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7 Trader Hostel, hotel in Varanasi

Set in Varanasi, 300 metres from Assi Ghat, 7 Trader Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Perfect spot for traders in Varanasi! The rooms are clean and comfortable and the balcony is a nice for relaxing. The vibe here is laid-back and welcoming. Value for money, its a new place.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
£22.84
per night
Dormtales Hostel, hotel in Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi and with Dasaswamedh Ghat reachable within 2.8 km, Dormtales Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Very comfortable stays and property is neatly maintained
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£28.42
per night
COOKIES STAY Varanasi, hotel in Varanasi

COOKIES STAY Varanasi is located in Varanasi, 2.8 km from Manikarnika Ghat and 3.6 km from Banaras Hindu University.

All the main ghat is near to hotel like shivala ghat, assi Ghat, dasaswamedh ghat, maximum 10 to15 by auto. All staff are very helpful. Hygiene is good and bathroom option for both Indian and western. Highly recommended to this hotel to everyone if you came back in Varanasi so I choose this hotel again
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
38 reviews
Price from
£14.20
per night
EL PROFESOR varanasi, hotel in Varanasi

EL PROFESOR varanasi is situated in Varanasi, within 5 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 5.4 km of Assi Ghat.

This places people are amazing so helpful nice to customer Before i come read such things about them but during my trip i saw it my self
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
36 reviews
Price from
£15.21
per night
TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi, hotel in 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.

Room ,clean and comfortable stay
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
£25.36
per night
Madsquad Hostel Dorms & Rooms, hotel in Varanasi

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

The hostel was very clean and quiet, the people working there were kind and helpful, music playing in the common area was always so good! the location is TOP. I had a perfect stay in Varanasi thanks to Madsquad and I am surely coming back - would recommend 11/10.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
1,825 reviews
Price from
£15.53
per night
Wander Station Varanasi, hotel in 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.

Nice hostel close to Dashashwamedh ghat ,very clean and comfortable beds,amazing views of the river from the rooftop, live concerts in the evening.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,210 reviews
Price from
£16.43
per night
Moustache Varanasi, hotel in Varanasi

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.

Cleanliness
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
1,099 reviews
Price from
£13.38
per night
Gypsy Diaries Varanasi, hotel in Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi and with Kashi Vishwanath Temple reachable within 1.5 km, Gypsy Diaries Varanasi features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

Very good support to return to the airport. Very quiet place! 👍
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,226 reviews
Price from
£8.22
per night
Live Free Hostel Varanasi, hotel in 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.

The property is very well maintained and staffs are highly professional. Very clean rooms and washrooms. Their cafe also has variety of options. Assi ghat is at walkable distance which was very convenient to those who wish to see ganga aarti in the morning. Also they allow early check-in/late checkout-out (chargeable). Will definitely stay there in future and would recommend to others as well.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
746 reviews
Price from
£25.36
per night
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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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  • Moustache Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,099 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.

    Everything, gotta experience it first hand to know this!

  • International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 205 reviews

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

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

  • goSTOPS Varanasi
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 405 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.

    Excellent staff. Perfect for anyone going to varanasi

  • Golden Lotus Kashi
    Budget options available
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Varanasi, 4.1 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Golden Lotus Kashi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 37 reviews

    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.

    It was a nice property in good location and room was wonderful.

  • Yogg Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 188 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.

    great staff and near to most of the place of interest

  • Deena Guest House
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1 review

    Set within 1.1 km of Dasaswamedh Ghat and 1.5 km of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Deena Guest House offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Varanasi.

  • Shree Balaji Luxury Homestay
    Budget options available

    Set in Varanasi and within 1.1 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, Shree Balaji Luxury Homestay has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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

  • Dormtales Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Situated in Varanasi and with Dasaswamedh Ghat reachable within 2.8 km, Dormtales Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    Very comfortable stays and property is neatly maintained

  • EL PROFESOR varanasi
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 36 reviews

    EL PROFESOR varanasi is situated in Varanasi, within 5 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 5.4 km of Assi Ghat.

    Overall decent stay. The owner Sattyam was really helpful and attentive.

  • COOKIES STAY Varanasi
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 38 reviews

    COOKIES STAY Varanasi is located in Varanasi, 2.8 km from Manikarnika Ghat and 3.6 km from Banaras Hindu University.

    one the best hostel in varanasi staff are so friendly

  • 7 Trader Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 15 reviews

    Set in Varanasi, 300 metres from Assi Ghat, 7 Trader Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    The staff helped prepare an itinerary to tour around Benaras.

  • Banaras Gully House 500 ft from The Ghats
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 28 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.

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

  • Gypsy Diaries Varanasi
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,226 reviews

    Situated in Varanasi and with Kashi Vishwanath Temple reachable within 1.5 km, Gypsy Diaries Varanasi features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Affordable and best in the place with great Ambiance.

  • Om Shanthi paying guest house
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 160 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.

    Location excellent,Host Dolly ji was wonderful and helpful

  • Live Free Hostel Varanasi
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 746 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.

    The service and the behavior of staff that is awesome.

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

    Featuring a terrace, MONALISA HOSTEL is located in Varanasi in the Uttar Pradesh region, 600 metres from Kedar Ghat and 700 metres from Harishchandra Ghat.

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

  • Madsquad Hostel Dorms & Rooms
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,825 reviews

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

    They are really helpful and friendly everything was clean and good nice experience.

  • Mother Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 290 reviews

    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.

    The staff was amazingly friendly! Nice clean room!

  • JPM Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 24 reviews

    Set in Varanasi, 300 metres from Assi Ghat, JPM Hostel features a terrace and views of the city.

    部屋は清潔で、最高のオーナーさんがいる。 デビットカードを紛失してお金が出せなくなった時、本当に親身になって助けてくれた

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

    Located in Varanasi, within 1.8 km of Varanasi Junction Railway Station and 3.4 km of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, K.S.N.

    De vriendelijkheid en hulpvaardigheid van de uitbater

  • Backpackers Park Varanasi
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 120 reviews

    Set in Varanasi, 300 metres from Kedar Ghat, Backpackers Park Varanasi features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    Property in best location and feel comfortable there

  • Stay Inn Heritage
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 76 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.

    This hotel says whole thing in frame of phtos about our banaras

  • Pearl Courtyard Dormitory
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 8 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge and a restaurant, Pearl Courtyard Dormitory is set in Varanasi, 800 metres from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 800 metres from Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

  • Rudra Home Stay paying guest House
    Scored 5.5
    5.5
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 2 reviews

    Rudra Home Stay paying guest House provides rooms in Varanasi near Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Manikarnika Ghat. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

  • Rudra Home Stay
    Central location
    Scored 5.3
    5.3
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 6 reviews

    Rudra Home Stay is situated in Varanasi, 5.3 km from Banaras Hindu University and 5.7 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station.

  • Yatri Guest House
    Scored 1.0
    1.0
    Rated very poor
    Very poor
     · 1 review

    Situated within 2.3 km of Harishchandra Ghat and 3 km of Assi Ghat, Yatri Guest House offers rooms in Varanasi.

  • Shree Balaji Luxury Homestay

    Situated in Varanasi and within 1.1 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, Shree Balaji Luxury Homestay has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Raghuvanshi Dormitory

    Raghuvanshi Dormitory is set in Varanasi, within 4.4 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 6.2 km of Banaras Hindu University.

  • Local Lok
    Central location

    Situated in Varanasi, 8.7 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Local Lok features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

FAQ about hostels in Varanasi

Hostels that guests love in Varanasi

  • Avg. price/night: £5.02
    Scored 4.1
    4.1
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 40 reviews
    Cheap room near Varanasi Junction budget friendly for a student and a family must visit again
    Good
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £25.36
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 746 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: £21.20
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,825 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 traveller
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 53 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: £15.22
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 124 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: £30.13
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 120 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.20
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,825 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.20
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,825 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 traveller
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,210 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 traveller

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