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The Hostel Stories Varkala

1.0 star property

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A gated entrance to a hostel with a sign reading "The Hostel Stories Stay Adventurous, Stay Social".
A group of people seated at a table inside a building with a thatched roof and metal mesh walls.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a guitar. There are two windows with curtains and string lights.
A single bed with a wooden headboard, dark curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A group of people in a brightly lit room with large windows, some using laptops.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$30
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug

Explore the area

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Helipad Road, Varkala, KL, 695141
  • Place, Varkala Cliff
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Varkala Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Janardanaswamy Temple
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted light, and a patterned rug.

Basic Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A room with a bed, a table, chairs, a rug, and a wall with pictures and a mirror.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with a lattice design.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with yellow curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Varkala

At The Hostel Stories Varkala you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .In proximity to this Varkala hostel you'll find Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
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What's nearby

  • Varkala Cliff - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Varkala Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Janardanaswamy Temple - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aaliyirakkm Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • South Cliff - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 9 min drive
  • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bindu's Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mellow - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Marine Palace - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Clafouti - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe del Mar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Hostel Stories Varkala

The Hostel Stories Varkala offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Hostel Stories Varkala also features a fridge in a common area and a water dispenser.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Varkala hostel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
The Hostel Stories Varkala offers 4 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: INR 150 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately INR 150 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property only accepts cash.

Property is also known as

The Hostel Stories Varkala Varkala
The Hostel Stories Varkala Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Hostel Stories Varkala?

Yep, The Hostel Stories Varkala is a short 4-minute walk from Varkala Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hostel Stories Varkala?

As of 31 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hostel Stories Varkala on 1 Aug 2026 start from NZ$30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Hostel Stories Varkala serve breakfast?

Yep, local cuisine brekkie is available daily between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hostel Stories Varkala?

No, The Hostel Stories Varkala does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hostel Stories Varkala?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Hostel Stories Varkala?

No, pets are not allowed.

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