Varanasi on a backpacker budget
Varanasi costs a backpacker about €16 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
What to see
Ganges ghats at dawn, Sarnath.
Eating
Ghat-side thali €2.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Zostel | hostel | 3.1 km |
| The Commune Varanasi | hostel | 3.1 km |
| Kashi Vishwanath Homestay | hotel | 1.2 km |
| City Inn Hotel | hotel | 1.7 km |
| HOG Varanasi Hostel | hostel | 3.4 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Food Court | market | 1.9 km |
| Modular kichen work | market | 3.5 km |
| Momo Time | market | 3.6 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Prabhat Hospital Bhelupur | emergency | 2.7 km |
Routes through Varanasi
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Varanasi cost per day?
Budget about €16 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €7, a twin room about €18, and a small guesthouse room about €25. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Varanasi?
Ganges ghats at dawn, Sarnath.
Where do you eat cheaply in Varanasi?
Ghat-side thali €2.
Build a route that runs through Varanasi, costed end to end.
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