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The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road in Varkala provides adults only accommodations with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Ease of access, quiet yet well connected, helpful staff
Review score
9.4
Wonderful
108 reviews
Price from
$20.05
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Varkala, within a 10-minute walk of Aaliyirakkm Beach and 0.7 miles of Varkala Beach, Haust has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

Review score
9.9
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
$36.43
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Varkala, a few steps from Aaliyirakkm Beach, Sky's Surf Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Review score
9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
$29.33
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Varkala, a 12-minute walk from Varkala Beach, Ostello has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

calm location still every place is easily reachable
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
44 reviews
Price from
$35.18
1 night, 2 adults

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

Almost everything
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
79 reviews
Price from
$29.33
1 night, 2 adults

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...

Review score
8.5
Very Good
450 reviews
Price from
$20.24
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Varkala, a few steps from Varkala Beach, Hope Hostels, Varkala - Helipad provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Place, staff
Review score
7.8
Good
746 reviews
Price from
$17.01
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Clean and spacious
Review score
7.9
Good
599 reviews
Price from
$15.25
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Varkala, a few steps from Odayam Beach, Paradise Inn Beach Resort provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

the place is close by the cliff and the host is super helpful. a decent place to crash in bed after a good stroll along the cliff.
Review score
6.2
Pleasant
20 reviews
Price from
$21.09
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Good vibe, pleasant and helpful staff
Review score
9.4
Wonderful
337 reviews
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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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  • Central location
    Review score
    9.9
    Exceptional · 17 reviews

    Located in Varkala, within a 10-minute walk of Aaliyirakkm Beach and 0.7 miles of Varkala Beach, Haust has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 6 reviews

    Located in Varkala, a few steps from Aaliyirakkm Beach, Sky's Surf Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 44 reviews

    Located in Varkala, a 12-minute walk from Varkala Beach, Ostello has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    calm location still every place is easily reachable
  • Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 108 reviews

    The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road in Varkala provides adults only accommodations with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 337 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.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 79 reviews

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

    Guest review
    I enjoyed the awesome owners & most of the guests. 🤗🕺💃🎼🌏
  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 25 reviews

    Located in Varkala, a 2-minute walk from Odayam Beach, House Of Surf Hostel for Women has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 130 reviews

    Located in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within a few steps, Cliff and Coral Varkala, North Cliff provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Guest review
    The proximity from the beach. Lot of interesting shops and cafes near by. The terrace space. The dorm room setup.
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 450 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...

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 599 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.

  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 746 reviews

    Located in Varkala, a few steps from Varkala Beach, Hope Hostels, Varkala - Helipad provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Central location
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 581 reviews

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

  • Central location
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 365 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.

  • Review score
    6.2
    Pleasant · 20 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.

    Guest review
    The rooms are very neat and more comfortable. Iam also looking for these type of rooms. Its totally worth and budget friendly
  • Located in Varkala, a 5-minute walk from Varkala Beach, Funky Garden Bed and Breakfast provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden.

  • Central location

    Hostel Calaila has accommodations in Varkala near Varkala Cliff and Janardhanaswamy Temple.

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Hostels that guests love in Varkala

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  • Avg. price/night: $34.16
    Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 337 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!
    Guest review by
    Callum
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $18.21
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 450 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!
    Guest review by
    Jacek
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 141 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!
    Guest review by
    Jule
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $25.62
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 746 reviews
    The best hostel for solo backpackers
    Guest review by
    Chandra Bandaru
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $15.77
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 372 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. 😊
    Guest review by
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $18.21
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 450 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.
    Guest review by
    vibin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $25.62
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 746 reviews
    great location, great communal space for meeting people, great to meet backpackers from both India and the West
    Guest review by
    Matthew
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $27.67
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 365 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.
    Guest review by
    Simran
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $28.91
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 599 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
    Guest review by
    Senigarapu
    Solo traveler