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4-bed mixed dorm
The smallest dorm, a good fit for a group of friends sharing one room or for anyone who prefers fewer roommates.
SuitsSmall groups of friends and travellers who want a quieter room
Check availabilityMosaic Hostel is a backpacker hostel 100 m from Assi Ghat in Varanasi. We offer dormitory beds in five dorms: a 4-bed, a 6-bed, an 8-bed and a 10-bed mixed dorm, and a 6-bed female-only dorm. Every dorm has air conditioning, free WiFi and lockers, and the hostel has a shared kitchen, hot-water showers, a rooftop and a 24-hour reception.
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The smallest dorm, a good fit for a group of friends sharing one room or for anyone who prefers fewer roommates.
SuitsSmall groups of friends and travellers who want a quieter room
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A middle size that makes it easy to meet people to share a boat ride or a walk to the ghats.
SuitsSolo travellers who want company without a big crowd
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A large dorm with plenty of company.
SuitsSolo travellers who want a social room
Check availabilityThe largest dorm, with ten beds, and the same amenities as the other dorms.
SuitsTravellers who are happy sharing with a larger group
Check availabilityA women-only dorm for solo female travellers who prefer one, with the same amenities as the mixed dorms. For more on staying safely as a woman in the city, read our solo female travelers' guide.
SuitsWomen who prefer a women-only room
Check availabilityOvernight guests are not permitted in the dorms.
The hostel is at B1/85C, Assi Ghat Road, Anandbagh, Varanasi, 100 m from Assi Ghat, where the sunrise and the evening aarti happen. Our Assi Ghat guide covers the ghat, and our transfer guide shows how to get here from the station and the airport.
Mosaic Hostel is 100 m from Assi Ghat, so every dorm is a short walk from the ghat steps.
Yes. Mosaic Hostel has a 6-bed female-only dorm alongside the mixed dorms, with the same amenities.
Every dorm has air conditioning, free WiFi and lockers, and guests can use the hot-water showers, shared kitchen and rooftop. Reception is open 24 hours.
Yes. Lockers are available for rent, or you can bring your own lock. Ask at reception.
Check-in is from 13:00 and check-out is by 10:30. Reception is open 24 hours.
No. Overnight guests are not permitted in dorm rooms.