House of Memories

What House of Memories does

House of Memories (HOM) is a boutique community hostel operated by the Celestial Hospitality partnership firm in Candolim, North Goa, India. Founded in December 2020 by Animesh Gour and Aditya Tatiya and opened in March 2021, HOM operates a single property with approximately 44 beds across six room categories — five dorm configurations (8-bed Mixed AC, 6-bed Mixed AC, 6-bed Female AC, 8-bed Mixed Non-AC) and two private room tiers (Deluxe and Superior, totaling seven rooms) — situated in the Ximer village of Bardez, a two-minute walk from Candolim Beach. The business model combines accommodation with a vertically integrated on-site ecosystem: GharBar (cocktail bar led by co-founder/mixologist Aditya), HOMcafe (Goan cuisine), curated experiences (Aangan Sundowners, Susegad Salvo tours, Boat/Catamaran trips, Mixology, Sip & Paint, Unstaged performances), a workation offering ('Work from HOM'), an artist residency program ('HOM for Artists'), and ancillary services (laundry, bike/car rentals, cab-on-call, airport transfers). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all bookings require prepayment with peak-season surcharge (October–January) and non-refundable policies.

HOM's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, targeting solo travelers, backpackers, digital nomads, female travelers, small groups, and artists through Instagram content, a blog, Hostelworld/TripAdvisor listings, and direct WhatsApp/email booking channels. Distribution is anchored by the houseofmemories.in website and Hostelworld marketplace, with phone and WhatsApp serving as the primary domestic conversion channel. The company has no proprietary technology; technology stack consists of standard PMS, booking systems, and high-speed guest Wi-Fi. Recognition includes TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice (2022) and Hostelworld HOSCAR Best Hostel in India (June 2024). Operational since 2021 with cumulative 2,900+ guests served and 9 employees, HOM is privately held with no disclosed external funding.

Name

House of Memories

Legal name

Celestial Hospitality

Website

https://houseofmemories.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

House of Memories (HOM) is a community-led boutique hostel in Candolim, North Goa, operated by Celestial Hospitality, serving solo travelers, backpackers, digital nomads, and artists through dormitory and private-room accommodation, on-site F&B (GharBar, HOMcafe), curated Goan experiences, and workation packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hostel Accommodation

NAICS

All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Dormitory Hostels (THAMAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quiet/Work-Friendly (Digital Nomad) Hostels (THAMAIAF), Traditional Dormitory Hostels (THAGAGAA)

Keywords

• Community hostel accommodation
• Backpacker hostel services
• Workation packages
• Hostel bar cafe
• Curated travel experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Candolim

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Primary revenue stream from renting dormitory beds (6-bed mixed, 8-bed mixed, 6-bed female, non-AC 8-bed mixed) and private rooms (Superior Private Room, Deluxe Private Room). Pricing is per bed/room per night with peak season surcharges during October to January.
2. Food & Beverage (GharBar & HOMcafe): On-site bar and cafe generating revenue from cocktails, local brews (Cashew Feni, Kokum drinks, The People's Lager, Greater Than Gin), and food items including thalis, Bombay toast, and Goan cuisine. Kitchen serves breakfast and lunch; dinner arrangements available.
3. Experiences & Activities: Curated experiences including Aangan Sundowners, Boat Trips, Catamaran/Yacht trips, Community Cooking, Game Nights, Mixology classes, Sip and Paint, Unstaged performances, and Susegad Salvo hinterland tours are offered to guests for additional revenue.
4. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue streams include laundry services (under 24-hour turnaround), bike and car/scooty rentals, cab-on-call transportation services, and airport/railway station pick-up/drop services charged at actuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

House of Memories operates a community hostel in Candolim, North Goa, renting dormitory beds and private rooms to solo travelers, backpackers, and digital nomads. The offering is supplemented by an on-site bar (GharBar), café (HOMcafe), curated Goan experiences, an artist residency program, workation packages, and ancillary services such as bike rentals, laundry, and transport.

Product overview

House of Memories (HOM) is a community hostel offering accommodation and lifestyle experiences in North Goa. The portfolio consists of two private room categories (Superior Private Room, Deluxe Private Room) and four dormitory types (8 Bed Mixed Dorm, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm, 6 Bed Female Dorm, Non AC 8 Bed Mixed Dorm). Accommodation is complemented by on-site amenities including GharBar (cocktail bar and lounge), HOMcafe (Goan cuisine restaurant), and curated Experiences (sundowners, boat trips, community cookouts, game nights, mixology, and artistic performances). Additional services include Work from HOM (workation packages), HOM for Artists (residency program), Cab on Call transportation, laundry services, and bike/car rentals. The company operates as a unit of Celestial Hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GharBar: In-house cocktail bar and lounge offering signature drinks including Cashew Feni, Kokum drinks, The People's Lager, and Greater Than Gin, operated by mixologist Aditya.
• HOM Cafe
• HOM for Artists
• Work from HOM

Products and services

• Superior Private Room
• Deluxe Private Room
• 8 Bed Mixed Dorm
• 6 Bed Mixed Dorm
• 6 Bed Female Dorm
• Non AC 8 Bed Mixed Dorm
• GharBar
• HOMcafe
• Work from HOM
• HOM for Artists
• Experiences
• Cab on Call
• Laundry Services
• Bike & Car Rentals

Quantifiable outcome

• 2900+ guests have stayed at HOM since inception, indicating strong community building and word-of-mouth growth
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• The Hosteller: Rapidly growing pan-India hostel chain with strong Goa presence (Anjuna, Calangute, Palolem). Operates similar dormitory and private-room inventory for budget-conscious travelers and competes on community-led positioning.
• Moustache Hostels: Established Indian hostel operator with several Goa properties (Anjuna, Morjim). Targets the same backpacker community with comparable dormitory pricing and experience-led programming.
• Bonfire Backpackers: Indian hostel chain catering to young backpackers with social events and group-oriented programming, a model structurally similar to HOM's community hostel approach.
• Zostel: India's largest backpacker hostel chain with multiple Goa properties including Anjuna and Vagator. Directly targets the same solo-traveler, backpacker, and digital-nomad segment as HOM with comparable dormitory + private-room product.
• goStops: Tech-enabled hostel brand focusing on young travelers and backpackers with properties across North India and Goa. Competes for the same solo/budget traveler with similar dorm-and-experience product mix.
• Madpacker Hostels: Goa-based hostel operator with multiple North Goa properties. Directly competes for the same backpacker and workation segment that HOM targets in Candolim and surrounding areas.
• Hostel Mostel: International (Bulgaria-origin) hostel chain with a Goa property. Targets the same international backpacker segment and competes via Hostelworld listings, mirroring HOM's distribution mix.
• WANDER On Hostels: Experience-led hostel and group-travel operator with strong Goa presence. Directly comparable in combining accommodation with curated experiences for the same young-traveler demographic.
• Backpack Panda Hostels: Indian hostel brand operating budget dormitories targeting backpackers and young travelers with comparable communal-experience positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Treebo Trend Hotels: Broader Indian budget hotel franchise with Goa presence. Not a direct hostel competitor but targets the same budget-conscious Goa traveler with private-room inventory and a wider distribution network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/p/DZ8-llJjNoY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/houseofmemoriesgoa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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