Title: Goa Velha Travel Guide: Best of Goa Velha, Panaji Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Goa Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Goa-Velha-Hotels.d6140034.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Goa Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Goa-Velha-Holiday-Rentals.d6140034.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Goa Velha Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Goa-Velha.d6140034.Car-Hire-Guide)[Goa Velha Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Goa-Velha.d6140034.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Goa Velha Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Goa is known for a lot of things. One of it is the beautiful churches it houses. Se Cathedral is one such beauty tucked away in Old Goa. Did you know the Portuguese-styled monument dates back to the 17th century! All the more reason to witness the grandeur. ❤️ ******************************#oldgoa #churches #churchesinIndia #churchesofgoa #travel #sassilysolo #secathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140034/ef12f3cf-33b7-4702-a8db-ac336be85b00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Goa is known for a lot of things. One of it is the beautiful churches it houses. Se Cathedral is one such beauty tucked away in Old Goa. Did you know the Portuguese-styled monument dates back to the 17th century! All the more reason to witness the grandeur. ❤️ ******************************#oldgoa #churches #churchesinIndia #churchesofgoa #travel #sassilysolo #secathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140034/ef12f3cf-33b7-4702-a8db-ac336be85b00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I have never met a sunset I didn’t like ~ read somewhere #oldgoa #velha #sunsets #travel #sassilysolo #goa #india](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047166/c44c4b1a-7064-4be4-9d93-f2f069b64c9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Church of St. Cajetan, a 17th century marvel, in the heart of #goa #travel #india #churches #asia #architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140034/7bcb78f6-13f2-477c-a7e0-9e7c7ecf4f48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was constructed in the early 1600s and houses the moral remains of St. Francis Xavier. Its extravagant style of architecture is definitely worth the visit when in Goa. Did you know Old Goa used to be the capital of Goa during the Portuguese rule! #oldgoa #churches #churchesofgoa #churchesinindia #marvelsofindia #sassilysolo #architecture #blackandwhite #goa #india #unescoworldheritagesites #travel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140034/7b4682de-ac64-490c-8e00-c47ec8ed87ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Goa Velha Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6140034) - Top hotels in Goa Velha - Top Holiday Rentals in Goa Velha ![Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12920000/12918300/12918286/a9ec34c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa Anna Waddo Main Candolim Road Candolim Goa £55 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Candolim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (324 reviews) Our stay here for 15 days was exemplary, I struggle to find any issues, but if one had to, there was one day when we had to wait 10 minutes with other guests for a table for breakfast. The room itself was cleaned both regularly and on demand. Room amenities were faultless. The standout feedback we ... Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=12918286&PinnedHotelID=12918286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6140034) ![Grand Hyatt Goa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4060000/4051300/4051243/e0f6d2c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hyatt Goa Goa University Panaji Goa £125 4 Mar - 5 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Panaji. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (523 reviews) The staff is too slow. Check in took more than an hour inspire of reaching at 2 pm Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=4051243&PinnedHotelID=4051243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6140034) ![Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46210000/46205200/46205118/1583475f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa Vainguinim Beach Panaji Goa £121 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Panaji. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (248 reviews) We were upgraded to a excellent too with view Staff were excellent Only issue was, the beach was pretty hard to get to and the pool closed early Otherwise excellent place to stay Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=46205118&PinnedHotelID=46205118&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6140034) [See all 2,811 properties in Goa Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6140034) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Citadines Arpora Nagoa Goa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96370000/96370000/96369992/9dfa2466_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Citadines Arpora Nagoa Goa Survey No: 36/1- C Mendes Waddo Arpora Goa Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Arpora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Calangute Beach and Baga Beach ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Breakfast, ambience, polite and co operative staff. Exceptional behaviour and listening ability of Ms. Mani. Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arpora-Hotels-Citadines-Arpora-Nagoa-Goa.h96369992.Hotel-Information) ![Bellagio Rezidencia | 1 BHK Service Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27180000/27177300/27177285/8524de10_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bellagio Rezidencia | 1 BHK Service Apartment Gaura Vaddo Calangute Goa Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Calangute. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a nightclub. Popular attractions Calangute Beach and Candolim Beach ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calangute-Hotels-Bellagio-Rezidencia.h27177285.Hotel-Information) ![TreeHouse Blue Hotel & Serviced Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5190000/5189300/5189253/d3d56b4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### TreeHouse Blue Hotel & Serviced Apartments Curilo Waddo Majorda Goa Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Majorda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Colva Beach and Benaulim Beach ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (53 reviews) Very helpful staff. Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Majorda-Hotels-Treehouse-Blue-Service-Apartment.h5189253.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Goa Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6140034&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Goa Velha hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6140034&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28)[27 Feb - 28 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6140034&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6140034&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01)[28 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6140034&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6140034&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6140034&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Happy New Year from Goa!! Had the most surreal night ever!! Drinks under palm trees, an incredible live Blues band, yummy Chicken Burgers, conversations about why Ben is not welcome in Perth, sneeking into a party from the back door, being kicked out - just to do it all over again and successfully remain incognito until having to bribe the doorman with a beer, an Estonian being kissed by a New Zealander](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140018/b0ae17a3-13b6-490b-bd85-ace8a2db1299.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dona Paula Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Dona Paula Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Dona Paula. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dona-Paula-Beach-Panaji.d6335280.Attraction) ![Basilica of Bom Jesus showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074900/dfbd5949-b8c7-419f-91ec-cab07c71e441.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basilica of Bom Jesus Venture inside a Baroque-style basilica to study its religious art and to see the tomb of a saint, the founder of a Catholic religious order. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basilica-Of-Bom-Jesus-Velha-Goa.d6074900.Attraction) ![Panaji featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047166/2b0d6fa9-eb47-467f-a1ff-e3eb489faf1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 18th June Road You can take time to visit 18th June Road during your travels to Panaji. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/18th-June-Road-Panaji.d553248621532738622.Attraction) ![India, Goa, Panjim, Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526915260/c9786e56-9c1f-4b21-9927-6f19adf049c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mahalaxmi Temple Mahalaxmi Temple is just one of the places to see in Panaji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mahalaxmi-Temple-Altinho.d553248621526915260.Attraction) #### Deltin Royale Casino Why not try your luck with a visit to Deltin Royale Casino during your visit to Panaji? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Deltin-Royale-Casino-Panaji.d553248628383886041.Attraction) #### Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception After visiting Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Panaji. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Immaculate-Conception-Altinho.d6074954.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Adventure Party Boat with Water Sports](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50689595/eb2542c0-c8af-4c7c-972e-ae7f2bcabb31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Adventure Party Boat with Water Sports £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/adventure-party-boat-with-water-sports.a50689595.activity-details) ![North Goa Sightseeing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2538382/cf1ffda3-42bc-49e8-93c3-7c99176fe329.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Goa Sightseeing: Beaches, Forts & Fun £3 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/north-goa-sightseeing-beaches.a2538382.activity-details) ![Old Goa: Walking Tour of Heritage Churches](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5215192/3dae1b60-1cd9-4bdd-89e1-98f8b28424cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Goa: Walking Tour of Heritage Churches £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/old-goa-walking-tour-of-heritage-churches.a5215192.activity-details) ![Basilica of Bom Jesus Church in Goa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1465762/881558ba-9798-4f02-8306-97e5dc618d96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Goa Shore Excursion Including Lunch at Spice Plantation £80 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-goa-shore-excursion-including-lunch-at-spice-plantation.a1465762.activity-details) ![Capital City, Churches & Forts Of Goa, Old Goa Churches, Panaji City.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45280552/b324f330-7e24-4cd0-94f2-9d88f40fb549.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Capital City, Churches & Forts Of Goa, Old Goa Churches, Panaji City. £102 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/capital-city.a45280552.activity-details) ![Explore the Best of North Goa by Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1298354/b7ed094e-387d-45ad-8fc8-0fb870f7bc35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Explore the Best of North Goa by Car (Guided Full Day City Sightseeing Tour) £81 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-the-best-of-north-goa-by-car-guided-full-day-city-sightseeing-tour.a1298354.activity-details) [See all activities in Goa Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Goa-Velha.d6140034.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Goa Velha ![Panaji featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047166/2b0d6fa9-eb47-467f-a1ff-e3eb489faf1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Panaji ![Bambolim, India - 18 November 2013: Aerial view of a coastal resort where terracotta roofs meet verdant palm trees, fringed by the azure Arabian Sea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347072/5524583b-ea28-4759-8390-bb9462e4d446.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bambolim - Cities near Goa Velha - Places of interest [Panaji](https://expedia.co.uk/Panaji.dx6047166)[Bambolim](https://expedia.co.uk/Bambolim.dx6347072)[Mercurim](https://expedia.co.uk/Mercurim.dx553248633849550138) - [Baga Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Baga-Beach-Calangute.d6074920.Attraction) - [Calangute Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Calangute-Beach-Calangute.d6074906.Attraction) - [Candolim Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Candolim-Beach-Candolim.d6106894.Attraction) - [Colva Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Colva-Beach-Colva.d6074927.Attraction) - [Vagator Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Vagator-Beach-Vagator.d6074930.Attraction) - [Ashvem Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashvem-Beach-India.d6106898.Attraction) - [Mandrem Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mandrem-Beach-India.d6106900.Attraction) - [Miramar Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Miramar-Beach-India.d6074914.Attraction) - [Fort Aguada ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Aguada-Candolim.d6074916.Attraction) - [Titos Lane ](https://expedia.co.uk/Titos-Lane-Calangute.d553248635472598189.Attraction) - [Sinquerim Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sinquerim-Beach-Candolim.d6074918.Attraction) - [Mormugao Port ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mormugao-Port-Vasco-da-Gama.d553248621563225702.Attraction) - [Dona Paula Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dona-Paula-Beach-Panaji.d6335280.Attraction) - [Shri Mahalasa Devasthan Temple ](https://expedia.co.uk/Shri-Mahalasa-Devasthan-Temple-Mardol.d6074944.Attraction) - [Verna Industrial Estate ](https://expedia.co.uk/Verna-Industrial-Estate-Verna.d6159588.Attraction) - [Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception ](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Immaculate-Conception-Altinho.d6074954.Attraction) - [Maria Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Maria-Hall-Benaulim.d6319106.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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