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The 10 Best Hostels in São Luís, Brazil

Some of the best backpacker spots in São Luís

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Tanan Hostel in São Luís provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is located 2.8 km from São Marcos Beach, 2.2 km from Jansen Lagoon and 4 km from Lion's Palace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

The staff is very friendly. The accommodation and the rooms are super clean. We felt very comfortable and would have liked to stay longer.

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9.2
Superb
417 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Set in São Luís and with Sacred Art Museum reachable within 500 metres, Hotel e Hostel da Fonte offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is close to Cafua das Merces - Museu do Negro, Stone Fountain and Lion's Palace. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and room service for guests.

The room was pretty clean. Great location and price.

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9.1
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Located in São Luís, 2.7 km from Art and History Museum of Maranhao, Hostel Mar provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 3 km from Stone Fountain, 3.4 km from Saint Pantaleon Church and 4 km from Lion's Palace. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.9 km from Arthur Azevedo Theather.

location was super good, clean room and kind staff

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8.9
Fabulous
134 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Situated in São Luís, a few steps from Art and History Museum of Maranhao, Guará Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is close to Sao Luis City Hall, Cafua das Merces - Museu do Negro and Saint Pantaleon Church. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

I really liked the vibe of the place. The owner/manager of the place was very helpful. I recommend the place.

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8.3
Very good
193 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

RioSlz Hostel is situated in São Luís, within 1.1 km of Lion's Palace and 1.1 km of Memory stone. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Art and History Museum of Maranhao.

Extremely clean. The best hostel's kitchen I've ever seen (it even has an airfryer) and excellent equipments in general. Very nice staff. Strategically located and cosy atmosphere (good to relax not party)

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8.4
Very good
478 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Situated in São Luís, 400 metres from Art and History Museum of Maranhao, Guarnicê Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking and a bar. The property is set 1.1 km from Lion's Palace, 1.1 km from Memory stone and 1 km from Sao Luis City Hall. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

It's a very good place. Lucas was a very helpful person. I enjoyed staying in there

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8.3
Very good
615 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Located in São Luís, 200 metres from Lion's Palace, Hostel dos Poetas provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar. Located around 200 metres from Memory stone, the hostel with free WiFi is also 100 metres away from Sao Luis City Hall. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

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8.1
Very good
47 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Soul Lounge Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in São Luís. Located around 400 metres from Calhau Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.8 km away from Olho D'água Beach. Guests can enjoy American and Brazilian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

Great location. Close to the beach, restaurants, bars and on a bus route. Towels are provided for all guests. Lockers located outside the rooms with keys. Mattresses old. Each room has a bathroom and AC.

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7.5
Good
163 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Hospedagem São Francisco offers accommodation in São Luís. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site.

A flat-screen TV with cable channels is available.

Historic Centre is 1.5 km from Hospedagem São Francisco, while Lion's Palace is 1.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport, 11 km from the property.

The hosts were GREAT! Very helpful with any enquiry I had, it was just perfect. I recommend this hostel!

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7.6
Good
270 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Set within 500 metres of Memory stone and 300 metres of Arthur Azevedo Theather, Hostel L B offers rooms in São Luís. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Art and History Museum of Maranhao, Cafua das Merces - Museu do Negro, and Stone Fountain. The air-conditioned rooms provide a city view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi.

Mauro, Mila, and their two beautiful boys are such kind people and fantastic hosts! They were very communicative and helpful throughout my stay, they even gave me a ride to the bus terminal during the transportation workers strike... what a lifesaver! I also really enjoyed practicing my Portuguese with the longterm tenants: I really felt like part of the family here! The hostel itself is in an impressive historic building right in the middle of downtown, with a well equipped kitchen, fresh drinking water, lockers, fan, and great WiFi. I got the dorm room to myself while I was here which was a nice bonus. Sao Luis has a rich culture and long, fascinating history. There are many museums, parks, bars, restaurants, and historic sites just blocks away from the hostel. I highly recommend this spot for any traveller looking for cultural immersion!

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7.8
Good
69 reviews
Price from
£10
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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  • Hotel e Hostel da Fonte
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 10 reviews

    Set in São Luís and with Sacred Art Museum reachable within 500 metres, Hotel e Hostel da Fonte offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    Excelente localizacao para quem quiser conhecer o centro historico, instalações, banheiro no quarto e a Anfitriã também foi uma querida especial!

  • Guará Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 193 reviews

    Situated in São Luís, a few steps from Art and History Museum of Maranhao, Guará Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Atendimento, explicações sobre os pontos turisticos

  • RioSlz Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 478 reviews

    RioSlz Hostel is situated in São Luís, within 1.1 km of Lion's Palace and 1.1 km of Memory stone.

    Boa localização, ótimo atendimento. Café da manhã bom.

  • Guarnicê Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 615 reviews

    Situated in São Luís, 400 metres from Art and History Museum of Maranhao, Guarnicê Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking and a bar.

    great staff, amazing location, cheap, very clean and tidy

  • Hospedagem São Francisco
    Budget options available
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 270 reviews

    Hospedagem São Francisco offers accommodation in São Luís. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is available.

    Localização ótima e funcionários muito atenciosos.

  • Hostel L B
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 69 reviews

    Set within 500 metres of Memory stone and 300 metres of Arthur Azevedo Theather, Hostel L B offers rooms in São Luís.

    Gostei da limpeza, da localização e do atendimento.

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Hostels that guests love in São Luís

  • Avg. price/night: £28.35
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 10 reviews
    The room was pretty clean. Great location and price.
    Katerina Ekavi
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £50.85
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 974 reviews
    Fabulous huge and very comfortable room, excellent staff, great location and a delicious breakfast.
    andrea
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.66
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,396 reviews
    The location is great, the hostel itself looks nice, well decorated, spacious, the bed is comfortable, there is an area where you can work online, there is live music and a restaurant if you like that. You can leave your bags before or after the check-in/out times and use the common areas/bathroom for free.
    Timiya
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.66
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,396 reviews
    Great location, just step away from historical center. Nice and spacious room with all facilities needed. Spotless clean. Good breakfast, plenty to choose from. Helpful staff. All great, I would reccomend this hostel
    Anna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £32.05
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 615 reviews
    Great location - not far from the old town. Owner is lovely and helpful, really gets to know the guests. The common areas are small but cozy, with hammocks etc. The price is really affordable. Free breakfast in the morning. There’s a communal kitchen.
    Ross
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £83.48
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,704 reviews
    Clean and cozy rooms, great location, good choice of breakfast.
    Sanjeev
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.66
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,396 reviews
    Lovely building in an architectural interesting area. Air con essential. Comfy beds cute cats Secure Able to buy water etc at hostel
    Sam
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £50.69
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,299 reviews
    Basic Hotel, clean, good shower, missing a safe in the room and a long mirror. Great location, however, bar opposite is a little noisy.
    Colin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £30.66
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,396 reviews
    Great location and interesting old building. Reasonably quiet for a hostel. Nice breakfast and spacious room.
    David
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £24.35
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 478 reviews
    Extremely clean. The best hostel's kitchen I've ever seen (it even has an airfryer) and excellent equipments in general. Very nice staff. Strategically located and cosy atmosphere (good to relax not party)
    Pauline RR
    Solo traveller
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