The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Hostel Stories in Varkala offers adults-only accommodation with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Facilities: Guests can enjoy a lounge, shared kitchen, games room, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Local Attractions: Varkala Beach is a 5-minute walk away, Varkala Cliff 400 metres nearby, and Janardhanaswamy Temple a 15-minute walk. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 40 km from the hostel. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, board games, and shared kitchen. Yoga classes, film nights, and walking tours are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Varkala, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Vegetarian

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Availability

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1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Namitha
India India
“The host was amazing. Pinto! You're a gem. An amazing place to hangout. To have 'me' time. I enjoyed it thoroughly.”
Sushma
India India
“I stayed at The Hostel Stories in Varkala and it was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve had! The place felt so homely and welcoming from the moment I arrived. Met so many amazing solo travelers and had great conversations around every...”
Emily
Germany Germany
“Good people, good vibe, close to the beach and the cliff. Everything is close by and if you need any help they will help you. I really enjoyed my stay and had a wonderful experience.”
Vikram
India India
“Perfect place for a workation! The high-speed Wi-Fi made work smooth, and I loved the community kitchen for cooking. The garden with plenty of hammocks was great to chill out, and I even got to meet other travelers – the social vibe was amazing....”
Stephen
India India
“My experience to stay here was very good. I came for the workation & didn't face any problem. Wifi works very well & they also have homely food which made my stay more comfortable . In the evening, it was a ritual to go for the sunset walk with...”
Azar
India India
“The vibe Exactly Feels like home Even I'm far away from my home”
Gaurav
India India
“I loved this hostel.Its the place to stay if you're traveling alone and want to meet new people. The hostel has a fantastic, friendly vibe that makes it so easy to connect with others. I met so many people even from other countries & we all were...”
Deep
India India
“This hostel is excellent! The location is perfect, with the beach a short walk away. The community kitchen is well-equipped, making it a great place to meet other travelers. The WiFi was fast and reliable for Workation. The atmosphere is...”
Aiko
Japan Japan
“Thank you for the wonderful time. The atmosphere of the accommodation you created was wonderful. I definitely want to go back someday.”
Chesta
India India
“Perfect for workation, good wifi, they had an actually functioning community kitchen. Great for solo female travellers, it was a good place to start my travel journey! Comfortable dorms, is near the helipad so all cafes were walkable, even black...”

Property surroundings

House rules

The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 40
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

We strictly DO NOT allow a group of more than 4 people. In case of a group of 4, you might be purposefully allotted different dorm rooms. Further, if the group behavior is deemed unfit at the property, the Hostel Stories Property Manager, upon subjective evaluation, retains the full right to take required action which may also result in an on-spot cancellation without refunds.

Drugs and any substance abuse is strictly banned inside and around the property.

We have provided the lockers for your valuables, please carry a small padlock if you want to use lockers or you can buy one from reception.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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