BunkedUp Hostel

Varanasi


This hostel, near the ghats and next to a lovely temple, aims to please, with a couple of mixed-gender dorm rooms (with individual fans and electrical outlets) and a women-only dorm, plus two private rooms, all with AC. The rooftop cafe has great views of the river, and there's a movie theatre in the basement. For more private rooms ask about the nearby sister hostel Neela.

Useful extras include cooking classes three times a week, free dawn yoga for beginners at Assi Ghat, a backpacker thali (₹99) and laundry service.


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