Happy Panda Hostel Arambol Goa Hostel

Good staff very cheap and people stay are very friendly as well.

I happen to be there in the month of April, was sweating profusely, cuz of some issue and yeah April heat, But the admin was helpful in resolving d issues.
its a awsum place to stay, being safe was one of my concern was taken care of very professionally. And there after it was jus like a home.

Very nice place, neat & clean,
friendly staff good place to hangout in arambol.

Best place in Goa I have ever been to. Really social place with a pleasant and lovely ambiance.

I did mural painting here when this hostel started. And I will say it was the coolest as got to learn from many artists and the owners pareen and mansi are superchill. Now they have other hostel which I will love to visit and I have heard they have a drumkit there.

Obvious choice if you are ever near Arambol. It is packed with amazing grafitti. The cute puppy and the turtle. The owners are really really helpful and this is highly recommended.

An absolutely amazing place. If you like meeting new people especially traveller kinds to share some pearls of wisdom then this is the place for you. The hostel goes very well with the theme of Goa — cool, hep, colourful. Evenings are the best time when everybody gathers outside with chilled beers to talk about anything and everything. You will be amazed to see so many different nationalities under one roof. The best part is it will fit perfectly under your budget travel plan. Owners are damn cool and helpful.

. Stay and facilities — 9/10 . Value for money — 10/10 . Owners — 11/10 Possibly the best place to stay at Arambol… The owners were very good, helpful and extremely understanding. Gave TRUE advices and suggestions to the best places, and made the stay truly GREAT! Also, the hostel rules were strict and allowed people to sleep in a noise free environment at night, and provided an alternate arrangement for night owls as well. I'll recommend it Highlt!

I didn't have a passport to verify my ID when I reached here. The staffs were least helpful in finding an alternative for me despite intense heat. I was told to leave immediately and had nowhere to go on a sunny afternoon.

Don't judge a book by the cover! 15 minute walk from beach. Check amazing Momo restaurant opposite. Value for money area of Arambol.

This is so far the best hostel in Arambol. Good Wi-Fi, very neat and clean and superb owners! I'll stay here again whenever I'm back next.

One of the best hostels I have ever stayed at. What I found was that the longer you stay, the happier panda you become. It was a breath of fresh air to have the homely, chilled out atmosphere with relaxed vibes. It was so easy to meet other travellers and the staff were so helpful and lovely. The hostel has great, clean facilities — a lot of bathrooms, multiple common areas, kitchen etc. I was particiularly impressed by the hostel's environmentally friendly and conscious stance, with alternative waste options, a water filterer and even solar/electric power sources. I stayed in a tent and a dorm and both were fantastic. If I ever go back to Arambol Happy Panda will be the place for me! Thank you for having me! X.

If going to Arambol you should stay at Happy panda hostel. The place is cozy and clean. Ambiance is fresh and young. The owners are very polite and friendly. You don't feel like leaving the place once you have stayed there even a night…

Best hostel I've been. Great common area good staff. But he is a bit far from the beach.

Laid back homely place with comfortable beds and amazing hosts. The cleanliness and Wi-Fi are cherry on top. It's a perfect place to meet amazing people around the world. Very happy and social. When in arambol be a Happy Panda.

Great price, the staff is helpful and welcoming, treat the space as a home and take guests suitably. A lot of European guests, if with English everything is OK, excellent experience of communication:)

Cheap hostel bunk beds. Perfect for those who only spends the night at home :)

Wow Super, the managers are extremely nice! The place is very well placed.

It's definitely a happy place to hang out with owners of the place with you to party. The folks who run the place are real fun to hang with and very helpful with our needs. Dusk is when the party mood sets in with music and colorful lights. You get drink in house. No need to go our. Arambol Beach is just 5min walk from this place. It's a home away from home. You have cards, beers and cocktail make it fun. You find a lot of Travellers from different parts of the world. A good cultural exchange, with loads of fun. Not crowded and peaceful. Kindly book the beds early because most of the time it's full. They don't have a parking lot but it's never an issue. Medical services are quick. You get good guidance to roam around. Overall its an experience to experience.

I worked here for two and a half months and this is one of the most beautiful hostel in Arambol. The people who run this place and who stay here are just like the name goes 'Happy People'. You'd have a comfortable stay (and make lots of friends) and would definitely want to extend it.

Stayed here for 3 days recently and truly has been a great experience. True to the name, happy and friendly environment. Owners and staff very helpful and was great to interact with packpackers across the globe. Location is good and couple of great beaches nearby. All the best to the owners Saurabh & Kartik.

Some of the most understanding folks who go the extra mile for you. A bunch of travellers with stories that will enthrall you. An ambience to take comfort in and beaches for anything else.

This place is like home to us. Run by two amazing guys who will make you feel like home. Happy Panda is amongst the best hostel in the town, not far from beach is and advantage too. Great outdoor sittings, music and very comfortable inside. Crazy wall arts and hundreds of stories shared with great travelers around you.

Good atmosphere. Nice people and staff. Good location in Arambol. Just bathroom walls to dirty and the lounge area pillow cases really needed a wash. I still liked it and recommend it.

Happy panda is great! The guys working here are so friendly and helpful. Ended up extending my stay. The area is also perfect if you like a chill atmosphere and nice beach. Five star absolutely!

I've been to Goa a million times before, but this trip was better than all of the previous ones combined, thanks to Happy Panda Hostel! Arambol was a new area for me, and the hosts, Kartik and Saurabh, go above and beyond to help you out in planning your trip, telling you the best times to visit the best of places, helping you explore the sun, sand and tides of Goa like you never have before. The thing that I loved the most about the Hostel was it's vibe. The minute I stepped in I felt totally relaxed, like the dust of everyday worries and woes was instantly wiped off of my mind. The beautifully designed interiors, creative artwork on the walls, the trippy music, the self crafted outdoor seating area where everyone used to gather in the evenings to share their life stories and travel experiences, all added up to create a refreshing and life perspective changing experience. Kudos to Saurabh and Kartik, for totally turning this place around, and thanks for the wonderful experience! Will be visiting again as soon as life would allow :)

Its the best hostel ever that I have came across in goa. It has the proper vibe and the two owners kartik and saurabh are very helpful. If you are at arambol or nearby den this is the best place for backpackers…

New place, new people and new experience. They have common area to chill outside and inside with musical instruments.

I booked this hostel given the high reviews, but in hindsight, it's not worth the ratings it currently has. I have stayed in better hostels in Goa than this (in terms of environment and facilities). Additionally, the checkout time is 10 AM, which is pretty early in my opinion, and if you are late you'll be charged a penalty without a prior notice.

Awesome experience living at Happy Panda, the owners Kartik and Saurabh are such amazing people who made us feel super welcome. The hostel has a mystical friendly vibe to it and is open to multicultural travelers!

Best place for backpackers to chill… Friendly staff, awesome music and nice ambience!

The best hostel you can find on the most serene beach of Goa. All the praises you can say will be less for this place and it's hosts! So go ahead and book right away! Cheers and have fun!

Happy Panda is a Happy Place. The owners give their personal touch to the hostel collaborating with various artists and Travellers.

Beautiful plc and beautiful ppl!

This place is awesome! The guys who run it go above and beyond to help you out in planning your trip, exploring Goa, anything you want to know! Such a great atmosphere here as well and it's a great place to meet people. Short walk away from arambol beach and the local shops and such good value too. Can't recommend this place enough, check them out if you're staying in the area!

Great vibe! Helpful staff, kitchen with hot and cold water, fridge etc, indoor and outdoor chill area. Very good prices and location, liked everything.

Its the best hostel ever that I have came across in goa. It has the proper vibe and the two owners kartik and saurabh are very helpful. If you are at arambol or nearby den this is the best place for backpackers…

Nice Place, Good for alone traveler, home away from home, loved this place, can't avoid on next visit.

This place is very chilled out and most of all its near to Arambhol beach. The rooms are very chilled even without AC because it has an open area upfront. Services are quite good. I stayed here for a day and it has something going on in the hostel itself like I met a foreigner guy who plays handpan and it was very melodious and cool. Its good to stay here, if you want to explore North Goa.

One of the best hostels in arambol. Mansi is very chilled out and you can have a lot of fun nearby.

Very good reception with a team welded … Even if like me, you are not yet at the level to speak English, they will do their best to put you at ease … I recommend.

This is a really nice place to stay in Goa! The place is super chilled out and everyone was really friendly. The facilities are clean and comfortable.

When you are going to Goa, this is place to be, highly recommend for chilled out people. Far away from the hectic lifestyle of metros here one will find peace and tranquility. The crowd here is just awesome, we spend just one night but the interaction we had with people was on a different level altogether. Quite content with hospitality of this place, I couldn't find any cons though it is bit far from main city but that won't be an issue for travellers. Keep it going guys, looking to visit again.