About

Our hostel has the BEST location, in the heart of Cidade Baixa - Porto Alegre's best neighborhood for nightlife and fun! Cidade Baixa is known as the bohemian neighborhood with a strong culture scene and many cafes and restaurants to make your stay in Porto Alegre as fun as possible.

We are the only hostel with a huge backyard and swimming pool. During the day you can enjoy the pool and have fun... or visit the city's biggest and most well-known landmark - Parque Farroupilha - only 100 meters walking distance from our hostel.

Things to do in Porto Alegre

Here's what's happening in the city over the next few weeks.

Feira do Livro de Porto Alegre

15 Nov

10th Performing Arts and Music Showcase of the Glênio Peres Theatre

15 Nov

10th Performing Arts and Music Showcase of the Glênio Peres Theatre

16 Nov

10th Performing Arts and Music Showcase of the Glênio Peres Theatre

17 Nov

10th Performing Arts and Music Showcase of the Glênio Peres Theatre

18 Nov

10th Performing Arts and Music Showcase of the Glênio Peres Theatre

19 Nov

10th Performing Arts and Music Showcase of the Glênio Peres Theatre

20 Nov

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

Taxes Included
No children
No curfew
No pets

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Facilities

Free City Maps
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Bicycle Parking
Adaptors
Luggage Storage
24 Hour Reception
Tours/Travel Desk

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Reviews

8.2Fabulous(369)

Value for Money
8.0
Security
8.7
Atmosphere
7.3
Cleanliness
7.3
Staff
9.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
7.3

Summary of traveller reviews

Porto Alegre Eco Hostel is praised for its excellent location in a vibrant area with bars and restaurants, close to a park. Staff are frequently highlighted as friendly and helpful. Some recent reviews mention cleanliness issues and the need for renovations.

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Stayed in Oct 2026

8.0

Abel

Male, 31-40, Peru

The neighborhood where the hostel is located seemed pretty safe ( Cidade Baixa ) It was located just one block away from the main road in this area so pretty easy to take the public bus to return from the historic center back to Cidade Baixa. The owners of the hostel are two brothers and their mom who is always around to help. She was very nice and gave me good tips to do some shopping at the nearby supermarket and travels to Gramado. I could improve my Portuguese with them. Muito obrigado

Stayed in Mar 2026

2.9

Lone

Couple, 25-30, Denmark

Very dirty. Creaking beds. To few toilets to the amount of beds. There is a kitchen for you to use, but it is messy and greasy (only cold water to clean things, and no one bothers to boil water to do the dishes. The fridge is stuffed, no one throws out old food. You can have the “swimmingpool” all to yourself, it is so dirty that nobody uses it. Our room didn’t have air conditioning. Only good thing; We liked the manhood.

Stayed in Nov 2025

8.9

Andres

Male, 18-24, Uruguay

Pleasant and cozy place, with many restaurants, bars, and parties around!

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Location

R. Luiz Afonso, 276, Porto Alegre, Brazil

2.6km from city centre

About Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre in southern Brazil is the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul. The city's blend of Brazilian and European heritage, rich gaucho (horseman) culture and strong Carnival spirit all give it a distinctive energy. Porto Alegre has a thriving food scene too, from traditional churrascaria (steakhouses) dishing up all-you-can-eat meats to bustling bars serving various kinds of draft beer. In its fun-loving clubs, the partying often goes on till dawn.

Hostels in Porto Alegre are typically set in traditional buildings, some of which have outdoor spaces like backyards and swimming pools. You can choose a hostel that provides bike rentals for exploring the city, or a room with an en-suite bathroom for maximum privacy. Some Porto Alegre hostels serve up free breakfasts every morning, while others hold Brazilian-style barbecue and caipirinha parties, where you can trade stories with fellow travellers.

Porto Alegre is home to over 80 neighbourhoods in total. The heartbeat of the city is Centro, with its European-style architecture and iconic landmarks such as the Metropolitan Cathedral. Rio Branco is a quiet residential area where you can drink chimarrão (Brazilian mate) with the locals at characterful cafés. Then there's also Cidade Baixa, a bohemian neighbourhood filled with bookstores, coffee shops, pubs and clubs. It plays host to numerous festivals every summer.

Some of the city's must-visits include the Usina do Gasômetro, a cultural centre housed in a former power plant, as well as the Porto Alegre Public Market for Brazilian food and crafts. Locals love to relax in the green spaces of Marinha do Brasil Park and Farroupilha Park. For a view of Porto Alegre from the water, take a boat tour to some of the islands on the Guaíba River delta, such as Ilha das Flores and Ilha da Pintada.

Salgado Filho International Airport is about 7km away from the centre of Porto Alegre. From here, jump on the Aeromóvel shuttle bus service to the nearest metro station. The train gets to the city in about 15 minutes or so, stopping at stations including Rodoviária (where the main bus station is). There are numerous buses and taxis in the city. For visitors looking to see more of Brazil, intercity buses run to other popular destinations such as Balneário Camboriú and São Paulo.