Nice hostels in Varkala
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Barefoot Hostels, Varkala
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Lakshmi Beauty Salon is only a few steps from this hostel, while Thiruvananthapuram International airport is 45 km away. The Varkala Lighthouse is located 3 km from the hostel.
The property is situated 10 minutes' drive from the Sivagiri Mutt and not far from the beautuful Varkala Aquarium.
Barefoot Hostels, Varkala
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Barefoot Hostels, Varkala
Lakshmi Beauty Salon is only a few steps from this hostel, while Thiruvananthapuram International airport is 45 km away. The Varkala Lighthouse is located 3 km from the hostel.
The property is situated 10 minutes' drive from the Sivagiri Mutt and not far from the beautuful Varkala Aquarium.
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Private beach
Kulture Konnectt Kurakanni
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Temple is around 5 minutes on foot from the Varkala hostel, and natural sites like the Odayam Beach are nearly a 25-minute walk away. In addition, Varkala Cliff sunset can be found in the vicinity of the hostel.
Among the notable religious landmarks close by is the Janardhana Janardanaswamy Temple, situated just 1.7 km from the property.
Kulture Konnectt Kurakanni
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Kulture Konnectt Kurakanni
Temple is around 5 minutes on foot from the Varkala hostel, and natural sites like the Odayam Beach are nearly a 25-minute walk away. In addition, Varkala Cliff sunset can be found in the vicinity of the hostel.
Among the notable religious landmarks close by is the Janardhana Janardanaswamy Temple, situated just 1.7 km from the property.
The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
In addition, Haridas Yoga can be found within a few blocks of the hostel.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the beautuful Varkala Aquarium, which is approximately a 25-minute walk away.
The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road
In addition, Haridas Yoga can be found within a few blocks of the hostel.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the beautuful Varkala Aquarium, which is approximately a 25-minute walk away.
The Yes Hostel - House Of Backpackers & Digital Nomads
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Located only 1.1 km from the tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach", this hostel is also not far from the unique red Varkala Cliff. The hostel is 800 m from the beautuful Varkala Aquarium.
In proximity to The Yes Hostel - House Of Backpackers & Digital Nomads, guests will find natural sights, such as the Odayam Beach, which is about 25 minutes' walk away.
Each room at this Varkala hostel includes a terrace, plus there is a terrace for the guests.
The Yes Hostel - House Of Backpackers & Digital Nomads
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Garden area
The Yes Hostel - House Of Backpackers & Digital Nomads
Located only 1.1 km from the tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach", this hostel is also not far from the unique red Varkala Cliff. The hostel is 800 m from the beautuful Varkala Aquarium.
In proximity to The Yes Hostel - House Of Backpackers & Digital Nomads, guests will find natural sights, such as the Odayam Beach, which is about 25 minutes' walk away.
Each room at this Varkala hostel includes a terrace, plus there is a terrace for the guests.
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Beach access
Cliff & Coral
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
€ 1.81 per day
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Terrace
The Varkala hostel is situated in the Varkala Beach district and 3.6 km from the Kappil Beach. Cliff & Coral hostel is 10 minutes' drive from the Kappil Lake.
Located within a few blocks of this Varkala accommodation, Odayam Parambil Sree Bhadrakali Temple is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
The Varkala property offers access to a balcony and a dressing room in certain rooms equipped with air conditioning and soundproof walls. Apart from entertainment options like complimentary Wi-Fi, guests may also make use of a writing table.
Cliff & Coral
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
€ 1.81 per day
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Terrace
Cliff & Coral
The Varkala hostel is situated in the Varkala Beach district and 3.6 km from the Kappil Beach. Cliff & Coral hostel is 10 minutes' drive from the Kappil Lake.
Located within a few blocks of this Varkala accommodation, Odayam Parambil Sree Bhadrakali Temple is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
The Varkala property offers access to a balcony and a dressing room in certain rooms equipped with air conditioning and soundproof walls. Apart from entertainment options like complimentary Wi-Fi, guests may also make use of a writing table.
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Top location
Molly'S Hostel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Garden area
Found approximately 2 km from Varkala Cliff sunset, the hostel is 2.2 km from worship locations like the Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple. The Varkala accommodation is located within 30 minutes' walk of the Sivagiri Mutt.
Guests can visit the beautuful Varkala Aquarium, an ideal spot for family time 3 km away.
Along with views of the garden, Molly'S hostel offers 43 rooms, some of which come with a balcony and a kitchen.
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Garden area
Found approximately 2 km from Varkala Cliff sunset, the hostel is 2.2 km from worship locations like the Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple. The Varkala accommodation is located within 30 minutes' walk of the Sivagiri Mutt.
Guests can visit the beautuful Varkala Aquarium, an ideal spot for family time 3 km away.
Along with views of the garden, Molly'S hostel offers 43 rooms, some of which come with a balcony and a kitchen.
Roameo Hostels By The Hostel Stories - Varkala
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
The tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach" is located in the vicinity of this hostel, and the beautuful Varkala Aquarium is around 1 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Varkala hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of the Odayam Beach.
The Sivagiri Mutt is 3.2 km from the Varkala accommodation.
There are private bathrooms at Roameo Hostels By The Hostel Stories - Varkala with a bidet for a more comfortable stay. Also, the presence of slippers in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
Roameo Hostels By The Hostel Stories - Varkala
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Roameo Hostels By The Hostel Stories - Varkala
The tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach" is located in the vicinity of this hostel, and the beautuful Varkala Aquarium is around 1 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Varkala hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of the Odayam Beach.
The Sivagiri Mutt is 3.2 km from the Varkala accommodation.
There are private bathrooms at Roameo Hostels By The Hostel Stories - Varkala with a bidet for a more comfortable stay. Also, the presence of slippers in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
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Popular choice
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Beach access
Hope Hostels, Varkala - Helipad
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The hostel is situated in the Varkala Beach district, only a few steps from Varkala Cliff sunset. Hope Hostels, Varkala - Helipad is also a mere 13 minutes' walk from the Janardhana Janardanaswamy Temple.
In proximity to the Varkala accommodation, guests will find natural sights, such as the Kappil Beach, which is 4.8 km away.
Some of the rooms at the Varkala property are fitted with reading light, as well as extra-long beds.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The hostel is situated in the Varkala Beach district, only a few steps from Varkala Cliff sunset. Hope Hostels, Varkala - Helipad is also a mere 13 minutes' walk from the Janardhana Janardanaswamy Temple.
In proximity to the Varkala accommodation, guests will find natural sights, such as the Kappil Beach, which is 4.8 km away.
Some of the rooms at the Varkala property are fitted with reading light, as well as extra-long beds.
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Beach access
Sky'S Surf Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Staying at this Varkala hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Janardhana Janardanaswamy Temple, located just an 8-minute walk away. The hostel is 2.7 km from the Sivagiri Mutt.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the beautuful Varkala Aquarium, which is nearly 10 minutes' drive away.
There are private bathrooms at this property with a shower for a more comfortable stay.
Sky'S Surf Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Sky'S Surf Hostel
Staying at this Varkala hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Janardhana Janardanaswamy Temple, located just an 8-minute walk away. The hostel is 2.7 km from the Sivagiri Mutt.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the beautuful Varkala Aquarium, which is nearly 10 minutes' drive away.
There are private bathrooms at this property with a shower for a more comfortable stay.
Zostel Varkala
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun loungers
The Varkala hostel is located in the Varkala Beach district, a 10-minute drive from the Sivagiri Mutt. There is the Sivagiri Mutt 3.8 km from the Varkala property.
Zostel Varkala hostel is situated within reach of the beautuful Varkala Aquarium.
Zostel Varkala
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun loungers
Zostel Varkala
The Varkala hostel is located in the Varkala Beach district, a 10-minute drive from the Sivagiri Mutt. There is the Sivagiri Mutt 3.8 km from the Varkala property.
Zostel Varkala hostel is situated within reach of the beautuful Varkala Aquarium.
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Beach access
Cliff And Coral Varkala, North Cliff
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Terrace
The Varkala Cultural Centre is located a short way from this hostel and Durga Temple is 600 metres away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Varkala hostel is only 1.8 km from the Odayam Beach.
Cliff And Coral Varkala, North Cliff hostel boasts location in proximity to the unusual Varkala Cliff.
Some of the non-smoking rooms feature a sitting area and a shared lounge, as well as entertainment options like free wireless internet.
Cliff And Coral Varkala, North Cliff
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Cliff And Coral Varkala, North Cliff
The Varkala Cultural Centre is located a short way from this hostel and Durga Temple is 600 metres away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Varkala hostel is only 1.8 km from the Odayam Beach.
Cliff And Coral Varkala, North Cliff hostel boasts location in proximity to the unusual Varkala Cliff.
Some of the non-smoking rooms feature a sitting area and a shared lounge, as well as entertainment options like free wireless internet.
Haust
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Fireplace
- Garden area
The Sivagiri Mutt is situated 2.6 km from the hostel, and the Odayam Beach is 2.4 km away. Also, this Varkala hostel is within a few blocks of such natural sights as the tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach".
Haust hostel is located only 550 metres from the Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple.
Haust
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Fireplace
- Garden area
Haust
The Sivagiri Mutt is situated 2.6 km from the hostel, and the Odayam Beach is 2.4 km away. Also, this Varkala hostel is within a few blocks of such natural sights as the tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach".
Haust hostel is located only 550 metres from the Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple.
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Beach access
Ostello
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to the unusual Varkala Cliff, located 600 metres away. Temple can be reached just near the Varkala hostel.
Also, the Varkala accommodation is within 20 minutes' walk of the Janardhana Janardanaswamy Temple.
Ostello
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Ostello
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to the unusual Varkala Cliff, located 600 metres away. Temple can be reached just near the Varkala hostel.
Also, the Varkala accommodation is within 20 minutes' walk of the Janardhana Janardanaswamy Temple.
Kulture Konnectt, North Cliff
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Found around 10 minutes by car from the Kappil Beach, this Varkala hostel is a short way from worship locations like the Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple. Kulture Konnectt, North Cliff hostel is also 2.9 km from the Edava Beach.
Guests will find the unique red Varkala Cliff, which is merely 6 minutes' walk away.
Kulture Konnectt, North Cliff
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Kulture Konnectt, North Cliff
Found around 10 minutes by car from the Kappil Beach, this Varkala hostel is a short way from worship locations like the Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple. Kulture Konnectt, North Cliff hostel is also 2.9 km from the Edava Beach.
Guests will find the unique red Varkala Cliff, which is merely 6 minutes' walk away.
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Beach access
Avaiaa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Found 1.5 km from the tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach", the hostel is just 1.9 km from worship locations like the Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple. The Sivagiri Mutt is about 10 minutes by car from the Varkala accommodation.
Avaiaa hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the Odayam Beach, located 1.7 km away.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms are also furnished with a wardrobe.
Avaiaa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Avaiaa
Found 1.5 km from the tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach", the hostel is just 1.9 km from worship locations like the Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple. The Sivagiri Mutt is about 10 minutes by car from the Varkala accommodation.
Avaiaa hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the Odayam Beach, located 1.7 km away.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms are also furnished with a wardrobe.
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Great deal
Kash Dormitory
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Garden area
Kash Dormitory
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Garden area
Kash Dormitory
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Varkala, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Barefoot Hostels, Varkala |
9.2 / 10 (484 Reviews) |
From 8$ | |
| Kulture Konnectt Kurakanni |
9.0 / 10 (172 Reviews) |
From 5$ | |
| The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road |
8.9 / 10 (256 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| The Yes Hostel - House Of Backpackers & Digital Nomads |
8.7 / 10 (67 Reviews) |
From 4$ | |
| Cliff & Coral |
7.7 / 10 (205 Reviews) |
From 22$ |
More accommodations in Varkala
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some affordable hostels near Varkala Beach?
Barefoot Hostels and Kulture Konnectt offer budget-friendly stays close to Varkala Beach. You can easily walk to the sandy shoreline for sunbathing or swimming.
Consider visiting the beach early in the morning or late afternoon for fewer crowds and cooler temperatures.
Which hostels near Janardhana Swami Temple are best for cultural experiences?
Hope Hostels and Cliff & Coral are both just a short walk from Janardhana Swami Temple. They provide great opportunities to explore the local culture and traditions.
Plan your visit during temple ceremonies for a rich cultural experience, usually held on weekends.
Which hostels in Varkala are great for digital nomads?
The Yes Hostel - House Of Backpackers & Digital Nomads offers a co-working space for guests. It provides a focused environment, ideal for remote work.
Join co-working sessions after breakfast for networking opportunities with other digital nomads.
Where can I find hostels with a pool in Varkala?
Sky'S Surf Hostel features a refreshing pool for guests to enjoy. Take a break from the beach and relax in the water.
Visit the pool area during midday when the sun is at its peak for the best sun exposure.
What are the best budget hostels suitable for families in Varkala?
Molly's Hostel and Cliff And Coral Varkala, North Cliff are good options for families. They offer family rooms and nearby access to kid-friendly activities.
Look for family packages that may include discounts for children during your stay.
Are there any hostels in Varkala that allow pets?
Kulture Konnectt and Barefoot Hostels are dog-friendly options for guests traveling with pets. They make it easier to enjoy your stay without leaving your furry friend behind.
Contact the hostel in advance to clarify pet policies and any fees that may apply.
Which hostels in Varkala offer breakfast included in the stay?
The Yes Hostel - House Of Backpackers & Digital Nomads and Cliff & Coral provide complimentary breakfast. Start your day with a healthy meal before exploring.
Arrive early for breakfast to try local specialties that are usually offered fresh each morning.
What's the best way to get to Varkala from the nearest airport?
The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, which is about 40 km from Varkala. Taxis and ride-sharing services are reliable options for travel.
Consider sharing a taxi with other travelers to reduce costs, especially if you're arriving with friends.
How can I enjoy local food while staying in Varkala?
Explore the cliffside restaurants and cafés overlooking Varkala Beach for local dishes. They serve fresh seafood and traditional Kerala meals.
Try visiting during lunch hours for fixed-price meals under ₹500 that showcase the best local flavors.
What is a must-visit event in Varkala?
The Varkala Beach Festival takes place every December, showcasing local music, dance, and food. It's a celebration that attracts many travelers.
Book accommodations early during the festival time to secure the best locations near the beach.