Welcome to your detailed guide for hostels in Salvador, Brazil. You can choose from 42 Salvador hostels. In total, there are 67 cheap places to stay in Salvador such as guesthouses and bnbs. Prices start from $4 for a dorm.
Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Salvador, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels
42
Average dorm price
$9
Average private room price
$0
Most Salvador hostels are located in
Barra, Pelourinho, Centro
Average rating of all hostels
5.5
Below you can discover the best hostels to suit every traveller type. All of our recommendations are based on information shared by genuine travellers, the hostels and data that has been calculated from the system. Don't forget to check the ratings and see how these compare with the rates.
Travelling on your own to Salvador? Fabulous!
Pick a great hostel designed with solo travellers in mind, and you're bound to meet plenty of like-minded people who have also dared to venture to Salvador alone. Here are the top hostels for solo travellers in Salvador. We've also highlighted which hostel offers special perks you, as a solo traveller, will love. Each hostel offers great social spaces to meet fellow backpackers and wonderful opportunities for making new friends. You'll soon realise that travelling on your own definitely does not mean travelling alone.
This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you are better prepared for what to expect, what not to expect and can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Salvador. To help you make friends with Salvador before you visit, we've included a few helpful and fun things you should know about the area. Enjoy!
Salvador is the biggest city in the northeast of Brazil and the capital of the state of Bahia, which is why most of time it's called Salvador da Bahia. Salvador is recognized as being the happiest town in Brazil, due to the friendly people and their will to party all the time. Definitely, you will feel like you are at home.
Salvador has a lot to offer, like beautiful beaches and water sports, as well as being a city rich in architecture and culture. Salvador has a lot of cafes, restaurants, and gift/souvenir shops (where you can buy different pieces of art crafts like earrings, bracelets, rings, and clothes, all really cheap).
If possible, try to conciliate your trip to Salvador with Carnival. Salvador da Bahia is known for having the best Carnival party (it's only bested by the amazing and famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro). The party of Carnival in Salvador happens on the main street, with live music shows, a lot of people dancing the samba and forro (the typical music of Brazil) and drinking until dawn –- if you like to party, you will love this, especially because it's during the summer. Another good time to visit this city is the New Year's Eve -- you will not regret it.
There are a lot of hostels in Salvador, most of them really cheap and with simple, good facilities. In high season or event times, try to book your hostel in Salvador in advance to have better rates and assure vacancies.
Written by local enthusiast for Salvador hostels Grace
There are plenty of frequently asked questions about hostels in Salvador. We've collected the most common questions and doubts when it comes to picking your preferred accommodation in Salvador. The more you know, the better you can plan with confidence and ease, right?
Hostelz.com shows all 42 Hostels in Salvador. Simply filter by neighborhood and price to find your perfect budget place to stay.
Albergue o Principe is the best hostel in Salvador for families.
HI - Salvador - Laranjeiras Hostel is the best hostel in Salvador for groups.
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Hostel Barra is the best rated hostel for partying in Salvador.
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Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Salvador. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Salvador. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
Be extremely cautious of your belongings here as petty theft is very common.
Sandy
Definitely stay in the Pelourinho district. There are a lot of things to do in the area. Beware of beggars and people trying to sale you little ribbons as "gifts" or "presents". They are trying to scam you. Visit the beaches, especially on Sat/Sun.
Robert S.
Pack smart, not hard
Hostel? Check! Now let's have at your hostel packing list for Salvador and Brazil.
You may wonder what to pack when staying in hostels? There is a few absolute basics you always have to pick. Other items are more optional and depend more on your location. Here is the must-packing items when staying in hostels:
These are the basics, yet there is more. We wrote a big, detailed guide on what to pack, tech gear and things you won't need.
