Featuring a garden, a shared lounge and a bar, Zebra Hostels is located in Varkala and is 500 metres from Varkala Beach. The property is set 46 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 46 km from Napier Museum and 1.4 km from Janardhanaswamy Temple. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Odayam Beach, Aaliyirakkm Beach and Varkala Cliff. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 41 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Varkala, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
6 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • She
    India India
    My week-long stay at Zebra Hostels was fantastic! From late-night match screenings and dancing to early morning beach visits and sea baths, everything was close to my heart. I highly recommend Zebra Hostel❣️
  • Prakash
    India India
    Excellent experience but the washroom wouldve cleaned. But the entire experience is really good. Looking forward to visit again.
  • Neha
    India India
    Beautifully built hostel with the required amenities. Host was gracious. It's a must visit property since its only 5 mins walk to varkala beach and 15 mins walk to black sand beach. Perfect hostel vibes
  • Rrazi
    India India
    Everything includes location, service, staffs and ambience. This place gives such a comfort that you feel you’re at home.
  • S
    Shivangi
    India India
    The staff and location are amazing. Such a peaceful environment! As a solo traveller from Pune, they had my journey perfectly sorted. They clued me in on the best cafes, tasty food, hidden places, and cool activities like kayaking, mangrove ride....
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    Achu
    India India
    Had an awesome time at Zebra Hostels – super affordable, spotlessly clean. Working from my laptop as a tech nerd, the 4-bed dorm was just perfect. The staff is super friendly. Definitely suggest these hostels for other folks working remotely!
  • Khan
    India India
    On my solo trip, my stay at this hostel exceeded my expectations. The peaceful atmosphere and abundant greenery at Zebra Hostels offered a beautiful experience. What truly stood out was the value for money – I opted for a non-AC dorm, which turned...
  • Rajat
    India India
    a perfect combination of nature outdoors & western facilities indoors. Amazing host to guide & answer all questions I had. A must recommended stay if you're in town for Varkala Beach, Papanasam Beach, Odayam Beach. 🍁
  • Divya
    Excellent property, has an old time charm. The property is close to the beach (which is a plus ).vivek and Anaz were very accommodating. I highly recommend Zebra Hostels.
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    Anitha
    India India
    The location is just in the perfect spot. Walkable distance from the cliff. Cozy environment and friendly staff. Clean and well maintained room. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good stay at affordable price.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Zebra Hostels

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
  • Karaoke
  • Games room

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    General

    • Soundproof rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Malayalam
    • Tamil

    House rules
    Zebra Hostels takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:30 to 23:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:30 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Rs. 200 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Rs. 200 per child, per night
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Rs. 200 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Rs. 500 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Zebra Hostels 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.

    FAQs about Zebra Hostels

    • Zebra Hostels offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Games room
      • Karaoke
      • Evening entertainment
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours

    • Check-in at Zebra Hostels is from 13:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Zebra Hostels is 500 yards from the centre of Varkala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Zebra Hostels. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Zebra Hostels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.