Name: Zostel Kochi
Address: 1/751A 1/751B New 1/2047 New 1/2048 Njaliparamby J,, Kochi, Kochi, Kochi, 682001, India
Rating: 9

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I think it's important to transcend some of the BS I've seen and read regarding the hostel. Firstly, it looks incredible in the images on various booking sites. Not quite so in real life. It all actually looks pretty drab and tired. The room I booked wasn't great (dusty, loads of hair clogged in the basin, gunk over the mirror, dust and dirt on the lightbulbs), and I couldn't even get a warm shower. The AC didn't work. On arrival there was no-one at the desk, just a sign suggesting an online check-in, but I couldn't receive the OTP, therefore couldn't check in, and had to wait 20 minutes for someone to arrive. I didn't complain. I generally don't complain.  On reflection, maybe I should have.
There are past reviews from 6+ months ago that mention hair/dust/dirt, and replies from Zostel that the issues will be addressed though, cleary, they haven't.

Staff - nice, though could be more informative. My experience doesn't quite reflect the experiences that some others mention. I didn't get any advice, friendly chat etc etc
Rooms - not great, in my opinion. Dirty. Tired.
Location - pretty much everything Fort Kochi has to offer is within walking distance, or a short tuk tuk ride.
Rooms: 2/5  |  Service: 2/5  |  Location: 3/5

Average, at best. Only the location is ok

Never for non-Indians, incredibly bad. I booked my room a month in advance. On the morning of my arrival, they sent me a auto message of cancellation. After a long effort, I could reach them by phone, I asked the receptionist what happened, he just mumbled for a while and said we will call you in 5 mins, they didn’t. I called them again because I was already on my way to Kochi Fort and you know it is not always easy to find another hostel last minute. Then the receptionist told me that: “MY BOSS TOLD ME TO CANCEL ALL THE FOREIGNER TOURIST BOOKINGS AND I DID”. And they did not even provide me any reason for this unreasonable act. I was really in a difficult situation. And they call themselves a traveler hostel.

THIS PLACE IS NOT FOR FOREIGNERS. IT WAS A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE

It looked a bit congested than in pictures but overall it was good. I met an amazing bunch of people. The location of zostel was very close to fort kochi. Overall comfortable and made my first solo trip experience a good one.

Met amazing people

Hey dear traveller,

I went to Zostel kochi during my initial days of backpacking and I had absolutely amazing experience with Zostel fort kochi and the hosts are really amazing people, the ambience and other stuffs in the property are really cool for the backpackers. The best thing I felt is card games and rooftop is a really nice space to chill-out. If you love exploring some historical places and some amazing art cafe's that depicts the ancient culture and tradition of kochi, the Zostel kochi will be a great place to be.

There are a lots of places to explore in kochi and close to kochi. I highly recommend Zostel kochi for the people planning to make a destination in kochi.

Thank you so much renel and naijeen for the wonderful experience in fort kochi.

Amazing place to stay for the backpackers

Best hostel in Kochi 
Very clean, receptionists were chill and the MOST helpful with scooter rentals, Uber booking, buses, directions, restaurant recommendations, future plans, etc
Nice people all around

Best location, air conditioning, good vibes

The rooms in the hostel are v good. Well air conditioned and comfy. The people that work in the hostel are v friendly and abhi is a legend. Very welcoming and talkative, they got involved in watching Chelsea smash Everton 4-0. It was a fantastic game and extremely happy to get a big W in the bag. Up the chels!

Chilled out

I mostly want to emphasize that this hostel knows a driver (name Sanju) and they can give you his contact details so that you arrange a deal with him and he can drive you anywhere in Kerala. He was extremely nice, funny, street smart, can give you more and better info than a tour guide and me and my friend had a great time because of him! I can't praise him enough!

The hostel: good value for money, very nice building, good location.

Best driver of the area provided!

i really enjoyed my stay it was very comfortable. and they have everything you need. lockers. towels for rent. can refill water bottles or buy new one. they have laundry washer. they have many activities they can take you on and a rooftop to chill. we were taken to the beach and it was great swimming to cool off for a few hours. they guys that work here are fantastic! they will take care of you!  i went to visit a friends place so i didn’t come back for th night and they were messaging me checking if i’m okay. they are very thoughtful of all their guests.

fantastic hostel!

This was first ever Christmas away from my family and I was little nervous about it but the stay in zostel and the people I met made it so much fun and I’m coming back to spend my next Christmas.
Kadappa bro brought the best home wine ever.
Allen from zostel took us to amazing restaurants.
Roof top games were so much fun.
Everything about last 2 days were beautiful. Thank you guys❣️

Best Christmas ever!

I stayed for two nights and had an amazing time. The staff is so helpful and friendly. It was one of those places where you feel home easily. :) I had to go to hospital one night and they drove me there and helped me with everything, especially communication. they also had a volunteer who was showing me around in kochi. We went to some local food which was really nice and off the tourist track. 
I would always come back! Thank you!

Zostel Kochi

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