[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # goSTOPS Lite Varanasi Travelers gather around a crackling firepit for evening conversations or head to the arcade room for friendly competition under the night sky ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22230000/22227400/22227372/7bb8677d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22230000/22227400/22227372/4fd17c4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bed in 14 Bed Male Only AC Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22230000/22227400/22227372/afae0647.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22230000/22227400/22227372/744b18fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22230000/22227400/22227372/c5896a67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located by the sacred Ganges River, goStops Varanasi Hostel blends spiritual surroundings with social spaces. Guests can relax by the firepit, enjoy the arcade room, or the outdoor entertainment area. Staff offers tour assistance and luggage storage for city exploration. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Laundry - 24/7 front desk - Air conditioning - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 4 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=22227372&PinnedHotelID=22227372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=22227372&PinnedHotelID=22227372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 5 - Oct. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=22227372&PinnedHotelID=22227372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=22227372&PinnedHotelID=22227372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=22227372&PinnedHotelID=22227372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=22227372&PinnedHotelID=22227372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=22227372&PinnedHotelID=22227372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=22227372&PinnedHotelID=22227372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Varanasi travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Varanasi.dx3724) [View more Hostels in Varanasi](https://www.expedia.ca/Varanasi-Hostels.d3724-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C25.29939%2C82.99969&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JLBGPEwfp0obdQ5fAy_wptaV4ZQ=) Plot No. B-20/47, A-2, Vijayanagaram Colony, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221010 ### What's nearby - Hanuman Ghat - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Tulsi Ghat - 16 min walk - 1.3 km - Dasaswamedh ghat - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Assi Ghat - 2 min drive - 1.4 km - Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 3 min drive - 2.2 km ### Getting around - Shivpur Station - 11 min drive - Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 52 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Aman Restaurant - ‬8 min walk - ‪Kerala Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪Kesariya Thal - ‬10 min walk - ‪Culture Garden - ‬18 min walk - ‪Vegan & Raw - ‬18 min walk ## About this property ### goSTOPS Lite Varanasi Hostel near Dasaswamedh ghat Near Assi Ghat, goSTOPS Lite Varanasi provides a firepit, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area. Other perks at this hostel include: - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage - Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk Room features All 55 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within the same city as the property will not be allowed to check in ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as goStops Varanasi Hostel goStops Hostel goStops Varanasi goStops Varanasi Rooms Dorms goStops Varanasi - Hostel Varanasi goStops Varanasi - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is goSTOPS Lite Varanasi pet-friendly? > Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of INR 500 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at goSTOPS Lite Varanasi? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at goSTOPS Lite Varanasi? > Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). ### What time is check-out at goSTOPS Lite Varanasi? > Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Does goSTOPS Lite Varanasi provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is goSTOPS Lite Varanasi located? > Located in the heart of Varanasi, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harishchandra Ghat, Dasaswamedh ghat, and Assi Ghat. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## goSTOPS Lite Varanasi Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 6.8 Staff & service ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Apr 10, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### A few nights I had a private room.. The place is old the room and for sure things have not been washed for a while!! And not as beautiful on the pictures. The bathroom is made like if you take a shower everywhere in the shower is wet.. At least The food is good and the staff will help you if you have questions ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jimmy Nov 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Would stay again. Three nights in private room. Excellent price. Booked & enjoyed morning boat trip. Hostel a little distant from Ghats but we could walk between. Traffic extremely busy & walking dangerous but we had no incident. You could take taxi. Location : it was not easy to find by taxi from airport. GPS helped. No problems with staff. Nice big house. ##### Jimmy Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 25, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 24, 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 22, 2018 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018