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
This hostel is located 150 metres from Lakshmi Beauty Salon and 3.2 km from the Sivagiri Mutt. The Varkala Lighthouse is about 3 km from the comfortable hostel.
The beautuful Varkala Aquarium can also be found 9 minutes' walk away.
Barefoot Hostels, Varkala
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Barefoot Hostels, Varkala
This hostel is located 150 metres from Lakshmi Beauty Salon and 3.2 km from the Sivagiri Mutt. The Varkala Lighthouse is about 3 km from the comfortable hostel.
The beautuful Varkala Aquarium can also be found 9 minutes' walk away.
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Private beach
Kulture Konnectt Kurakanni
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Temple is 5 minutes on foot from this Varkala hostel, and natural sites like the Odayam Beach are approximately a 25-minute walk away. The comfortable hostel is in proximity to Varkala Cliff sunset.
The tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach" is only 1.4 km from the accommodation.
Kulture Konnectt Kurakanni
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Kulture Konnectt Kurakanni
Temple is 5 minutes on foot from this Varkala hostel, and natural sites like the Odayam Beach are approximately a 25-minute walk away. The comfortable hostel is in proximity to Varkala Cliff sunset.
The tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach" is only 1.4 km from the accommodation.
The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Odayam Beach is located within a few blocks of the Varkala hostel, and Bali Mandapam is merely 0.7 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is about a 5-minute ride from the tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach".
Guests can visit the beautuful Varkala Aquarium, an ideal spot for family time just 1.9 km 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
Odayam Beach is located within a few blocks of the Varkala hostel, and Bali Mandapam is merely 0.7 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is about a 5-minute ride from the tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach".
Guests can visit the beautuful Varkala Aquarium, an ideal spot for family time just 1.9 km away.
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Great deal
The Yes Hostel - House Of Backpackers & Digital Nomads
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Found 3.3 km from the Sivagiri Mutt, the Varkala hostel is a mere 1.6 km from worship locations like the Janardhana Janardanaswamy Temple. The Yes Hostel - House Of Backpackers & Digital Nomads is located not far from the beautuful Varkala Aquarium.
Guests will find the unique red Varkala Cliff, which is just an 8-minute walk away.
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
Found 3.3 km from the Sivagiri Mutt, the Varkala hostel is a mere 1.6 km from worship locations like the Janardhana Janardanaswamy Temple. The Yes Hostel - House Of Backpackers & Digital Nomads is located not far from the beautuful Varkala Aquarium.
Guests will find the unique red Varkala Cliff, which is just an 8-minute walk away.
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Beach access
Cliff & Coral
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 2.09 per day
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Terrace
Sivagiri Mutt Trivandrum can be reached 4.5 km from the comfortable hostel.
This hostel boasts location in close proximity to the unusual Varkala Cliff.
Cliff & Coral
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 2.09 per day
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Terrace
Cliff & Coral
Sivagiri Mutt Trivandrum can be reached 4.5 km from the comfortable hostel.
This hostel boasts location in close proximity to the unusual Varkala Cliff.
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Top location
Molly'S Hostel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Garden area
There is the Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple about 25 minutes' walk from this Varkala hostel.
The hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as Odayam Beach, located 3.7 km away.
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Garden area
There is the Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple about 25 minutes' walk from this Varkala hostel.
The hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as Odayam Beach, located 3.7 km away.
Roameo Hostels By The Hostel Stories - Varkala
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
The comfortable hostel is located 3.2 km from Sivagiri Mutt Trivandrum and merely a 14-minute walk from the tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach". This hostel is situated within a few blocks of the beautuful Varkala Aquarium.
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 comfortable hostel is located 3.2 km from Sivagiri Mutt Trivandrum and merely a 14-minute walk from the tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach". This hostel is situated within a few blocks of the beautuful Varkala Aquarium.
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Popular choice
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Beach access
Hope Hostels, Varkala - North Cliff, Sea View
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Kappil Beach, which is 4.8 km away.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Kappil Beach, which is 4.8 km away.
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Beach access
Sky'S Surf Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
The beautuful Varkala Aquarium is within 10 minutes' drive of the hostel, while Sivagiri Mutt Trivandrum is nearly 15 minutes' drive away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Varkala hostel is 3.2 km from Odayam Beach.
The 24-room Sky'S Surf hostel boasts location within a few blocks of the Janardhana Janardanaswamy Temple.
This property features rooms with a dining area, as well as comforts like an iron with ironing board.
Sky'S Surf Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Sky'S Surf Hostel
The beautuful Varkala Aquarium is within 10 minutes' drive of the hostel, while Sivagiri Mutt Trivandrum is nearly 15 minutes' drive away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Varkala hostel is 3.2 km from Odayam Beach.
The 24-room Sky'S Surf hostel boasts location within a few blocks of the Janardhana Janardanaswamy Temple.
This property features rooms with a dining area, as well as comforts like an iron with ironing board.
Zostel Varkala
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun loungers
Lakshmi Beauty Salon is located 150 metres from this hostel, while natural sites, such as Kappil Beach are 3.7 km away. Sivagiri Mutt Trivandrum is 10 minutes' drive from the comfortable hostel.
The tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach" is within reach of the property.
Each room also includes a private bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.
Zostel Varkala
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun loungers
Zostel Varkala
Lakshmi Beauty Salon is located 150 metres from this hostel, while natural sites, such as Kappil Beach are 3.7 km away. Sivagiri Mutt Trivandrum is 10 minutes' drive from the comfortable hostel.
The tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach" is within reach of the property.
Each room also includes a private bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.
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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
Located about 200 metres from Varkala Cultural Center, the comfortable hostel is also only a 7-minute walk from the unusual Varkala Cliff. The hostel is also located within a few blocks of Durga Temple.
Located 1.8 km from Cliff And Coral Varkala, North Cliff hostel, the Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
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
Located about 200 metres from Varkala Cultural Center, the comfortable hostel is also only a 7-minute walk from the unusual Varkala Cliff. The hostel is also located within a few blocks of Durga Temple.
Located 1.8 km from Cliff And Coral Varkala, North Cliff hostel, the Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Haust
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Garden area
The comfortable hostel also boasts a prime location, fairly close to Soul & Surf.
Guests can visit the beautuful Varkala Aquarium, an ideal spot for family time about 25 minutes' walk away.
Haust
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Garden area
Haust
The comfortable hostel also boasts a prime location, fairly close to Soul & Surf.
Guests can visit the beautuful Varkala Aquarium, an ideal spot for family time about 25 minutes' walk away.
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Beach access
Ostello
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Staying at the comfortable hostel, guests can pay a visit to the unusual Varkala Cliff, located just 600 metres away. Temple can be reached in close proximity to the hostel.
The Varkala property enjoys a prime location about 20 minutes' walk from the Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple.
Ostello
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Ostello
Staying at the comfortable hostel, guests can pay a visit to the unusual Varkala Cliff, located just 600 metres away. Temple can be reached in close proximity to the hostel.
The Varkala property enjoys a prime location about 20 minutes' walk from the Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple.
Kulture Konnectt, North Cliff
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
This Varkala hostel is within a 10-minute drive of Edava Beach.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Odayam Beach, which is 2.3 km away.
Kulture Konnectt, North Cliff
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Kulture Konnectt, North Cliff
This Varkala hostel is within a 10-minute drive of Edava Beach.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Odayam Beach, which is 2.3 km away.
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Beach access
Avaiaa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Varkala Cliff sunset is located merely a 14-minute walk from the 16-room Avaiaa hostel, and Sivagiri Mutt Trivandrum is 3.2 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the elegant hostel is 1.7 km from Odayam Beach.
The Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple, a prominent religious site, is within 25 minutes' walk of the hostel.
Avaiaa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Avaiaa
Varkala Cliff sunset is located merely a 14-minute walk from the 16-room Avaiaa hostel, and Sivagiri Mutt Trivandrum is 3.2 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the elegant hostel is 1.7 km from Odayam Beach.
The Tranquil Janardanaswamy Hindu Temple, a prominent religious site, is within 25 minutes' walk of the hostel.
Kash Dormitory
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Garden area
Odayam Parambil Sree Bhadrakali Temple is a mere 250 metres from this hostel, while the tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach" is about 2 km away. The Varkala hostel is also within 20 minutes' walk of Edava Beach.
Kash hostel boasts a prime location in proximity to the beautuful Varkala Aquarium.
Kash Dormitory
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Garden area
Kash Dormitory
Odayam Parambil Sree Bhadrakali Temple is a mere 250 metres from this hostel, while the tranquil beachfront "Varkala Beach" is about 2 km away. The Varkala hostel is also within 20 minutes' walk of Edava Beach.
Kash hostel boasts a prime location in proximity to the beautuful Varkala Aquarium.
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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 (501 Reviews) |
From 8$ | |
| Kulture Konnectt Kurakanni |
8.9 / 10 (178 Reviews) |
From 5$ | |
| The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road |
8.7 / 10 (272 Reviews) |
From 25$ | |
| The Yes Hostel - House Of Backpackers & Digital Nomads |
8.6 / 10 (70 Reviews) |
From 4$ | |
| Cliff & Coral |
7.7 / 10 (191 Reviews) |
From 22$ |
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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.
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