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Tissa's Inn with a cobblestone entrance, potted plants, and a sign above the entrance.

A hallway with wooden beams, a polished floor, and a dining area visible through glass doors.

A room with a wooden floor, a large window, a Buddha statue, and a patterned cabinet.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a white wall and a green fence.

1. Tissa's Inn

Fort Kochi, 0.3 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Robert

￥9,220

￥9,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A reception area with a wooden desk, a sofa, and a clock on the wall.

A modern building with a sign reading "W&H VIEW RESIDENCY".

A modern hotel room with a large bed, built-in storage, a vanity, and a view of the outdoors.

A corridor with large windows, a tiled floor, and a view of a body of water and distant landscape.

2. W & H View Residency

Mattancherry, 2.2 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

luke

￥3,723

￥3,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A dining table set with breakfast items, a pool in the background, and a yellow wall with arches.

A courtyard with yellow buildings, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.

A yellow building with two arched windows and a wooden door. There is a sign above the door that reads "Forte."

A spacious room with a high ceiling, ornate wooden furniture, and a tiled floor.

3. Forte Kochi

Fort Kochi, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Krishnendu

￥16,542

￥19,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor dining area with a pool, tables set for two, and chairs.

A room with a bed, a chair, and a window.

A pool area with a house in the background.

A room with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, a painting, and a potted plant.

4. Le Colonial 1506

Fort Kochi, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Jaime

￥39,434

￥46,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

5. Eighth Bastion- Cgh Earth

Fort Kochi, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

George

￥18,807

￥22,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden furniture, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A luxurious dining room with ornate golden ceiling and walls, a large chandelier, and a long dining table set for a meal.

A hallway with a framed painting, a table with flowers, a chair, and a bench.

A pool area with a tiled floor, a large pool, and a covered section with a wooden roof.

6. Ginger House Museum Hotel

Mattancherry, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Suzanne

￥23,027

￥27,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a view of the water through a window.

A large swimming pool with a white balustrade, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a red roof.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, comfortable seating, a central coffee table, and a well-lit area with bookshelves and a fireplace.

A bar area with wooden paneling, green upholstered chairs, and a bar counter with a well-stocked liquor display.

7. Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin

Willingdon Island, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Usha

￥28,123

￥33,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A spacious, well-lit living area with a high ceiling, a double staircase, and a dining area visible in the background.

A modern lobby with a central seating area featuring a black coffee table surrounded by beige sofas. There are four illuminated water features in the corners.

A hotel entrance with a dark wooden door, two large windows with blinds, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A spacious atrium with a central seating area, a staircase, and decorative lighting.

8. Fort Abode

Fort Kochi, < 0.1 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Julie

￥4,797

￥5,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A courtyard with a reflective pool, a tree, and a building with an arched doorway.

A room with a reflective floor, a table with chairs, and a person playing a guitar.

A spiral staircase with a horse statue at the bottom, a reception area with wicker furniture, and a large window with a colorful abstract painting.

A pool area with a tiled deck, wooden chairs, and a pergola structure.

9. The Malabar House

Fort Kochi, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Raphael

￥18,090

￥21,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A couple dining at a table with a view of the water and sunset.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

A woman in a red dress standing at an open doorway with a view of a body of water and a boat.

A boat docked at a waterfront property with a building featuring arched windows and a balcony.

10. Brunton Boatyard - Cgh Earth

Fort Kochi, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

El Housseine

￥22,324

￥26,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A swimming pool with a view of the sea and a clock tower.

A grand lobby with a high ceiling, multiple balconies with plants, a central palm tree, and a checkered floor.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas, and a chandelier.

A grand hotel lobby with a central fountain, multiple floors, and a checkered floor pattern.

11. Fragrant Nature Kochi

Mattancherry, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Shelzia

￥16,195

￥19,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A large house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a garden.

A room with large windows, a sofa with cushions, a small table, and a chair.

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a sofa, and artwork on the walls.

12. The Tower House Cochin

Fort Kochi, 0.3 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Kimberly

￥12,655

￥14,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A pool area with wooden loungers, a large pool, and a multi-level building with balconies.

A wooden lion sculpture on a black marble floor next to a wicker chair with a blue cushion.

A hotel entrance with a grand staircase, a lion statue, and two wicker chairs.

A covered outdoor area with stone flooring, white columns, and seating arrangements.

13. Villa Elixir Fort Kochi

Fort Kochi, 0.3 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Pamela

￥9,274

￥9,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A beach with a tree in the foreground and the ocean in the background.

A room with a checkered floor, a swing, and various potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting, and a refrigerator.

A traditional room with a dining area, wicker furniture, and a red sofa.

14. Lazar Residency Homestay

Fort Kochi, 0.3 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Tommy

￥2,010

￥2,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious room with a high ceiling, multiple chandeliers, and a central seating area with blue upholstered chairs.

A spacious room with a wooden floor, blue upholstered chairs, a chandelier, and large arched windows.

A traditional wooden interior with large windows, a wooden bench, and a table with a placemat.

A dining table set with breakfast items, including plates, bowls, a teapot, and a glass of orange juice.

15. Chiramel Residency

Fort Kochi, 0.3 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Jason

￥3,722

￥3,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A nighttime pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a pool reflecting the surrounding trees.

An outdoor pool area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative plants.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a cobblestone driveway.

16. The Fern Kochi, Series by Marriott

Willingdon Island, 2.9 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

ERIN

￥9,090

￥9,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bedroom with a bed, an air conditioning unit, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a balcony.

A balcony with a view of a residential area, including houses and palm trees.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a staircase.

A multi-story building with a flat roof, balconies, and a gated entrance.

17. Fort Grande Stay

Fort Kochi, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Sony

￥3,953

￥4,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A building with a sign reading "Waves" and a contact number. There are motorcycles parked in front.

A reception area with a neon sign, a wooden desk, a plant labeled "Premier," and a framed certificate on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting on the wall, a window with curtains, and a wooden bench.

A covered outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a hammock.

18. The WAVES by the Beach Inn

Fort Kochi, 0.3 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

jason

￥1,547

￥1,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A building with a balcony covered in greenery and purple flowers.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Residenzy Home Stay."

A cozy dining area with wooden furniture, a piano, and large windows with curtains.

A sunset over the ocean with waves approaching the shore.

19. Reds Residency - Homestay

Thamaraparambu, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Steven

￥2,703

￥2,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A covered balcony with a view of a cityscape, featuring a wooden ceiling, chain-link railing, and potted plants.

A room with a wooden floor, a bed, a window with a view of greenery, and a thatched roof.

A multi-level wooden staircase with a stone base and metal railings.

A two-story building with a tiled roof, wooden shutters, and a sign above the entrance.

20. Niyati - Boutique Stay

Fort Kochi, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Basilica

Kira

￥5,955

￥6,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Basilica

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Tissa's Inn	9.4 Exceptional 208 reviews	View
W & H View Residency	9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Forte Kochi	9.6 Exceptional 86 reviews	View
Le Colonial 1506	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Eighth Bastion- Cgh Earth	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Basilica Hotel Reviews

Forte Kochi

10/10 Excellent

"A very nice hotel in the centre of Fort Kochi. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good too. Would stay again"

Tissa's Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Tissa's Inn is an oasis of tranquillity in a hot, busy city. The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and stylish. Good location. The food is great. Highly recommended."

Eighth Bastion- Cgh Earth

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in Fort Kochi. Walking distance to all the historical sites. The staff were very helpful and the hotel offered complimentary short (60 minutes) heritage walking tour and a Tuk-Tuk transport tour (2 hrs). It's the perfect place for a stay in Fort Kochi."

Brunton Boatyard - Cgh Earth

10/10 Excellent

"Wowwwwwwwwwww — **on steroids\!** The Brunton Boatyard Hotel exceeded every expectation\. From the entire team and their incredible level of care and service, to the beautiful location and ambiance, everything was simply exceptional\. The quality of the food in both restaurants was outstanding, and I am already yearning to return\. From the moment we arrived until the moment we said goodbye, the entire experience was marked with **sparkly, shiny stars**\. ✨✨✨ They truly deserve every single one of them\! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay, helpful staff."

Koder House Heritage Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Authentic heritage experience. Very well maintained property. There's a lot of room in each suite. The pool is tiny though. The managers are extremely polite and helpful."

Niyati - Boutique Stay

10/10 Excellent

"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The staff was so lovely and welcoming. The room was clean and had a rustic feel to it. I want to be back again here for my next visit in Fort Kochi."

Le Colonial 1506

10/10 Excellent

"A true colonial property ; no tv media or clocks to upset the relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful rooms and considerate staff . Bespoke dining and a wonderful Indian breakfast that is thoroughly recommended."

Fort Abode

10/10 Excellent

"Pool refreshing and not far from the Restaurant "

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Basilica

A traditional fishing net structure on stilts by a calm river, surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

Chinese Fishing Nets

8.2/10 (125 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kochi with a visit to Chinese Fishing Nets. Experience the entertainment venues or attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.

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A fishing net on a pier with a city skyline in the background.

Fort Kochi Beach

8.2/10 (144 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Fort Kochi Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kochi. Discover the area's shops and seek out its fishing spots.

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Santa Cruz Cathedral

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

Santa Cruz Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kochi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment venues and art scene in this culturally rich area.

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The Delta Study

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at The Delta Study during your visit to Kochi. Discover the area's art scene and shops.

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Vypeen Island

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vypeen Island during your travels in Kochi. Stroll along the beaches or experience the entertainment venues in this culturally rich area.

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Chitram Art Gallery

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Chitram Art Gallery in Kochi. Experience the entertainment venues or attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.

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St. Francis Church

8.8/10 (46 reviews)

St. Francis Church is just one of the places to see in Kochi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment venues or attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.

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Indo-Portuguese Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Indo-Portuguese Museum during your trip to Kochi. Discover the area's shops and seek out its fishing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Basilica?

Santa Cruz Basilica is located in a culturally rich area of Kochi that travelers like for its sporting events and art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 118 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Cruz Basilica?

Adjacent to Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Abode is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi. Other good choices close by include Forte Kochi and Tissa's Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Santa Cruz Basilica?

Expedia has 118 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Cruz Basilica.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Basilica, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Santa Cruz Basilica.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Cruz Basilica?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Santa Cruz Basilica, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Basilica?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Mattancherry Palace and SNC Maritime Museum. Sights like Chinese Fishing Nets, Bolgatty Palace, and Pierce Leslie Bungalow are landmarks to visit in the area. Create some family memories at Wonderla Amusement Park and Cochin Cultural Centre.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Basilica hotels

1. Tissa's Inn

2. W & H View Residency

3. Forte Kochi

4. Le Colonial 1506

5. Eighth Bastion- Cgh Earth

6. Ginger House Museum Hotel

7. Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin

8. Fort Abode

9. The Malabar House

10. Brunton Boatyard - Cgh Earth

11. Fragrant Nature Kochi

12. The Tower House Cochin

13. Villa Elixir Fort Kochi

14. Lazar Residency Homestay

15. Chiramel Residency

16. The Fern Kochi, Series by Marriott

17. Fort Grande Stay

18. The WAVES by the Beach Inn

19. Reds Residency - Homestay

20. Niyati - Boutique Stay

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Basilica

Top Santa Cruz Basilica Hotel Reviews

Forte Kochi

Tissa's Inn

Eighth Bastion- Cgh Earth

Brunton Boatyard - Cgh Earth

Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin

Koder House Heritage Hotel & Spa

Niyati - Boutique Stay

Le Colonial 1506

Fort Abode

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Basilica

Chinese Fishing Nets

Fort Kochi Beach

Santa Cruz Cathedral

The Delta Study

Vypeen Island

Chitram Art Gallery

St. Francis Church

Indo-Portuguese Museum

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