan
From
Romania
Awesome place, great staff, they organized a cool Christmas party all including live singing, Santa and a Christmas tree, really went out of their way to create an amazing atmosphere which helped travelers socialize and bond. Great views from the rooftop and the food was good as well. Would stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,566 reviews
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£45.26
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
María José
From
Spain
Kind staff and amazing location!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
£13.66
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.

H
Hordvei
From
Norway
I really enjoyed my stay in Mona Lisa in Varanasi. The location is very good, close to the city and the ghats. The room was clean and the employees was great. They where helpful and arranged a nice sunrise boat trip in the ganga river.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 831 reviews
Price from
£11.10
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Sarath M N
From
India
Spacious room and a comfortable bed with all the amenities required.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 934 reviews
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£20.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Mother Hostel

Varanasi

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.

C
Claudia
From
Portugal
Mother hostel is a very central place in Varanasi center and you can reach the best spots from there. Rooms are good and peaceful. The hosts Gaurav and Ruby are friendly and welcoming. I recommend this place and would like to come back my next time in Varanasi.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
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£9.48
1 night, 2 adults
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Om Shanthi paying guest house

Varanasi

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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Price from
£23.72
1 night, 2 adults
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International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays

Varanasi

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...

M
Manjesh
From
Qatar
I recently stayed at the International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays in Varanasi, and it was awesome! This place is a gem, nestled in a cool vintage British-era home just a short 7-minute walk from the Varanasi Railway Station. Talk about convenience! The rooms are comfy, clean, and air-conditioned, with hot and cold showers available around the clock. The staff, especially the super-friendly manager Bikash, went out of his way- to help us out thither local information and airport transfers. The vegetarian is a highlight—fresh, tasty food, and that Masala Chai in the morning? Perfect. The garden and common areas are beautiful and great for relaxing. All in all, I had an incredible time at the International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Varanasi.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
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£18.97
1 night, 2 adults
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Maa Sheetala Dormitory

Varanasi

Maa Sheetala Dormitory is located in Varanasi, 3.2 km from Manikarnika Ghat and 3.8 km from Kedar Ghat.

K
Kumar
From
India
Great value for the price! The dormitory is very clean and well-maintained. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful, perfect for rest and relaxation. Highly recommended for budget travelers looking for a quiet and tidy place to stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
£5.98
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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Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Varanasi and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,853 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 150 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 grey stay - hostel and hotel is located in Varanasi, 3.8 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 4 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

  • Yogg Hostel

    Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, Yogg Hostel is located in Varanasi in the Uttar Pradesh region, 700 metres from Kedar Ghat and 500 metres from Dasaswamedh Ghat.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 107 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 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 221 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 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 25 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.

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

  • The Darsya

    Varanasi
    Budget options available
    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.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • JMS Girls Hostel

    Varanasi
    No credit card needed

    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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  • Live Free Hostel Varanasi

    Hostel in Varanasi
    Avg. price/night: £23.72
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 934 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: £15.08
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,853 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: £15.08
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,853 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: £15.08
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,853 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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