HI Areia Branca - Pousada de Juventude

Look its a really weird spot. Theres no lockers in the rooms, and everyone shares one key. I didn't see any young people there in 3 nights. no kitchen, not even a kettle or some bowls, is quite poor. the location is nuts don't get me wrong, I mean you're straight on the beach. But also that means theres very little privacy, and you can hear the beach bars. There was only like two power points in a room, so you couldnt charge your phone next to you at night. there was no toilet paper

Amazing stay, great location, friendly staff.

This hostel could be a jewel. Instead, it's not managed properly. Off-season it is overstaffed by people who watch tv or internet films all day. Hostel remains empty or has 2-4 guests. The dorm floor smelly, washrooms terrible foul smell, showers miniscule, etc. Dorms are crammed, humid, no lockers, and with the surf a few metres away, too noisy. No kitchen, no microwave, and some staff too impolite. To be avoided. It should have been closed long ago, but it's Govt owned by Movijovem .