Set in Espargos, 700 metres from  Monte Curral, Académico do Sal offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation provides an ATM and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a desk, a balcony with a mountain view, a private bathroom, a TV, bed linen and towels. The units feature a wardrobe. Académico do Sal offers a children's playground. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at the accommodation. Pedra Lume Salt Crater is 8.2 km from Académico do Sal, while Buracona the Blue Eye is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport, 1 km from the hostel.