Vedanta Wake up! by the backwaters, Fort Kochi

1/506 Fort Kochi, Opposite Brunton Boatyard, River, Fort Kochi, Kerala, Cochin, India, Distance from city centre: 3.5km

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Vedanta, the highest state of consciousness and self realization can be achieved only while traveling.

OUR CONCEPT

Vedanta Wake up! India�s finest chain of backpacking hostels, was conceived to address the primary concerns of backpackers and budget travelers.

Our rooms are designed keeping comfort and cleanliness in mind. We offer shared 6-bed mixed and 6-bed female dormitory rooms as well as superior private rooms for families.

PERFECT LOCATION

Vedanta Wake up! by the backwaters, Fort Kochi, is nestled right in the heart of the city and is at a 1 minute walking distance to all shops, restaurants, bars and local attractions such as the Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi beach, Santa Cruz Cathedral, St. Francis Church and Mattancherry Palace.

FREE AMENITIES

We offer free Wi-Fi, linen, towels, duvets, hand soap and toilet paper. We also provide 24 hrs hot water supply.

DELUXE DOUBLE ROOMS

Our Deluxe Double rooms are air conditioned and well maintained with one very comfortable double bed, a flat screen television, a coffee table, and an ensuite bathroom.

DELUXE 6-BED MIXED DORMITORY

Our Deluxe 6-bed mixed dormitories are air conditioned and well maintained with 6 very comfortable bunk beds and an ensuite bathroom.

DELUXE 6-BED FEMALE DORMITORY

Our Deluxe 6-bed female dormitory is air conditioned and well maintained with 6 very comfortable bunk beds and an ensuite bathroom. It is for our female guests only.

COMMUNAL LOUNGE

At Vedanta Wake up!, we offer you an environment to meet fellow travelers in our common lounge which is fully equipped with free Wi-Fi, a flat screen tv, movies, book exchange libraries, guitars, board games, maps and eateries.

Our snack bar will provide you with hygienic and sumptuous meals cooked by our in-house chefs any time of the day at a very minimum charge.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

We encourage our guests to socialize and get to know each other through local bar crawls, sight-seeing trips, dinner outings, movie nights, karaoke nights and other fun activities almost every night (and there�s no curfew!)

TOURS AND TRAVELS

We provide assistance in arranging local tours and visits to nearby tourist attractions so that our guests can soak in the sights and sounds and have a memorable holiday experience. We also organize classes such as cooking, yoga, Indian classical music and ayurvedic massages.

OUR TEAM

You can check in any time of the day. Our young and energetic team will provide you with every comfort possible to make your stay fun and unforgettable. We work very hard to ensure all our guests have a great experience and we assure you of our continued commitment to the highest standards of hospitality.

OUR LOCATIONS

We are also present in Varkala and Alleppey.

Ours is a boutique backpackers’ hostel located right in the heart of Fort Kochi, a very short walk from the Jetty and the main bus stop. We’re at a walking distance from all local attractions, shops, restaurants and bars.

Situated near the beach in Fort Cochin, we’re close to the Chinese Fishing Nets, Santa Cruz Cathedral, St. Francis Church, Jain Temple, Mattancherry Palace and many more tourist attractions.

With maximum emphasis on supreme comfort, cleanliness, hygiene and security, this backpackers’ hostel was conceived to address the primary concerns of several budget travellers visiting India.

Our rooms were designed with comfort and cleanliness in mind. We offer twin privates and mixed dormitory rooms of both standard and deluxe room types. All our rooms have ensuite toilets with separate wet and dry areas and showers with 24-hour hot water.

We also have additional toilets located in the common area. We offer towels, linen, duvets and personal lockers at no extra charge.

We offer our guests an environment where they can meet fellow travellers. Our airy lounge is fully equipped with Wi-Fi, TV, a DVD player, a book exchange library, movies, guitars, board games, maps and an eatery with fine coffee tables.

We encourage our residents to socialize and get to know each other during local bar crawls, sight-seeing trips, dinner outings, karaoke nights and other fun activities that we conduct almost every night (and there’s no curfew!).

We provide assistance in arranging for local tours and visits to nearby tourist attractions so that our guests can soak in the sights and sounds of Fort Kochi and have a cherished holiday experience.

In order for our guests to experience our local culture, we can arrange for passes to Kathakali Dance Shows and Indian Classical Music Shows upon request. We also organize cooking classes, yoga classes, Ayurvedic massages, and Indian classical music classes upon request.

Our eatery provides hygienic and sumptuous meals cooked by our in-house chefs any time of the day for a very small charge.

Guests can surf the web using our free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access.

Housekeeping is offered daily and extra towels/bedding can be requested.

You can check in any time of the day. If you have a late checkout we offer free luggage storage.

Our young and energetic team will provide you with every comfort possible to make your stay memorable, fun and unforgettable.

We are also present in Varkala and Munnar. We guarantee that Vedanta Wake up! is the perfect venue for an exhilarating and exciting break away.
Prices are per person per night.

Availability & Rates

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Hostel Facilities
  • 24 hour reception
  • 24 hour security
  • Air Conditioning
  • Airport transfers
  • Board Games
  • Book exchange
  • Breakfast not included
  • Cable TV
  • Café
  • Ceiling fan
  • Common Room
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Games Room
  • Hot Showers
  • House Keeping
  • Internet Access
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Linen Included
  • Lockers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
  • Tours Travel Desk
  • Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
Cancellation Policy
This property has a 60 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Must-Read Hostel Info
This property has specific Terms & Conditions.

Check in: Any time after 12 noon.
Check out: 12 noon

We offer free WiFi, towels, linen, duvets, hand soap and toilet paper.

All our rooms are air conditioned.
All our dormitories have private lockers.
All our deluxe double rooms are equipped with a flat screen television and a coffee table.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
No pets or service animals allowed

Cancellations: Allowed upto 60 days, after which, in case of cancellation, the entire booking amount will be charged
Modifications: Date changes (without reduction in number of nights booked) can be done subject to availability and applicable rates. All decisions regarding booking modifications are purely discretionary.

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From Cochin International Airport

By Private Taxi: We can send a car to pick you up at a small charge wherein you will be provided with the driver�s contact information. The driver will be waiting for you outside the airport with a placard with your name on it and will drive you directly to the hostel. Please email us for the same.

By Public Transport: An A/C bus from the airport to Fort Kochi will cost around Rs 100 and will take approximately 2 hours. Once you disembark at the bus stop at Fort Kochi, we are a couple of minutes away.

From Ernakulam Train Station

By Private Taxi: We can send a car to pick you up at a small charge wherein you will be provided with the driver�s contact information. The driver will be waiting for you outside the station with a placard with your name on it and will drive you directly to the hostel.

By tuk tuk: You can take a tuk tuk to our hostel for around Rs 200. It will take you approximately 45 minutes to arrive.

By Bus: You can take a bus to Fort Kochi for around Rs 10 per person. It will take you approximately 30 minutes to arrive at Fort Kochi. Once you disembark at the bus stop at Fort Kochi, we are a couple of minutes away.

By ferry: You can take a tuk tuk to the Ernakulam ferry station for around Rs 30 and then a ferry to Fort Kochi for around Rs 2.50 per person. Once you arrive at Fort Kochi jetty, you can either walk down to our hostel or take a tuk tuk for around Rs 20. The entire journey from the train station to our hostel will take you approximately 1 hour 15 mins.

Located Near

Vedanta Wake up! by the backwaters, Fort Kochi, is nestled right in the heart of the city and is at a 1 minute walking distance to all shops, restaurants, bars and local attractions such as the Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi beach, Santa Cruz Cathedral, St. Francis Church and Mattancherry Palace. Opposite Brunton Boatyard, River Road, Next to Fort Kochi Main Boat Jetty & Bus St, Fort Kochi, Cochin, Kerala 682001 India

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