Barra Guest Hostel

This beautiful Colonial hostel offers high standard accommodation at affordable rates in the heart of Barra-Salvador da Bahia. LocationLocated in the safest district of Salvador (Barra) you will find Barra Guest Hostel. Nestled in a quaint tree lined residential street right next to one of Salvador�s most fashionable squares Jardim Brasil (Garden of Brasil) which boasts some of the best restaurants and music bars in the area. A five minute stroll from the Hostel and you will find yourself on the beautiful Porto da Barra beach with its own Naval fort or the Farol da Barra beach beneath its ancient Light House (First Light House in South America) where you can play in the warm Atlantic surf. Access to the old Historical City of Pelourinho is 10 min by taxi or 15 min bus ride away R$2.40 Comfort & SafetyYour comfort and safety is the most important thing for us, therefore,Russell & Keyko the English Brazilian owners will spend time with every guest to advise on local attractions and advice with regards to staying safe when visiting Pelourinho and other down town attractions.Keyko�s local knowledge of Bahia having lived here for 16 + years and traveled extensively throughout Brasil will ensure you get the very best out of your stay, and tips on where to head next. Keyko is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish.Accommodation4 or 6 bed Delux Dormitories with en-suite + Air-ConditionedPrivate Triple with en-suite + Air-Conditioned Private Doubles with en-suite + Air-ConditionedPrivate singles with en-suite + Air-Conditioned All private rooms have international cable.All Delux Dormitories and private rooms are air-conditioned, have private bathrooms with glass shower doors and endless hot water. Our delux dormitories have secure lockers for each guest that will take a fully packed backpack and beds with private night reading lights, full seating headroom and safe substantial stairs to access top bunks.Please note Basic 6 bed dorm has no air-con and small lockers. Our private rooms are spacious, air-conditioned, and have high quality bathrooms. In addition you have international cable TV (5 English movie channels 3 world sports channels, CNN and BBC news) PLEASE NOTE PAYMENT BY CASH ON ARRIVAL.WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS.IF YOUR ARRIVAL TIME IS AFTER 11.00PM YOU MUST PRODUCE A HARD COPY OF YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION TO THE NIGHT SECURITY BEFORE YOU WILL BE PERMITTED ONTO THE PREMISES.Other Hostel FacilitiesA large fully fitted + equipped guest kitchen with microwave, cooker, fridge and storage space. The Hostel is spacious and has several relaxed social areas both inside and out. We have preserved the colonial style of this old property with its high ceilings and large rooms so you will never feel like you are cramped. We have a dedicated TV and DVD lounge, an information area with two super fast PCs fully Skype enabled and our Tourist information desk. BreakfastOur famous Hot and cold served Breakfast is available from 7.00am in our caf� and will set you up for the day, leaving early, 4.00am? No problem, you will have a breakfast before you leave.During the day we serve economical meals, snacks and cold drinks in our caf� for you convenience.Outside we have provided several social areas with hammocks and informal seating to enjoy a drink in the sun.Sports Hire CenterWe have several surfboards from a simple body board for the beginner to advanced boards for the pro surfer.Never surfed but want to try, let our latest team member Junior take you and show you some surfing basics.We also have mask, snorkel, and fins to explore the shallow reefs at out local beaches + other beach games available exclusively for our guests.Additional Hostel features include:-Free WiFi in all areas-Free International Cable TV to all Private Rooms-Free Luggage Storage-Free Maps and Advice-Free Breakfast Hot and Cold-Free Towels and Linens -Free Individual Lockers (Dorm)-Free Luggage Storage-Free Book Exchange-Free Fast Internet (no time limit)-Free use of DVD'sOTHER SERVICES- Sports Hire Center-24 Hour Check in Service-On Property Security Guard-Fully Equipped Guest kitchen-Lounge with Cable TV + DVD-Out-Side Seating & Hammocks area-Full Laundry Service-Airport Transfers (Please email for price)-Quality Tours Available-Caf� Note: Taxes are included in the price.PLEASE NOTE WE ONLY HAVE 1 DORM BED LEFT FOR CARNIVAL 2010During Carnival,Christmas and new Years.50% deposit is required in addition to the deposit you paid Hostelworld. The deposit must be paid to Barra Guest Hostel within two weeks of making your booking with Hostelworld.

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WE OFFER A TRANSFER SERVICE FROM THE AIR-PORT WHICH IS LESS THAN THE COST OF A LOCAL TAXITransfer cost R$ 70.00 up to 3 peopleTo book please send your flight Company name, flight number & time of arrival.) 24 hour serviceBy Taxi (87.00)From Salvador Airport head for Barra.Ask for Barra Shopping, ( Large shopping center ) All the Taxi drivers know this shopping center, then ask for (Bar Chico 2 )Turn right onto Rua Recife you will find us 200m up on the right by a telephone box. ( 2 Lamps outside the front door )234 Rua Recife, Barra ,SalvadorBy Buss ( Cost R$ 4.00 )Take the bus that is in front of the Airport � Praca de Se. Ask the driver to drop you in front of the Barra Center - at the junction of Av Oceanica and Marques De Caravelas. Once you are there, you come back a few meters where there is an ice cream shop on the corner of Marques de Caravelas. Take Marques Caravelas and go ahead till you find the HSBC bank on the right 4/5 min walk. Turn right into that street. Go down to the cross roads 50 meters go straight across into Rua Recife we are on the right by a public telephone box about 150 Meters. 234 Rua Recife, Barra, SalvadorIF YOUR ARRIVAL TIME IS AFTER 11.00PM YOU MUST PRODUCE A HARD COPY OF YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION TO THE NIGHT SECURITY BEFORE YOU WILL BE PERMITTED ONTO THE PREMISES.Please note there is no name outside the hostel but we do have the address clearly marked on the wall to the front. (Rua Recife 234)