Varkala Helipad Road, 695141 Varkala, India
#27 of 78 hotels in Varkala
Guests' ChoiceBased on 568 hostel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
6.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 November 2024
Suyash
IndiaPrice is more than it showed on online
I like the environment and ambience of hostel and the people’s
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 6 November 2024
Ankit
IndiaShared washroom. Could’ve been a bit more clean
Location was super close to helipad and beach. The vibe here was amazing. Common area was just at the entrance bustling with people enjoying. Made some good friends over there
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2024
Nishesh
IndiaThe blankets given for AC room was thin
The location was very good near the beach top and accessible to every restaurant nearby
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 24 October 2024
Kritek
Indiabest near by location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 October 2024
Sunil
IndiaUpper beds should have curtains too. Blanket is too thin.
The location and interiors
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 14 October 2024
Vennila
Indiawe liked the ambience of the hostel
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Sitharthan
IndiaNothing
Location
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 4 October 2024
Karthik
Indianothing much
i loved the ambience people and the lively atmosphere
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 27 September 2024
Phoebe
United KingdomIt was not the cleanest of spaces with a lot of ants in the bathroom!
Nice outdoor chill spaces and great relaxed atmosphere!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Akash
IndiaLocation is good. Plus the staff and cleanliness is good. Overall nice stay
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Edavaka
IndiaStaff could be a little bit nice when receiving.
Room and facilities
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Iana
RussiaHostel is amazing. It has large common areas, different activities and wonderful stuff. Manager of the hostel is kind and there to help you with any problems or questions. If you traveling alone it is a safe spot. Each bed in female dorm are equipped with sockets, little lamps and curtains, which makes the stay very comfortable.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Bailey
United KingdomNon 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
Sanjana
IndiaVery 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
Sarvan
IndiaIts very close to the beach. The rooms have good views
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Nikki
AustraliaRoom 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
Ben
United KingdomRooms 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
Bibin
IndiaLoved 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
Larifaria
BelgiumCramped 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
Anoop
NetherlandsStayed 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
Pargain
IndiaIf 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
Pratikkumar
PolandOn 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
Tom
United KingdomIt 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
Remi
QatarThey 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
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