Title: The Hostel Stories Varkala Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Hostel Stories Varkala Hostel in Varkala, 4-minute walk to Varkala Beach ## Photo gallery for The Hostel Stories Varkala ![Exterior - The Hostel Stories Varkala (Varkala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111590000/111586000/111585950/fd7d50e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - The Hostel Stories Varkala (Varkala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111590000/111586000/111585950/328b628a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi - The Hostel Stories Varkala (Varkala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111590000/111586000/111585950/c19f56b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Hostel Stories Varkala (Varkala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111590000/111586000/111585950/67523eb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Hostel Stories Varkala (Varkala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111590000/111586000/111585950/15afd4a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Varkala Cliff and Varkala Beach, The Hostel Stories Varkala provides a garden, laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available - Laundry room - Housekeeping £27 includes taxes & fees 13 Jan - 14 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 11 - Jan 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=111585950&PinnedHotelID=111585950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=111585950&PinnedHotelID=111585950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 12 - Jan 13](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=111585950&PinnedHotelID=111585950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=111585950&PinnedHotelID=111585950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=111585950&PinnedHotelID=111585950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=111585950&PinnedHotelID=111585950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=111585950&PinnedHotelID=111585950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=111585950&PinnedHotelID=111585950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Basic Double Room ![Basic Double Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111590000/111586000/111585950/b5557129.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room ### Highlights Private bathroom Laptop workspace Desk Daily housekeeping - 120 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111590000/111586000/111585950/beae73f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Private bathroom Laptop workspace Desk Daily housekeeping - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory ![Economy Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111590000/111586000/111585950/a3c91e20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Shared Dormitory ### Highlights Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory ![Deluxe Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111590000/111586000/111585950/eb0d5cff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Shared Dormitory ### Highlights Air conditioning Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 130 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FVarkala-Hotels-The-Hostel-Stories-Varkala.h111585950.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FVarkala-Hotels-The-Hostel-Stories-Varkala.h111585950.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C8.73645%2C76.70577&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LfDUMscKC4rbULAPnSJvo_24sGU=) Helipad Road, Varkala, KL, 695141 #### What's nearby - Varkala Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Varkala Cliff \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Janardanaswamy Temple \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - The Black Sand Beach Varkala \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - South Cliff \- 3 min drive \- 0.9 miles #### Getting around - Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 9 min drive - Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.) - 98 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪God's Own Country Kitchen - ‬4 min walk - ‪Mellow - ‬8 min walk - ‪Coffee Temple - ‬4 min walk - ‪Clafouti - ‬11 min walk - ‪ABBA - ‬7 min walk ## About this property ### The Hostel Stories Varkala Hostel near Varkala Beach Close to Varkala Cliff, The Hostel Stories Varkala provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and a water dispenser Room features All guest rooms at The Hostel Stories Varkala include amenities, such as free WiFi. ## Similar properties ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101440000/101434700/101434651/deeec0df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hope Hostels, Varkala - Helipad Varkala - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - 24/7 front desk 10 Exceptional 1 review £32 includes taxes & fees 4 Feb - 5 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=101434651&PinnedHotelID=101434651&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11885400/11885311/2308bcd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jickys Nest Varkala - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - Housekeeping 7.6 Good 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=11885311&PinnedHotelID=11885311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111630000/111628300/111628217/be95b469.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aloha Homestay Varkala - 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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 ## 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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately INR 150 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as The Hostel Stories Varkala Varkala The Hostel Stories Varkala Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Hostel Stories Varkala pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Hostel Stories Varkala? ### How much is parking at The Hostel Stories Varkala? ### What time is check-in at The Hostel Stories Varkala? ### What time is check-out at The Hostel Stories Varkala? ### Where is The Hostel Stories Varkala located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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