Cookiewalla is a new backpacker hostel in Arambol, North Goa, located just a short walk from the famous Arambol Beach. The property is designed for travellers looking for an informal, social and budget-friendly place to stay while experiencing Arambol’s alternative beach culture, cafés, music, nightlife and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Current accommodation listings place Cookiewalla approximately 300 metres from Arambol Beach, making it particularly convenient for backpackers who want to be close to the sea without staying directly on the beachfront.
The property is relatively new, with current accommodation information describing a 10-bed mixed dormitory as its principal listed room type. The dormitory is equipped with bunk beds and is intended for travellers who enjoy the social nature of shared accommodation. Cookiewalla also provides practical in-room amenities such as tea and coffee-making facilities, a dining area, microwave and electric kettle. This gives the hostel a more homely character than a basic dormitory-only property
One of Cookiewalla’s main attractions is its social and entertainment-oriented atmosphere. The hostel provides a bar, games room, karaoke and evening entertainment, while current listings also mention live music, DJ/disco activities, happy hour and pub crawls. These facilities make the property particularly attractive to solo travellers and backpackers who want opportunities to meet people and experience Arambol’s lively evening scene.
The property also offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking, which are useful for both backpackers and travellers renting scooters or travelling by car. The hostel is pet-friendly, and current booking information indicates that pets can stay without an additional charge. A 24-hour check-in service is also listed, giving guests flexibility when arriving in Goa.
Food is another part of the Cookiewalla experience. Breakfast is available in several styles, including American, Asian, vegetarian and vegan options, with breakfast-to-go also listed. The availability of vegetarian and vegan choices makes the property suitable for the large number of wellness-focused and international travellers who visit Arambol.
The hostel’s location makes it useful for exploring the wider northern coastline. Arambol Beach is approximately a three-minute walk away, while Tiracol Fort is around 12 km away and Chapora Fort approximately 19 km away. Manohar Parrikar International Airport is about 25 km away, while Thivim Railway Station is approximately 27 km from the property.