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

Guests at the hostel can enjoy an Asian breakfast.

I liked the vibe, stay as well as the location. Definitely, Karthik and Vikash are really friendly hosts.

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9.5
Exceptional
176 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

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. The property is situated less than 1 km from Edava Beach, 1.8 km from Varkala Beach and 48 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The air-conditioned rooms provide a wardrobe and free WiFi.

The atmosphere. The location. People running the place.

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9.2
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

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 private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 2.5 km from Odayam Beach, 42 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and 43 km from Napier Museum. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Peaceful clean pleasant Close to a quiet beach

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8.7
Fabulous
349 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

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 beach area. The property is around 46 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 46 km from Napier Museum and 1.2 km from Janardhanaswamy Temple. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.

The staff was really nice. I live the core heat behind the place.

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8.9
Fabulous
694 reviews
Price from
£3
per night

At the hostel, all rooms come with a balcony. The units at Cliff & Coral come with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Edava Beach is less than 1 km from Cliff & Coral, while Varkala Beach is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 42 km from the hostel.

THE Place to stay in Varkala! For all Lovers of the beaches aside the tourist hustle & bustle in main Varkala -Cliff & Coral is your place to choose! It’s just 2mins walk away from the beautiful beach and the hostel is nestled in a garden with many trees which give you nice shade during the hot hours of the day! The Dorms are clean and each one has a private Terrace/ Veranda to hang out as well :) Ani & Nathan who are running the Hostel are very friendly, welcoming everyone with a smile and try everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible! I stayed about a week here meeting many friendly and relaxed people and would always love to come back when I’m in Kerala! Thank you!

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8
Very good
444 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Zostel Varkala is situated in Varkala, within 47 km of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and 47 km of Napier Museum. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features evening entertainment and luggage storage space.

Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower, while some rooms at the hostel also boast a balcony. The rooms have bed linen.

friendly and helpfull stuff, they offer tours, close to the beach, comfortable beds, good wifi, free water

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8.4
Very good
647 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

A 3-minute walk from Varkala Cliff, The Lost Hostel, Varkala - Helipad is situated in Varkala and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. Located around a 9-minute walk from Janardhanaswamy Temple, the hostel is also 3 km away from Sivagiri Mutt. Ponnumthuruthu Island is 6 km from the property.

This is just an amazing place to be in. Be it solo or with friends you'll feel like just never leaving the place. The hosts are amazing and really welcoming.. It's got a vibe!!!!

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8.3
Very good
543 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a bar, Zebra Hostels is located in Varkala, 500 metres from Varkala Beach. The property is around 46 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 46 km from Napier Museum and 1.4 km from Janardhanaswamy Temple. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

a perfect combination of nature outdoors & western facilities indoors. Amazing host to guide & answer all questions I had. A must recommended stay if you're in town for Varkala Beach, Papanasam Beach, Odayam Beach. 🍁

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7.4
Good
25 reviews
Price from
£7
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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  • The Barefoot Varkala
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 176 reviews

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

    Best stay Best host Best location Best people to meet

  • HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 694 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
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 349 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.

  • Zostel Varkala
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 647 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

  • The Lost Hostel, Varkala - Helipad
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 543 reviews

    A 3-minute walk from Varkala Cliff, The Lost Hostel, 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
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 444 reviews

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

    Lovely place, lovely people, beautiful beach! I had a great time at Cliff&Coral. A place to come back to 💕

  • Zebra Hostels
    Central location
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated 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

  • Avg. price/night: £21.06
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 176 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
  • Avg. price/night: £16.42
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 444 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: £9.19
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 349 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
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 75 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: £20.64
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 543 reviews
    The best hostel for solo backpackers
    Chandra Bandaru
    Solo traveller
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 353 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: £9.19
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 349 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: £20.64
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 543 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: £16.42
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 444 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
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 521 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