
Freedom House, Varkala
A social backpackers base in one of Kerala's best-known beach towns. Discover Varkala's coastline, cliff culture, cafés and traveller community.

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Backpackers Hostels. Local Experiences. Real Connections.
Four destinations. One travelling community. From Kerala's beaches and backwaters to Auroville's international community and Munnar's mountain landscapes.
Freedom House is a community-focused backpacker hostel brand in India, creating social stays for travellers who want to experience destinations beyond simply having a place to sleep.
From the beaches of Varkala and the backwaters of Munroe Island to the communities around Auroville and the mountain landscapes of Munnar, every Freedom House has its own character while sharing the same spirit of community, exploration and connection.
Freedom House is operated by HVE Hospitality Pvt Ltd.

A social backpackers base in one of Kerala's best-known beach towns. Discover Varkala's coastline, cliff culture, cafés and traveller community.

Slow down among Kerala's backwaters, canals and village landscapes while experiencing the social side of backpacking.

A community-focused backpackers stay for travellers exploring Auroville and the surrounding region of Tamil Nadu.

A social backpackers base surrounded by the hills and plantation landscapes of the Munnar region.
Meet travellers from different places and backgrounds.
Discover destinations through their landscapes, culture and communities.
Spaces designed to encourage conversations, connections and shared experiences.
Stay independently, meet people and experience each destination your own way.
Our properties previously operated under the HostelExp brand and are transitioning to the Freedom House identity. The focus remains the same: bringing travellers together across distinctive destinations in India.