Gypsy Walker vs Jicky's Nest
Both are in Varkala, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★Perumkulam
Gypsy Walker
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Guesthouse★★Perumkulam
Jicky's Nest
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
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
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Jicky's Nest if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Gypsy Walker better than Jicky's Nest?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2012)+12y
- 2Offers an airport transfer
Why is Jicky's Nest better than Gypsy Walker?
- 1310 m closer to the area centre−310 m
- 2310 m closer to public transport−310 m
- 3More guest reviews (77 vs 37), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
- 4Earlier 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 vs Jicky's Nest: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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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