Hostel Galeria 13

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

Central Location: Hostel Galeria 13 in Salvador offers a central base with Pelourinho a 2-minute walk away, San Francisco Church just a few steps, and the African-Brazilian Museum 3 minutes on foot. Salvador International Airport is 14 mi from the property. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, outdoor swimming pool, and bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the hostel. Additional amenities include a lounge, games room, and tour desk. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with showers, parquet floors, and wardrobes. Shared bathrooms are also provided. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage ensure a smooth stay. The property staff speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Salvador, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Charlie
United States United States
“Breakfast was very good, and the staff was very kind and helpful! The Whatsapp chat for the hostel was also a very helpful resource while exploring the city. Good English speakers at the hostel as well, if that's important.”
Lisa
Germany Germany
“Charming property. Great location. Super welcoming and friendly. Wonderful accommodation! Very clean and comfortable!”
Livina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was probably the best hostel I stayed within three months travelling in South America. The breakfasts were unreal, our bedroom was brilliant, it was very social and the hostel always kept us informed about the best things to do in Salvador...”
Toby
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really good breakfast here and it's in a good location set in the old town”
Juan
Argentina Argentina
“Great place to meet people. The free caipirinhas help a lot with the socialising. Nice breakfast”
Yen
Switzerland Switzerland
“The hostel was very kind in connecting people to spend time together as there was samba party. Could consider setting up WhatsApp group”
Gustavo
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“Hostel has good amenities and very good location on the heart of Pelourinho The staff specially Maru was very attentive, I had a situation at night (some of my belongings that were next to me on the bed were stolen while I was sleeping) and Maru...”
Anna
Spain Spain
“It’s the best hostel in Salvador! The owner and the staff are wonderful people : welcoming, helpful and always there for you. The rooms are big, very comfortable, place is very clean and breakfast is amazing with homemade bread. Every day you...”
Jm
Portugal Portugal
“Everything. The staff and their kindness, the great welcome, the location, room, breakfast. It's definitely going to be the first choice when I return”
Lale
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is unbeatable. I loved the room. Plenty of space and super comfortable and great shower. The free caipirinhas in the evening was a nice touch.”

Area info

Amenities of Hostel Galeria 13

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

House rules

Hostel Galeria 13 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 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.

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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
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property Does not accept any payments by credit/debit cards.

Payment is in cash at the hostel .

In some circumstances Payment before arrival may be required. In those cases the property will contact you after you have booked to provide the options and instructions .

If the hostel does not receive prior payment the booking will be canceled.

We don't work with booking taking payment for us!

Guests who arrive before 06:00 in the morning will be requested to pay an additional night.

Guests who arrive before 09:00 in the morning will be requested to pay a storage fee of r$75 until check in .

After check out the guest may store luggage until 22:00 hours with no fee .

Using the hostel after this hour it will be necessary to pay an extra night's fee.

The Hostel does not have a communal kitchen; it has no kitchen for customers to use .

Guests are required to show a photo identification . Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform Hostel Galeria 13 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.

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 Hostel Galeria 13 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.

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