The White Balcao

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.2

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About this property

Historic Setting: The White Balcao in Panjim offers a unique stay within a historic building. The adults-only hostel features a balcony and private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable and memorable experience. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a work desk. Additional facilities include an indoor play area, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, full-day security, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Convenient Location: Located 24 km from Dabolim Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Goa State Museum and Immaculate Conception Church. Nearby attractions include Basilica of Bom Jesus (11 km) and Fort Aguada (15 km). Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the attentive staff, convenient location, and impeccable room cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free parking available on-site

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Breakfast included in the price
  • 1 bunk bed
US$27 for 3 nights
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Shared bathroom
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Price US$27
  • Very good breakfast included
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
225 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Price US$27
  • Very good breakfast included
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ganesh
    India India
    “Location, budget friendly, cleanliness, helping staff, good WiFi”
  • Rout
    India India
    “The location & connectivity to city facilities.”
  • Uplenchwar
    India India
    “Very convenient location. All necessities nearby. Value for money.”
  • Chaitanya
    India India
    “Very cosy. authentic goan charm. Staff were friendly. Close to Fontainhas”
  • Shloak
    India India
    “Amazing location, walkable from the bus stand and latin quarters. Great places to eat nearby.”
  • Yash
    India India
    “I am so sorry I could not name the two girls who are there at reception. Both of them are lovely. Help you a lot with local guidance, communicate with you about your stay. They make sure you feel at home.”
  • Nathan
    Australia Australia
    “Fantastic hostel in the heart of Fontainhas. Stayed for a week here as it’s close to everything in Panjim. Has a true backpacker vibe, and the staff are amazing. Special thanks to them for sorting a taxi out for me. It also has nice common area...”
  • Nitin
    India India
    “Very friendly, helpful and positive staff. The vibe is very calm, low key and peaceful. The dorm's bathroom is very good. Bus stand is nearby, you can also rent a scooty form shops there.”
  • Kanchan
    India India
    “The vibe , paintings, cleanliness and the hospitality A lovely place to stay in panaji near to every thing”
  • Somik
    India India
    “Great location, great staff and complimentary breakfast but the standalone room was a little uncomfortable in the peak afternoon heat with the AC fighting tooth and nail to keep it cool due to tile roofing. Overall a great stay, would recommend!”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:30 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 55
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

License number: HOTN000523