Find Cheap Hostels in Varanasi

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for fun things to do. You can check out the temples and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like boating.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget prices, and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the highest reviews from our travelers and might be a good place to start looking: Backpackers Park - Located within a 20-minute walk of Dasaswamedh ghat. Property features include laundry facilities and air conditioning. Pearl Courtyard Dormitory - Located within a 20-minute walk of Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with lockers. GoStops Varanasi - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Dasaswamedh ghat. Property features include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room. You’ll find towels, showers, and bed sheets in all rooms. Mad Squad Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Dasaswamedh ghat. Property features include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room. You’ll find towels, showers, and lockers in all rooms. Banaras Hostel Varanasi - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries.

If you’re looking for a low-cost place to stay in Varanasi, one of Expedia’s 7 hostels could be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually May and April with an average temp of 91°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 68°F. The rainiest months in Varanasi are July, August, September, and June, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might like to explore some places near Varanasi. Major attractions include Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Cultural attractions include Sarlath Museum. Visit landmarks like Hanuman Ghat, Asi Ghat, and Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Varanasi in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri), located 11.8 mi (19 km) away from the city center. After you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit to get around. To explore more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Varanasi Junction Station, Banaras (Manduadih) Station, or Varanasi City Station.