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Featuring a terrace, MONALISA HOSTEL is located in Varanasi in the Uttar Pradesh region, a 7-minute walk from Kedar Ghat and 0.4 miles from Harishchandra Ghat. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. All rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms include a balcony and others also provide guests with river views. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box. A continental, Full English/Irish or Asian breakfast is available daily at the property. Popular points of interest near MONALISA HOSTEL include Dasaswamedh Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Manikarnika Ghat. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International, 17 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Varanasi, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Asian


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Varanasi
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See what guests loved the most:

  • John
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Amazing hosts and location near to town and the ghats . Easy to find our way around and to get food water etc
  • Juta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really enjoyed my stay at Mona Lisa hostel, The staff were really friendly and helpful. The room was very simple but clean and just enough.Loved the Monalisa cafe, they do really good coffee, food , bakery..Very nice vibe. Amazing location , 5...
  • Prakhar
    India India
    Hostel rooms are clean with a great rooftop view from the cafe. If you want to get the true essence of Benaras. It is the place to book for as it is aptly placed inside the streets where actual benaras reside. Close to the ganges. Aman at the desk...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • MONALISA CAFE & GERMAN BAKERY
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Italian • Japanese • Korean • Pizza • Spanish • German • Local • Asian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of MONALISA HOSTEL
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

Available 24 hours

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about MONALISA HOSTEL

  • Check-in at MONALISA HOSTEL is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at MONALISA HOSTEL can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Asian

  • MONALISA HOSTEL offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bike tours
    • Entertainment staff

  • The prices at MONALISA HOSTEL may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • MONALISA HOSTEL has 1 restaurant:

    • MONALISA CAFE & GERMAN BAKERY

  • MONALISA HOSTEL is 2.2 miles from the center of Varanasi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.