Hostel Barra
Hostel Barra
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Situated in Salvador and with Praia do Farol da Barra reachable within 200 metres, Hostel Barra features concierge services, rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 5.4 km from Pelourinho, 5.5 km from San Francisco church and 5.6 km from Arena Fonte Nova. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Rooms come with air conditioning, and some rooms at the hostel have a balcony. Hostel Barra offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Spanish and Portuguese, and guests are invited to request advice on the area when needed. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Porto da Barra, Praia de Ondina and Barra's Lighthouse. Salvador International Airport is 26 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Air conditioning
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Guests who stayed here loved
Jing
China“beach location, vibe is great. Hostel clean is working every day.”
Katarzyna
Poland“I like IT very much. IT is so closed to beach. And people are very friendly.”
Salome
Switzerland“Very nice staff, delicious, nutritious breakfast (and early enough too).”- Hemsley
Spain“I read some mixed reviews about this hostel before booking, especially the volunteers. But I found them to be kind and helpful, working hard to keep the place clean. I booked a private room which was very good value for money. It was clean and...” - Emilie
France“Clean and comfortable feminine dorm. I felt safe. Breakfast was tasty and cheap. It is a great option for your stay in Salvador!” 
Christiaan
South Africa“The staff were very friendly and someone waited up to receive me at 3am in the morning. Salvador seems to be quite dangerous but the hostel was located in a nice area.”
Natalia
Argentina“Gorgeous building, really clean, volunteering staff was awesome, helpful and nice, I would totally come back there”- HHalex
Australia“The property location is excellent, all the staff were very friendly and respectful. This was my first time staying at a proper Hostel and it was an amazing experience. I made new friends and got the chance to speak with many different people. It...” 
Dominique France“I was there during carnaval so the location was perfect because in the middle of the Barra/Ondina carnaval circuit Safe place: only guests can access Very friendly staff The rooms are cleaned daily There is aircon in the room, and one...”- Kaja
Norway“The staff was really helpful and sweet. Good location if you want to go to the beach. Breakfast simple, but good value for the money.”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Hostel BarraGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Air conditioning
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Movie nights
- Evening entertainment
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Reception services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storageAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- 24-hour security
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Tile/marble floor
- Chapel/shrine
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
House rulesHostel Barra takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
The use of air conditioning is from 22:00 until 08:00.
Please note that the property organizes happy hours every first Thursday of the month.
Please note that towels are not provided. Guests can bring their own or rent them at the property for an extra charges. For more information, please contact the property
Please inform Hostel Barra in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
FAQs about Hostel Barra
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Check-in at Hostel Barra is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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The prices at Hostel Barra may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Hostel Barra. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Hostel Barra is 2.5 miles from the centre of Salvador. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Hostel Barra can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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Hostel Barra offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Evening entertainment
- Movie nights
