Budget Hostels from

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: 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/games room. You’ll find towels, showers and linens 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/games 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 searching for an affordable place to stay in Varanasi, one of Expedia’s 7 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.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might like to explore some places near Varanasi. Major attractions include Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Cultural attractions include Sarlath Museum. Visit landmarks such as Hanuman Ghat, Tulsi Ghat and Asi Ghat.

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.