Geckos Hostel
Hostel in Florianopolis
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
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About this hostel
This eco-friendly, solar-powered hostel located 15 km from Florianópolis city centre boasts an outdoor pool and free WiFi in all areas. Conceição Lagoon is only 100 metres away from Geckos Hostel.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Florianopolis
Available Rooms
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
1 Bunk • 150 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Air Conditioning and Shared Bathroom
1 Bunk • 129 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
1 Double • 96 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
1 Bunk • 215 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Bed in 8-Bed Standard Mixed Dormitory Room with Balcony
1 Bunk • 215 ft²
Sleeps 1
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££££
Ratings and reviews
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4.0 / 5.0
Very friendly staff with extensive cooking facilities. There was a great common area with books, a TV and a pool table which led to quite a social atmosphere. Location was great, neR to two supermarkets and with loads of trails either starting nearby or within a short bus ride away.
My room said "Lake View" but the hostel isn't witoon sight of the lake. Bit confusing.
5.0 / 5.0
We had good experience on this book, the receptionists was really nice and informed a few tips about places to visit and etc.
If you want to grab a beer or soda they have a bar also and they are very receptive.
Totally recommeded.
2.5 / 5.0
A member of the staff decided to think on my behalf, and decide that I am an introvert who likes calm places. Never asked for her tip but when such advice is based on a negative assumption it is insulting.
Keep an open mind about your guests.
4.5 / 5.0
Really nice place to stay. It's very spacious with hammocks, bean bag chairs etc to chill. Free pool, table tennis, swimming pool, deck chairs. You could rent kayaks and surfboards. It had a TV in the lounge and they played live football matches like Champions League. Plug sockets by beds but no curtains, AC in the room and also decent sized lockers. Really nice bilingual staff. Possible to meet other solo travellers also. The hostel was always clean and has a good kitchen. WIFI was strong and worked everywhere. Highly recommend Geckos as a base for exploring Floripa!
3.5 / 5.0
Very good value for money, helpful staff (although not particularly kind)
Cold showers, very noisy A/C going on randomly during the night
3.0 / 5.0
Extremely over priced for a an outdated building. The staff are lovely and helpful! Sociable hostel and great location. But extremely outdated and facilities broken, not worth the price.
Outdated and broken
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to meet people as a solo traveller! Social events, staff & owner are very friendly 👍
5.0 / 5.0
staff, location and the place in general
5.0 / 5.0
One of the most social and fun hostels I’ve ever stayed at. came back for a second time because it was such a great experience. The staff is super friendly and have a lot of tips for what to do in Floripa. Perfect for solo travelers because it’s easy to find likeminded people there. also the location in the middle of Lagoa is perfect.
5.0 / 5.0
The staff is absolutely amazing, the rooms are clean and spacious. It's the best hostel I've ever been to.
The only thing that's not perfect about this place is the kitchen stove, which is quite weak. A little bit more fire would go a long way cooking wise.
3.5 / 5.0
The pool was nice, kitchen was spacious and staff were lovely.
Private room was more expensive but the dorm room looked nicer! also someone ate our food quite annoyingly…
5.0 / 5.0
Great vibe! Got to meet a lot of travelers from all over the world.
Excellent for solo traveler!!
4.0 / 5.0
The location is very good in the center of Lagoa da Conceicao and located nice in the middle of Floripa. The rooms are simple, but nice and the beds comfortable. The kitchen is big. The hostel gets cleaned a lot! Meeting new people is very easy.
Everything was fine, thanks for the stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Great staff, perfect location, good facilities and meet cool travelers there
cold water pool
4.0 / 5.0
basic hostel for budget travelers
Pictures are not same as location
5.0 / 5.0
There are many amenities. All the guests and staff are very friendly and willing to engage in social activities. It is very close to the "downtown lake area", so almost everything you need is within walking distance.
It says it has a lake view, so you'd think it is implied that is just in the lake. However, the lake view is over the horizon because of the houses on the other side of the street that meet the lake.
5.0 / 5.0
Geckos Hostel is cozy, organized, clean, and it has a great environment. Great location, near to lots of restaurants, supermarkets, bars, party places and beaches.
Fully recommend it.
I liked it all.
4.6 / 5.0
The staff there is amazing! everyone is always up to help you and make you feel good in there. It´s really good for traveling alone since you can meet people on the (really good) BBQs they make, the swimming pool, and the ping-pong/pool table. Also, the location is really good. The neighborhood is nice and it has cool bars, restaurants and pubs really near. I met such amazing people there that made my trip in Florianopolis perfect. Totally recomended and when I visit again Florianopolis, I will totally stay there. Thank you so much guys!
It would be nice to have one more shower
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Florianopolis?
The average price for a rental in Florianopolis is £48 per night. This rental is £15 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Geckos Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Geckos Hostel. Enjoy the water!
Is Geckos Hostel pet friendly?
Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Geckos Hostel?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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