Hotel Sona vs THE OLD QUARTER HOSTEL
Both are in Goa, 340 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★Panaji
THE OLD QUARTER HOSTEL
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick THE OLD QUARTER HOSTEL
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 340 m apart.
Choose Hotel Sona if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose THE OLD QUARTER HOSTEL if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Hotel Sona better than THE OLD QUARTER HOSTEL?
- 1Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:30)−2h
Why is THE OLD QUARTER HOSTEL better than Hotel Sona?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 6.2)+2.3
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Sona vs THE OLD QUARTER HOSTEL: which hotel is better? | Hotel Sona | THE OLD QUARTER HOSTEL |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.2 | 8.5 +2.3 |
| Location | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 2.1 | 2.5 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.4 | 8.5 +2.1 |
| Guest rating | 6.2 | 8.5 +2.3 |
| Number of reviews | 248 | 368 +120 |
| Rank in Goa | top 97% | top 14% +83% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Distance to Panaji centre | 480 m | 520 m |
| To the beach | 2.4 km | 2.3 km −120 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 67 +7 | 60 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ +1★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 26 | 12 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 12 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −2h | 14:30 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
340 m apart
Hotel Sona or THE OLD QUARTER HOSTEL: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Sona or THE OLD QUARTER HOSTEL?
THE OLD QUARTER HOSTEL leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Sona or THE OLD QUARTER HOSTEL?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
THE OLD QUARTER HOSTEL is 2.3 km from the nearest beach; Hotel Sona is 2.4 km.
How far apart are Hotel Sona and THE OLD QUARTER HOSTEL?
The two hotels are 340 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score