Jungle Hostel

Top choice in North Goa


One of the original backpacker hostels in North Goa, Jungle brought the dorm experience and an international vibe to Vagator and has expanded to three properties. It's still among the best around and offers cheap transfers to its other properties in Panaji and Palolem. There are clean and bright four- to six-bed dorms and private rooms. Lockers, wi-fi, breakfast and communal kitchen.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby North Goa attractions

1. Temple

0.26 MILES

Hindu temple on the Chapora road.

2. Chapora Harbour

0.37 MILES

The narrow road northwest of the village leads you past lots of village homes with rooms for rent, up to a small harbour where the day’s catch is hauled…

3. Little Vagator Beach

0.49 MILES

Accessed by a steep footpath, this beach is less busy than Vagator's main beach.

4. Chapora Fort

0.53 MILES

Chapora’s old laterite fort, standing guard over the mouth of the Chapora River, was built by the Portuguese in 1617, to protect Bardez taluk (district),…

5. Vagator Beach

0.54 MILES

The most northerly and largest beach is a beautiful stretch of sand, which fills up for a few hours each afternoon when domestic coach tours unload their…

6. Ozran Beach

0.63 MILES

With shacks occupying the sands, Goa trance heavy on the sound systems, and cows thronging among the people, there’s a distinctly laid-back vibe here,…