Adults-only hostel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and concierge services are on-site. Bathrooms are shared.
Geckos Hostel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. This Florianópolis hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Geckos Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Canto dos Aracas. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Free self-parking
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Breakfast served daily for a fee
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
On-site recreation includes mountain biking, racquetball/squash and kayaking
11 minutes by car from Federal University of Santa Catarina and 14 minutes from Beiramar Shopping Center
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Geckos Hostel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Florianópolis hostel.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Food and drink
Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: BRL 17 per person
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Horseback riding/rentals
Kayaking
Library
Mountain biking
Outdoor pool
Racquetball/squash
Rowing/canoeing
TV in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On a lake
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Oven
Shared kitchen access
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Geckos Hostel
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately BRL 17 per person
Towels fee: BRL 3 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
We should mention
At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
10 Sept 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Gabriel
13 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Party hostel
Nice party hostel.
Perfect for weekends or when you want to meet people.
The owner & the staff are very cool.
It gets a bit too noisy when you want to rest like people playing ping-pong at 11PM & also when you try to work during the day with loud music in the common areas.
Bom espaço e internamento porém quartos bagunçados muito barulho impossível durmo nesse local, apesar de barata as diárias, deixou a desejar nas prestações de serviços, tudo é cobrado na diria um simples cadeado pequeno pra trancar o armário e cobrado 2.00 por diária, e outros itens básicos não gostei não indico pra quem procura um conforto
Geckos hostel é ótimo para quem deseja conhecer novas pessoas. O hostel é bem localizado, limpo e com ótimo preço. Quando voltar em Floripa, com certeza voltarei no geckos hostel!
I stayed for 3 weeks at Geckos Hostel & and I enjoyed my time here a lot!
Why?
+ The people who works here were all very lovely & kind.
+ All of the hostel was really clean all the time.
+ It's such a calm atmosphere.
+ It is near to a lot of bars & clubs.
+ You get a very tasty BBQ once a week.
+ You meet a lot of nice people from different countries.
I would recommend this hostel to everybody who wants to visit Floripa!!
Thank you guys for this pretty time!
Hostel really really proper. Cleaned everyday!!!
Staff very friendly and helpful. Rafa is so nice, funny and kind that you will feel like home :-) Thank you so much!!!
Localisation perfect and safe.
Go for it!
Ótimo hostel. Localização excelente, perto de bares, restaurantes e supermercados. O Staff foi incrível e gostaria de manter contato com todos! Ficaria de novo por lá! Somente não senti muita segurança quanto ao quarto não ter chaves mas não tive nenhum problema em relação a isso!
turma muito educada. pessoal simpático. alguns problemas com infraestrutura. o café da manhã poderia oferecer uma alimentação mais alternativa e sucos naturais ao invés de artificiais. mas de todo modo uma ótima localização e atendimento.
Tomás el autobus desde la estación de Autobuses local en el centro de la ciudad (Plataforma A bus Núm° 330 ó 320) llegás a la terminal de la Lagoa da Conceicao de ahí tomás el Bus N°363 para Playa Joaquina y te deja justo en la puerta del Hostal!! Muy cerca de Supermercados y paradas de coles para visitar el resto de las playas. Buena ubicación!! :)