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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 had an amaaazing stay with my now dear friends Vikash and Karthik <3 Ended up staying for over 2 weeks. Clean, comfortable, fun, easy to meet other travellers, generally chill vibes, and great hosts who compliment eachother very well.

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9.5
Exceptional
162 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.

Although I only stayed one night the service was incredible. Swati took such good care of me, it was very heart warming. The place was undergoing some construction and I was the only one there (which led to my decision to move) but once they're back on track and full of guests I think staying there will be a blast. Rooms are beautiful, cozy beds and close to beautiful odayam beach.

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9.4
Superb
10 reviews

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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9.2
Superb
72 reviews
Price from
£6
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.

The best Hostel in Varkala. Staff is super friendly and will help with anything you need. Ac shared room was really good and clean. Very social and easy to meet people.

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8.7
Fabulous
343 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 wifi speed , kitchen , property manager abhi & goodwin these guys are amazing

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8.9
Fabulous
686 reviews
Price from
£5
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.

amazing stay! the staff are great, beds are comfortable and the vibe is amazing

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8
Very good
438 reviews
Price from
£6
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.

Had an amazing time at Zostel Varakala, largely thanks to Zaya and Mohamed, 2 staff members that went above and beyond to make my stay memorable. Thanks guys!

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8.4
Very good
634 reviews
Price from
£8
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.

Great ambience sand wonderful staff. Ideal place for solo travellers. I liked the most is the open kitchen, the caring staff - Neel, Pintu, etc. Thankful to all the services.

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8.3
Very good
539 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Situated in Varkala, 90 metres from Odayam Beach, Soul, Varkala - Black Beach features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting a children's playground, this property is located a short distance from Varkala Beach, Edava Beach and Varkala Cliff. Guests can enjoy Chinese and Indian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

The hostel offers a barbecue. You can play table tennis and darts at Soul, Varkala - Black Beach, and the area is popular for cycling.

Loved the vibe of the hostel. The staff here makes you feel comfortable and included. Best place to be in Varkala for Solo travellers, couples, basically everyone.

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7.8
Good
513 reviews

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.

Excellent property, has an old time charm. The property is close to the beach (which is a plus ).vivek and Anaz were very accommodating. I highly recommend Zebra Hostels.

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7.3
Good
24 reviews
Price from
£8
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
     · 162 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
     · 686 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...

    Communication of staff, especially Atif . loved it

  • Molly's Hostel
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 343 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
     · 634 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
     · 539 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
     · 439 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 💕

  • Soul, Varkala - Black Beach
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 513 reviews

    Situated in Varkala, 90 metres from Odayam Beach, Soul, Varkala - Black Beach features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Loved the air conditioning and spacious dormitory.

  • Zebra Hostels
    Central location
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 24 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: £20.95
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 439 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: £9.38
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 343 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
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 72 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: £21.06
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 539 reviews
    The best hostel for solo backpackers
    Chandra Bandaru
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £12.36
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 348 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: £9.38
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 343 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: £21.06
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 539 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: £20.95
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 439 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
  • Avg. price/night: £12.90
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 513 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
  • Avg. price/night: £21.48
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 686 reviews
    Cozy feel in welcoming only. Perfect hostel for the backpackers , it's gonna be the best Hostel in India 😊.
    Jennifer
    Solo traveller