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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. All units in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. All rooms have bed linen. You can play table tennis at HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel, and bike hire and car hire are available. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Odayam Beach, Aaliyirakkm Beach and Varkala Cliff. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International, 40 km from HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 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 9.5


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for Varkala
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kavana
    India India
    Everything was good , the vibe of the place is very positive.
  • Sara
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Lovely atmosphere where you feel immediately at home. Many nice activities to meet new people like dinners together, yoga classes, games. The managers are very welcoming and helpful. The female dorm has AC and it’s very clean. The location is...
  • Daniela
    Italy Italy
    One of the best hostels we stayed at in India. The management is very helpful, friendly and open minded and makes sure everyone is feeling at home. Music and activities are great. The location is fine, just a few metres from the beach, yoga...

Property surroundings

Facilities of HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil

House rules

HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 11:00 to 11:30

 

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 room.

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 55

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

When booking 4 beds or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel

  • Check-in at HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • The prices at HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Yoga classes
    • Beach
    • Live music/performance
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Pub crawls
    • Walking tours
    • Private beach area
    • Badminton equipment

  • HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel is 450 yards from the centre of Varkala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.