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About this property

Essential Facilities: HostelExp in Gokarna offers a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge, outdoor fireplace, fitness room, and games room. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, evening entertainment, and room service. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features adults-only rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or inner courtyard views. Ground-floor units provide quiet street views, while tiled floors and showers enhance comfort. Dining Experience: A modern restaurant serves Indian vegetarian cuisine with juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Breakfast is available daily, and yoga classes, film nights, and cycling activities are offered for guests. Prime Location: Located a 4-minute walk from Gokarna Main Beach, HostelExp is 83 mi from Dabolim Airport. Nearby attractions include surfing, while the surrounding area provides garden views and inner courtyard vistas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Asian


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Preethi
    India India
    The stay was great and the host Vinny deserves an appreciation. He was calm, smiling and patience all the time. The rooms were clean. The staffs are professional.
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great hostel with friendly, helpful staff. Perfectly located within walking distance of the beach and the very interesting Gokarna town. I enjoyed some delicious meals from the cafe and the room was comfortable. A perfect place to stay a while...
  • Priyanka
    India India
    The property is good , supportive staff but need some property maintenance especially for the rooms, and also should provide electricity backup. Rest is all good.
  • Murtaza
    Kenya Kenya
    The hostel is like a small farm, it is an amazing getaway place for calm and serenity. There hammocks between trees which is awesome because one can relax and laze around on the hammocks in the open surrounded by trees. The highlight though is the...
  • Manish
    India India
    The hostel is like a farm stay which makes you feel so good the moment you step in. They organize group activities as well and the dorms and washrooms are clean and tidy
  • Sim
    Italy Italy
    The place is just amazing, there is also a lovely cafe, they serve delicious food. The staff is so attentive and available all the time. My whole family loved the place as well. Also the beach is close to the hostel, it gives a bonus.
  • Franziska
    Germany Germany
    Absolutely everything! It’s a super nice place, loved to hang out there, in the hammock, enjoying the shade, good music and chill vibes and maybe join a yoga class or activity. Staff was helpful and kind. On-site cafe was convenient, too, although...
  • Lakshmi
    India India
    The location, staff and amenities were top notch. Eagerly waiting to visit again
  • Mashav
    Israel Israel
    The jungle vibe and open area were amazing! Very cool little piece of nature to stay in. Also great and inviting staff, always happy to help And give advice if asked and lend their time.
  • Mausam
    India India
    It was in the prime location, the property is huge and the host is really helpful, meet cool people, I will come back soon

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Cafe Experience Gokarna
    • Cuisine
      Indian
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that we do not accept group bookings for more than 5 people.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.