HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel

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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Great location!

8.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel in Varkala offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, showers, and carpeted floors. Interconnected rooms and wardrobes provide added comfort. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free use of bicycles, and a shared kitchen. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Varkala Beach is a 6-minute walk away, Varkala Cliff 600 metres nearby, and Janardhanaswamy Temple a 16-minute walk. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 40 km from the hostel. Activities and Services: HostelExp offers film nights and walking tours. English and Hindi are spoken.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Varkala, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alexandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great hostel with great staff. Everyone was super welcoming, especially Abi who took us out to local food spots, and Luisa with her yoga recommendations. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the common area was chill and sociable. The hostel is...”
Krishna
India India
“I like the vibe they have....and the experience they gave in my trip”
Rimjhim
India India
“The staff at the hostel is very friendly and helpful, and they organize good events that bring the whole hostel community together!”
Anonymous
India India
“I stayed at this hostel exp in Varkala and had such a great experience! The vibe was super chill and friendly.... The staff were warm, helpful, and made me feel at home right away...The rooms and common areas were kept clean, and the location was...”
Gaëlle
France France
“J’ai passé 4 jours incroyables ! Le personnel est adorable et c’est très bien placé ! Je recommande et reviendrais :)”
Matthias
Switzerland Switzerland
“Tolle unterkunft mit grossartigem hilfsbereiten personal. Wir haben 2 nächte gebucht und das jugendliche unkomplizierte ambiente genossen”

Property surroundings

House rules

HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.