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title: "Nirrvaan homestay vs Ostello: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Nirrvaan homestay. It leads in 3 of 4 categories. Nirrvaan homestay or Ostello in Varkala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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# Nirrvaan homestay vs Ostello

Both are in Varkala, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Perumkulam
## [Nirrvaan homestay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nirrvaan-homestay-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1900766/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Perumkulam
## [Ostello](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ostello-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.8 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1925589/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Nirrvaan homestay

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Nirrvaan homestay if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 6.8)
-   to be closer to the beach (210 m / 1.3 km)
-   to walk to the sights (340 m / 1.3 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (27 / 5)

### Why is Nirrvaan homestay better than Ostello?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 6.8) (+2.6)
2.  1.1 km closer to the beach (210 m vs 1.3 km) (−1.1 km)
3.  22 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+22)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 52 vs 25) (+27)

### Why is Ostello better than Nirrvaan homestay?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Nirrvaan homestay | Ostello |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+2.6) | 6.8 |
| Location | 7.8  (+3.1) | 4.7 |
| Beach access | 9.6  (+3.6) | 6.0 |
| Public transport | 8.5 | 9.2  (+0.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.9) | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+2.6) | 6.8 |
| Number of reviews | 15 | 19  (+4) |
| Rank in Varkala | top 13%  (+66%) | top 79% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.8  (+3.1) | 4.7 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 1.0 km  (−170 m) | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 210 m  (−1.1 km) | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 430 m | 300 m  (−120 m) |
| To the airport | 37 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 27  (+22) | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km | 670 m  (−1.2 km) |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.2 km apart

Nirrvaan homestay: city centre: 340 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 430 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 37 km, beach: 210 m, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Ostello: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Varkala Railway Station: 300 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 36 km, beach: 1.3 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Varkala

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

## Nirrvaan homestay or Ostello: common questions

### Which is better, Nirrvaan homestay or Ostello?

Nirrvaan homestay leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Ostello is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Nirrvaan homestay or Ostello?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Nirrvaan homestay is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.2 km for Ostello.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Nirrvaan homestay is 210 m from the nearest beach; Ostello is 1.3 km.

### How far apart are Nirrvaan homestay and Ostello?

The two hotels are 1.2 km 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nirrvaan-homestay-varkala-vs-ostello-varkala/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/