Albergue do Porto Youth Hostel

About Albergue do Porto Youth HostelTHE CLOSEST HOSTEL TO THE BEACH - ONLY ONE BLOCK!!Our rates include:- Free breakfast ;- Free linen and blankets on beds;- Free lockers;- Free High Speed internet & Wi-Fi;. Free maps and local guides;- Free use of all Hostel :. Guest Kitchen&Bar. Party room with pool table, Tv LCD 42' with DVD & mp3 collection, international cable tv, kakaok� and many board games;. Movie room with international cable tv and DVD. Lan area with PS2. Internet area (High speed) with free coffee & tea. Wi-Fi in all rooms- Free use of hostel on day of check-out- Reduced rates for HI members- FREE BEACHES!!!!Welcome to Albergue do Porto YH. Created by backpackers, we provide everything you'd expect from a first class hostel and much more besides A very beautiful house built in 1911 on portuguese style, the hostel is cosmopolitan and has retained tremendous character, combined with the latest modern facilities.The location is perfect! The Porto da Barra beach is just some steps from the hostel, a perfect beach without rocks and waves, ideal for relax... If you prefer beach with waves, you can walk to Farol da Barra beach, very good to surf. In front of a supermarket, door steps from bars, restaurants, disco, theaters, shopping center and everything that you need to enjoy the day and the night life.We have accommodation in dorms and double rooms. The dorms are very fresh, for 4, 6, 8 & 10. With attention to detail, we've made every bunk spacious and all guests have a free individual locker. Individual backpackers and groups are equally welcome and we have female and male only rooms plus group mixed rooms, available on request. The double rooms are for those that want the socialbility of the hostel but the privacy and the comfort of a hotel. All double rooms are equiped with air conditioning, international cable tv and bathroom with hot shower and toilet.Facilities include for free TV lounge/games room with international cable tv, pool table room with music, TV + DVD+karaok�, weekly bbq parties, music playing throughout the hostel, laundry, large equipped dining kitchen, baggage store, full heating, wi-fi internet access, onsite internet, cable television in all private rooms, out-side seating, many hammocks and 24hr information desk with details of all local attractions and the best trips.Anything you need to know, our friendly staff will be happy to help. We will always be here with the best suggestions for days or nights out in Salvador. If you�re looking for culture we have capoeira shows, candombl� cerimonies, portuguese classes, and provide more information on whats going on in Salvador.The daily rates include also. Great selection including coffee, milk, iogurt, chocolate, teas, juices, brazilian fruits, biscuits, jelly, bread, cheese and ham.Clean bedding is provided and we have no curfew. We know what it's like hanging around, waiting for the shower at hostels, so we've put in plenty of bathrooms with hot showers to make things more comfortable. The other detail is the color of the bathrooms: WHITE. We want to show the cleanless! A fully equipped kitchen with plenty of space to create your own culinary delights. We provide free tea and coffee 24 hours a day in the communal kitchen and all our products are fair trade.The hostel is open throughout the year and we have a presence on msn 24 hours a day - we can respond to any request at any time of day. OUR QUALITY CERTIFICATES:'IYHF International Youth Hostelling Federation' - The highest rating*If you have the HIhostels card valid when you arrive at the hostel, your daily rate will be reduced R$ 7,00 from the regular rate.'BAHIA QUALITUR' - The quality certification program for the tourist sector of state of Bahia.So you can be well assured of a warm and friendly welcome when booking in here. Consistently shortlisted every year for customer service everyone ends up staying at Albergue do Porto YH for longer than planned.Other services:. AIRPORT PICKUPLet us know your flight datas and one of our staff will get back to you with the details.. LANGUAGE CLASSESWe offer Portuguese classes. . TOURSMore of Salvador�s best tours available at lower prices than any other hostel. This we can guarantee! Includes city tours, boat tours, candombl� cerimonies and boat ticket to Morro de S�o Paulo.. CREDIT CARDSWe accept all major international cards as payment.***********************************************************Note: Please note during the carnival week a minimum of six nights must be booked. To secure reservations in respect of these special periods, we would require a full advance payment for the package. In the event of total or partial cancelations there will be no refunds of, or deductions applied to, these advance payments. PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS - Instructions on how to make down payments will be sent by e-mail as soon as we receive a booking request. Local transfers shall be made through direct bank deposit. International transfers shall be made through WESTERN UNION. Expenses with deposits and transfers shall be borne by sender alone and are not refundable or deductible from de total amount to be transferred to secure bookings.

Directions

From the airport:Take the bus Aeroporto-Pra�a da S� and get off at the Porto da Barra Beach. The hostel is in front of the supermarket Bom Pre�oFrom the bus station:Take the bus R3-Vale dos Rios-Step and get off at the Porto da Barra Beach. The hostel is in front of the supermarket Bom Pre�o