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The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road in Varkala provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. 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!

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9.1
Superb
158 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Situated in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within 500 metres, Barefoot Hostels, Varkala features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 46 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 47 km from Napier Museum and 700 metres from Varkala Cliff. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Homely atmosphere within 1 km walk to the Varkala cliff. Clean room and tidy bathroom. Enjoyed the hostel atmosphere and cozy room after the a long session at the beach. Staffs were really friendly and welcoming.

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9.4
Superb
372 reviews
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US$7
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Located in Alleppey, less than 1 km from Alleppey Beach, Dutch Square Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 2.2 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple, 2.8 km from Alappuzha Railway Station and 17 km from Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple. The property is allergy-free and is set less than 1 km from Alleppey Lighthouse. Beautiful property with plenty of space .

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9.5
Exceptional
252 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

SANTA MARIA HOSTEL MUNROE ISLAND has a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and restaurant in Munroe Island. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available and the hostel also features bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Maybe my favourite hostel after 4 months in India - I booked for 2 nights and ended up staying over a week. You can get out of bed and jump straight into the backwaters. The sunrise boat tour through the mangroves is a must (& really good value). Loved the Keralan breakfast in the morning, and appreciated being able to use the kitchen to cook my own food after travelling for ages! Attracts a great backpacker crowd and is super social in a chill way. Rooms are simple but clean and the outdoor common areas are perfect - hammocks galore. Thanks for a great stay 🌊🌴🌞

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9.2
Superb
139 reviews
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US$6
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Situated in Ernakulam, 14 km from Kochi Biennale, Zostel Kochi (Ernakulam) features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is around 1.6 km from Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, 2.7 km from National Stock Exchange Of India and 2.9 km from Ernakulam Public Library. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Cochin Shipyard is 3.9 km away.

Ernakulam Railway Station is 3.1 km from the hostel, while District and Sessions Court is 4.3 km from the property. Cochin International Airport is 29 km away. The hostel was very clean, everything was new and worked well. It was nicely furnished. There was warm water in shower. Lot of space in the room and common area. The common area seemed good for socializing. There wasn't a kitchen but a place to eat your own food and wash your dishes. Air conditioning worked well in the room. There was a television in the common area from which you could probably watch movies. There was nice music in common area. The place was peaceful. I could leave my luggages in the hostel for few hours after checking out. There was a small cafe from where you could buy drinks like coffee, juices and maybe some cutted fruits.

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9.1
Superb
248 reviews
Price from
US$9
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At the hostel, rooms include a desk and a balcony with a mountain view. Every room is fitted with a safety deposit box and certain rooms have river views. At Crossroads Hostel 1957 all rooms come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. This place exuded good vibes. The entire staff were all fantastic. So helpful, so accommodating, so friendly. If you have any travel related questions or are in need of recommendations on where to go/what to see/how to get there they’ve got your back. The food prepared in the kitchen is top notch and super affordable. Beds were comfy enough. Facilities were clean. They even have a clothes washer with plenty of lines to hang dry. Lots of space for chilling/relaxing.

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9.2
Superb
231 reviews
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US$6
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Set in Munnar, within 14 km of Munnar Tea Museum and 23 km of Mattupetty Dam, 3R Residency Munnar offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 28 km from Anamudi Peak, 30 km from Cheeyappara Waterfalls and 33 km from Eravikulam National Park. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a lake view.

Lakkam Waterfalls is 37 km from the hostel, while Top Station is 46 km from the property. Cochin International Airport is 91 km away. Great hostel, I rent scooter and this place was on my way. And also there was option to rent towel for 50 inr

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9
Superb
351 reviews
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US$6
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Situated in Cochin, 600 metres from Fort Kochi Beach, Kochill - Relax & Stay - offers a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 700 metres from Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, 700 metres from Santacruz Basilica Kochi and less than 1 km from St. Francis Church Kochi. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests.

The hostel provides some units that have a safety deposit box, and the rooms have a private bathroom with a shower. The location was great, with a spacious room and a comfortable, welcoming common area. The staff were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.

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9.2
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Design Ashram is located in Kozhikode, 400 metres from Kozhikode Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides services including meeting and banquet facilities and evening entertainment.

At the hostel, every room is equipped with a patio. All units will provide guests with a fridge. The staff are very helpful and kind. They are very informative and gave me lots of recommendations of where to eat and how to get around. There is a antique museum next door and great places to eat near by. the ashram is very secure and has a lovely vibe

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9.1
Superb
160 reviews
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US$9
per night

Located in Cochin, 35 km from Kochi Biennale, Back Packers Cochin Villa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Complete with a private bathroom, guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with air conditioning, and selected rooms come with a seating area. All rooms include a safety deposit box. Location was great, perfect distance from shops and restaurants but still slightly secluded. The host was very friendly and welcoming, also really helpful in planning day trips around the area, he gave great advice and recommendations. The breakfast that was included was delicious. The rooms were clean and the AC worked.

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9.2
Superb
181 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

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