Goa's New found Gem: Cohostel Backpackers Hostel

It is a truth universally acknowledged that there can there never be a "Bad Time" to visit Goa. With every season, Goa changes its color, each time mesmerizing her visitors. You can never go wrong with Goa. The smallest state of India has something to offer to everyone unbiasedly.

Looking for a crazy party? Pristine, secluded beaches? Amazing sunsets? Lip-smacking food? A place to chill out with friends? Or simply trying to rejuvenate your tiresome soul? Well, the answer to all the above can be Goa-every single time!!!

With so much to offer, Goa is undoubtedly proven to be a paradise for every wandering soul. So, this new year, if you are heading out to Goa and is looking for a place to stay in, which goes easy on your pocket and yet provides a memorable stay then, I have just the right find for you! In my recent trip to Goa last December, I bumped into this perfect stay called "CoHostel". Call it a fortunate stroke of serendipity. Situated in the prime location of Calangute, with a 5 minutes walking distance from the beach, this hostel is a hidden gem for every traveler.

Set up in a beautiful Portuguese villa with a beautiful garden cum sitting area in front, makes it an ideal choice to chill out in the open with a beer in your hand and making new friends. The hostel overall has a very peppy and vibrant vibe which will instantly hit you as you enter the premises. The quirky posters all over the place and the friendly smiles easily puts you at ease and make you happy for no apparent reason. One will find all kinds of options for stay here - Mixed dorms, Female dorms and as well as private rooms! The bunk bed prices start as low as Rs 500/- (with breakfast) for a single night! Now, that's definitely a steal! All the dorms are cozy, well lighted, ventilated and air-conditioned!(which believe me, is a virtue not many hostels can fulfill in Goa at the given price range). I and my better half had taken up a private room and we can easily vouch that it was one of the few stays in Goa ( we have experienced so far) which was pocket-friendly and yet above the normal hotel standards.

The hostel provides private lockers for each dorm individually, a well-stocked book section for ever book worm, a lovely common room where you can catch with your friends and play a few indoor games bringing your childhood back and lively verandah, where you can relax and make your next travel plans. The place also has laundry services and a fully operating kitchen- both of which are definitely going to come handy to you, especially in case you are planning for a long stay.

The staff is very friendly and helpful. A special mention goes to Ashu (the manager of the place), who is always ready to go an extra mile for you to help, with a smile on his face. You can approach him anytime with any query and he will always come up with a solution.