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Geckos Hostel

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
BBQ/picnic area
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Living area
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • PoolPoolPool
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Rua Rita Lourenço da Silveira 325, Lagoa da Conceicao, Florianópolis, SC, 88062-060
  • Popular LocationMole Beach15 min drive
  • Popular LocationJoaquina Beach18 min drive
  • Popular LocationBarra da Lagoa Beach29 min drive
  • AirportFlorianópolis (FLN-Hercílio Luz Intl.)33 min drive
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Room options

Dormitório compartilhado standard(4 camas de solteiro)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Dormitório compartilhado standard, Dormitório misto(6 camas de solteiro)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

Dormitório compartilhado standard, Dormitório misto (8 camas de solteiro)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Dormitório compartilhado superior, Dormitório misto(Ar Condicionado)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Dormitório compartilhado superior, Dormitório misto (Ventilador)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Florianópolis

Located on a lake, Geckos Hostel is in Lagoa da Conceicao, a neighborhood in Florianópolis. Shoppers can check out Beiramar Shopping Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Mole Beach and Joaquina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Aderbal Ramos da Silva Stadium or Orlando Scarpelli Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.

What's nearby

  • Joaquina Dunes - 9 min walk
  • Federal University of Santa Catarina - 11 min drive
  • Mole Beach - 15 min drive
  • Joaquina Beach - 18 min drive
  • Barra da Lagoa Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Hercilio Luz Intl. Airport (FLN) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rufus Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Inca Bar de Cervejas Florianópolis - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lay Back Beer Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ahimsa Vegan Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Oliveira - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Geckos Hostel

Hostel located in Lagoa da Conceicao
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Geckos Hostel. Active travelers can enjoy cycling, horseback riding, and racquetball/squash at this hostel. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and rowing/canoeing. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and barbecue grills
  • Multilingual staff, a reception hall, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Geckos Hostel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, ovens, and ceiling fans

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available for a fee: BRL 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately BRL 17 per person
  • Towels fee: BRL 3 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Geckos Hostel Florianopolis
Geckos Hostel
Geckos Florianopolis
Geckos Hostel Florianopolis, Brazil
Geckos Hostel Florianópolis
Geckos Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Geckos Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Florianópolis

Frequently asked questions

Does Geckos Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Geckos Hostel?

As of Jun 4, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Geckos Hostel on Jun 7, 2024 start from ₩35,838, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Geckos Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Geckos Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Geckos Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Geckos Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Geckos Hostel located?

Located in Lagoa da Conceicao, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Canto dos Aracas, Joaquina Dunes, and Our Lady of Conception of the Lagoon Chapel. Belvedere Lookout Point and Mole Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Geckos Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Party hostel
Nice party hostel. Perfect for weekends or when you want to meet people. The owner & the staff are very cool. It gets a bit too noisy when you want to rest like people playing ping-pong at 11PM & also when you try to work during the day with loud music in the common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Agilidade
Foram muito ágeis, pois eu havia reservado um quarto errado e prontamente me ajudaram. Nota 10!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Bom para fazer amigos, conforto deixa a desejar
Muito bom local para fazer amigos. No entanto, o preço estava exorbitante e o quarto pouco confortável.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Otimo atendimento
Foi ótimo para me atender, pois já estava preparada para comunicar comigo, pois sou surda.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Eduardo

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Não conseguir durmi
Bom espaço e internamento porém quartos bagunçados muito barulho impossível durmo nesse local, apesar de barata as diárias, deixou a desejar nas prestações de serviços, tudo é cobrado na diria um simples cadeado pequeno pra trancar o armário e cobrado 2.00 por diária, e outros itens básicos não gostei não indico pra quem procura um conforto
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente hospedagem
Geckos hostel é ótimo para quem deseja conhecer novas pessoas. O hostel é bem localizado, limpo e com ótimo preço. Quando voltar em Floripa, com certeza voltarei no geckos hostel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 3 weeks at Geckos Hostel & and I enjoyed my time here a lot! Why? + The people who works here were all very lovely & kind. + All of the hostel was really clean all the time. + It's such a calm atmosphere. + It is near to a lot of bars & clubs. + You get a very tasty BBQ once a week. + You meet a lot of nice people from different countries. I would recommend this hostel to everybody who wants to visit Floripa!! Thank you guys for this pretty time!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hélène Alix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorei!!! Loved it!
Hostel really really proper. Cleaned everyday!!! Staff very friendly and helpful. Rafa is so nice, funny and kind that you will feel like home :-) Thank you so much!!! Localisation perfect and safe. Go for it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

EDNA, SALVADOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
de boa na lagoa
Um excelente local, boas acomodações, bom atendimento!!! A localização é perfeita!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018