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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. A vegetarian breakfast is available at the hostel. Guests at The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road will be able to enjoy activities in and around Varkala, like cycling. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Varkala Beach, Odayam Beach and Aaliyirakkm Beach. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 40 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Varkala, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Vegetarian


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
5.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Surya
    India India
    "An amazing stay at Hostel Stories! I spent two days here, and it was nothing short of fantastic. The vibe is super chill, and the place has a great community feel. The staff is incredibly friendly and always ready to help. The rooms were clean...
  • Mithra
    India India
    Mithra here, We were 3 girls travelling for the first time to varkala for 5 days and we didn’t wanna leave . We never expected such high levels of warmth and hospitality from anyone here. Our very own raman bhai and pintu made us feel right at...
  • Nishanth
    India India
    The hostel vibes, books, musical instruments, people
  • Elisabetta
    Italy Italy
    The Hostel Stories in Varkala is an incredibly friendly place to stay if you're visiting Varkala. I’ve been there for three weeks, and from the very first day, I felt at home—even though it was my first time in India! The hostel has a beautiful...
  • Sunny
    India India
    I’ve had an amazing experience staying The atmosphere is welcoming, and the people here make it feel like a home away from home. A special mention to Pintu, who always goes out of his way to help everyone—his kindness and support make a big...
  • Chayanika
    India India
    I liked the comfort it gave to a solo traveller. The hostel guys organised an evening walk by the beach and it was amazing. I was earlier staying in another hostel which had all the groups coming in and heavily crowded. This place had the...
  • Tanishq
    India India
    Had a great stay at The Hostel Stories! It is centrally located(200 m walk to Varkala Beach) The property is neat & clean with proper hygiene maintained. Rooms are well furnished with proper spaces. The staff is congenial and very helpful. A must...
  • Dinesh
    India India
    This the best hostel in varkala for solo travellers from my point of view, It very near to the beach, its clean and they also have very good common kitchen . And the best part is it’s very social and the host as very humble
  • Dinesh
    India India
    Everything about the property is amazing!!! The dorms are super clean, hostel has a nice cosy vibe. Pintu is super nice to all the guests. I Would come back for sure!!!
  • Eline
    Netherlands Netherlands
    I really enjoyed staying in this hostel. The staff is super friendly and make you feel at home. The hostel is also super social, and it is easy to meet other people. I recommend staying here when you are in Varkala. The location is also close to...

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Movie nights
  • Badminton equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Games room

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas

General

  • Adults only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Wellness

  • Yoga classes

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

House rules
The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 40
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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