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Hostel Galeria 13 Reviews

Rua da Ordem Terceira 23, Salvador, Brazil

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91%Overall Rating

From 108 ratings
  • 91%Character
  • 89%Security
  • 95%Location
  • 93%Staff
  • 92%Atmosphere
  • 86%Cleanliness

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100%

We felt safe at the moment we came in and happy helpful staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

Pretty good place but with some drawbacks. The main drawback for me is that there is no kitchen. It's also very central which means it's noisy at night so difficult to sleep early. Breakfast is great though and the staff are good. Depends on your priorities.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


93%

the best breakfast i had while traveling, very helpful staff at the reception, great atmosphere overall. i really enjoyed my stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Great place to stay. The staff was very nice and helpful. Very convenient location - just be careful when going out at night (as in any other place). The rooms are small but common areas and the pool make a huge difference when compared to other hostels. I highly recommend it.


97%

Friendly hostel, good breakfast


90%

We really liked this hostel. Great location in the middle of PELO (don\'t stay in Barra stay in Pelo). Very good breakfasts. Caiprinha happy hour was excellent and it really allowed you to meet the other guests. Only downside is that the kitchen is off-limits to guests.


87%

My 2-night stay at Hostel Galeria 13 was so good that I decided to come back for 3 nights after I had visited Morro do Sao Paulo. When I got back there, I was really feeling I was home again ! The staff is very nice, always available to give advice, suggesting events everyday for those who are interested in it. What's more, you can meet there so many cool people from all around the world and enjoy free caipirinhas at 5 PM ! Nicolas

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

A very nice hostel with good atmosphere in the heart of the historic center of Salvador. The rooms+bathrooms are a bit small, but not really important since the hostel includes a nice common area (indoor chill room and outdoor). Would definitely recommend it to anyone!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


87%

Great place. I recommend to everybody. Next time I stay in Salvador I will stay there again. Clean place, perfectly located in Pelourinho and the breakfast is amazing. Another good thing there is they have air conditioning and safebox.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


87%

Galeria 13 was one of the nicest hostels I've been to. The staff is very helpful and the atmosphere is very friendly. The happy hour of free caiparinhas is also great! In terms of cleanliness, in a dorm full of 10 people, its better to have the toilet scrubbed daily but other than that the whole place was generally pretty clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
As you say a 10 bed dorm the toilet gets a lot of use.Now regards the security breach,money did go missing from a persons bag,as they forget to put it in the lockers.One guest did behave strangely and shot off when questioned. This guest actually made the booking through this site so he is a tourist the fact he was originally from Salvador does not change that fact.We do not have 100% proof he was responsible so we would like to just make that clear.But it is true Zulu(one of the dogs) did react strangley and has some special radar when it comes to checking people out. Hostels are meant to feel like home and i think we manage that but you always have to be aware you are sharing a room with many other guests so do take some basic cautions.We liked our clean record so help us keep it low on events and use common sense.Thanks

90%

you are one of the kindest hostel I have visited so far. Just keep up the good work!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Slovenia
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Galeria 13 was a great location right in the middle of the Pelorino. If you want to experience night life in Salvador this is a great place to stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


80%

Is a good place, the staff is nice, have a great breakfeast untill 12:00 and free caipirinha 1 hour by day, this is good for meet the guest.


100%

Hostel Galeria 13 is amazing!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Excellent hostel. One of the best i've been in Brazil!


97%

Very nice hostel, one of the best i've ever had. Very nice people! Nice rooms, nice chillout area & nice little pool.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Highly recommended! Can't be better for the best price, best location, friendly and helpful staffs!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your time to let us know!

80%

Helpful, friendly staff. However I can't understand why they keep two big dogs and require the guests to keep closing the gates between where breakfast is served and where the tables are! It is not hygienic having to touch the gates locks all the time while having our breakfast.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
will will take the comment about the gate and get a big door spring,the dogs are the 2 characters of the hostel,and though noy everybody likes them i think the hostel would not be so famous without them,we we like to keep them inside away from the main gate where the kids like to tease them.but we can sort out dirty hand problems THANKS

100%

so far one of the best hostel in Brazil...thanks. best location...you do have eveything around and you can feel safe nice hostel for peolple who are traveling alone...easy place to meet people and the best breakfast EVER :) make you saving a lunch ;) la meilleur auberge que l'on peut trouver au Brésil...ne pas hésiter

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
so far one of the best french bunch of guys i have met in Brazil.Merci

97%

I absolutely loved this hostel! A very unique and cozy spot in the center of all the pelourinho action. In addition to a very helpful staff this hostel also serves one of the best breakfasts I've had in all my travels(plus, it's served till midday which is awesome after those late nights out). The owner would always ask "would you like some eggs with that?" .. yes please! The rooms are very basic, but they serve their purpose. Excellent value for the money. I highly recommend this spot!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


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