Nirrvaan homestay vs Ostello
Both are in Varkala, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★★Perumkulam
Nirrvaan homestay
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Guesthouse★★★★★Perumkulam
Ostello
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 6.8)+2.6
- 21.1 km closer to the beach (210 m vs 1.3 km)−1.1 km
- 322 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+22
- 4More 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 vs Ostello: which hotel is better? | 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% +69% | top 82% |
| 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 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 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 | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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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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