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# Mad Squad Hostel

Art Deco hostel in Varanasi with a 24-hour front desk

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-   Overview
-   Rooms
-   Location
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Mad Squad Hostel, refreshed in 2022, is close to Dasaswamedh ghat and Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Guests love the peaceful garden, practical amenities like a hair salon, and free WiFi. Its location is ideal for exploring Varanasi's spiritual sites by bicycle.

8.0

Very good

## Popular amenities

-   Breakfast available
    
-   Laundry
    
-   24/7 front desk
    
-   Housekeeping
    
-   Free WiFi
    

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## About the area

Located in Varanasi, Mad Squad Hostel is in the city center and near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include Dasaswamedh ghat and Assi Ghat.

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D55/125-F, Luxa Road, Aurangabad, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221010

### What's nearby

-   Dasaswamedh ghat - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
    
-   Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
    
-   Hanuman Ghat - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
    
-   Assi Ghat - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
    
-   Banaras Hindu University - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
    

### Getting around

-   Sarnath Station - 12 min drive
    
-   Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 48 min drive
    

### Restaurants

-   ‪lemon grass - ‬18 min walk
    
-   ‪Kashi Chat Bhandar - ‬12 min walk
    
-   ‪Keshari Ruchikar Byanjan Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
    
-   ‪Phulwari Restaurant & Sami Cafe - ‬14 min walk
    
-   ‪Culture Garden - ‬8 min walk
    

## About this property

### Mad Squad Hostel

Hostel remodeled in 2022 and located near Dasaswamedh ghat

Located close to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Mad Squad Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks like:

-   Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a water dispenser
-   Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
-   Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance

Room features

All guestrooms at Mad Squad Hostel feature perks such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

-   Wardrobes/closets, fans, and daily housekeeping

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## Property amenities

### Internet

-   Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
    
-   Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
    

### Parking and transportation

-   No onsite parking available
    

### Food and drink

-   Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 100 per person
    
-   Snack bar/deli
    

### Things to do

-   Arcade/game room
    
-   Bicycle rentals
    
-   Library
    

### Conveniences

-   24-hour front desk
    
-   ATM
    
-   Hair salon
    
-   Laundry facilities
    
-   Lockers
    
-   Luggage storage
    
-   Safe at front desk
    
-   Shared refrigerator
    
-   Water dispenser
    

### Guest services

-   Dry cleaning/laundry service
    
-   Housekeeping (daily)
    
-   Tour and ticket assistance
    

### Outdoors

-   Barbecue grill
    
-   Garden
    
-   Picnic area
    
-   Terrace
    

### Accessibility

-   No elevator
    

### More

-   4 floors
    
-   Art Deco architecture
    
-   Built in 2019
    
-   Designated smoking areas
    
-   Renovated entire property - April 2022
    

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

-   Bedsheets provided
    
-   Memory foam mattress
    

### Bathroom

-   Shower
    
-   Towels provided
    

### More

-   Fan
    
-   Laptop-compatible safe
    
-   Soundproofed rooms
    

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Optional extras

-   Fee for continental breakfast: approximately INR 100 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. 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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

### Property is also known as

Mad Squad Hostel Varanasi

Mad Squad Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Mad Squad Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Varanasi

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mad Squad Hostel pet-friendly?

> No, pets are not allowed at this property.

### How much is parking at Mad Squad Hostel?

> This property doesn't offer parking.

### What time is check-in at Mad Squad Hostel?

> Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

### What time is check-out at Mad Squad Hostel?

> Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

### Where is Mad Squad Hostel located?

> Located in the heart of Varanasi, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gyan Kupor Well, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and Dasaswamedh ghat. Sri Annapoorani Devi Temple and Jantar Mantar Mandir are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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8.0

### Very good

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