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Barefoot Hostels, Varkala, hotel in Varkala

Situated in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within 500 metres, Barefoot Hostels, Varkala features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

Convenient affordable hostel with dorms close to the cliff and beach, dorms are a bit small but there are many areas where to chill (terraces, living room, kitchen, garden,...). And there are two cute young dogs
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
215 reviews
Price from
£21.45
per night
House Of Surf Hostel for Women, hotel in Varkala

Set in Varkala, 200 metres from Odayam Beach, House Of Surf Hostel for Women offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Safe and cozy place to stay. Nice bathroom and lounge area. Host is friendly and helpful. Location is only 10min away from the cliff/shops and restaurants
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
£32.69
per night
Mellow Ladies Hostel, hotel in Varkala

Mellow Ladies Hostel in Varkala provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant.

I really loved the room. The AC was working. The bed was comfortable. The vibe was cool. I'm glad there were lockers provided to keep our stuff.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
83 reviews
Price from
£11.24
per night
Cliff & Coral, hotel in Varkala

Set in Varkala, 80 metres from Odayam Beach, Cliff & Coral offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The property is good overall as per stay need
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
482 reviews
Price from
£15.32
per night
Hope Hostels, Varkala - Helipad, hotel in Varkala

A 3-minute walk from Varkala Cliff, Hope Hostels, Varkala - Helipad is situated in Varkala and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
583 reviews
Price from
£11.61
per night
Zostel Varkala, hotel in Varkala

Zostel Varkala is situated in Varkala, within 47 km of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and 47 km of Napier Museum.

Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
625 reviews
Price from
£25.53
per night
Molly's Hostel, hotel in Varkala

Situated in Varkala, within 300 metres of Aaliyirakkm Beach and 1.9 km of Varkala Beach, Molly's Hostel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

Everything...
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
378 reviews
Price from
£12.92
per night
HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel, hotel in Varkala

Situated in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within 400 metres, HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel offers a tour desk, rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a private...

Good location, easy walk to the helipad/cliffside
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
718 reviews
Price from
£8.17
per night
Hosteller's, hotel in Varkala

Situated in Varkala, within 500 metres of Varkala Beach and less than 1 km of Odayam Beach, Hosteller's features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

Nothing
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
31 reviews
Price from
£15.32
per night
Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach, hotel in Varkala

Situated in Varkala, 90 metres from Odayam Beach, Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

It was well organised and the staff (salman) was too helpful , even they helped to pick best transport services, surfing classes and even they did party decorations to meet our expectations despite their undergoing maintaining work.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
532 reviews
Price from
£18.39
per night
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Kulture KonnectT
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1 review

    Set in Varkala, 1 km from Varkala Beach, Kulture KonnectT offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 718 reviews

    Situated in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within 400 metres, HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel offers a tour desk, rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a private...

    Staff was lovely and made many friends during my stay.

  • Molly's Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 378 reviews

    Situated in Varkala, within 300 metres of Aaliyirakkm Beach and 1.9 km of Varkala Beach, Molly's Hostel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

    Well maintained clean property with great ambience.

  • Hosteller's
    Central location
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 31 reviews

    Situated in Varkala, within 500 metres of Varkala Beach and less than 1 km of Odayam Beach, Hosteller's features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

    Awesome hospitality and walking distance from beach

  • Zostel Varkala
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 625 reviews

    Zostel Varkala is situated in Varkala, within 47 km of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and 47 km of Napier Museum.

    Great Location - Staff were excellent and attentive

  • Hope Hostels, Varkala - Helipad
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 583 reviews

    A 3-minute walk from Varkala Cliff, Hope Hostels, Varkala - Helipad is situated in Varkala and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

    10/10 for everything cleanliness,washroom,amenities

  • Cliff & Coral
    Central location
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 482 reviews

    Set in Varkala, 80 metres from Odayam Beach, Cliff & Coral offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Had a great time staying here. Clean dorm, great location and great company around.

  • Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 532 reviews

    Situated in Varkala, 90 metres from Odayam Beach, Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Loved the air conditioning and spacious dormitory.

  • Paradise Inn Beach Resort
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 8 reviews

    Located in Varkala, 70 metres from Odayam Beach, Paradise Inn Beach Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

  • Zebra Hostels
    Central location
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 25 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a bar, Zebra Hostels is located in Varkala, 500 metres from Varkala Beach.

    Friendly staff and good maintained, had a peaceful stay ,

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Hostels that guests love in Varkala

  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 215 reviews
    The best hostel I’ve stayed at throughout my whole trip of India. Had originally booked two nights, and ended up staying a week- if I had the time I would’ve stayed for a month! Great location, super helpful and friendly owners, and a really comfortable feeling The around the place. Highly recommend. Plus the hostel has recently adopted a couple of adorable puppies!
    Callum
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 482 reviews
    I was a bit skeptical about staying in a hostel, as I've never stayed in one before. Cliff and Coral was a nice little surprise. Not only was it in a great location, (just a 2 minutes to the beach) but the rooms were neat and staff super helpful. They also patiently helped me sort my travel and activity. I would recommend it to anyone who is on tight budget while travelling but still values comfort, convenience and above all good vibes.
    Gouri
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.80
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 378 reviews
    The staff is amazing. Friendly, talkative and really helpful. There is a great atmosphere. The dorm for 8 people was quite comfy. Very tasty and quite cheap meals in a hostel restaurant. Great location if you want to be near very calm beach. There are available some board games, hammock... in general, very chill atmosphere. Thanks!
    Jacek
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 83 reviews
    Amazing hostel! Lovely rooms, comfortable beds, super clean & safe. This place has a wonderful atmosphere and super lovely staff One of the best hostels!
    Jule
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £28.03
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 583 reviews
    The best hostel for solo backpackers
    Chandra Bandaru
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £12.77
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 363 reviews
    Great location very close to the beach boulevard! Many restaurants/cafes nearby. Many yoga shalas at walking distance if you want to do drop-in classes. Budget room is very basic but all you need really: a bed, terrace and bathroom - and the price is very affordable. Hostel offers wifi, laundry possibility, free water-refill. Staff is friendly and helps with everything, eg scooter rental. They also offered room cleaning several times during our week’s stay. 😊
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.80
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 378 reviews
    The hostel is located in a very calm place. Which is the most attractive thing. And the best hostel for budget solo travellers in varkala. Staffs are very good and cooperative. Overall ambience is very good.
    vibin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £28.03
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 583 reviews
    great location, great communal space for meeting people, great to meet backpackers from both India and the West
    Matthew
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 482 reviews
    This was my first solo travel. The moment I reached the hostel, I could feel the warmth. Nikhil, Vikas, Kartik are really helpful, fun and warm people. The rooms are decent and the place has a raw touch. The food made by Kumar bhaiya was yumm too! The vibe of this place is immaculate. Great location, safe for solo girl travellers. Not to mention, lots of cuddles from the cute pups, cooper & mini.
    Simran
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £22.47
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 532 reviews
    1.The Saff was super cool 2.Room's were Neat and clean 3.Got fresh pellow cover and blanket 4.Dorms and bathrooms were hygiene 5.Nice sea view from hostel 6.Its Just 150-200 meter from beach 7.Best for Budget backpacker's 8.Had great time here engaging with Traveller's and sharing there experience's 9.Its a big huge property
    S
    Senigarapu
    Solo traveller