Search Cheap Varanasi Hostels

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

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Madpackers Varanasi - Located within a 10-minute walk of Dasaswamedh ghat. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. You'll find free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Navneeta Grand Hotel & Banquet Hall - Guests can enjoy free parking and laundry facilities. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi. Hidden Monkey Hostel Chet Singh Ghat - Located within a 20-minute walk of Assi Ghat and Dasaswamedh ghat. Property features include free Wi-Fi and a computer station. Rooms come with showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. High Class Bhojnalaya and Dormitory - Located steps from Assi Ghat. You can take advantage of a 24-hour front desk at this property. You'll find TVs and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. NS BACKPACKERS HOSTEL - Located within a 10-minute walk of Dasaswamedh ghat. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. You'll find free Wi-Fi and free toiletries in all rooms.

If you're searching for an affordable place to stay in Varanasi, one of Expedia's 18 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually May and April, with an average temperature of 33°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 20°C. The rainiest months in Varanasi are July, August, September and June, with each month seeing an average of 259 mm of rainfall.

Generally, Varanasi is known for its temples, monuments and rivers. Cultural attractions include Sarlath Museum. Visit landmarks such as Hanuman Ghat, Kaal Bhairava Mandir and Tulsi Ghat. Locals like to shop at JVH Mall and IP Vijaya Mall.

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 centre. Once you've arrived, you may want to use public transport during your trip. To see more of the surrounding area, take a train from Varanasi Junction Station, Banaras (Manduadih) Station or Varanasi City Station.