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Sleeping
As in the rest of Goa, prices vary wildly in Panaji depending on supply and demand. Lots
of rock-bottom options pepper 31st January Rd, but most consist of a cell-like room, with
a 9am or earlier checkout, for ?500 or less. Inspect a few before you decide.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Pousada Guest House
( 2422618;
sabrinateles@yahoo.com
;
Luis de Menezes Rd; s/d ?525/630, d with AC ?750; )
The four
rooms in this bright-yellow place in the old quarter are simple but clean and come with
comfy spring-mattress beds and TV. Owner Sabrina is friendly and no-nonsense, and at
this price it's one of the better budget deals.
Republica Hotel
MAP
HOTEL
$
GOOGLE MAP
( 2224630; Jose Falcao Rd; s/d from ?400/800, d with AC ?1000; )
The Republica is a story of unex-
plored potential, an architectural beauty that's been left to fall apart - but still it was
booked out when we visited! Ramshackle it may be, but the location is good and the price
acceptable for this part of town.
Afonso Guest House
( 2222359, 9764300165;
www.afonsoguesthouse.com
;
St Sebastian Rd; r ?1500-2000; )
Run by the
friendly Jeanette, this place in a pretty Portuguese-era townhouse offers spacious, well-
kept rooms with timber ceilings. The little rooftop terrace makes for sunny breakfasting.
It's a simple, serene stay in the heart of the most atmospheric part of town; checkout is
9am and bookings are accepted online but not by phone.
GUESTHOUSE
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Casa Paradiso
MAP
HOTEL
$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 3290180;
www.casaparadisogoa.com
; Jose Falcao Rd; r with AC ?1575-2100; )
The location alone
makes this place worth a look. It's a little cramped but just steps away from the Church of
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, with bright, air-con rooms, cable TV and
friendly staff.
Mayfair Hotel
HOTEL
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