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title: "Gypsy Walker vs Jicky's Nest: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Jicky's Nest. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Gypsy Walker or Jicky's Nest in Varkala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side…"
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# Gypsy Walker vs Jicky's Nest

Both are in Varkala, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★ · Perumkulam
## [Gypsy Walker](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gypsy-walker-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1480132/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★ · Perumkulam
## [Jicky's Nest](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jicky-s-nest-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1690240/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Jicky's Nest

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 320 m apart.

### Choose Gypsy Walker if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 21)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2012)

### Choose Jicky's Nest if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 21 / 7)

### Why is Gypsy Walker better than Jicky's Nest?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2012) (+12y)
2.  Offers an airport transfer

### Why is Jicky's Nest better than Gypsy Walker?

1.  310 m closer to the area centre (−310 m)
2.  310 m closer to public transport (−310 m)
3.  More guest reviews (77 vs 37), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1)
4.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Gypsy Walker | Jicky's Nest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Location | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.0 |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.9  (+0.3) |
| Public transport | 7.0 | 8.6  (+1.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.1  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.1  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 37 | 77  (+40) |
| Rank in Varkala | top 61% | top 51%  (+10%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 1.3 km | 1.0 km  (−310 m) |
| To the beach | 210 m | 140 m  (−60 m) |
| To public transport | 710 m | 400 m  (−310 m) |
| To the airport | 37 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 21 | 27  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 21 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024  (+12y) | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 15  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Location

320 m apart

Gypsy Walker: city centre: 210 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 710 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 37 km, beach: 210 m, 21 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Jicky's Nest: city centre: 380 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 400 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 37 km, beach: 140 m, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Varkala

[Varkala weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/kerala/varkala/weather)

## Gypsy Walker or Jicky's Nest: common questions

### Which is better, Gypsy Walker or Jicky's Nest?

Jicky's Nest leads in 2 of 4 categories, including beach access, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Gypsy Walker or Jicky's Nest?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Jicky's Nest is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for Gypsy Walker.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Jicky's Nest is 140 m from the nearest beach; Gypsy Walker is 210 m.

### How far apart are Gypsy Walker and Jicky's Nest?

The two hotels are 320 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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