Molly's Hostel vs Nebo Hotel
Both are in Varkala, 650 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelSouth Cliff
Molly's Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Resort★★★Perumkulam
Nebo Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Nebo Hotel
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 650 m apart.
Choose Molly's Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.9)
Choose Nebo Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach (90 m / 250 m)
- to walk to the sights (1.4 km / 2.0 km)
Why is Molly's Hostel better than Nebo Hotel?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
Why is Nebo Hotel better than Molly's Hostel?
- 1160 m closer to the beach (90 m vs 250 m)−160 m
- 2580 m closer to the city centre−580 m
- 3640 m closer to public transport−640 m
- 4More guest reviews (203 vs 49), so the rating is more reliable×4.1
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 33 vs 10)+23
- 6Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Molly's Hostel vs Nebo Hotel: which hotel is better? | Molly's Hostel | Nebo Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Location | 6.0 | 7.6 +1.6 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.5 | 10.0 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 3.6 | 7.0 +3.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 +0.2 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 +0.2 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 49 | 203 +154 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 48% +13% | bottom 39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.0 | 7.6 +1.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.0 km | 1.4 km −580 m |
| To the beach | 250 m | 90 m −160 m |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 710 m −640 m |
| To the airport | 35 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 6 +5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km | 1.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | – |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 12 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
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Location
650 m apart
Molly's Hostel: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 1.3 km, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 35 km, beach: 250 m, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
Nebo Hotel: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 710 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 36 km, beach: 90 m, 6 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Molly's Hostel or Nebo Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Molly's Hostel or Nebo Hotel?
Nebo Hotel leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Molly's Hostel or Nebo Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Nebo Hotel is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for Molly's Hostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Nebo Hotel is 90 m from the nearest beach; Molly's Hostel is 250 m.
How far apart are Molly's Hostel and Nebo Hotel?
The two hotels are 650 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