Skip to main content

Featured hostel destinations

Destination inspiration for your trip – find a hostel

The 10 Best Kerala Hostels - Hostels in Kerala, India

Check out our pick of great hostels in Kerala

Filter by:


Review score

Superb: 9+ Very good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+
Our top picks Lowest price first Star rating and price Top reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

The Barefoot Varkala

Varkala Beach, Varkala

Situated in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within 500 metres, The Barefoot Varkala features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 46 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 47 km from Napier Museum and 1.6 km from Janardhanaswamy Temple. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Such a fantastic hostel!!! Staff super welcoming and create a lovely atmosphere, getting people together for sunset swims and lunches out, really nice communal areas and shaded spots with hammocks, lovely affordable food if you can't be bothered to take a short walk to any of the nice cheap spots nearby. Just a great hostel with top people. A reason to come back to Varkala!!!

Show more Show less
9.5
Exceptional
132 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Zostel Kochi (Ernakulam)

Ernakulam

Ernakulam Railway Station is 3 km from the hostel, while District and Sessions Court is 4.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 29 km from Zostel Kochi (Ernakulam). The vibe is amazing, the indoor activities organised by the host zaaya was super cool. I got the chance to socialize that way and made some new friends.

Show more Show less
9
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Crossroads Hostel 1957

Wayanad

The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Crossroads Hostel 1957 provides some rooms with river views, and rooms include a balcony. The units will provide guests with a fridge. The hostels pretty new but you won't ever feel that, not because something's broken or unhinged but because the hosts are so good at handling everything and because everything you could possibly think of is already provided..makes it seem like they've been doing this for years. The hosts are super hospitable. The food's lovely. There's always some pretty music playing in the background so the ambience is well maintained. Just a 10/10, can't believe how much we lucked out finding about this place.

Show more Show less
9.4
Superb
186 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Bunk house Fort Kochi

Fort Kochi, Cochin

Conveniently situated in the Fort Kochi district of Cochin, Bunk house Fort Kochi is located 400 metres from Fort Kochi Beach, 600 metres from Kochi Biennale and 10 km from Cochin Shipyard. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

At the hostel, each room comes with a wardrobe. Guest rooms include bed linen. EXCELLENT service. Super friendly and will do anything they can to help you with whatever it is. I explored the coast of Kerala and into Munnar but this was my home

Show more Show less
9
Superb
468 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Kochill - Relax & Stay -

Fort Kochi, Cochin

Situated in Cochin, 600 metres from Fort Kochi Beach, Kochill - Relax & Stay - provides a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 700 metres from Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, 700 metres from Santacruz Basilica Kochi and 800 metres from St. Francis Church Kochi. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests.

The rooms have a private bathroom and a shower, and some units at the hostel have a safety deposit box. All rooms have bed linen. It was a good choice, nice people, clean place, quiet area. Within a walking distance from the cafes, Kathakali theater, the marina walk, Chinese nets.

Show more Show less
9.3
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Back Packers Cochin Villa

Cochin

Located in Cochin, 35 km from Kochi Biennale, Back Packers Cochin Villa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the hostel. Warm welcoming and service by providers. Very safe and friendly for solo travellers. Whenever im at kochi, i always stay here.

Show more Show less
9.1
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Xhostel Cochin

Fort Kochi, Cochin

Located in Cochin and with Fort Kochi Beach reachable within 600 metres, Xhostel Cochin provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Popular points of interest nearby include St. Francis Church Kochi, Indo-Portuguese Museum and Princess Street. Cochin Shipyard is 11 km away and Vasco Da Gama Square is 600 metres from the hostel. Location is perfect for places we wish to visit.staffs are friendly and helpful..room was clean perfect..!

Show more Show less
10
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

CosyCove

Ernakulam

Set within 13 km of Kochi Biennale and 3.4 km of Cochin Shipyard, CosyCove offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Ernakulam. Located around 500 metres from Government Law College, Ernakulam, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.1 km away from District and Sessions Court. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Ernakulam Public Library. A clean, comfortable and cosy hostel that is great for backpackers or short termers. Location is also good as you can walk to the metro station and the jetty.

Show more Show less
9.7
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

a LoFT

Alleppey Beach, Alleppey

Situated in Alleppey, 400 metres from Alleppey Beach, a LoFT features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 2.4 km from Thumpoly Beach, 1.5 km from Alleppey Lighthouse and 2.4 km from Alappuzha Railway Station. Some rooms at the property have a terrace with a sea view.

Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple is 3.5 km from the hostel, while Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 83 km from a LoFT. The hostel is tiny but super cozy! There’s just two dorm rooms with two beds each, which gives you a lot of privacy but still the opportunity to interact with a few other travellers. Everything is very clean and brand new, I received a towel and toilet paper roll and there were even some toiletries provided in the bathroom. Which is more than I expected for a hostel at this price range. Couldn’t have asked for a better location as its just a 1 minute walk from the beach and just a few minutes from some cool cafés. Really loved the atmosphere but most of all, I loved the people who run the place! Rahul and his partner (sorry I’m horrible with names haha) are absolute sweethearts. They made me feel right at home and did anything they could to help me. Be it from sharing a meal with me to helping me out big time with some issues I had with a kayaking trip. They are the absolute highlight of this hostel! At the price they are offering, the dorms are an absolute steal! Do not miss out on paying the loft a visit.

Show more Show less
9.2
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

The Chill House

Fort Kochi, Cochin

Situated in Cochin, within 1.1 km of Fort Kochi Beach and 1 km of Kochi Biennale, The Chill House features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 10 km from Cochin Shipyard, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica and 1.4 km from St. Francis Church Kochi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and room service for guests.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Princess Street, Vasco Da Gama Square and Santacruz Basilica Kochi. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 43 km from The Chill House. Probably one of the best hostel experiences I’ve had so far. Coming here feels like coming to a home. The owner is just an absolutely incredible person who will make sure you have the best stay depending on your desires and he will be able to help you with pretty much anything! He brought me coffee every morning and was continuously making sure I was having a good time. I was there during my birthday and I couldn’t have felt more taken care of. The owner had bought a beautiful cake and made the other guests come sing for me together with himself and his family, as well as having a birthday dinner at a restaurant together with everyone in the evening. A friend of him who was also staying at the hostel cooked an amazing lunch for us. Can’t even describe how grateful I was for all the celebrations and him being so considerate! The location is great, near the main streets as well as the ferry. Facilities are new and fresh with nice A/C in the rooms. Comfy bed and pillows. Nice kitchen and common area and it has a rooftop where one can do yoga, meditate, dance (there’s a speaker even), or just chill with other people in the couches. The owner also knows all the best tips and tricks around the area, as well as of Kerala, and will be happy to share! He even helped me figure out my continuing travels over the phone after I had left the hostel! Very happy I came here.

Show more Show less
9.3
Superb
87 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Most booked hostels in Kerala this month

FAQs about hostels in Kerala

Hostels that guests love in Kerala