Mitra Palolem is a hostel in Canacona, in the south Goa village of Palolem, about a six-minute walk from the beach. It offers shared dormitories with twin bunk beds, sleeping four to ten, and Superior Double Rooms with a king bed for two, some with garden views, and each room has a private bathroom with soap and toilet paper. There is free in-room WiFi, free on-site parking and a communal living room, and the hostel has a front desk with limited hours and no elevator. Breakfast is available daily from 9 am to noon for a fee. It is aimed at independent travellers, backpackers and anyone who wants to spend their money on kayaking, dolphin trips and seafood rather than a resort room.
Location and getting around: Palolem Beach, with its calm crescent bay, is about 0.4 miles away on foot, and the village has restaurants, scooter rentals and tour operators. Patnem and Agonda are a short ride away, and Cabo de Rama fort and the Cotigao sanctuary make good half-day trips. The nearest rail link is Canacona, and many guests arrive by taxi from Madgaon or the airport, so arrange a transfer in advance.
Rooms and who it suits: dorms suit solo travellers and groups who want to meet people, while the double rooms suit couples who want a private bathroom at a modest price. Guests must be at least 18. The communal living room is the social heart, and the setting is simple rather than luxurious. Pack earplugs if you are a light sleeper, as dorms and a lively village can be noisy.
What is good to know: check-in runs from 1 pm to midnight, with late check-in subject to availability, and check-out is before 11 am. The front desk has limited hours, so tell the hostel your arrival time. Peak season is November to February, and prices rise around Christmas and New Year, so book early. Beach huts and restaurants close for the monsoon, so many visitors time their stay for the dry season.
Why stay here
- ✓Shared dorms and private doubles
- ✓Private bathrooms in every room
- ✓Six-minute walk to Palolem Beach
- ✓Communal living room
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Free on-site parking
- ✓Paid breakfast daily
- ✓Late check-in by arrangement
Good questions
How far is Mitra Palolem from the beach?+
About a six-minute walk, roughly 0.4 miles, to Palolem Beach.
What room types are there?+
Shared dormitories with twin bunk beds sleeping four to ten, and Superior Double Rooms with a king bed. Every room has a private bathroom.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is available daily from 9 am to noon for a fee. Guests must be at least 18, and check-in is from 1 pm.
