Soul, Varkala - Black Beach

Soul, Varkala - Black Beach Hostel in Varkala

About this hostel

Nestled in Varkala, this charming hostel for R 350 per night is a great option for your next break. Situated in Varkala, 90 metres from Odayam Beach, Soul, Varkala - Black Beach features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Beachfront / Waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Varkala

Nearby attractions

Greenfield International Stadium

17.54 miles

Napier Museum

23.99 miles

Thangassery Light House

12.97 miles

Palaruvi Waterfalls

34.66 miles

Soul, Varkala - Black Beach

4.0

Good(515 Reviews)

Hostel in Varkala

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Beachfront / Waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Varkala

Nearby attractions

Greenfield International Stadium

17.54 miles

Napier Museum

23.99 miles

Thangassery Light House

12.97 miles

Palaruvi Waterfalls

34.66 miles

Reviews

4.0/5.0

Good(515 Reviews)

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10.0

May 2024

Quiet ,peace ,love

The location was very quietly good and the environment was so peaceful and it will be near to most of the places so I can cover all those things at a time and staff was very friendly

Nothing like that I don't like in a stay . Because I'm going alone so I feel like that if went to freinds it will be very joyful that it

10.0

Jan 2024

Superbe auberge de jeunesse au calme au Varkala

Le site Le personnel et sa disponibilité Le confort de la chambre

9.0

Jan 2024

Great location, clean room

Room, location and cleanliness

Cafe was closed for maintenance

10.0

Jan 2024

One of the best beach hostel I've stayed in

The spacious and ac dorm which is relatively cheap, Food, Hygiene, Closeness to the cliff market and beach

No power back up during power outage, Makes work from home hard

5.0

Jan 2024

Good location but need to improve the food and services

The property was very clean

The food at cafe was overpriced. Not worth the money at all. The staff at reception is very immature and careless.

10.0

Dec 2023

Soul varkala stay

Everything was good.. staff the dorm.. only there should have been food options

8.0

Dec 2023

Soul Varkala is definitely value for money especially considering the dorm is air conditioned.

Loved the air conditioning and spacious dormitory.

The cafe was closed for maintenance and the bunks lacked a bedside light. You had to go outside the form to communal bathrooms but they were modern and clean

6.0

Nov 2023

In a need of update

The colours of the hostels and that the A/C didn't directly blow on the bed. The location was great, just a minute walk away from the beach and close to shops and restaurants. The staff was really nice and friendly, helping us with our requests (and we had quite a few :D)

1. Laundry service - we got back wet clothes due to the rain that day. The laundry service wasn't cheap so we expected it to be washed and dried appropriately 2. Matresses - you could feel all the wires in the matress 3. Mould - there is a lot of humidity in Varkala and the room was very mouldy, especially the bathroom. They used some sort of a cleaning product that made the bathroom smelling horribly. If you need a cheap solution: put bowls with salt in the room because the salt absorbs the humidity. This also made the room feel dirty. 4. Soul Cafe wasn't operational when we were there. 5. The process of check-in was a bit long and we had to do it ourselves at the reception. I'd suggest you send the link previous to check-in date so it makes this process quicker and easier. 6. There was very little furniture in the room - you couldn't hang anything or store anything, no shelves in the bathroom

5.0

Nov 2023

2 day trip to Varkala

The locality was good and the nearby spots were decent

The beds weren't comfortable. The ACs weren't working The cleanliness was an issue and the rooms were stinking because of mould formation. The staff wasnt helpful either

3.0

Nov 2023

Dissapointing Stay if you plan to work and socialise on a budget

Good location. Budget room.

Our stay was a complete disappointment. We had booked a room with a private terrace, as shown on photos and descriptions on Booking.com, but when we got there, they told us that we had to pay extra for it. The advertised terrace was in fact a common terrace at the top of the building, which at the time was virtually a construction site. We booked the room in part attracted by the daily activities that the hostel says it offers on its website (cycling tours, game nights, etc). Again, when we got there they said they did not have any activities for guests. There should have been wifi everywhere in the bulding, but there wasn't. We complained for three days before they fixed it. My suspicious self wonders if they only fixed it after three days because that's when the property started to fill up for the weekend or because we refused to pay our outstanding balance until wifi was fixed. On Booking.com, it says that the property has a cafe service. There was none. They said we could go to the nearby Zostel for internet, food, refreshments and activities. If I hadn't had to pay ALL of my booking in advance, I would have packed my things then and there and gone to stay at Zostel.

8.0

Sep 2023

Overall a good place to stay , liked the vibe

Fantastic location , it was very near to the beach, rooms were spacious and very clean. fun events during weekend

there was no attached washroom for mixed dorm in ground floor. The common washroom was there on first floor and was not so clean.

7.0

Jul 2023

Will be fun for a solo traveller on a budget, opt for something better if you want good hygiene

Really good location, peaceful stay, lot of activities

Really bad bathrooms and washrooms

10.0

Jul 2023

Amazing experience!

The best hostel I've visited so far! The staff make the experience even better and the property is also very close to the North Cliff and Black Beach. Highly recommend!

10.0

Jul 2023

Amazing experience! ❤️

Loved the hostel! Highly recommend if you're a solo traveler looking for unique experiences. The staff is amazing and really make you feel at home!

Its at a great location and 50 mtrs away from the beach. So, nothing as such that I didn't like

10.0

Jul 2023

Anyone one coming to Varkala should stay here for a day atleast.

The staffs were exceptional in their hospitality. I felt like home away from home. Community kitchen, the lobby, the location they were all nice.

Just the bed I was sleeping was little unstable.

6.0

Apr 2023

Pleasant

It was okay. Good place if you want to connect with other travellers. Wifi is decent

1. Two bathrooms to be shared by a lot of people. 2. Need to go upstairs for the shared bathroom. 3. You can just 300 more and get a private room somewhere around.

10.0

Apr 2023

A worthwhile stay. Would recommend especially for Weekends.

A great, vibrant stay. Lovely community to be in. Good food & other amenities act like added bonuses.

8.0

Mar 2023

Very good

vibe

nothing

7.0

Mar 2023

Tik thak

I liked the location, and the huge area of the hostel...

The cafe staff are not that much friendly 🙂 but its ok everyone can't be the same u think off and the worst part comes here the common droms has no washroom u have to used the upper side resturant washroom its just radiculous only one suggestion instead of this just attached the washroom with the droms....

8.0

Mar 2023

Had an amazing three day vacation.

Value for money. Amazing vibe and a friendly crowd. The staff was friendly and sweet. Enjoyed my stay there.

I had to use the common bathrooms. The bathrooms are not cleaned regularly and had a lot of spider webs. The food was pretty expensive at the soul cafe.

10.0

Mar 2023

Nice Hostel, Chill Vibes, Close to the beach

Nice hostel, spacious dorms , close to the beach also staff is really helpful. Would love to stay here again.

1.0

Mar 2023

Disappointing, Unsafe, not worth it, and will not recommend to anyone

The location was good, 5 minutes walk to the north cliff. 10 mins away from the railway station. Rickshaws are easy to find.

This hostel was a huge disappointment. And the girl present at the reception was the rudest person I have ever met while traveling, she was never available and was busy partying all the time. Before you book this hostel, here are some short facts you should know - 1. The dorm washroom is not just available to you and to your roommates, but to literally ANY random person from the hostel. And there is no one to make sure, that person is even staying in the hostel and is not some stranger who walked in from the entry gate which is open at all times and the cafe is full of drunk people partying till late night, some of them are not from the hostel. 2. Forget about sleeping in peace. There is too much noise. 3. They ask you to keep you door open ALL THE TIME. And there are no lockers or safety for your stuff. During the day, I could get that they need it open incase there are other guests checking-in but why at night?? How can they expect the guests to sleep when there are random people who enter any time and no security/staff is available to ensure safety. WHAT KIND OF PLACE IS THIS?? When i talked about this to the girl at the reception, her response was "Oh no one is going to steal your stuff" like wtf?? 4. The washroom is not maintained/cleaned properly. At the end of the day when we went back to our room, there were always dirty shoes marks on the room floor and bathroom floor. Which sucked because they made us take off our own shoes/sandals outside. So everyday we were walking in barefoot on a floor which was already dirty. I had to stay there for 3 days as she refused to refund my money and had already taken full payment before otherwise I would have moved somewhere else, I hated every moment of my stay there. My experience with Soul was not just disappointing but Negative. I would not recommend it to anyone, especially girls, family, or solo travellers.

7.0

Mar 2023

Good

The staff is amazingly welcoming and friendly - felt like I've known them for longer than a day for sure. I was booked for 2 nights, but decided on 1 night to move over to their sister hostel (The Lost - Helipad). No reason against this place, I just felt it was convenient for me to be on the beach per se and close to the restaurants. This hostel is located only 6 minutes drive or tuk-tuk, so you're not that far.

There were a lot of ants in my room, I'm not sure if that's controllable with some pesticides, but I had to close my suitcase every time to ensure I wasn't taking any ants with me.

10.0

Mar 2023

Paradise on the Black Beach ⛱️🏖️

I liked the ambience and the location, the host and volunteers were so kind and helpful. I had a problem with my leg, but I never felt insecure that I had a trust that someone will help before I fell down. Including the host's and guests.

Everything was fine. If they allowed outside food and drinks it would have been better so that we can choose the a big variatey foods. But owners were too kind that they allowed me to have when they knew I already bought it.

7.0

Mar 2023

Good stay for an overnight if non ac if ac was available it would be a very good stay

the location

the ac dorm was not available and rental bikes were costly

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Varkala?

The average price for a rental in Varkala is R 716 per night. This rental is R 366 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Soul, Varkala - Black Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Soul, Varkala - Black Beach pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Soul, Varkala - Black Beach?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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About this hostel

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Soul, Varkala - Black Beach

Hostel in Varkala

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Varkala

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Varkala?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Soul, Varkala - Black Beach pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Soul, Varkala - Black Beach?

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