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The Chill House

Fort Kochi, Cochin

Situated in Cochin, within 1.1 km of Fort Kochi Beach and 1 km of Kochi Biennale, The Chill House features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 10 km from Cochin Shipyard, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica and 1.4 km from St. Francis Church Kochi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and room service for guests.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Princess Street, Vasco Da Gama Square and Santacruz Basilica Kochi. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 43 km from The Chill House. I cant say anything bad. The owner is taking care of you more than yourself :) 🙏 rooms and dormitory are very clean, there is a roof top so I did yoga there it's very nice. He is very thoughtful and talkative so I felt like I am staying with my friend not like in the guest house..

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9.2
Superb
153 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Barefoot Hostels, Varkala

Varkala Beach, 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. The property is located 46 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 47 km from Napier Museum and 1.6 km from Janardhanaswamy Temple. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. I really enjoyed my staying in this hostel and kept extending my stay :) Everything was great, friendly staff, location, clean rooms. There was option for fan and ac room also. I highly recomend to stay in Barefood Varkala!

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9.5
Exceptional
263 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Dutch Square Hostel

Alleppey

Located in Alleppey, 2.1 km from Alleppey Beach, Dutch Square Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is situated less than 1 km from Alleppey Lighthouse, 2.2 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and 2.4 km from Alappuzha Railway Station. The property is allergy-free and is set 2.8 km from Thumpoly Beach. I had such a great stay here, the house itself is spacious and beautifully decorated. The rooms are clean, bed and pillow are very comfy. The highlight was definitely the staff. I was sad due to some personal problems, and they did everything possible to see me smile again – and they succeeded! Thank you, Ajmal, for being such a lovely, patient guy. I loved trying on the lungi, I'll never forget that! Thank you, Ameer, for all the rides, amazing food and showing me places I'd never discover by myself. You guys are amazing! Best of luck on all your future endeavors :)

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9.4
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Mellow Ladies Hostel

Varkala Beach, Varkala

Mellow Ladies Hostel in Varkala provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is located 46 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 47 km from Napier Museum and 700 metres from Varkala Cliff. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a tour desk. Comfortable, clean, and not one but two towels. A big locker, air conditioning, perfect location. Cute reading corner, and a rooftop terrace I did yoga on. Handy cafe downstairs, and security on the reception at night which made me feel safe.

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9.1
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Zostel Kochi (Ernakulam)

Ernakulam

Situated in Ernakulam, 14 km from Kochi Biennale, Zostel Kochi (Ernakulam) features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is around 1.5 km from Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, 2.7 km from National Stock Exchange Of India and 2.9 km from Ernakulam Public Library. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Cochin Shipyard is 4.2 km away.

Ernakulam Railway Station is 3 km from the hostel, while District and Sessions Court is 4.3 km from the property. Cochin International Airport is 29 km away. Lounge areas are super spacious, a lot of games available which doubles as conversation starters. Very nice place to hang out.

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9.2
Superb
216 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Crossroads Hostel 1957

Wayanad

At the hostel, rooms include a desk and a balcony with a mountain view. Every room is fitted with a safety deposit box and certain rooms have river views. At Crossroads Hostel 1957 all rooms come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Everything. This place only has positive points. Hostel location, Property maintenance, Facilities, Host, Staffs and Trans (Their cute dog). It’s a go to place in Wayanad. Especially if you are looking for a calm and cool place for your workaction. And I would definitely recommend this place for first time backpackers hostel experience. You will fall in love with hostel life. Kudos to the hosts and the staffs to keep this place lovely and welcoming.

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9.4
Superb
212 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Kochill - Relax & Stay -

Fort Kochi, Cochin

Situated in Cochin, 600 metres from Fort Kochi Beach, Kochill - Relax & Stay - offers a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 700 metres from Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, 700 metres from Santacruz Basilica Kochi and 800 metres from St. Francis Church Kochi. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests.

The hostel provides some units that have a safety deposit box, and the rooms have a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms include bed linen. Clean stay, laid back location, walkable distance to most of the happening places in fort kochi, excellent host.

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9.2
Superb
141 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Design Ashram

Kozhikode

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Design Ashram is located in Kozhikode, 500 metres from Kozhikode Beach. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Tirur Railway Station is 46 km away and Vadakara Railway Station is 49 km from the hostel. The property is maintained well with a relaxing ambience. The staff there were friendly and helpful. The location is also one of the commendable characteristics of the property. Highly recommend this for solo and group travelers.

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9
Superb
162 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Back Packers Cochin Villa

Cochin

Located in Cochin, 35 km from Kochi Biennale, Back Packers Cochin Villa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the hostel. The location and the peace.Very clean

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9
Superb
150 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road

Varkala

The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road in Varkala provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. This property is an absolute gem in the heart of Varkala! The community kitchen adds a lovely homely touch, allowing you to cook your own meals and feel right at home. It's incredibly safe for solo female travelers, which is a huge plus. Raman and Pintu are exceptional hosts—your go-to people for any recommendations or assistance. The place is spotless, well-maintained, and truly feels like a home away from home. Highly recommended!

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9.8
Exceptional
25 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

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