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Vedanta - Wake up! by the backwaters, Fort Kochi

2.0 of 5
1/506 Fort Kochi, Opposite Brunton Boatyard, River Road | Next to Fort Kochi Main Boat Jetty & Bus Station, Kochi (Cochin) 682001, India
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York, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This hostel is in a great location for a number of restaurants and activities in Fort Kochi. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the hostel offered great activities such as day trips and bike hire. The only reason I am not giving an 100% positive review is because the first room i stayed in wasn't as good as... More

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Venlo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Friendly personnel, a lot of help with booking tours. Clean and soft towels provided, clean bathroom and linnen. Good A/C. There was not always warm water available, but when it's 35 degrees that's not really a problem. There was no generator, so no A/C or lights during power cuts.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I went here after a great experience at Vedanta in Varkala, it wasn't quite as good but it was still a great place with a good character and good location. Binu who runs the place is great, very helpful and good fun.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Vedanta is clearly a company that is on the move. The building was new, cool and bright. The rooms were meticulously maintained. The price, though not the cheapest around, was excellent value for money and the rooms were the best kept and coolest I have stayed in. Apart from the remarkably high standards of the facilities, what really sets Vedanta... More

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Jaipur, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Ignore Lonely Planet and the Rough Guide - stay here! Of the many budget hotels in Fort Cochin this one far surpasses them all, and I checked out a lot. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating when it came to directions, booking taxis, washing, anything. The dorm room was the most luxurious I have stayed in with... More

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Kochi (Cochin), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

In the first place we booked the hotel for a 12 day stay. We enjoyed this so much that we decided to spend our whole holiday here. In total we spend 60 days in the hotel and a couple of the highlights of this hotel are: - Great manager en team (Polite, 24/7 available, correct information) - House keeping ladies... More

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Bremen, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

On my first time in Fort Kochi during a South India trip I stayed in this great hostel. The dorm was very clean and happily equipped with an AC. It was always nice to stay in the lobby, have some coffee or tea and meet people from all over the world or just to use the internet. The staff was... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I was visiting Kochi for the Arts Biennale 2013 in January. And being a solo woman backpacker I was only getting expensive stay options on the island. The only area where you may get budget options would be Ernakulam. But then when I read about this place I immediately booked it. The location is fabulous. Its right in Fort Kochi,... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

I stayed for a week. The room was clean and the stuff were friendly. But o would like more serve information

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

After staying at many hostels and guest houses all over South India, Vedanta was my favorite. Clean rooms with AC. Clean sheets. Bathroom cleaned daily. Breakfast foods plus snacks. Included Wi-Fi and really helpful staff. It was also the cheapest place I've stayed--Can't beat that! There's a free book exchange and common room with TV. It was a nice place... More

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Vedanta - Wake Up! By The Backwaters, Fort Kochi Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India
Address: 1/506 Fort Kochi, Opposite Brunton Boatyard, River Road | Next to Fort Kochi Main Boat Jetty & Bus Station, Kochi (Cochin) 682001, India
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Region: India > Kerala > Kochi (Cochin)
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Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #6 of 104 Speciality lodging in Kochi (Cochin)
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Vedanta, the highest state of consciousness and self realization can be achieved only while traveling. Vedanta Wake up! India’s finest chain of backpacking hostels, was conceived to address the primary concerns of backpackers and budget travelers. Vedanta Wake up! by the backwaters, Fort Kochi, is nestled in the heart of the city and is walking distance to all shops, restaurants, bars and local attractions such as the beach, Chinese Fishing Nets, Santa Cruz Cathedral, St. Francis Church and Mattancherry Palace. Our rooms are designed keeping comfort and cleanliness in mind. We offer shared rooms with en-suite bathrooms as well as superior private rooms for families. At Vedanta Wake up!, we offer you an environment to meet fellow travelers in our lounges which are fully equipped with computers, free Wi-Fi, television sets, DVD players, movies, book exchange libraries, guitars, board games, maps and eateries. Our eateries will provide you with hygienic and sumptuous meals cooked by our in-house chefs any time of the day at very minimum charge. 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!). 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. 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. ... more   less 
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