Stayed here for two nights on my way to visit my son working in Bangalore. The room was clean, comfortable bed, nice sitting area. The family was very warm, husband and wife both helped me to find locations to eat at, even walking me there. At very short notice organised a person to take me to the main sits of... More

We stayed at Lazar when we arrived in India and also the last few days we spent in India. JC and Joyce and warm and very friendly. They made delicious authentic Indian breakfast for us every morning. The taxi service was great and the homestay is very central. Everything (shops, market, churches, Chinese fishing nets and temples... etc) were all... More

My husband and I stayed here for two nights near the end of our travels in India. This was our first stop in South India, and it was a welcome respite after the hectic, cold northern part of the country. The family that runs this bed and breakfast is lovely and very accomodating. After a delayed flight, we arrived quite... More

I stayed at Lazar when I first arrived at Cochin and eventually before I flew home, and this has become a second home to me. Jaicy and Joy made sure all my requests were properly organised - rickshaw tour, Munnar, backwaters - all of which went well. The location was perfect - close to all the main sights yet set... More

My wife and I stayed at Lazar for two nights in January of 2013. They were well located near most of the shops and restaurants in Fort Cochin. The room was well priced compared to other options. The family that runs this hotel was extremely friendly, served great breakfasts, and helped us arrange everything for us (shows, massages, rides). Of... More

This was a wonderful place to start my first solo trip to India. Joy couldn't have been more helpful, giving me advice on the best way to get about the city and arranging a wonderful rickshaw tour with his friend who was fantastic (highly recommended, one of my highlights). He arranged collection from the airport as well. Rooms were spotless... More

I stayed at Lazar Residency Homestay for one night in January 2013 and had a very enjoyable experience! I found the family to be extremely friendly and helpful in helping me plan the activities I was interested in, and they were very hospitable. I was served food even when it was not technically a "meal time" and was welcomed in... More

lazar residency is a perfect homestay for people looking for a very clean, neat & affordable place of stay at fort cochin, its away from the crowded streets and hustle bustle at the main centres and is located just ideally (5 min walk to chinese fishing nets, vasco da game church etc)... Joy and his wife are very friendly people... More

Joy and his family at Lazar Homestay were amazing. We spent two nights here and loved it. The place is very clean, has 24 hour hot water and is right in town. Joy cooked us delicious breakfast, got us tickets for Kathakali performance, arranged a cab for us to go to Munnar for 3 days, and helped us with any... More