Hostels in Varanasi, India

39 hostels available. Prices start from $2.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Varanasi

Digital Nomads Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…We also provide paid scuffle service for our Guest for pickup and drop-in day/night, we have a big common area where guest can play games like table tennis carrom, as well as we have a big play … More
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Older travelers (+50) Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"…Once serving as the summer house of the Queen of Nepal, it later fell under British reign, to be eventually auctioned off to one of our great grandfathers. Today this multicultural home is a … More
Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…There is a large common room on the first floor, with comfortable seating; this room serves as TV room and lounge as well as the kitchen area. Food is served from the kitchen and free tea is … More
Adventure Hostels Digital Nomads Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Age Restriction:18+. 7. Taxes not included. 8. Breakfast not included." …"…We are also on google maps-Wander+Station+Varanasi , but it doesn’t really help so don’t follow it blindly. (If you’d … More
Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Taxes not included. GST will be charged as per government rule. 1000-7499 INR, 12% tax; over 7500 INR, 18% tax. 8. Breakfast not included." …"…English Address: Live Free Hostel , N 1/3-D 1-2, … More
Pandey Ghat Road D29/11 More
Adventure Hostels Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Female Solo Traveller Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Do not go on boat for morning ceremony or to see sun rises on Ganga. It is just shit. You will see sunrise from the shore even better than from the river. Night show is also not much worse to see … More

La Vaca India


Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Older travelers (+50) Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…Each room comes with an en suite bathroom. The Ganges is situated about 200 metres from the guesthouse and 600 metres from Durga Mata Mandir and Tulsi Manas Mandir. Babatpur Airport Varanasi is … More
Digital Nomads Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
D55/125-F Mad Squad Hostel Luxa Road, Aurangabad, Varnasi More
Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
73/5, Opp Up Motors Varuna Bridge, Cantt More
"…The hostel offers several bespoke guided walking tours at very reasonable prices which include boat tours and several other social activities. The hostel is open 24 hours a day and luggage storage … More
Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…on payment basis High-Speed Internet, Wi-F locker available Luggage room" …"…Once in Taxi/Tuk-tuk, you should ask anyone for “Agrawal Radio Crossing” at Shivala. At the crossing, while … More

Stay Banaras


Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…We provide dorm room. Free wifi features the whole property. Our friendly staff is always there to help you. Look forward to hosting you at our beautiful property." …"From Airport its 20km, you … More
Youth Hostel
"…All room fitted with brand new air conditioner and ample daylight and natural ventilation. All toilets equipped with mechanical air extract.All beds are fitted with their own personal lockers.Very … More
Youth Hostel
"…The property is around 2.8 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat, 2.8 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 3.4 km from Manikarnika Ghat. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a … More
"…Guests should be quiet after 24:00. Reception working hours: 24*7. Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your … More
Female Solo Traveller Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Summary This is a great hostel, and although the Wi-Fi is not that great, we would still recommend it. The atmosphere is friendly, happy, and chilled. This is a great place to make new friends … More
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller
"…7 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and … More
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Taxes excluded. Breakfast is not included. No curfew. We do not accept customers younger than 18 years of age." …"2.8 km from the centre of Varanasi, the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri … More

Stay Inn Heritage


Free Breakfast
Youth Hostel
"…Taxes not included - 12% Breakfast not included. No curfew. Guests with fever are not allowed Guests from containment zones are not allowed Children are not allowed at the property. Guests … More

Hostels in Varanasi, India

39 hostels available. Prices start from $4.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Varanasi (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Varanasi.

Prepare to be overwhelmed -- Varanasi sits on the Ganges, one of the cradles of Hindu civilization, offering travelers the best of India. Infused with religious passion, this is a city of great beauty, where ceremonies of life and death are the main attractions. It is impossible for Varanasi not to make an impression. Some leave astonished, others overawed, but all agree -- this is a city essential to any understanding of India. Do not fear Varanasi -- it welcomes travelers with open arms and some of the most hospitable Indian hostels.

The main attractions of Varanasi centre around the Ghats, so you’ll want to make sure your Varanasi hostel is located within walking distance to the main Ghats. Make sure to ask at your Varanasi hostel for Ghat recommendations, but most of your days will be filled simply exploring the backstreets and Ghats of Varanasi. Assi Ghat, one of the city’s largest Ghats, overflows with pilgrims worshiping the Hindu deity Shiva. In the evenings, this Ghat comes to life with pilgrims, music, and markets. The backstreets connecting the Ghats are an invaluable insight into the everyday life of Varanasi. While you will almost certainly have to avoid a passing cow, the backstreets offer markets selling every Hindu accessory available, Sadhus chanting Hindu prayers, and the aroma of tasty curries.

No doubt a highlight of Varanasi will be an early-morning river cruise. Almost all Varanasi hostels will be able to link you up with a boat driver. The dawn wake-up is soon forgotten, as you watch Varanasi come to life. With the sun rising over the Ganges, countless pilgrims come to immerse themselves in the holy waters of the Ganges. Others sit on her banks, engaging in yoga or offering prayers. Your Varanasi hostel will also be able to link you up with a driver to take you to some of the city’s outlying sights, including the elegant Vishwanath Temple and the Benares Hindu University. Also, your Varanasi hostel will likely have a contact to arrange transport to Sarnath, a nearby city where the Buddha preached thousands of years ago.

Varanasi dorms are usually available most of the year, but should your visit coincide with a key Hindu festival, early bookings are certainly recommended. Varanasi is a city where days can easily become weeks and your Varanasi hostel will soon become your own personal pilgrim home.

Written by local enthusiast for Varanasi hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Varanasi hostels @dhersz

Varanasi Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Varanasi, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 39
Average dorm price $10
Average private room price $35
Cheapest Hostel in Varanasi Mohit Paying Guest House with $3.5
Party hostels in Varanasi Gypsy Diaries (7 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 4.8

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