--- title: "Palolem Inn vs Whoopers Hostel Goa: which hotel is better?" description: "Palolem Inn or Whoopers Hostel Goa in Goa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/palolem-inn-goa-vs-whoopers-hostel-goa-goa/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-10 --- # Palolem Inn vs Whoopers Hostel Goa Both are in Goa, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Inn · ★★★ · Kolamb ## [Palolem Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/palolem-inn-goa/) - **Guest rating:** 6.9 · Okay - **Location score:** 7.4 - **Score by category:** 1 of 6 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1937845/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · Kolamb ## [Whoopers Hostel Goa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/whoopers-hostel-goa-goa/) - **Guest rating:** 7.4 · Good - **Location score:** 7.3 - **Score by category:** 2 of 6 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2319086/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Whoopers Hostel Goa It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 160 m apart. ### Choose Palolem Inn if you want - a spa and wellness - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 16 / 1) ### Choose Whoopers Hostel Goa if you want - free parking - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 16) ### Why is Palolem Inn better than Whoopers Hostel Goa? 1. Has a spa 2. Has a swimming pool ### Why is Whoopers Hostel Goa better than Palolem Inn? 1. Higher guest rating (7.4 vs 6.9) (+0.5) 2. More guest reviews (131 vs 23), so the rating is more reliable (×5.7) 3. Has free parking ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Palolem Inn | Whoopers Hostel Goa | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 6.9 | 7.4 (+0.5) | | Location | 7.4 | 7.3 | | Facilities | 4.2 | 4.2 | | Spa & wellness | 5.5 (+5.5) | 0.0 | | Beach access | 9.6 | 9.4 | | Public transport | 3.9 | 4.6 (+0.7) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.4 | 7.5 (+0.1) | | Guest rating | 6.9 | 7.4 (+0.5) | | Number of reviews | 23 | 131 (+108) | | Rank in Goa | bottom 24% | bottom 27% (+3%) | | Location | | Location score | 7.4 | 7.3 | | Distance to Kolamb centre | 640 m | 550 m | | To the beach | 220 m | 270 m | | To public transport | 1.3 km | 1.2 km (−130 m) | | To the airport | 46 km | 46 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 36 | 36 | | To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km | 1.8 km (−130 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★ | – | | Rooms | 16 | 1 | | Floors | 2 | – | | Listed amenities | 13 | 12 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 13:00 | – | | Check-out until | 11:30 | – | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Swimming pool | ✓ | – | | Spa | ✓ | – | | Massage | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Free parking | – | ✓ | | Shuttle | – | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Bar | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Business trips | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Palolem InnWhoopers Hostel Goa Nov - Whoopers Hostel Goa is cheaper in 10 of 12 months - Palolem Inn: €40 a night on average · Whoopers Hostel Goa: €22 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Goa by month](https://stayversus.com/en/india/goa/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Whoopers Hostel Goa prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/whoopers-hostel-goa-goa/prices/) ## Location 160 m apart Palolem Inn: nearest station Canacona: 1.3 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 46 km, beach: 220 m, 36 places to eat within 500 m. Whoopers Hostel Goa: nearest station Canacona: 1.2 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 46 km, beach: 270 m, 36 places to eat within 500 m. ## Palolem Inn or Whoopers Hostel Goa: common questions ### Which is better, Palolem Inn or Whoopers Hostel Goa? Whoopers Hostel Goa leads in 2 of 6 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Palolem Inn is stronger in spa & wellness. ### Which is cheaper, Palolem Inn or Whoopers Hostel Goa? Over the year Whoopers Hostel Goa costs about €22 a night on average against €40 at Palolem Inn, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Palolem Inn and Whoopers Hostel Goa? The two hotels are 160 m apart in a straight line. ## Compare now 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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/palolem-inn-goa-vs-whoopers-hostel-goa-goa/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/