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Reviews of The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road

Varkala Helipad Road, 695141 Varkala, India

#3 of 92 hotels in Varkala

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Review score

Based on 143 hostel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    10
    great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thank you for the wonderful time. The atmosphere of the accommodation you created was wonderful. I definitely want to go back someday.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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 sand beach and Papanasam beach were easily reachable for sunset.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the best hostels to stay at in Varkala! Here, you’re free to cook in the common kitchen apart from this you will get homely food, and there’s always something fun to do—whether it’s painting, gaming, or joining in on other creative activities. I did workation and the wifi speed was good 💯.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    8.0
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One girl had her stuff every where.

    Great location. Staff were great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    8.0
    Good but never book non - Ac room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet is not working

    Good location and good people

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    10
    A perfect hostel in varkala that you can meet so many travelers form around the world. This hostel very close to varkala
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very close to varkala cliff, good value of money

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff, shaeef was really helpful. I love the aesthetic and everything about the place.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    9.0
    Friendly staff and a nice bedroom
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Conveniently located and good fun

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    10
    Worth staying in this hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Vibes of the hostel is good - Basic rooms with purposeful things - Met alot of Solo Travellers

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    8.0
    Pleasant stay and the person who runs it is very friendly. Nice social areas and really handy to have access/use to
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room smelt a tiny bit damp 😄

    Lovely staff and great location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    10
    Perfect budget stay with great hosts!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some ants..

    Lively place with subtle calmness. Perfect spot. Shafeeq and the other guy (helping hand) sorry forgot his name!! Were great !! Mornings chats, some new friends and great wifi!!! Sumps the trip.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    10
    Perfect stay for solo travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing specific !!!

    Calm ✌️

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    10
    Nice hostel to enjoy your stay in Varkala !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a nice place, with friendly people and a great atmosphere

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shafeeq was the best host, loved the vibes, best to work remotely!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice guy who is taking care of it. Very clean place. I enjoyed the vibe so much. Thank u so much

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a great location and the beds had curtains, which isn’t a given in India.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    "A Vibe You’ll Never Forget!" I stayed at The Hostel Stories in Varkala and honestly, it was one of the best hostel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warm smiles and an atmosphere that instantly makes you feel at home. The location is perfect — just a short walk to the beach, cafes, and the iconic Varkala cliff. The common areas are super chill, filled with hammocks, cozy seating, and great music always playing in the background. It’s the kind of place where you end up staying longer than planned because the vibe is just that good.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    10
    Perfect for solo travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything about the property. Staff is bedy friendly and the host Raman makes sure you sre being included in all hostel group plans. Definitely recommend all solo travellers to book with them

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    9.0
    I enjoyed the stay here. I strongly recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stay was super comfortable, and the location is absolutely spot on—just a short walk from Varkala Cliff. The caretaker is cheerful and always ready to help, which made things even better. Special thanks to Shafeeq—he was incredibly helpful and guided me well while settling in. An awesome place to stay, whether you're traveling solo or with a group of friends. I strongly recommend it.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    10
    I found my beach town home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    NA

    I really liked the location of the hostel. Its very close to the north cliff but still located at quiet location. Grocery shop is nearby & you can also cook something in community kitchen. Being a solo female traveler i felt hostel stories very safe & comfortable. Host Pintu is very friendly & helpful :) I will come back soon.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    10
    A Home Away From Home – Twice the Charm!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was my second time staying at Hostel Stories in Varkala, and just like the first, it was nothing short of marvellous! Returning here felt like coming back to a familiar, warm, and welcoming space where every corner has a story to tell. The location is another highlight. Just a short walk away from the cliff and the beach, you get the best of both worlds – peace and accessibility. The sunsets here are something else, and watching them with new friends from the hostel terrace is now a core memory for me.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    10
    Awesome
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    In Varkala's heart, where the sea sings low, I found a place where good vibes flow. The Hostel Stories, calm and kind, A little world that eases the mind. The host, a soul so warm and bright, Turned every day into pure delight. The beach was near, the breeze so free, Whispers of waves, calling to me. The rooms were lovely, the vibe was true, With laughter shared and skies so blue. And oh, the food! A tasty grace, A comfort in every bite I’d embrace. It wasn’t just a place to stay, But memories made along the way. A story told in sunsets gold— A piece of peace my heart still holds.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2025

    9.0
    Outstanding hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host, Pintu was so warm and welcoming. Extremely polite, always had a smile on his face. Helped us out with any information we required regarding kayaking, best beaches to visit, etc. The hostel is also beautifully decorated. Extremely chilled out vibe and a great set of hostel mates who were very welcoming as well. You should definitely check this hostel out if you are looking for a laid back, chill and colorful environment. Truly a great stay. Felt like home.

    Stayed in April 2025

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