Molly's Hostel vs Sky's Surf Hostel
Both are in Varkala, 510 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
HostelSouth Cliff
Sky's Surf Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 4 of 4
The short answer
Pick Sky's Surf Hostel
It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 510 m apart.
Choose Molly's Hostel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 10 / 1)
Choose Sky's Surf Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.1)
- to be closer to the beach (90 m / 250 m)
- to walk to the sights (1.6 km / 2.0 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 10)
Why is Molly's Hostel better than Sky's Surf Hostel?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Sky's Surf Hostel better than Molly's Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.1)+1.3
- 2160 m closer to the beach (90 m vs 250 m)−160 m
- 3480 m closer to public transport−480 m
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 31 vs 10)+21
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Molly's Hostel vs Sky's Surf Hostel: which hotel is better? | Molly's Hostel | Sky's Surf Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.4 +1.3 |
| Location | 6.0 | 7.5 +1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.5 | 10.0 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 3.6 | 6.2 +2.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.7 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.4 +1.3 |
| Number of reviews | 49 +16 | 33 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 48% | top 4% +44% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.0 | 7.5 +1.5 |
| Distance to South Cliff centre | 320 m | 200 m −130 m |
| To the beach | 250 m | 90 m −160 m |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 860 m −480 m |
| To the airport | 35 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 5 +4 |
| 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 | ||
| Rooms | 10 | 1 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
510 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.
Sky's Surf Hostel: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 860 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 36 km, beach: 90 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Molly's Hostel or Sky's Surf Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Molly's Hostel or Sky's Surf Hostel?
Sky's Surf Hostel leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Molly's Hostel or Sky's Surf Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sky's Surf Hostel is closer: 200 m from the centre, against 320 m for Molly's Hostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Sky's Surf Hostel is 90 m from the nearest beach; Molly's Hostel is 250 m.
How far apart are Molly's Hostel and Sky's Surf Hostel?
The two hotels are 510 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