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.

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..