HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel

Hostel EXP, Varkala Helipad Road , Opposite to chembakam super market North Cliff

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Room Types Available

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Max 1 Adult
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    This bed in dormitory has a electric kettle, tile/marble floor and air conditioning.

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    Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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    This bed in dormitory features air conditioning, dining area and barbecue.

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    Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Max 1 Adult
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    This bed in dormitory features a barbecue, toaster and stovetop.

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    Deluxe Queen Room
  • Max 2 Adults
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    The double room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The double room comes with a dining area, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle as well as a tiled floor. The unit offers 1 bed.

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    Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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    This bed in dormitory features a electric kettle, stovetop and tile/marble floor.

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    Superior Double Room
  • Max 2 Adults
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    The double room provides air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

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    About This Property

    Situated in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within 400 metres, HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel offers a tour desk, rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a private (Read More)beach area. The property is around 46 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 46 km from Napier Museum and 1.2 km from Janardhanaswamy Temple. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. All units in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. All rooms have a safety deposit box. You can play table tennis at HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel, and bike hire and car hire are available. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Odayam Beach, Aaliyirakkm Beach and Varkala Cliff. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International, 40 km from HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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    Guest Ratings For This Property

    8.9
    Based on 721 Reviews
    100% verified reviews

    Comfort

    8.65

    Cleanliness

    8.68

    Value For Money

    9.07

    Facilities

    8.64

    Guest Reviews

    Twinkle
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    A peaceful and worth the money stay with nice location
    I liked the staff and the hostel.
    The ventilation was really less in our dorm. As it is a beach place it gets really hot and humid.

    Published on 04 Jan 2024

    Schimpf
    solo traveller
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Great Experience with Hostel exp. 12/10 recommended
    Perfect vibe, great team, delicious food and i definitely felt super safe! Highly recommended to go there. Especially as a (female) solo traveller!
    N/A

    Published on 02 Jan 2024

    Dharmesh
    solo traveller
    8.0
    Very good
    Very good
    Location
    Amenities

    Published on 01 Jan 2024

    Margot
    solo traveller
    9.0
    Superb
    Amazing staff and location
    I stayed three nights in this Hostel, and its great location and staff was really worth it. Overall it was a great place to stay in Varkala, and the best part was definitely the lovely staff who help you with anything you need from booking activities, taxis to giving you the best addresses nearby for food and coffee.
    Like other travelers have said, the non AC rooms are very stuffy so make sure you book an AC one if you are sensitive to this.

    Published on 31 Dec 2023

    Roberta
    solo traveller
    7.0
    Good
    Good for few days
    Very big common area and they organize different activities during the week. Position is great.
    Toilets facilities could be improved, other than that I think for the price you pay is a good place to say although during the Christmas period is not worth it since they increase the prices a lot

    Published on 30 Dec 2023

    Cave
    solo traveller
    9.0
    Superb
    Amazing as
    We loved staying at HostelExp. The staff were so friendly, helpful and kind and the atmosphere they helped to create by getting people together and involved in evening activities was fantastic. Nothing was ever too much of an ask for them. We felt so safe and at home there. Such a brilliant place to be. Also the Caf sells really tasty food at a reasonable price and the beach is only a 5 minute walk away.
    The dormitory bathrooms and the kitchen could be updated a little, but for the price of the dorms you really can't complain

    Published on 27 Dec 2023

    Diya
    young couple
    6.0
    Pleasant
    Lovely outside the cottage!
    Location was lovely. Really good staff. I liked the overall ambience. Their canteen's porridge is a hit <3. Loved it.
    I travelled with my partner and it was a good stay in terms of couple safety but the cottages were not pretty well maintained. Couldn't sleep the first night because of insect noises. The second day, it got an insect crawling in the bathroom while I was showering. The cottage was not that lit and comfortable. Not worth 2500/day for sure. I didn't like the cottage stay, not sure about the dorms though. Rest people were nice, location was lovely, outside the cottage everything was good!

    Published on 26 Dec 2023

    Rakesh
    family with young children
    3.0
    Poor
    Poor
    Not worth 3900 for sure

    Published on 26 Dec 2023

    Vishal
    solo traveller
    6.0
    Pleasant
    Avoid if you don't prefer dogs around or want a private room
    People at the front desk were helpful and cooperative.
    Too many dogs in the premises. I didn't know about it and I just couldn't deal with it despite my best efforts to adjust. I wish I had known this earlier. Plus, their independent room isn't worth the hefty price. I was extremely tired and that's why switched from dormitory to private room. But the room was bare minimum standard for a price of 2.5K.

    Published on 26 Dec 2023

    N
    solo traveller
    8.0
    Very good
    Amazing
    Amazing host he keeps the place very lively. Located very close to the beach. This place is a best for solo travelers.
    Nothing specific

    Published on 26 Dec 2023

    Location & Nearby Places

    Varkala Helipad Road (1.3 Km from city center)

    Hostel EXP, Varkala Helipad Road , Opposite to chembakam super market North Cliff

    15 Nearby Attractions

    Water Sports in Varkala

    0.2 km

    Varkala Cliff

    0.3 km

    Varkala Beach

    0.3 km

    InDa Cafe

    0.4 km

    Asparagus

    0.6 km

    Darjeeling Cafe

    0.7 km

    Varkala Bali Mandapam

    0.7 km

    Janardhanaswamy Temple

    0.8 km

    Thiruvambadi Beach

    1.0 km

    Varkala Lighthouse

    1.2 km

    Varkala Aquarium

    1.2 km

    Black Sand Beach

    1.4 km

    Aaliyirakkam Beach

    1.9 km

    Chilakoor Beach

    2.1 km

    Varkala Thurappu (Varkala Tunnel)

    2.8 km

    Sivagiri Mutt

    2.9 km

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    Top Facilities

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    All Facilities for HostelExp, Varkala - A Beach Town Hostel

    Category Facilities
    Activities Bike tours, Badminton equipment, Live music/performance, Walking tours, Pub crawls, Beach, Movie nights, Table tennis.
    Others parking, wifi.
    Cleanliness & disinfecting Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines.
    Miscellaneous Designated smoking area.
    Safety features Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
    Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor.
    Bathroom Bath, Shower, Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet.
    Room Amenities Tile/marble floor, Washing machine, Air conditioning, Desk, Socket near the bed, Safety deposit box, Fan.
    Food & Drink Dishwasher, Electric kettle, Dining area, Stovetop, Outdoor furniture, Room service, Dining table.
    Safety & security CCTV in common areas.
    Cleaning services Laundry.
    Services & Extras Towels/sheets (extra fee), Lockers, Towels, Linen.
    Common areas Shared kitchen, Games room.
    Reception services Invoice provided, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Currency exchange.
    General Pets allowed.
    Physical distancing Cashless payment available.
    Entertainment and family services Evening entertainment, Indoor play area, Board games/puzzles, Karaoke.
    Transport Airport shuttle, Car hire, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shuttle service (additional charge), Shuttle service.
    Pool and wellness Private beach area, Yoga classes.
    Outdoor & View Terrace.
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