Happy Panda Hostel Arambol Goa

Kartik and Saurabh are what make happy Panda the de facto choice for staying in Goa. There are countless reasons for this, I'll share the ones that are top of mind for now. - Of all the hostels I've stayed at Happy Panda takes health, hygiene and cleanliness very seriously. It's usually an after thought, here it's a priority. - The beds are made and the sheets are changed every day, it's important for me to come back to a well made bed and after a day/evening of adventure in Goa a clean well made bed makes all the difference in the world. - Food! The food is nourishing and fresh. Saurabh brings the groceries himself. My personal favourite is the egg curry. -Location and convenience, you'll have everything you could possibly need within a stone's throw. Think pharmacy, scooty rental, laundry, etc. -The people who stay there - they want to mingle, talk and engage. You will rarely find hostels where people are expected to interact by design. It takes real effort to build a community built on individualism. -WiFi and co working space. The WiFi is brilliant! Even at peak hours I didn't feel any drop in bandwidth. There's a dedicated desk area to work from. -Safety and feeling at ease. I never had to worry about leaving my articles unattended. Most of the other places I've stayed at I have had to worry constantly about my belongings. Closing note -- if you're looking for a place where you'll feel taken care of, seen and heard. Choose Happy Panda if you want the best experience in North Goa.

My stay at the Happy Panda Hostel was disappointing due to the "rude host" experience. The staff's attitude was consistently unfriendly and unhelpful, which made me feel unwelcome. The overall atmosphere of the hostel suffered as a result. The rooms were average, but the lack of customer service overshadowed any positives. It's unfortunate they seemed disinterested in providing a pleasant stay. I wouldn't recommend this hostel to fellow travelers seeking a welcoming and enjoyable environment. Improved staff training and a more customer-oriented approach would be necessary to change my impression of the Happy Panda Hostel.

Very bad experience

It is the cleanest hostel i have visited, they take their cleanliness very seriously. Very nice, chill place to stay & socialise. Very close to everything in arambol. The hosts Kartik & Sourabh are super fun & friendly..had an amazing time..

Writing about happy panda you don't really know where to begin from but let me start with Karthik and Saurabh owners of the hostel who believe in running the hostel all by themselves just so that they can make sure every traveler staying with them has the best experience living in Arambol with them, they both really know the place around very well and happen to recommend some lit places at the same time really make you feel home the moment you enter the hostel. The place has a very ecstatic vibe with neon paintings in their common area which really makes you trip. Both Karthik and Saurab go above and beyond to make sure you are having a great experience. The rooms are really really clean, neat and tidy, they bathrooms are really clean and what else would you need. If you need a home in Arambol, happy panda hostel is the place you go to. I can Just summarise in one sentence if Karthik and Saurabh are hosting you it means you are home, no matter whatever hostel it is, at the same time if you are being hosted to a place that's run by Karthik and Saurabh you don't have to think about anything, just close your eyes, take a breath and you will know this will be home.

The best place I feel I have explored for backpackers. Lovely hosts , Amazing place, Amazing people. Felt like home . And they have mango trees right inside their premises. Must checkin place for North Goa trip ❤️

If you are looking to book a hostel in Arambol, then look no further. From the moment you enter through the gates of the hostel to the day you leave, your hosts: Kartik and Sourabh would guide you. For solo travellers like me, Happy Panda Hostel is a one stop vibe shop. The hostel is very neat and tidy, the hosts wholesome, and the community diverse and vibrant. Come here with an open mind, and a friendly heart, and you'd have an experience of a lifetime!