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Review Of Soul, Varkala Hostel - Black Beach

Varkala Beach, Varkala | About a minute walk to Varkala Beach

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    3.9
    Very Good

    579 Ratings, 222 Reviews

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    • Location4.2
    • Cleanliness4.0
    • Value For Money4.0
    • Food3.5
    • Facilities3.7
    • Checkin Experience4.1
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    The property stands out for its cleanliness and friendly staff, making guests feel welcome. Located just a short walk from the beautiful Black Beach, it offers budget-friendly amenities, spacious dorms, and a chill ambiance perfect for solo travelers or groups. Many appreciate the vibrant atmosphere, great views, and helpful staff ready to assist with local tips.

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    3.0

    Experience at Soul as a solo traveller

    archit c.solo

    Dorms and washrooms were clean and tidy. But the washroom was not connected to the dorm and common for the whole hostel. Also no in house cafe even for tea/coffee and no activities whatsoever for the vibe

    Travel Month: Sep 2025 (4-Night Stay)

    Room: D5- AC Bunk Bed in 16 bed Mixed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    sricharan s.group

    The hostel was very neat and clean.It was close to the sea and it had good facilities like ac and neat washrooms.

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: D5- AC Bunk Bed in 16 bed Mixed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

    5.0

    nice view

    fayas a.couple

    Great view from the room and good staffs

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: AC Standard Double Room Only

    4.0

    good place for solo travellers to live in

    imtiyas i.solo

    Good place to live in budget friendly though🙃🙃

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: D3 AC 6 bed female dorm with attached washroom

    3.0

    Please soul filter the type of people that enter

    nikita.solo

    So the dorms of the hostel soul were pretty decent however I didn't like the quality of people there. So traveller quality I didn't like. Hostel and manager were decent

    Travel Month: Sep 2025

    Room: D5- AC Bunk Bed in 16 bed Mixed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

    5.0

    Perfect for workati

    vidhi a.solo

    clean and hygienic, perfect for someone who also wants to work from home

    Travel Month: Sep 2025 (14-Night Stay)

    Room: D3 AC 6 bed female dorm with attached washroom

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    joshua s.solo

    5

    Travel Month: Sep 2025

    Room: D5- AC Bunk Bed in 16 bed Mixed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

    3.0

    Average Stay

    rehaaz a.solo

    The room was good neat and clean also the washrooms but the place was very dull and the morning staff was also not helpful

    Travel Month: Sep 2025

    Room: D 1- AC 10 Bed Mixed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

    5.0

    vacation

    aishwarya s.group

    Stay was pleasant and calm and beautiful

    Travel Month: Sep 2025

    Room: AC Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

    4.0

    Good Stay

    mohammed f.group

    The overall stay was good , we booked a dorm for 9 people The only thing I felt lacking was that we had to share a bathroom with other people from other dorms

    Travel Month: Sep 2025

    Room: D 1- AC 10 Bed Mixed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

    5.0

    Wonderful

    vimal s.couple

    Overall nice, located very close to Black Beach and Cliff shops they've arranged two wheeler for rental also they've arranged Auto to bus stand while check out

    Travel Month: Sep 2025 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: AC Standard Double Room with Balcony

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    4.0

    Good Stay

    paridhi g.couple

    Stay was good and comfortable. They gave us an early checkin too. Also have Common washrooms.

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

    Room: AC Standard Double Room with Balcony

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    5.0

    very nice

    tenzin d.group

    Very helpful staffs. Specially the manager rohit.

    Travel Month: Sep 2025

    Room: D4- AC Bed in 4 bed Female Dorm With Bathroom

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    achu j.group

    It was a pleasant stay, gave everything they promised, neat, accessible and friendly. Almost all the spots are close by

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

    Room: D 1- AC 10 Bed Mixed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

    4.0

    Good Stay

    krithik k.couple

    beautiful rooms with a good view and also near to black sand beac beautiful rooms with a good view and also near to black sand beach It was a great experience staying there..The rooms had beach view as well a great balcony space.It was very close to the black sand beach as well as the cliff

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

    Room: AC Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

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    4.0

    Good Stay

    saurabh s.group

    Stay was good. Rooms were very clean and hospitality was good. Hostel staff suggested many places to visit and they had contact numbers of essential people which helps a lot. Only point they should improve is to introduce game zone. That will help solo travellers to socialise.

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

    Room: D5- AC Bunk Bed in 16 bed Mixed Dorm With Shared Bathroom|AC Standard Double Room Only

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    allwin.group

    Out trip was awesome and the stay and the information provided them was very useful. The restrooms were neat and the wifi was good. Great staffs and place to stay.

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

    Room: D6- AC Bunk Bed in 14 bed Mixed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    sundar r.group

    Maintenance was so good , People also good

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

    Room: D5- AC Bunk Bed in 16 bed Mixed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    soubhagya r.solo

    it was good all amenities and bed also pripe

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

    Room: D5- AC Bunk Bed in 16 bed Mixed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

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    2.0

    Poor Stay

    gunjan g.couple

    The property itself is quite decent, and its location is easily accessible. But the washrooms were not properly maintained, lacking cleanliness and hygiene, no hot water and toiletries given which was disappointing. Moreover, when concerns regarding these issues were brought to the attention of the staff, their response was unprofessional, making the experience even more unpleasant. The in-house café was another letdown — the food lacked flavor and the overall quality was subpar. Additionally, the pricing was not justified given the small portion sizes and poor taste.

    Travel Month: Aug 2025 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: AC Standard Double Room Only

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