Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach
Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach
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About this property
Accommodation Features: Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach in Varkala offers an adults-only hostel with a sun terrace, garden, open-air bath, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, Indian, and international cuisines for brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails. Amenities and Activities: Guests enjoy free on-site private parking, a games room, outdoor fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Activities include cycling and evening entertainment. Location and Attractions: Located 42 km from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, the hostel is steps from Varkala Aquarium and a 17-minute walk to Varkala Cliff. Nearby attractions include Janardhanaswamy Temple (3.1 km) and Sivagiri Mutt (6 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Justine
India
“Breakfast not served there. But one can get it from nearby hotels.” - Lokesh
India
“Very spacious rooms at good price. Location is also v close to black beach.” - Raj
India
“The place is extremely clean. They clean bathroom and toilets multiple times a day. The bedsheets are changed every day. The staff is very polite and convenient.” - Amuuthamalar
Malaysia
“Very close to Black Beach and the cliff. Amazing cafes and wonderful food. The DJ party on Saturday night was awesome!” - Mohanraj
India
“The place was clean and close to beach, best suit for friends and solo stays as it comes under budget and worth for money” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Cool rooms with aircon and fan , comfy bed and privacy curtain, personal light in each doorm bed, nice cafe and party area” - Mona
India
“It was a truly rejuvenating experience, thanks to the stunning location, excellent service, and comfortable accommodation provided by Joseph and Suraj. Their warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful nature was truly commendable. The property is...” - Mousumi
India
“The location. And the property was very clean and spacious rooms. Comfy and clean beds, clean and super good washroom.” - Chanchal
India
“Spacious dorms, clean beds and washroom and polite staff” - Mark
Germany
“Standard Indian budget option but with surprisingly good showers and hot water! Nice friendly staff who we woke up at 05.00 in the morning but still happily checked us in 😍”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Soul Cafe
- CuisineChinese • Indian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

The fine print
Please inform Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach 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.