Best Hostels in GOA
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Beach access
Happy Panda Hostel Arambol Goa
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
The hostel is about 900 metres from a Malibu beach. Natural sights in the area include the white - sand Mandrem Beach, approximately 10 minutes by car from the 50-room Happy Panda Hostel Arambol Goa, and a beach is merely an 11-minute walk away.
The laid-back Ashwem Beach is 4.8 km from the Arambol accommodation.
Happy Panda Hostel Arambol Goa
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Happy Panda Hostel Arambol Goa
The hostel is about 900 metres from a Malibu beach. Natural sights in the area include the white - sand Mandrem Beach, approximately 10 minutes by car from the 50-room Happy Panda Hostel Arambol Goa, and a beach is merely an 11-minute walk away.
The laid-back Ashwem Beach is 4.8 km from the Arambol accommodation.
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Great deal
Bedrock Boutique Hostel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
The Baga hostel is situated only 250 metres from Our Lady Of Piety Church, nearly a 5-minute ride from such to entertainment venues as the compact Casino Palms. Baga Beach is just 1.3 km from the hostel, while Calangute Beach is just 11 minutes' stroll away.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Anjuna Beach, which is 3.3 km away.
Bedrock Boutique Hostel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Bedrock Boutique Hostel
The Baga hostel is situated only 250 metres from Our Lady Of Piety Church, nearly a 5-minute ride from such to entertainment venues as the compact Casino Palms. Baga Beach is just 1.3 km from the hostel, while Calangute Beach is just 11 minutes' stroll away.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Anjuna Beach, which is 3.3 km away.
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Beach access
Craft Hostels
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 1.06 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
This Anjuna hostel is around a 25-minute walk from Shiva's Face and around 10 minutes by car from such cultural venues as Benz Celebrity Wax Museum. The 31-room Craft hostel is 2.1 km from Titos Lane.
Also, visiting Snow Park, Goa, which is within 30 minutes' walk of the Anjuna accommodation, can be great fun for the whole family.
Certain rooms include a balcony and a kitchen, as well as amenities like coffee and tea making equipment for guests' added comfort.
Craft Hostels
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 1.06 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Craft Hostels
This Anjuna hostel is around a 25-minute walk from Shiva's Face and around 10 minutes by car from such cultural venues as Benz Celebrity Wax Museum. The 31-room Craft hostel is 2.1 km from Titos Lane.
Also, visiting Snow Park, Goa, which is within 30 minutes' walk of the Anjuna accommodation, can be great fun for the whole family.
Certain rooms include a balcony and a kitchen, as well as amenities like coffee and tea making equipment for guests' added comfort.
Cheap Hostels in GOA
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Beach access
Hostel Mandala
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
The Anjuna resort is 2.8 km from the compact Casino Palms and about 10 minutes by car from such cultural venues as Benz Celebrity Wax Museum. The 19-room Mandala hostel is within a 2-km distance of Curlies Beach Shack Anjuna and 2.6 km from Go Kart Racing Goa.
Sunset Point Beach is a mere 15 minutes' walk away, and the neon-lit nightclub "Club Cubana", available to diversify your stay, is around 20 minutes' drive away.
Hostel Mandala
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Hostel Mandala
The Anjuna resort is 2.8 km from the compact Casino Palms and about 10 minutes by car from such cultural venues as Benz Celebrity Wax Museum. The 19-room Mandala hostel is within a 2-km distance of Curlies Beach Shack Anjuna and 2.6 km from Go Kart Racing Goa.
Sunset Point Beach is a mere 15 minutes' walk away, and the neon-lit nightclub "Club Cubana", available to diversify your stay, is around 20 minutes' drive away.
Dreams Hostel
- Bar/ Lounge area
Found 4.6 km from the compact Casino Palms, this Vagator hostel is 4.7 km from worship locations like St. Cajetan Catholic Church. Chapora Corner can be reached in proximity to the hostel.
The important historical sights include the ancient Portuguese Chapora Fort, situated a mere 14 minutes' walk from the Vagator accommodation.
Dreams Hostel
- Bar/ Lounge area
Dreams Hostel
Found 4.6 km from the compact Casino Palms, this Vagator hostel is 4.7 km from worship locations like St. Cajetan Catholic Church. Chapora Corner can be reached in proximity to the hostel.
The important historical sights include the ancient Portuguese Chapora Fort, situated a mere 14 minutes' walk from the Vagator accommodation.
Artjuna Cabanas - Coliving Community In Anjuna
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
The lit nightclub "Club Cubana" is around 25 minutes' walk from this Anjuna hostel.
Artjuna Cabanas - Coliving Community In Anjuna
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
Artjuna Cabanas - Coliving Community In Anjuna
The lit nightclub "Club Cubana" is around 25 minutes' walk from this Anjuna hostel.
Youth Hostels in GOA
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Beach access
Bibhitaki Hostels Palolem Beach
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
The fringed Rajbaga Beach is located a 25-minute walk from the Palolem hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Talpona Beach, which is 3.4 km away.
Bibhitaki Hostels Palolem Beach
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Bibhitaki Hostels Palolem Beach
The fringed Rajbaga Beach is located a 25-minute walk from the Palolem hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Talpona Beach, which is 3.4 km away.
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
The Beachside Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Located 25 minutes on foot from Go Kart Racing Goa, the Anjuna hostel is 20 minutes on foot from Sunset Point Beach. Britto's is within 6 km of the Anjuna property.
Guests can visit Snow Park, Goa, an ideal spot for family time approximately 15 minutes away by car.
The Beachside Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
The Beachside Hostel
Located 25 minutes on foot from Go Kart Racing Goa, the Anjuna hostel is 20 minutes on foot from Sunset Point Beach. Britto's is within 6 km of the Anjuna property.
Guests can visit Snow Park, Goa, an ideal spot for family time approximately 15 minutes away by car.
Green Nest Hostel - Anjuna , North Goa
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Tibetan Market is 2.8 km from this Arpora hostel, while Curlies Beach Shack Anjuna is 2.2 km away.
Also, visiting Snow Park, Goa, which is about a 15-minute ride from the hostel, can be great fun for the whole family.
Green Nest Hostel - Anjuna , North Goa
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Green Nest Hostel - Anjuna , North Goa
Tibetan Market is 2.8 km from this Arpora hostel, while Curlies Beach Shack Anjuna is 2.2 km away.
Also, visiting Snow Park, Goa, which is about a 15-minute ride from the hostel, can be great fun for the whole family.
Hostels In GOA City Centre
The White Balcao
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
The hostel is situated in Fontainhas, which is known for narrow lanes full of colorful Portuguese villas with balconies and red-tiled roofs, within reach of the colonial Portuguese Panjim Baroque Church. This Panaji hostel is located a mere 0.7 km from Casino Pride Floating Casino.
Also, the 7-room The White Balcao hostel is in proximity to Casino Pride 2 Floating Casino Goa.
The White Balcao
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
The White Balcao
The hostel is situated in Fontainhas, which is known for narrow lanes full of colorful Portuguese villas with balconies and red-tiled roofs, within reach of the colonial Portuguese Panjim Baroque Church. This Panaji hostel is located a mere 0.7 km from Casino Pride Floating Casino.
Also, the 7-room The White Balcao hostel is in proximity to Casino Pride 2 Floating Casino Goa.
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Beach access
Jungle By Sturmfrei Palolem
- Restaurant
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The fringed Rajbaga Beach is not far from the hostel, while Backwaters Palolem is 0.9 km away. Also, the property is 15 minutes' drive from such natural sights as Talpona Beach.
Jungle By Sturmfrei Palolem hostel offers a convenient location right around the corner from Palolem Beach.
Jungle By Sturmfrei Palolem
- Restaurant
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Jungle By Sturmfrei Palolem
The fringed Rajbaga Beach is not far from the hostel, while Backwaters Palolem is 0.9 km away. Also, the property is 15 minutes' drive from such natural sights as Talpona Beach.
Jungle By Sturmfrei Palolem hostel offers a convenient location right around the corner from Palolem Beach.
Mitra Hostel Vagator
- BBQ facilities
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
The comfortable hostel boasts a convenient location a few steps from sports attractions such as Go Kart Racing Goa and provides easy access to Big Vagator Beach, which is 450 metres away. The hostel is merely 1.1 km from Shiva's Face.
Also, Mitra Hostel Vagator is within 25 minutes' walk of Sunset Point Beach.
Mitra Hostel Vagator
- BBQ facilities
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Mitra Hostel Vagator
The comfortable hostel boasts a convenient location a few steps from sports attractions such as Go Kart Racing Goa and provides easy access to Big Vagator Beach, which is 450 metres away. The hostel is merely 1.1 km from Shiva's Face.
Also, Mitra Hostel Vagator is within 25 minutes' walk of Sunset Point Beach.
Hostels in GOA with Car Parking
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Top location
The Hosteller Goa, Old Goa
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
The hostel is within 7 km of the old Latin Fontainhas Quarter and within 2 km of such cultural venues as Wax World Museum. In addition, Church of St Francis of Assisi can be found nearly 30 minutes' walk from the property.
Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount, a prominent religious site, is 3.3 km from the 73-room accommodation.
Offering a balcony and a sitting area, the rooms come with media amenities like a television to enhance your stay.
The Hosteller Goa, Old Goa
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Hosteller Goa, Old Goa
The hostel is within 7 km of the old Latin Fontainhas Quarter and within 2 km of such cultural venues as Wax World Museum. In addition, Church of St Francis of Assisi can be found nearly 30 minutes' walk from the property.
Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount, a prominent religious site, is 3.3 km from the 73-room accommodation.
Offering a balcony and a sitting area, the rooms come with media amenities like a television to enhance your stay.
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Last Minute Trip Hostel Morjim-By The Sea
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Found approximately a 25-minute walk from Goa nightlife, this Morjim hostel is approximately 15 minutes by car from worship locations like St. Cajetan Catholic Church. The 9-room Last Minute Trip Hostel Morjim-By The Sea is also 4.5 km from Sunset Point Beach.
In proximity to the Morjim accommodation, guests will find natural sights, such as Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Nesting Site Beach, which is 19 minutes' walk away.
Equipped with a mini-fridge-bar, tea and coffee-making facilities, some rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can also enjoy a sunbathing terrace, while a balcony and a dressing room are available, too.
Last Minute Trip Hostel Morjim-By The Sea
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Last Minute Trip Hostel Morjim-By The Sea
Found approximately a 25-minute walk from Goa nightlife, this Morjim hostel is approximately 15 minutes by car from worship locations like St. Cajetan Catholic Church. The 9-room Last Minute Trip Hostel Morjim-By The Sea is also 4.5 km from Sunset Point Beach.
In proximity to the Morjim accommodation, guests will find natural sights, such as Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Nesting Site Beach, which is 19 minutes' walk away.
Equipped with a mini-fridge-bar, tea and coffee-making facilities, some rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can also enjoy a sunbathing terrace, while a balcony and a dressing room are available, too.
Mitra Palolem
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the comfortable hostel is 3.2 km from Butterfly Beach.
Guests will also find Seema Bike Hire, which is just near the hostel.
Mitra Palolem
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Mitra Palolem
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the comfortable hostel is 3.2 km from Butterfly Beach.
Guests will also find Seema Bike Hire, which is just near the hostel.
GOA Hostels with Private Rooms
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Beach access
Mandala House - Party Hostel
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Seema Bike Hire is nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Palolem hostel, while Honeymoon Beach is about a 10-minute ride away. Palolem Backpackers is also situated merely 0.6 km away.
Mandala House - Party hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as Butterfly Beach, located approximately 15 minutes' drive away.
Mandala House - Party Hostel
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Mandala House - Party Hostel
Seema Bike Hire is nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Palolem hostel, while Honeymoon Beach is about a 10-minute ride away. Palolem Backpackers is also situated merely 0.6 km away.
Mandala House - Party hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as Butterfly Beach, located approximately 15 minutes' drive away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in GOA, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Happy Panda Hostel Arambol Goa |
9.5 / 10 (413 Reviews) |
From 6$ | |
| Bedrock Boutique Hostel |
8.6 / 10 (288 Reviews) |
From 5$ | |
| Craft Hostels |
9.0 / 10 (387 Reviews) |
From 7$ | |
| Hostel Mandala |
9.3 / 10 (420 Reviews) |
From 11$ | |
| Dreams Hostel |
9.3 / 10 (172 Reviews) |
From 6$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GOA hostels are closest to the beach?
Hostels like Jungle By Sturmfrei Palolem and Bibhitaki Hostels Palolem Beach are just a short walk to the sandy shores. You'll enjoy easy access to water sports and beach relaxation.
Try to head to the beach before 9am to enjoy the cooler weather and avoid crowds.
What are the best hostels in GOA near landmarks?
The Hosteller Goa in Old Goa and Craft Hostels are near historic sites like the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral. Exploring these landmarks is easy from these hostels.
Schedule your visits to the Basilica during weekdays to avoid large crowds, especially in the mornings.
Which hostels in GOA offer a pool?
Mitra Hostel Vagator and The Beachside Hostel both feature swimming pools for relaxation. Enjoy a refreshing dip after a day of exploring the beaches.
Visit the pool during the afternoon when it's less crowded and the sun is perfect for a swim.
Are there family-friendly hostels in GOA?
Dreams Hostel and Green Nest Hostel - Anjuna offer friendly atmospheres and activities suitable for children. Families can relax and have fun together here.
Pack some board games for family nights at the hostel - it can provide a wonderful bonding experience.
Which GOA hostels are budget-friendly?
Happy Panda Hostel Arambol and Mandala House - Party Hostel are great options for travelers on a budget. Both offer comfy accommodations at prices starting around 6 USD.
Book your stay during weekdays to find even more affordable rates at these hostels.
What are the best hostels in GOA with breakfast included?
Artjuna Cabanas - Coliving Community in Anjuna and The White Balcao provide breakfast options for their guests. This makes starting your day much easier.
Opt for hostels that serve local specialties for breakfast to enhance your cultural experience.
Which hostels in GOA have a lively atmosphere?
Mandala House - Party Hostel and Mitra Palolem foster a fun, social environment perfect for meeting fellow travelers. Engage in evening events and group activities.
Join the activities hosted by the hostel to quickly meet new people and explore local culture together.
What unique activities are there in GOA?
GOA is famous for its vibrant markets, beach parties, and water sports. Explore Anjuna Flea Market for local crafts on Wednesdays and enjoy the Full Moon parties at Vagator Beach.
Visit the flea market early in the morning to catch the best deals before it gets too crowded.
How can I safely navigate GOA's nightlife?
Stick to well-lit areas and travel in groups when experiencing GOA's nightlife. Popular spots like Tito's in Baga offer a lively atmosphere and good security.
Avoid isolated beaches at night and choose main roads with other people around to stay safe.
What is the best time to visit GOA for festivals?
The Goa Carnival in February is a spectacular event filled with parades, music, and dance. This vibrant festival showcases the local culture and should not be missed.
Book your hostel at least a month in advance to secure a spot during the carnival season, as many visitors flock to see the event.