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Barefoot Hostels, Varkala, hotel in Varkala

Located in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within a 6-minute walk, Barefoot Hostels, Varkala has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

Located near to the cliff. Walkable distance Walkable from the railway station as well approx 3kms by walk.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
215 reviews
Price from
$25.02
per night
House Of Surf Hostel for Women, hotel in Varkala

Set in Varkala, 656 feet from Odayam Beach, House Of Surf Hostel for Women offers accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The staff was really nice, when they came they always talked to me and they organised surflessons, executions... I met some good people there
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
15 reviews
Price from
$38.12
per night
Mellow Ladies Hostel, hotel in Varkala

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

The hostel is designed very well, the beds have privacy and are comfortable. Lots of good showers. Great convenient location, short walk to the cliff and beach. The cafe downstairs offers a delicious variety of food. I had initially booked five days and after the first night asked if I could stay the month. The staff was amazing! It felt like home, by the end of my stay, I was sad to leave. I highly recommend Mellow Ladies Hostel.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
82 reviews
Price from
$13.41
per night
Cliff & Coral, hotel in Varkala

Located in Varkala, a few steps from Odayam Beach, Cliff & Coral provides accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The stay is comfortable for a solo traveller. The service provided by nithin was good enough. He even helped set up barbecue which was awesome 👌
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
481 reviews
Price from
$17.87
per night
Hope Hostels, Varkala - Helipad, hotel in Varkala

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

Location is good. Plus the staff and cleanliness is good. Overall nice stay
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
579 reviews
Price from
$13.54
per night
Zostel Varkala, hotel in Varkala

Zostel Varkala is located in Varkala, within 29 miles of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and 29 miles of Napier Museum.

The rooms were clean and common areas were maintained in a very nice way
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
626 reviews
Price from
$29.77
per night
Molly's Hostel, hotel in Varkala

Located in Varkala, within a 3-minute walk of Aaliyirakkm Beach and 1.2 miles of Varkala Beach, Molly's Hostel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

I had a great stay at this hostel. Nestled in the heart of nature, it offered a peaceful and refreshing environment. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making my experience even more enjoyable. The food was delicious, with a variety of options to choose from. Overall, I highly recommend this hostel for anyone looking for a serene getaway with excellent hospitality.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
377 reviews
Price from
$10.40
per night
HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel, hotel in Varkala

Located in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within a 5-minute walk, HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel provides a tour desk, rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

Friendly staff. Spacious dorm/bathroom. Lot of activities.. Very close to Varkala cliff.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
716 reviews
Price from
$9.53
per night
Hosteller's, hotel in Varkala

Located in Varkala, within a 6-minute walk of Varkala Beach and half a mile of Odayam Beach, Hosteller's has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

I liked the hostel staffs they were so friendly and also the stay was worth the money
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
31 reviews
Price from
$17.87
per night
Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach, hotel in Varkala

Located in Varkala, a few steps from Odayam Beach, Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Very nearer to beaches and north cliff...Good maintenance and friendly staff...Good place to stay with a group of friends
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
531 reviews
Price from
$8.34
per night
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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  • Barefoot Hostels, Varkala
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 215 reviews

    Located in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within a 6-minute walk, Barefoot Hostels, Varkala has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    I felt like with family guys and atmosphere is amazing.

  • Kulture KonnectT
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1 review

    Located in Varkala, a 12-minute walk from Varkala Beach, Kulture KonnectT has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 716 reviews

    Located in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within a 5-minute walk, HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel provides a tour desk, rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Staff was lovely and made many friends during my stay.

  • Molly's Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 377 reviews

    Located in Varkala, within a 3-minute walk of Aaliyirakkm Beach and 1.2 miles of Varkala Beach, Molly's Hostel has accommodations 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

    Located in Varkala, within a 6-minute walk of Varkala Beach and half a mile of Odayam Beach, Hosteller's has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

    Awesome hospitality and walking distance from beach

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

    Zostel Varkala is located in Varkala, within 29 miles of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and 29 miles of Napier Museum.

    Great Location - Staff were excellent and attentive

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

    A 3-minute walk from Varkala Cliff, Hope Hostels, Varkala - Helipad is located 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
     · 481 reviews

    Located in Varkala, a few steps from Odayam Beach, Cliff & Coral provides accommodations 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
     · 531 reviews

    Located in Varkala, a few steps from Odayam Beach, Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Loved the air conditioning and spacious dormitory.

  • Paradise Inn Beach Resort
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6 reviews

    Located in Varkala, a few steps from Odayam Beach, Paradise Inn Beach Resort provides accommodations 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, a 6-minute walk from Varkala Beach.

    Friendly staff and good maintained, had a peaceful stay ,

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Hostels that guests love in Varkala

  • Avg. price/night: $28.02
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $24.27
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 481 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $16.88
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 377 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 traveler
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 82 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $29.14
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 579 reviews
    The best hostel for solo backpackers
    Chandra Bandaru
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $16.68
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 362 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: $16.88
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 377 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $29.14
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 579 reviews
    great location, great communal space for meeting people, great to meet backpackers from both India and the West
    Matthew
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $24.27
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 481 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.68
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 531 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 traveler