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The best hostels in Varkala

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The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road

Varkala

The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road in Varkala provides adults only accommodations with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

K
Karen
From
Japan
I intended to stay here for only 1 night, but it ended up being 4 because I loved it so much. I’ve stayed in a fair amount of hostels as a solo traveler, but this is one of the best I’ve ever stayed at. It is situated close to the beach & restaurant area, & the property itself has a big common area & a beautiful outside area to meet & hang out with staff & other travelers. what makes this place unique, however, is the people who run it - they are so friendly, welcoming, & really care about you. If you are thinking of coming to varkala, then “Hostel Stories” is where you want to stay at for the good vibes!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
FJD 37.16
1 night, 2 adults

Barefoot Hostels, Varkala

Varkala

Located in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within a 6-minute walk, Barefoot Hostels, Varkala has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

T
Thomas
From
Portugal
Such a fantastic hostel!!! Staff super welcoming and create a lovely atmosphere, getting people together for sunset swims and lunches out, really nice communal areas and shaded spots with hammocks, lovely affordable food if you can't be bothered to take a short walk to any of the nice cheap spots nearby. Just a great hostel with top people. A reason to come back to Varkala!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews
Price from
FJD 54.80
1 night, 2 adults

Haust

Varkala

Located in Varkala, within a 10-minute walk of Aaliyirakkm Beach and 27 miles of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Haust has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for...

B
Berit
From
Italy
Nice spacious property staff is super helpful and great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
FJD 81.02
1 night, 2 adults

Sky's Surf Hostel

Varkala

Located in Varkala, a few steps from Aaliyirakkm Beach, Sky's Surf Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
FJD 64.48
1 night, 2 adults

Kulture KonnectT

Varkala

Located in Varkala, a 13-minute walk from Odayam Beach, Kulture KonnectT has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

N
Neena
From
United States
Great staff. Helpful and communicative. Wonderful location - close to the beach. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. It was relaxing and peaceful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
FJD 65.24
1 night, 2 adults

Cliff and Coral Varkala, North Cliff

Varkala

Located in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within a few steps, Cliff and Coral Varkala, North Cliff provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

s
satyender singh
From
India
wonderful game nights and chilling in the hall. the swing was so good it was a wonderful stay. made a lot of friends. naveneeth was so good he made sure that guest's get the best possible experience. and the nandu was my bestie for the stay. looking forward to seeing you again guys
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
FJD 80.84
1 night, 2 adults

Mellow Ladies Hostel

Varkala

Mellow Ladies Hostel in Varkala provides adults only accommodations with a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant.

S
Stephanie
From
Australia
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
Price from
FJD 26.77
1 night, 2 adults

Molly's Hostel

Varkala

Located in Varkala, within a 6-minute walk of Aaliyirakkm Beach and 26 miles of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Molly's Hostel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as...

J
Jack
From
United States
one of the nicest hostels i’ve ever stayed at, amazing beds with A/C great location near south cliff beach and a great atmosphere with lots of friendly people
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
Price from
FJD 32.15
1 night, 2 adults

Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach

Varkala

Located in Varkala, a few steps from Odayam Beach, Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

a
alessandra melissa
From
Belarus
Hammocks are my favorite! Staffs are very friendly Room is big and well cleaned. I enjoyed my stay. Met a lot of solo travellers in this property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 617 reviews
Price from
FJD 33.92
1 night, 2 adults

Cliff & Coral

Varkala

Located in Varkala, a few steps from Odayam Beach, Cliff & Coral provides accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Mohan Babu P
From
India
It is a splendid place to stay. The hosts Karthick and Vikas are really friendly and helpful. The hospitality is amazing and the way they treat the travellers and interact with each other is just exceptional. It is a perfect place for solo travellers to stay and chill. I am looking forward to stay in Cliff and Coral again in future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews
Price from
FJD 41.70
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

    Located in Varkala, a few steps from Odayam Beach, Paradise Inn Beach Resort provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

    Located in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within a few steps, Cliff and Coral Varkala, North Cliff provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

  • Ostello

    Varkala
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

    Located in Varkala, a 12-minute walk from Odayam Beach, Ostello has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • Molly's Hostel

    Varkala
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews

    Located in Varkala, within a 6-minute walk of Aaliyirakkm Beach and 26 miles of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Molly's Hostel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as...

  • Cliff & Coral

    Varkala
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews

    Located in Varkala, a few steps from Odayam Beach, Cliff & Coral provides accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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  • Avg. price/night: FJD 61.37
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 372 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!
    Guest review by
    Callum
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: FJD 36.01
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 439 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!
    Guest review by
    Jacek
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 150 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!
    Guest review by
    Jule
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: FJD 55.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 755 reviews
    The best hostel for solo backpackers
    Guest review by
    Chandra Bandaru
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: FJD 36.01
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 439 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.
    Guest review by
    vibin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: FJD 55.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 755 reviews
    great location, great communal space for meeting people, great to meet backpackers from both India and the West
    Guest review by
    Matthew
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 298 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.
    Guest review by
    Simran
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: FJD 64.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 616 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
    Guest review by
    Senigarapu
    Solo traveler

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