Key facts
- Ashraf Gents Hostel is at Ashraf house, NAD Road, at the signal in Kalamassery, Aluva, Kerala 683563.
- The hostel’s public profile lists the Medical College, RCC, NUALS, the Science Park, the Seaport–Airport Road, the Nippon skill centre and the Adani port area as within about 3 km.
- Kochi Metro runs along NH 544; Kalamassery and Cochin University are the metro stations serving the town.
- Kalamassery railway station is on the Ernakulam–Aluva line; long-distance trains mostly stop at Aluva or Ernakulam.
- Every route in this chart opens live in Google Maps, so distance and time reflect current traffic and road works.

How to use this chart
This page lists 45 places that people staying at Ashraf Gents Hostel on NAD Road, Kalamassery, most often ask about — colleges, hospitals, workplaces, stations, malls and places to visit. Each row has a Directions link that opens Google Maps with the hostel already set as the starting point, so you can see the live route, distance and travel time by car, two-wheeler, bus or walking.
We have deliberately not printed distances or times. Road distances change with one-way rules, metro and flyover work, and the Seaport–Airport Road extension, and a number on a page goes out of date quickly. The only distance claim here is the one the hostel itself makes: its public profile names a handful of places as within about 3 km, and those are marked in the table.
- Tap Directions on the row you need.
- Choose your mode — Google Maps defaults to driving; switch to transit or two-wheeler if that is how you travel.
- Set Depart at to your real shift or class time, because the NH 544 stretch through Edappally and Kalamassery behaves very differently at 9 am and 2 pm.
- Save the route offline before you need it at night.
The hostel origin in these links is a search for “Ashraf Gents Hostel, NAD Rd, Kalamassery”. If Maps picks the wrong pin, set the start to the NAD Road signal, Kalamassery, by hand.
Colleges and institutes
| Landmark | Type | Area | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) — within about 3 km (hostel profile) | Law university | HMT Colony, Kalamassery | Directions |
| Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) | University | South Kalamassery / Thrikkakara | Directions |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kalamassery | Polytechnic | HMT Colony, Kalamassery | Directions |
| Government ITI, Kalamassery | Industrial training | Kalamassery | Directions |
| St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery | Arts & science college | Kalamassery | Directions |
| Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | College | Rajagiri Valley / Kalamassery | Directions |
| Albertian Institute of Science and Technology | Engineering college | Kalamassery | Directions |
| Model Engineering College | Engineering college | Thrikkakara | Directions |
| Bharata Mata College | Arts & science college | Thrikkakara | Directions |
| KMEA Engineering College | Engineering college | Edathala, Aluva | Directions |
| Union Christian College (UC College) | Arts & science college | Aluva | Directions |
| CIPET Kochi | Technical institute | Eloor / Edayar area | Directions |
For admissions, exam days and hostel options near each campus, see our colleges map, the CUSAT stay guide and the NUALS PG guide.
Hospitals
| Landmark | Type | Area | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Medical College, Ernakulam — within about 3 km (hostel profile) | Hospital & medical college | HMT Colony, North Kalamassery | Directions |
| Cochin Cancer Research Centre (RCC) — within about 3 km (hostel profile) | Cancer centre | Medical College campus, Kalamassery | Directions |
| Rajagiri Hospital | Private hospital | Chunangamvely, Aluva | Directions |
| District Hospital, Aluva | Government hospital | Aluva | Directions |
| Aster Medcity | Private hospital | Cheranalloor | Directions |
| Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences | Private hospital | Edappally / Ponekkara | Directions |
Coming for treatment or as a bystander? Read For men accompanying a patient at Kalamassery Medical College or CCRC and our list of hospitals and clinics near Kalamassery.
Workplaces and roads
| Landmark | Type | Area | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaport–Airport Road (HMT Junction end) — within about 3 km (hostel profile) | Arterial road | Kalamassery | Directions |
| Adani Logistics Park area — within about 3 km (hostel profile) | Logistics / warehousing | Near HMT, Kalamassery | Directions |
| Science Park (Cochin Children’s Science Park) — within about 3 km (hostel profile) | Science & play park | HMT Colony, Kalamassery | Directions |
| KINFRA Hi-Tech Park | Industrial & tech park | HMT Colony, Kalamassery | Directions |
| Kerala Startup Mission (Technology Innovation Zone) | Startup hub | KINFRA park, Kalamassery | Directions |
| HMT Kalamassery | Factory / industry | HMT, Kalamassery | Directions |
| FACT Udyogamandal | Fertiliser plant | Eloor | Directions |
| Edayar Industrial Area | Industrial area | Edayar | Directions |
| Kerala High Court | Court | Ernakulam | Directions |
| Infopark | IT park | Kakkanad | Directions |
| Cochin International Airport (CIAL) | Airport | Nedumbassery | Directions |
The workplaces guide explains who works where, the Science Park page explains what the profile’s “Science Park” is, and the Seaport–Airport Road guide covers the bypass towards Kakkanad and the airport.
Stations and transport hubs
| Landmark | Type | Area | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamassery railway station | Railway station | Kalamassery | Directions |
| Kalamassery metro station | Kochi Metro | Kalamassery (NH 544) | Directions |
| Cochin University metro station | Kochi Metro | South Kalamassery (NH 544) | Directions |
| Aluva railway station | Railway station | Aluva | Directions |
| Aluva KSRTC bus station | Bus station | Aluva | Directions |
| Ernakulam Junction (South) railway station | Railway station | Ernakulam | Directions |
| Ernakulam Town (North) railway station | Railway station | Ernakulam | Directions |
| Vyttila Mobility Hub | Bus hub | Vyttila | Directions |
Kochi Metro runs along NH 544, not NAD Road, so most residents combine the metro with a bus, auto or their own two-wheeler. See getting around Kalamassery and Aluva railway station to Kalamassery.
Shopping and things to see
| Landmark | Type | Area | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lulu Mall Kochi | Shopping mall | Edappally | Directions |
| St. George Forane Church, Edappally | Church / landmark | Edappally | Directions |
| Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple | Temple | Thrikkakara | Directions |
| Aluva Manappuram | Riverside / festival ground | Aluva | Directions |
| Wonderla Kochi | Amusement park | Pallikkara | Directions |
| Hill Palace Museum | Museum | Tripunithura | Directions |
| Marine Drive | Waterfront walk | Ernakulam | Directions |
| Fort Kochi beach | Heritage area | Fort Kochi | Directions |
Ideas for a day off are in places to visit near Kalamassery and Lulu Mall from Kalamassery.
Where Ashraf Gents Hostel fits
Ashraf Gents Hostel is a boys’ hostel and PG for students, staff and working men at Ashraf house, NAD Road, at the signal in Kalamassery (Aluva, Kerala 683563). Its public profile lists the Seaport–Airport Road, the Science Park, RCC, the Medical College, NUALS, the Nippon skill centre and the Adani port area as within about 3 km — the rows marked above. For everything else, trust the live route rather than a guess.
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; the current charge and vacancies are confirmed on the call (+91 90746 23855). Photos show twin-sharing rooms with cots and mattresses, a balcony, a kitchen and a tiled bathroom — see the hostel photos. Before you call, open the routes to your college or workplace so you can ask sensible questions about timings.

Frequently asked questions
Why doesn’t this chart give distances in kilometres?
Road distances and travel times change with traffic, one-way rules and road works. Each Directions link opens the live route from the hostel in Google Maps instead.
Which places are within about 3 km of Ashraf Gents Hostel?
The hostel’s public profile names the Seaport–Airport Road, Science Park, RCC, Medical College, NUALS, Nippon skill centre and the Adani port area as within about 3 km.
Is there a metro station on NAD Road?
No. Kochi Metro runs along NH 544; the Kalamassery and Cochin University stations are the nearest. Check the Directions links for the route from the hostel.
How do I confirm a room before travelling?
Call or WhatsApp +91 90746 23855. The indicative rate is about ₹2,000–3,000 per head per month, negotiable, with one month’s advance, confirmed on the call.
Related guides
Sources
- Wikipedia: Kalamassery
- Wikipedia: Seaport–Airport Road
- Kochi Metro Rail Ltd
- Google Maps URLs developer guide
Facts about Ashraf Gents Hostel come from the hostel’s own profile and photos; rates are indicative and confirmed on the call. Last reviewed . How we write these guides: editorial notes. Map embeds © Google.