This eco-friendly, solar-powered hostel located 9.3 mi from Florianópolis city center features an outdoor pool and free WiFi in all areas. Conceição Lagoon is only 328 feet away from Geckos Hostel. Dormitory rooms feature furniture made with recycled wood, lockers, a balcony and a shared bathroom. Hostel facilities include a games room, BBQ area and a shared kitchen and lounge area with cable TV. Geckos Hostel is 11 mi from Florianópolis International Airport (Hercílio Luz). Praia Mole Beach and Praia da Joaquina Beach can both be reached in 1.9 mi.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Florianópolis, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
3 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Abraham
    United States of America United States of America
    Great place with great staff and atmosphere would recommend to stay here
  • Cori
    Germany Germany
    The location is very good in the center of Lagoa da Conceicao and located nice in the middle of Floripa. The rooms are simple, but nice and the beds comfortable. The kitchen is big. The hostel gets cleaned a lot! Meeting new people is very easy.
  • Magnus
    Denmark Denmark
    Really open and Big Space. Lots of things to do and the pool is very nice as well.
  • Olivia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff with extensive cooking facilities. There was a great common area with books, a TV and a pool table which led to quite a social atmosphere. Location was great, neR to two supermarkets and with loads of trails either starting...
  • Marcos
    Brazil Brazil
    We had good experience on this book, the receptionists was really nice and informed a few tips about places to visit and etc. If you want to grab a beer or soda they have a bar also and they are very receptive. Totally recommeded.
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really nice place to stay. It's very spacious with hammocks, bean bag chairs etc to chill. Free pool, table tennis, swimming pool, deck chairs. You could rent kayaks and surfboards. It had a TV in the lounge and they played live football matches...
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This hostel is great and is in a brilliant location for exploring the island (as lots of buses go from Lagoa, the town the hostel is in) and close to places to eat etc. The hostel has a really nice vibe, social and easy to meet people, but also...
  • Tommy
    Ireland Ireland
    Great place to meet people as a solo traveller! Social events, staff & owner are very friendly 👍
  • Isoldg
    Iceland Iceland
    Great hostel! Awesome staff, good vibes, good parties. Pool was a good size and shower spacious. Nice hangout area inside with beanbag chairs around the tv, ping pong tournaments and billiard. No complaints really :)
  • Titus
    Austria Austria
    One of the most social and fun hostels I’ve ever stayed at. came back for a second time because it was such a great experience. The staff is super friendly and have a lot of tips for what to do in Floripa. Perfect for solo travelers because it’s...

Area info

Amenities of Geckos Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • BBQ facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Bar
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Solarium
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules
Geckos Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardJCBMaestroHipercardElo credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Parking is available only between 22:00 to 10:00 hrs. Out of this time the space must be free.

Please note that his property does not accommodate minors of 18 years old, even if they are accompanied by their parents.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Geckos Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about Geckos Hostel

  • The prices at Geckos Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Geckos Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Geckos Hostel is 5.6 miles from the center of Florianópolis. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Geckos Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Geckos Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Solarium
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach
    • Horseback riding
    • Themed dinners
    • Swimming pool
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Happy hour