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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.

Everything about the hotel was exceptional. Food was good and great value for money and service was attentive and efficient. Room itself was well equipped and comfortable. I was very pleased with my stay. I hope to be back for a longer visit in the future.
Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price fromUS$11.94per night
COOKIES HOSTEL Varanasi, hotel in Varanasi

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

Great place to stay here. Room is amazing and it is purely up to the mark with good hospitality😃.Especially staffs are very decent and helpful, they will guided me through all the visiting places👍Goona come again here soon🫶
Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price fromUS$9.54per 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.

1. Clean 2. Good location and view 3. Helpful staff 4. Great vibe
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,125 reviews
Price fromUS$19.35per 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.

Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
1,868 reviews
Price fromUS$18.29per 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.

I liked the location the most.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
1,045 reviews
Price fromUS$17.12per night
Gypsy Diaries Varanasi, hotel in Varanasi

Situated in Varanasi, 1.5 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gypsy Diaries Varanasi features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

Location , Ambience, pricing and peace
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,222 reviews
Price fromUS$10.76per 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.

Staff is very friendly.it is clean.food is good. Good vibes
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
710 reviews
Price fromUS$29.87per night
Mother Hostel, hotel in Varanasi

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.

Attender helped us to have Gangasnan and Lord Vishwanath Darshan.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
286 reviews
Price fromUS$13.15per night
Om Shanthi paying guest house, hotel in 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.

It was a fantastic experience! One of the best guesthouses in India! We can highly recommend staying at this place. The rooms are pretty, the roof terrace is amazing and the food in the restaurant delicious. But the highlight is the owner. She helps in all the ways, makes you feel homely and welcomed. We are two female travelers and can highly recommend this place for women!
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
154 reviews
Price fromUS$23.67per night
International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays, hotel in Varanasi

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

Vikas sir behaviour like brother and frnd..location and facilities are very good
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
212 reviews
Price fromUS$25.09per 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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  • International Travellers' Hostel by ITH Stays
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 212 reviews

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

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

    From US$28.10 per night
  • Stay Inn Heritage
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 72 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

    From US$20.07 per night
  • Good Vibes hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 135 reviews

    Situated in Varanasi and with Kedar Ghat reachable within 500 metres, Good Vibes hostel features concierge services, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    Very good location, nice staf and clean. Highly recomend.

  • Yogg Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 186 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

  • Rudra Home Stay
    Budget options available
    Scored 4.0
    4.0
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 3 reviews

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

  • Local Lok
    Budget options available

    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.

  • Raghuvanshi Dormitory
    Budget options available

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

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

  • COOKIES HOSTEL Varanasi
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 11 reviews

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

    So comfortable & nice room... Facilities were too good❤👍👍👍👍

    From US$10.68 per night
  • Shree Balaji Luxury Homestay
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

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

  • TEMPLE TOWN HOMES assi ghat Varanasi
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 31 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.

    From US$20.07 per night
  • EL PROFESOR varanasi
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 10 reviews

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

    Very helpfull and kind staff. Good service. Nice and clean accomodations. Highly recommendable hotel.

    From US$13.37 per night
  • Banaras Gully House 500 ft from The Ghats
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 26 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

    From US$17.07 per night
  • Gypsy Diaries Varanasi
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,222 reviews

    Situated in Varanasi, 1.5 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gypsy Diaries Varanasi features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

    Affordable and best in the place with great Ambiance.

    From US$30.12 per night
  • Om Shanthi paying guest house
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 154 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

    From US$26.51 per night
  • Moustache Varanasi
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,045 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.

    Bed as well as bed sheet is so clean every thing is need and tidy

    From US$29.02 per night
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,868 reviews

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

    The room are clean and the staff are friendly and accomodating..

    From US$27.97 per night
  • JPM Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 21 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

    From US$16.87 per night
  • Mother Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 286 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!

    From US$14.73 per night
  • goSTOPS Varanasi
    Central location
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 466 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

    From US$32.34 per night
  • Backpackers Park Varanasi
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 121 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

    From US$33.13 per night
  • 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.

    From US$21.41 per night

FAQ about hostels in Varanasi

Hostels that guests love in Varanasi

  • Avg. price/night: US$6.63
    Scored 4.1
    4.1
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 38 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: US$64.28
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,126 reviews
    The matress was top notch, I mean really good for a hostel. I've been to many backpacker hostels in varanasi but this one was good. The location is excellent! Just 30 seconds to Ghats.
    Harsha
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$33.45
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 710 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: US$27.97
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,868 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
     · 50 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: US$20.08
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 122 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: US$33.13
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 121 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: US$27.97
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,868 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: US$27.97
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,868 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$64.28
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,126 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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