Being a tourist and business city, Kochi has a lot of accommodation across a broad price range. Hotel accommodation can be divided into 2 distinctive areas. Fort Cochin has numerous hotels which are more European and American in style. Ernakulam City caters for all travellers, especially domestic and those from Middle East and elsewhere in Asia. Also Willingdon Island hosts some of the city's most premium hotels. When booking. Keep in mind that the area around Fort Cochin is quieter and more scenic than the rest of the city and there are large number of boutique hotels. Prices are comparatively high for India but moderate by western standards. Home stays are common in Fort Cochin, catering to backpackers and budget travellers.
| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under Rs 800 |
| Mid-range | Rs 800-2,000 |
| Splurge | Over Rs 2,000 |
Budget
For budget tourists, non star rated hotels near the railway stations as well as many in Fort Kochi, particularly on the road from Fort Kochi main ferry, are ideal. If you stay more than a week, consider the option of taking rooms in small lodges providing budget accommodation on weekly and monthly basis for Rs 1,000-2,500. Another popular option is single hostel accommodation which provides monthly stay for less than Rs 3,000.