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Boasting a garden, shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, Zili Pernambuco - Hostel Pousada is set in Recife, 16 km from Guararapes Shopping and less than 1 km from Aloisio Magalhaes Modern Art Museum. The property is located 1.4 km from Buarque de Macedo Bridge, 2.2 km from The Rotating Bridge - 12th September Bridge and 2.5 km from Recife´s Harbour. The accommodation offers karaoke and a shared kitchen.

Good location. Hostel was really clean, it had a lot of chill out spaces and staff were friendly.

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9.1
Superb
1,299 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Museum of the State of Pernambuco is 2.4 km from the hostel, while Pernambuco Convention Center is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is Recife / Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, 14 km from Espaço do Bem Recife.

I felt like I was part of a family from the very moment! Márcia is incredibly reliable and responsive. Any slightlest inconvenience was swiftly resolved and I had a great stay during carnival. The location is great to stay in Recife, I felt safe and going to both Olinda or other parts of Recife was very straightforward.

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9.6
Exceptional
76 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Just a 3-minute walk from Praia de Boa Viagem Beach, the Cosmopolitan Hostel offers free Wi-Fi in most rooms. The Recife historical centre is just a 15-minute drive away.

All rooms at Hostel Cosmopolitan are equipped with air conditioning and provide the use of a private or shared bathroom. In addition, bed linens are provided.

Great for a short stay at least, stayed one night before flying away. It's 15min by car to the airport so really convenient. Super friendly staff and volunteers. Excellent value for money, the private room was spacious and good shower and so on. Free filtered drinking water! The area felt safe and there was a big super market just some 2min walk away.

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8.1
Very good
1,256 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, Hostel Recife Bar quartos climatizados das 22h às 6h is located in Recife, 15 km from Guararapes Shopping and 1.4 km from Aloisio Magalhaes Modern Art Museum. The property is around 2.8 km from Museum of the State of Pernambuco, 2.8 km from Buarque de Macedo Bridge and 3.6 km from The Rotating Bridge - 12th September Bridge. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Lovely colonial building with great vibes and a lot of communal space. Many travelers stay there, there’s a lot of people to share time with, and also a great living room with tables and power outlets in case you also need to get some work done. Rooms on the right are noisy at night because there’s a loud karaoke nearby. But the hostel is quiet at night. Weekend samba was a plus.

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8.7
Fabulous
274 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Apraiana Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Recife. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has family rooms.

Just extended my stay at this hostel and I couldn't be happier! The energy here is contagious and all the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Plus, the location is unbeatable - Beach is just a few minutes walk and all the essentials like supermarkets, bakeries, bars and restaurants are nearby. And let's not forget the spacious rooms, clean facilities, excellent WiFi and amazing swimming pool. Highly recommend this spot for any travelers out there!

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8.1
Very good
837 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Set in Recife, 17 km from Guararapes Shopping, Hostel & Pousada UFPE INN offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features evening entertainment and an ATM.

That was a lovely combo of positives: geographically well positioned, artistic ambience and thought out facilities. Furthermore, staff/owners engaged into providing one’s upmost enjoyment of one’s time; by awesome indications on what-to-dos based on good chats and customer understanding. The genuine can do attitude and sympathetic overall have won me over.

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8.8
Fabulous
130 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Fit Hostel is 3-minute walking from Boa Viagem beach in Recife. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen, free WiFi throughout and concierge service for guests.

The dormitory is fitted with air conditioning, fan, private lockers, bed linen and a shared bathroom.

Good place to crash overnight!

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8.3
Very good
501 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Albergue Cultural São Salomão is located 11 km from Recife City Centre. This hostel features a garden, a shared lounge and free Wi-Fi access.

The hostel is 400 metres from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, 11.6 km from Boa Viagem Beach, 9.7 km from Marco Zero and 7.3 km from US Consulate. Guararapes International Airport is 10 km away.

Amazing location, good structure (rooms with AC) and nice staff

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8.8
Fabulous
156 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Located in Recife and with Guararapes Shopping reachable within 16 km, Gira Arte Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is set 3.2 km from Museum of the State of Pernambuco, 5.5 km from Aloisio Magalhaes Modern Art Museum and 5.5 km from Arruda Stadium. The hostel features family rooms.

Nice artistic vibe and comfortable stay.

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8.7
Fabulous
51 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Situated in Recife, 16 km from Guararapes Shopping, Lê'Frevo Pernambucano Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 1 km from Aloisio Magalhaes Modern Art Museum.

Very good central location, hosts are very helpful. Good value for a budget stay.

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7.4
Good
195 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Zili Pernambuco - Hostel Pousada
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,299 reviews

    Boasting a garden, shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, Zili Pernambuco - Hostel Pousada is set in Recife, 16 km from Guararapes Shopping and less than 1 km from Aloisio Magalhaes Modern Art Museum.

    High quality place for anything that you look for.

  • Espaço do Bem Recife
    Budget options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 76 reviews

    Located in Recife and with Guararapes Shopping reachable within 19 km, Espaço do Bem Recife provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    Ótima recepção. Funcionários simpáticos e atenciosos.

  • Hostel Recife Bar quartos climatizados das 22h às 6h
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 274 reviews

    Featuring a garden, shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, Hostel Recife Bar quartos climatizados das 22h às 6h is located in Recife, 15 km from Guararapes Shopping and 1.4 km from Aloisio Magalhaes Modern...

    Helpful staff! The kitchen was big and nice. No lockers in dorms..

  • Hostel & Pousada UFPE INN
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 130 reviews

    Set in Recife, 17 km from Guararapes Shopping, Hostel & Pousada UFPE INN offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Gostei muito da hospitalidade e da clareza das informações

  • Purgatório das Artes Hostel
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Recife, Purgatório das Artes Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Recife

  • Albergue Cultural São Salomão
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 156 reviews

    Albergue Cultural São Salomão is located 11 km from Recife City Centre. This hostel features a garden, a shared lounge and free Wi-Fi access.

    Amei o espaço, pessoal incrível, energia muito boa

  • Gira Arte Hostel
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 51 reviews

    Located in Recife and with Guararapes Shopping reachable within 16 km, Gira Arte Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    De como o ambiente do Hostel é agradável em cada detalhe.

  • Cosmopolitan Hostel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,256 reviews

    Just a 3-minute walk from Praia de Boa Viagem Beach, the Cosmopolitan Hostel offers free Wi-Fi in most rooms. The Recife historical centre is just a 15-minute drive away.

    Gostei da recepção. Da localização. E custo e benefício.

  • Apraiana Hostel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 838 reviews

    Apraiana Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Recife.

    Recepção maravilhosa da Babi localização e organização

  • Piratas do Sol Hostel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 408 reviews

    Albergue Piratas do Sol is a 10-minute walk from Boa Viagem Beach. The hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi and individual lockers. Recife Shopping Centre is a 5-minute drive away.

    O ambiente é bem limpinho e organizado! Muito bom!

  • Ramon Hostel Bar
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 433 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Ramon Hostel is located in Recife, 600 metres from Praia de Boa Viagem beach. Free WiFi access is available.

    Ótima localização e atendimento, quarto confortável.

  • Mangue Oranje Hostel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 89 reviews

    Located within 15 km of Guararapes Shopping and 5.7 km of Pernambuco Convention Center, Mangue Oranje Hostel provides rooms in Recife.

    Tudo muito organizado e hospitaleiro. Voltarei em breve.

  • Reef Hostel & Pousada
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 959 reviews

    Situated in Recife within 500m of US Consulate and 16 km of Guararapes Shopping, Reef Hostel & Pousada offers rooms with free WiFi.

    Atendimento, localização, organização e limpeza.

  • Lê'Frevo Pernambucano Hostel
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 195 reviews

    Situated in Recife, 16 km from Guararapes Shopping, Lê'Frevo Pernambucano Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    É um lugar excelente e aconchegante, super recomendo

  • STAY POUSADA
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 53 reviews

    Attractively located in the Boa Vista district of Recife, STAY POUSADA is situated 15 km from Guararapes Shopping, 1.6 km from Aloisio Magalhaes Modern Art Museum and 2.7 km from Museum of the State...

    Foi tudo como esperado, muito bom! Gostei Foi legal

  • Pousada Joãozinho Caminhador
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 284 reviews

    Just 300 metres from Piedade Beach, this cosy hostel offers private rooms and dormitories with free Wi-Fi. A 24-hour reception, car and bicycle rentals are available.

    A receptividade do Iran e da Dany, foram incríveis.

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Hostels that guests love in Recife

  • Avg. price/night: £129.24
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,902 reviews
    Great location. Great breakfast
    ian
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £33.44
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,299 reviews
    Solid hostel, nice staff, decent breakfast. Lockers which didn't need your own padlock and a fob so you could manage your own access to and from the hostel building.
    nicholas
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £33.44
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,299 reviews
    Nice hostel with a chill vibe, great places to hang out and good location to visit Recife!
    Teresa
    Solo traveller
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 20 reviews
    I absolutely love this appointment! Great location with the stunning view of the ocean. Nice and safe area with all services available. The reception 24h, swimming pool on the rooftop amazing! All flat is very well equipped and has a cozy environment. Very clean! Highly recommend
    Magda Maja
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £23.35
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 838 reviews
    It was a pretty clean and organized place, with good communal space, but no atmosphere whatsoever. For me it made sense because I had an appointment around the corner, but as a backpacker, I was much happier when I moved downtown, where hostels had no pool but a lot of charm (and also were cheaper)
    Agatha
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 217 reviews
    Localisation is good, safe neighborhood cllse to the center, supermarket... Gracy is kind and try to create a friendly atmosphere on her hostel.
    Mathilde
    Solo traveller
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 502 reviews
    Very small hostel with a family-like feel! I really liked the location at the daytime - close to a lovely beach, however, once it got dark, I haven't felt safe around as a woman.
    Monika
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £33.44
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,299 reviews
    By far the best hostel I have stayed during my 5month trip. Perfect, mainly local vibe, clean and everything so nice
    George
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £33.44
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,299 reviews
    we have been travelling for 2 months and this one def one of the best hostels where we stayed. the place is very well decorated, organised and cozy. we took the private room, all very comfortable, we felt at home. people are nice and friendly and speak English!! (which is not taken for granted here) breakfast was very good!
    Giulia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £25.07
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 408 reviews
    Nice place,very good location,safety and the people there are amazing.When go back to Recife will stay in the same hostel
    Ivan N Bogdanov
    Solo traveller

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