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Molly's Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Varkala with free parking

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Private AC room | Free WiFi
Exterior
Private Non Ac Room | Terrace/patio
2 BHK Apartment AC with Kitchen | Living area
2 BHK Apartment Non AC with Kitchen -2 | Private kitchen
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Molly's Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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  • 5 sq m
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Balcony
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Private bathroom
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8 Bed Mixed Ac Dormitory

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2BHK Non AC Apartment with Kitchen

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2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Detached private bathroom
  • 5 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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2 BHK Apartment Non AC with Kitchen -2

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2 bathrooms
Detached private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony
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Private bathroom
  • 5 sq m
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  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • 9 sq m
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Private Non Ac Room

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Balcony
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 5 sq m
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  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Varkala is home to Molly's Hostel. Sivagiri and Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. With kayaking, scuba diving, and motor boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Aaliyarakam Beach Road, South Cliff, Varkala, KL, 695141

What's nearby

  • Varkala Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Varkala Cliff - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sivagiri - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Kappil Beach - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 9 min drive
  • Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buddha Bar Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Champos - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Trip Is Life - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Suprabhatham Vegetarian - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soul Food Cafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Molly's Hostel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Molly's Hostel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Molly's Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: INR 80 to 250 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately INR 80 to 250 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Towels fee: INR 50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Molly's Hostel Varkala
Molly's Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Molly's Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Varkala

Frequently asked questions

Is Molly's Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Molly's Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Molly's Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Molly's Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Molly's Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 2000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Molly's Hostel located?

Situated in Varkala, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Janardanaswamy Temple, Varkala Beach, and Varkala Cliff. Sivagiri and Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort are also within 3 mi (5 km). Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Molly's Hostel Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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