A number of schools, educational institutions, religious centers and shopping centers make the town one of the popular residential and commercial areas in the city. Kattakada, Balaramapuram, Poojapura and Pappanamcode are nearby places.

Neyyar Dam and Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary are easily accessible from Malayinkeezhu.

Malayinkeezhu can be reached form the bus stations at Thiruvananthapuram, Pappanamcode and Kattakada. The nearest major railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport.