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Reviews of The Lost Hostel, Varkala - Helipad

Varkala Helipad Road, 695141 Varkala, India

#22 of 79 hotels in Varkala

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Review score

Based on 505 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    6.8

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  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Ideal spot for Varkala
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Non Ac room was uncomfortable as it was so hot

    Great, central location on the cliff Nice hangout spots Hostel offers activities like boat trips and yoga classes

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Average.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very expensive for below average rooms, beds and washroom. It had rained and the pathway was filled with water, no draining system or atleast keep bricks so that people don't wet their footwear. So basic.

    Location. Hostel vibes. Kind staff. Lock system on doors.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Close to places of interest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Its very close to the beach. The rooms have good views

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was incredibly stuffy, hot and dark and smelled badly of body odour. Vibes were okay but definitely had the potential to be much better.

    Hostel was in a great location right on Varkala cliff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location, Amazing vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were a little basic, and a little bit behind with the room set up, but very much acceptable considering how busy it was! Very few faults.

    Great vibe! The place was really fun, great outside area for games and to relax, and easy to meet lovely people! The rooms were good but basic, beds had a curtain which was good and AC which was needed! The food was also delicious at a decent price, overall good experience!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the people, common area, activities and the location. The volunteers were exceptionally good and keeping the good vibes running. Kudos to Akila and Sakshi.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    Great to meet people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cramped room. The bathroom on my floor was not very clean, and the toiletpapier in that bathroom was not regularly restocked.

    Lovely staff. Good atmosphere. Multiple areas to hang out in. Fantastic location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed in private room. A bit outdated the stuff in the room. Not the most comfortable bed

    Good location, common hangout area is pretty fun

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you are a girl solo traveller then you can't go out like after 10 alone without someone or you may can but like people will stare at you. It's not goa keep that in mind.

    The location,it's perfect.. nearby to everything

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Good. But they will ask upfront payment in their bank account
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On website it shows that payment on property. But after they ask to deposit money in the bank or UPI. It can be okay for Indian people but it can be difficult for people who are in foreign country. International take more charges. Better to charge from booking.com

    Good location Fast check in.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel, social vibe but not too party. Perfect for solo travels or with a friend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was a hostel, not a hotel, and I spent one of my nights in a dorm, so there are bound to be drawbacks. Would have been nice to buy beers at the hostel, but then it's Kerala so you can't have everything. At least you could bring it in.

    I came here with a friend but when I was travelling alone a week later, I missed this place. Sociable and lively. Met lovely people, lots of communal social space but also my room was basic but comfortable, as was the dorm I stayed in the second night. Couldn't buy beers but it wasn't far from a shop where we could. And you could get good sandwiches and soft drinks, and you were right next to all the good restaurants and seconds from the beach. I was gutted when I found out there was a sister hostel in Palolem, Goa, and I had booked into another, less social place.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    Good place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn't provide packaged water bottles, soaps or bath towels.

    Clean rooms and bathroom. Closeby to Beach, cliff and shopping market.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    7.0
    Great value and location, we didn’t find the social scene we hoped.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We picked the hostel on the hopes of meeting people. We signed up for the weekly “family dinner” at 7.30pm on Monday nights however only 3-4 others actually joined. I felt that the hostel oversells how social it is but also we might have just picked an unlucky time to be there. The staff didn’t seem well aware of the nightly program offered e.g. Tuesday open mic night, nightly star gazing, yoga didn’t seem to happen or we were not made aware of it. Staff didn’t seem to have a great knowledge of the local area advising us there was no nearby atm when we later found one on the street of lost hostel. The listing says they will help with airport transfers but this was not the case. I’d recommend to the owner to not advertise the nightly events if the team on the ground are not going to help get guests excited by them and signed up.

    The lost hostel is no doubt excellent value and in an excellent location. We stayed in the private room which was clean and had good working aircon. Safe drinking water provided was a plus. The family dinner was delish and good value.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    8.0
    Good people and vibe. Cleaning team could do better. $40 for a night is not suitable for the room we got. Outside the ro
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not clean

    Location Vibe Common area Safe space

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    Good place but they need to work on security
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Security there was an intruder in the property and no one it was a chaos when it happened

    Location is pretty good and it’s spacious

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location, great atmosphere, yoga classes and caferia right in the garden

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    9.0
    Best for the budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restrooms could have been cleaned frequently. Power cuts.

    It was happening and lively.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Livelyness of this place❤️….you won’t feel alone here there is always someone accompanying you and talkative and friendly people. Even the staffs are very friendly. Especially Noor and Pintu bhaiya was so friendly and warming.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    9.0
    Great spot in the heart of Varkala
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could have been a bit cleaner but nothing mayor

    The ambiance is incredible good together with the location. The stuff is really nice and the people that you hang out with at the place really open and cool

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    8.0
    Experiential
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The washrooms of dorms could be improved a bit.

    The vibe is great. Amazing crowd, staff and the experience. Recommended for young travelers.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities are rather basic. That’s ok for the dorms, but the private rooms are a bit too pricey for what you get.

    Great location, close to helipad, beach, and restaurants. Nice hostel vibes

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    8.0
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom, while cleaned every day, never stayed clean. Seemed constantly dirty. Also the ratio of bathrooms to lodgers is super unfortunate. Three dorms sharing one toilet/shower combo so mornings and evenings are a bummer.

    Great location in Varkala! The room was comfortable and each bed had a curtain, light, and international outlet. Communal kitchen is definitely a plus for making meals/snacks. Common spaces are also lovely and very social.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    9.0
    a good stay, will visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The terrace was not accessible

    The staff and cleanliness

    Stayed in September 2023

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