I stayed 6 days at the Bastien Homestay and it was a great place. Good, clean room with a balcony. Great hosts that were very helpful with advice on places to visit, places to eat and general discussions of Kochi and India. I ate the breakfasts there, where we had a choice of Indian or continental. I always had the Indian breakfast and they were great, a curry dish with some type of bread and 2 fruits. Very tasty and filling. The location is ideal to be able to walk to the ***y sights of Kochi. It is located off an alleyway away from the main streets. It was a great neighborhood that was clean, friendly and safe. I would recommend this place for anyone visiting Kochi whether you are solo, a couple or a group.