Bunkghar by Outlive
Budget-friendly social hostel in South Cliff, Varkala. Near the beach, surf-ready, with AC dorms, private rooms, and a homely community vibe.
South Cliff, Aaliyirakkam / Temple Road Area, Varkala
Rooms & Dorms
Great for backpackers, surfers, and solo travelers. Surf school integration and homely food included.
Add daily surf lessons or bundle a 3, 5, or 7-day surf camp with your stay. Contact us for bundled pricing.
Enquire about surf packages →Air Conditioning
Free Wi-Fi
Shared Kitchen
Common Lounge
Surf School
Bike Rentals
Homely Meals
Laundry Service
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A budget-friendly social hostel with AC dorms (mixed and female-only) and private rooms, built around Sky's Surf School and a homely community vibe.
On Varkala's South Cliff, in the Aaliyirakkam / Temple Road area, close to the beach.
AC dorm beds start from ₹800 a night and private rooms from ₹2,000 a night. Rates vary by season, so message us for exact dates.
Yes. Alongside the mixed 4-bed and 6-bed AC dorms there is a female-only AC dorm.
Yes. Sky's Surf School runs daily lessons and 3, 5 and 7-day surf camps, and camps include a stay at the hostel.
Check-in is 1:00–2:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM.
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