Where to Stay in Lanka, Basti

A crowded, lively area near Banaras Hindu University, popular with students and budget travellers.

✦ The vibe

Intense, noisy, and academic

👤 Best for

Budget travellers, backpackers, university visitors

🏨 Where to stay

Guesthouses, hostels, and cheap hotels; ₹500–1,500/night

🚇 Getting around

Walkable within campus; auto-rickshaws to Cantonment station (6 km) and airport (35 km)

📍 Nearby

Banaras Hindu University campus, Bharat Kala Bhavan museum

Best hotels in Lanka

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