Budget accomodation in Trivandrum, Kerala

bewis · Feb 1st, 2007, 18:41

Me and a friend will be arriving in Trivandrum, Kerala on 27th March, and thought it would be a good idea to book a place to stay for the first night. I have absolutely no idea what to expect from accomodation in India, so would like some advice.

As young travellers we are looking for budget accomodation, and at first glance Pravin Tourist Home (anyone been there or heard of it) seemed to be recommended as cheap and clean.

Any advice would be greatley appreciated.

Ben

puppydogben · Feb 2nd, 2007, 14:03

Hi,

I can personally recommend the YMCA in Trivandrum, it is around 400 rupees per night with hot shower, tv and massive rooms. The staff are friendly and they let couples stay. It's easy to find - it's right next to the british library.

sudheer poppa · Feb 2nd, 2007, 14:33

There is a string of budget hotels near the train/bus station area called Thampanoor. However, if you are interested in Kovalam.. you may as well head straight to Kovalam for the night as it is about 15km from the train station.

marzoryy · Feb 2nd, 2007, 14:39

try devi holiday in..its opossite side of train station

bewis · Feb 2nd, 2007, 15:40

Cheers for all the suggestions. Why go to Kovalam and not stay in Trivandrum?

Nick-H · Feb 2nd, 2007, 16:16

Sea, sand, restaurants, scantily-clad foreign women...

More hotels (all budgets) than you could shake a stick at (whatever that mean!)...

Many would say why visit Trivandrum and stay in the city!

Kovalam is very close, easy to access Trivandrum for shopping etc.

bewis · Feb 2nd, 2007, 16:22

So Kovalam is a smaller town just south of Trivandrum? Definitely an option. It's good to hear about these places, so even if we don't stay there, definitely give it a visit.

joseph08 · Feb 2nd, 2007, 20:12

i m at trivandrum..it will be great if we meet when u visit trivandrum..I suggest tat u shld stay at tvm as there are several places to see here--Musuem,Zoo, the Old Churches,the Art Galleryand many more..I will keep the info updated..

Nick-H · Feb 2nd, 2007, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by bewis

So Kovalam is a smaller town just south of Trivandrum? Definitely an option. It's good to hear about these places, so even if we don't stay there, definitely give it a visit.

Yes, but at 15-20 mins drive, you could almost describe it as Trivandrum's beach.

bewis · Feb 3rd, 2007, 16:02

Do you live in Trivandrum Joseph?

joseph08 · Feb 3rd, 2007, 19:39

Yes Bewis.I m living in Trivandrum only..

sseale · Feb 13th, 2007, 23:57

Hi,
I am arriving in trivandrum on March 11, late (around 10:30 pm). I am planning to stay there two nights. I have gone back and forth about whether to take a place in Trivandrum, or go on up to Varkala. (I am not interested in Kovalam, too touristy).

What would anyone else recommend? I am leaning toward staying in Trivandrum, as it is only for two nights and it would be nice not to have to travel far by car once we arrive at 10:30 by plane. In Trivandrum, I am look at Graceful Homestay or Varikatt Heritage - is anyone familiar with either of these places?

Of course I keep hearing amazing things about Villa Jacaranda in Varkala. That will take an hour from Trivandrum once we arrive, so we wouldn't get there until 11:30 or midnight. Is it much more worth going ahead and going on up to Varkala?

Any thoughts or experiences? thank you!!

Feb 1st, 2007, 18:41	#1
bewis Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: England Posts: 30	Budget accomodation in Trivandrum, Kerala Me and a friend will be arriving in Trivandrum, Kerala on 27th March, and thought it would be a good idea to book a place to stay for the first night. I have absolutely no idea what to expect from accomodation in India, so would like some advice. As young travellers we are looking for budget accomodation, and at first glance Pravin Tourist Home (anyone been there or heard of it) seemed to be recommended as cheap and clean. Any advice would be greatley appreciated. Ben

Feb 2nd, 2007, 14:03	#2
puppydogben Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Asia Posts: 164	Hi, I can personally recommend the YMCA in Trivandrum, it is around 400 rupees per night with hot shower, tv and massive rooms. The staff are friendly and they let couples stay. It's easy to find - it's right next to the british library. __________________ Range after range of mountains Year after year after year I am still in love - Gary Snyder Up the Owls!

Feb 2nd, 2007, 14:33	#3
sudheer poppa Senior brick in the wall Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pole Posts: 1,475	There is a string of budget hotels near the train/bus station area called Thampanoor. However, if you are interested in Kovalam.. you may as well head straight to Kovalam for the night as it is about 15km from the train station. __________________ We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools - MLK Pic Page 1 Pic Page 2 When my life changed over a week

Feb 2nd, 2007, 16:16	#6
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,781	Sea, sand, restaurants, scantily-clad foreign women... More hotels (all budgets) than you could shake a stick at (whatever that mean!)... Many would say why visit Trivandrum and stay in the city! Kovalam is very close, easy to access Trivandrum for shopping etc. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Feb 13th, 2007, 23:57	#12
sseale Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 7	Trivandrum vs. Varkala Hi, I am arriving in trivandrum on March 11, late (around 10:30 pm). I am planning to stay there two nights. I have gone back and forth about whether to take a place in Trivandrum, or go on up to Varkala. (I am not interested in Kovalam, too touristy). What would anyone else recommend? I am leaning toward staying in Trivandrum, as it is only for two nights and it would be nice not to have to travel far by car once we arrive at 10:30 by plane. In Trivandrum, I am look at Graceful Homestay or Varikatt Heritage - is anyone familiar with either of these places? Of course I keep hearing amazing things about Villa Jacaranda in Varkala. That will take an hour from Trivandrum once we arrive, so we wouldn't get there until 11:30 or midnight. Is it much more worth going ahead and going on up to Varkala? Any thoughts or experiences? thank you!! __________________ Namaste, Shelley Seale http://weightofsilence.wordpress.com

Feb 2nd, 2007, 14:39	#4
marzoryy Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: serbia Posts: 28	try devi holiday in..its opossite side of train station

Feb 2nd, 2007, 15:40	#5
bewis Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: England Posts: 30	Cheers for all the suggestions. Why go to Kovalam and not stay in Trivandrum?

Feb 2nd, 2007, 16:22	#7
bewis Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: England Posts: 30	So Kovalam is a smaller town just south of Trivandrum? Definitely an option. It's good to hear about these places, so even if we don't stay there, definitely give it a visit.

Feb 2nd, 2007, 20:12	#8
joseph08 Globe-Trotter !! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: INDIA , josephjoy08@gmail.com Posts: 43	i m at trivandrum..it will be great if we meet when u visit trivandrum..I suggest tat u shld stay at tvm as there are several places to see here--Musuem,Zoo, the Old Churches,the Art Galleryand many more..I will keep the info updated..

Feb 3rd, 2007, 16:02	#10
bewis Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: England Posts: 30	Do you live in Trivandrum Joseph?

Feb 3rd, 2007, 19:39	#11
joseph08 Globe-Trotter !! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: INDIA , josephjoy08@gmail.com Posts: 43	Yes Bewis.I m living in Trivandrum only..

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