Men’s Stay near Cochin Cancer Research Centre (Kochi RCC), Kalamassery

Key facts

The Cochin Cancer Research Centre (CCRC) is a Kerala Government cancer centre on the Government Medical College, Ernakulam campus at Kalamassery, Kochi.
The foundation stone for the CCRC was laid on 18 August 2014, and the centre first ran an out-patient wing from a renovated Medical College building.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the CCRC’s new nine-storey building in February 2026; reports describe four blocks on about 12.6 acres, funded through KIIFB.
Contractor INKEL describes the CCRC building as about 6.35 lakh sq ft with a total capacity of 451 beds.
Local people often call the CCRC the ‘Kochi RCC’, borrowing the name of the Regional Cancer Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, but they are separate institutions.

Corridor with wooden room doors at Ashraf Gents Hostel, Kalamassery. See all hostel photos

What the CCRC is — and why people call it the ‘RCC’

The Cochin Cancer Research Centre is a government cancer hospital and research centre set up by the Kerala Government to serve central Kerala. It sits inside the campus of Government Medical College, Ernakulam in HMT Colony, North Kalamassery.

Many patients, auto drivers and even bus conductors call it the ‘Kochi RCC’ or ‘Kalamassery RCC’. The name is borrowed from the older Regional Cancer Centre in Thiruvananthapuram. They are different institutions, so when you speak to a hospital office or fill in a form, use the full name — Cochin Cancer Research Centre — to avoid confusion.

News reports describe it as a referral centre for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Idukki districts, so a good share of its patients and their families come from outside Kochi.

Cochin Cancer Research Centre, Kalamassery. Open in Google Maps · Directions from Ashraf Gents Hostel

A short history: from out-patient wing to a nine-storey building

2014 — the foundation stone was laid on 18 August 2014, according to the Medical College’s Wikipedia entry.
Early years — the centre began work in a renovated building of the Medical College, starting with an out-patient wing and chemotherapy, while its own building was under construction.
Funding — construction and equipment were funded through KIIFB; reported total figures vary between about ₹387 crore and ₹449 crore depending on what is counted.
February 2026 — Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the new building. Reports describe nine floors in four blocks on roughly 12.6 acres of the campus.

Pre-opening reports listed an out-patient department, chemotherapy day care, imaging (MRI, CT, mammography, ultrasound), operation theatres, radiotherapy and a genetic research laboratory. Services are still being built up, so check the current list with the centre itself rather than relying on news coverage.

Some reports mentioned an amenity centre with accommodation for people accompanying patients. Ask at the CCRC enquiry desk whether it is running, who qualifies and for how long — it may be the cheapest option for short stays.

Who ends up looking for a room near the CCRC

With new posts being created for the new building, the centre will need doctors, nurses, radiographers, lab and pharmacy staff, engineers and support staff. Alongside them are people who are not employees at all:

Sons, brothers and husbands supporting a patient through a cycle of chemotherapy or radiotherapy that can run for weeks.
Newly posted male staff who need somewhere to live for the first months before deciding where to settle.
Trainees and research staff on fixed-term projects.
Contract technicians installing or servicing equipment.

If you are mainly here as a caregiver, our separate guide for men accompanying a patient at the Medical College or CCRC covers food, rest, pharmacies and the daily routine. If you are joining as staff, see hostel living for male nurses and hospital staff.

Daily or monthly? Be realistic about the length of your stay

The single most important question is how long you will be here. Treatment plans differ, but cancer care often runs in cycles with gaps in between. That leads to three situations:

Your situation	What usually suits	What to ask
One or two nights for a scan or consultation	Hospital-linked accommodation (if available) or a lodge	Whether you can stay near the ward or must leave at night
A few weeks of daily radiotherapy or repeated chemo days	A month-to-month room	Whether the room can be kept between cycles
A new job at the centre	A monthly hostel or PG while you settle	Entry timings for night duty, notice period

A gents hostel like ours runs on a monthly basis. If you need only a night or two, say so honestly when you call — we will tell you straight whether it is possible rather than letting you pay a month’s advance for a weekend.

Ashraf Gents Hostel for CCRC staff and caregivers

Ashraf Gents Hostel is a men-only hostel and PG at Ashraf house, NAD Road, at the signal in Kalamassery. Its public profile lists the RCC and the Medical College among the places within about 3 km. That makes it a practical base for men who need to be at the campus regularly but do not want to live inside a hospital environment all day.

Twin-sharing room with two cots and mattresses at Ashraf Gents Hostel, NAD Road, Kalamassery. See all photos

The photos of the hostel show twin-sharing rooms with cots and mattresses, red-oxide floors, a balcony, a kitchen with a sink and shelves, and a tiled bathroom with a western toilet. A shared kitchen can help if a patient needs simple home-style food — but whether you can cook, and what the rules are, should be confirmed on the call.

The indicative rate from the hostel’s public profile is about ₹2,000–3,000 per head per month, negotiable, with one month’s advance. Treat this as indicative; the current charge and vacancies are confirmed when you ring +91 90746 23855. Ask about short stays, food, Wi-Fi and entry timings on that call too — we do not promise them here.

Getting between the hostel area and the campus

The Medical College campus is not on the metro line. Most people use an auto, a bus along HMT Road and the Medical College Road, or their own two-wheeler. For a patient who is tired after treatment, an auto is usually the sensible choice; see our auto and taxi tips. Families arriving from Thrissur or Palakkad by train may find Aluva station the easier place to get off.

For other hospitals, clinics and pharmacies in the area, use our hospitals and clinics guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Kochi RCC the same as the Regional Cancer Centre in Thiruvananthapuram?

No. ‘Kochi RCC’ is a local nickname for the Cochin Cancer Research Centre at Kalamassery. The Regional Cancer Centre is a separate institution in Thiruvananthapuram.

Where exactly is the Cochin Cancer Research Centre?

It is on the Government Medical College, Ernakulam campus in HMT Colony, North Kalamassery, Kochi.

Is Ashraf Gents Hostel near the CCRC?

The hostel’s public profile lists the RCC and the Medical College among places within about 3 km of NAD Road, Kalamassery. Check the exact route for your timings on the call.

Can I stay for just a few days while a relative is treated?

The hostel runs on a monthly basis. Ask about short stays on +91 90746 23855; also ask the CCRC enquiry desk about any accommodation for people accompanying patients.

Can women accompanying a patient stay at the hostel?

No. Ashraf Gents Hostel is for men only — students, staff and working men.

Sources

Facts about Ashraf Gents Hostel come from the hostel’s own profile and photos; rates are indicative and confirmed on the call. Last reviewed 7 October 2026. How we write these guides: editorial notes. Map embeds © Google.