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The Barefoot Varkala

Varkala Beach, Varkala

Situated in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within 500 metres, The Barefoot 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 1.6 km from Janardhanaswamy Temple. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy an Asian breakfast. This is a really great place to stay! Good location, nice vibe, clean and cozy rooms, super friendly staff. They have two super cute puppy’s too.

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9.5
Exceptional
169 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Zostel Kochi (Ernakulam)

Ernakulam

Ernakulam Railway Station is 3 km from the hostel, while District and Sessions Court is 4.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 29 km from Zostel Kochi (Ernakulam). The location is perfect, the staff is very friendly and the facilities are just amazing, really spacious and clean. I definitely recommend !

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9
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Crossroads Hostel 1957

Wayanad

The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Crossroads Hostel 1957 provides some rooms with river views, and rooms include a balcony. The units will provide guests with a fridge. After years and years of traveling around the world and countless hostels, I can say this is one of the best I've stayed at. The Crossroads Hostel is located in Varadoor, one of the quietest areas of Wayanad, immersed in a typically rural context where you can find peace and serenity. Also the manager of the hostel, Abi, is a great person, always ready to help you. Several times he took me to the bus stop on his motorbike or came to pick me up to take me back to the hostel after some excursions or trekking. It is located just over 20 minutes from Kalpetta, the main center of Wayanad, by and large the focal point from which to reach the start of the main treks. What can I say, I had an extremely good time in this hostel. Nice atmosphere, serenity, comfortable rooms, nice people, clean rooms. If you are in Wayanad look no further.

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9.4
Superb
187 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Bunk house Fort Kochi

Fort Kochi, Cochin

Conveniently situated in the Fort Kochi district of Cochin, Bunk house Fort Kochi is located 400 metres from Fort Kochi Beach, 600 metres from Kochi Biennale and 10 km from Cochin Shipyard. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

At the hostel, each room comes with a wardrobe. Guest rooms include bed linen. EXCELLENT service. Super friendly and will do anything they can to help you with whatever it is. I explored the coast of Kerala and into Munnar but this was my home

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9
Superb
477 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Kochill - Relax & Stay -

Fort Kochi, Cochin

Situated in Cochin, 600 metres from Fort Kochi Beach, Kochill - Relax & Stay - provides 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 800 metres from St. Francis Church Kochi. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests.

The rooms have a private bathroom and a shower, and some units at the hostel have a safety deposit box. All rooms have bed linen. Nice place at good location with a very friendly and helpful host.

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9.2
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Back Packers Cochin Villa

Cochin

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.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the hostel. Everithing. Is my third time going there and Abdul is amazing host. Is like stay at home!

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9.1
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

CosyCove

Marine Drive Kochi, Ernakulam

Set within 13 km of Kochi Biennale and 3.4 km of Cochin Shipyard, CosyCove offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Ernakulam. Located around 500 metres from Government Law College, Ernakulam, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.1 km away from District and Sessions Court. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Ernakulam Public Library. A clean, comfortable and cosy hostel that is great for backpackers or short termers. Location is also good as you can walk to the metro station and the jetty.

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9.7
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

House Of Surf Hostel for Women

Varkala Beach, Varkala

Set in Varkala, 200 metres from Odayam Beach, House Of Surf Hostel for Women offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is situated less than 1 km from Edava Beach, 1.8 km from Varkala Beach and 48 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The air-conditioned rooms provide a wardrobe and free WiFi. Although I only stayed one night the service was incredible. Swati took such good care of me, it was very heart warming. The place was undergoing some construction and I was the only one there (which led to my decision to move) but once they're back on track and full of guests I think staying there will be a blast. Rooms are beautiful, cozy beds and close to beautiful odayam beach.

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9.2
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

a LoFT

Alleppey Beach, Alleppey

Situated in Alleppey, 400 metres from Alleppey Beach, a LoFT features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 2.4 km from Thumpoly Beach, 1.5 km from Alleppey Lighthouse and 2.4 km from Alappuzha Railway Station. Some rooms at the property have a terrace with a sea view.

Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple is 3.5 km from the hostel, while Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 83 km from a LoFT. The hostel is tiny but super cozy! There’s just two dorm rooms with two beds each, which gives you a lot of privacy but still the opportunity to interact with a few other travellers. Everything is very clean and brand new, I received a towel and toilet paper roll and there were even some toiletries provided in the bathroom. Which is more than I expected for a hostel at this price range. Couldn’t have asked for a better location as its just a 1 minute walk from the beach and just a few minutes from some cool cafés. Really loved the atmosphere but most of all, I loved the people who run the place! Rahul and his partner (sorry I’m horrible with names haha) are absolute sweethearts. They made me feel right at home and did anything they could to help me. Be it from sharing a meal with me to helping me out big time with some issues I had with a kayaking trip. They are the absolute highlight of this hostel! At the price they are offering, the dorms are an absolute steal! Do not miss out on paying the loft a visit.

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9.2
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

The Chill House

Fort Kochi, Cochin

Situated in Cochin, within 1.1 km of Fort Kochi Beach and 1 km of Kochi Biennale, The Chill House features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 10 km from Cochin Shipyard, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica and 1.4 km from St. Francis Church Kochi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and room service for guests.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Princess Street, Vasco Da Gama Square and Santacruz Basilica Kochi. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 43 km from The Chill House. The owner is such a great guy! Super helpful in every way possible and an interesting person to talk to. He also gives great recommendations and helps in planning day trips plus he makes great masala chai!

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9.2
Superb
93 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

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