Zostel Gokarna

7.4Very Good(178)

HostelGokarna, IndiaView map0.99km from city centre

8 events
Sustainability Level 1
Free WiFi
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Zostel Gokarna is a sea view backpacker hostel, perched on the cliff overlooking Gokarna Main Beach.

The cool sea breeze and beautiful sea view will help you chill in peace with travelers from around the world at Zostel Gokarna. Be it from the sea-facing dormitories or Private shacks, you will be mesmerised and may never want to leave! Just donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t forget to have a bite in the in-house cafe, which also happens to overlook the sea.
If the traveller in you is calling out, weÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll hear it well. Every day in Zostel is happening, complete with doses of laughter and experiences. Chill out with the coolest set of people from around the world and travel without hassles.

Before your mischievous minds starts wandering far, let us put one thing real straight, We take the comfort of each and every traveller very seriously.

Also, if getting intoxicated is all youÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re looking for, we urge you to look ELSEWHERE. At Zostel, weÃ¢â‚¬â„¢d rather pass and share episodes. ;)
Our Friendly staff will further help you plan and explore Gokarna, home to 5 beautiful and relaxing beaches.it has got alot to do from hiking to wave and sunset admiring. And let you know about the best foods in gokarna.
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Hostel Hangouts: Board Games & Beyond

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Hostel Hangouts: Board Games & Beyond

10 Dec

Hostel Hangouts: Board Games & Beyond

11 Dec

Hostel Hangouts: Board Games & Beyond

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Hostel Hangouts: Board Games & Beyond

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Hostel Hangouts: Board Games & Beyond

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Hostel Hangouts: Board Games & Beyond

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House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

Taxes Not Included

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Facilities

Free Parking
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Bicycle Parking
Luggage Storage
24 Hour Reception
Tours/Travel Desk
Parking

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Reviews

7.4Very Good(178)

Value for Money
8.0
Security
8.0
Atmosphere
8.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Staff
6.0
Location
8.0
Facilities
6.0

Stayed in Apr 2025

8.0

Sameenah

Female, 25-30, England

nice hostel, food decent and a few min walk from the town

Stayed in Mar 2025

Harsh

Male, 25-30, India

This property grows on you!

Stayed in Jan 2025

3.4

Pablo

Male, 18-24, Colombia

Too loud. Music loud af. Some dude singing out of tune. Is better to stay in a guesthouse on main beach, there you’ll find best atmosphere and food by the same price.

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Location

Kudle Beach Rd, Dandebagh, Gokarna, India

1km from city centre

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About Gokarna

Set on the Arabian Sea in the Indian state of Karnataka, Gokarna is an important destination for Hindu pilgrims. They journey here to worship at sacred sites such as Koti Teertha, known as 'The Holy Pond'. Gokarna is also known for golden-sand beaches – some of which are only accessible by boat or trekking over rocks. The town's streets are lined with small shops selling a cheerful mix of handicrafts, jewellery and devotional wares.

Hostels in Gokarna range from a stylish wooden hostel right on the beach, colourfully decorated accommodation with a spectacular clifftop sea view, or relaxed rooms tucked away in lush greenery. You can even go eco-friendly by choosing a Gokarna hostel which runs entirely by solar power. As well as dorms (mixed and single-gender) and private rooms, you can choose to stay in traditional woven huts. Many Gokarna hostels arrange activities like 'photo walks', beach volleyball and trekking. Helpful staff and free Wi-Fi are useful for arranging onward travel.

Most visitors will arrive into Gokarna's town centre, where you'll find thousand-year-old temples and busy market streets. Gokarna Beach is a favourite with both locals and pilgrims – and fishermen on their boats, bobbing out at sea. Along the coast, sandy Kudle Beach is one of the most popular for visitors. Others, like secluded, lagoon-like Half Moon Beach, are only accessible by craggy paths and boat. Furthest from Gokarna town is Paradise Beach, which you might find you have all to yourself.

Many of the top things to do in Gokarna are centred on its beaches. You can go surfing, try snorkelling and other watersports, or attend yoga classes on Kudle Beach. At night, a lack of urban lights means that the beaches are perfect for stargazing – you might even see bioluminescent plankton in the sea as well! Cultural highlights include Mahabaleshwar Temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, who was believed to have emerged from the nearby rivers.

Dabolim Airport is around 160km away. You can take a bus to Gokarna, which is a 6-hour journey with a change at Margao. The train is faster, but you'll need to take a taxi at either end of the journey – first to get to Madgaon Junction railway station, then from Gokarna Road station into town. It should take less than 3 hours overall. From Bangalore, it's a 9.5-hour bus ride or a 16-hour train. In Gokarna, you can get around on auto-rickshaws or hire a motorbike.