Our Hostel
A SEASIDE CHILL
AWESOME SUNSETS
& BEACH VIBES
If you’re into some chill time on the beach or nightlife and partying, it’s all at our doorstep. Not to mention, Salvador’s Historical Center, Pelourinho, characterized by its incredible Baroque architecture and Afro- Brazilian traditions, packed with great sights only a few minutes away!
Hostel Pedra da Sereia, a small, beachfront hostel, offers an incredible ocean view from almost every room in the house and in Salvador’s non-touristy, traditional and really trendy, neighborhood Rio Vermelho.
Michael, the proprietor, was born in the USA and has been living in Bahia since 1985. He and his friendly staff really get into helping guests find their way while in Bahia!!
- NEAR BY COOL: RIO VERMELHO’S HIPPEST RESTAURANTS, BARS, MUSIC CLUBS & DISCOS, SURF SPOTS, CAPOEIRA CENTERS, CASA J. AMADO, FESTA DE IEMANJA & CARNAVAL DA BAHIA!
- CLOSE TO PRACTICAL: FOOD MARKETS, SHOPS, BOUTIQUES, MONEY EXCHANGE, BUS & METRO LINK – MINS. TO BARRA, PELOURINHO, ITAPOAN AND LINHA VERDE
Make Yourself At Home....
COMMON AREA 1: THE TERRACE
The fave space of our guests! Enjoy our ocean front terrace, laid back in one of our lazy, colorful hammocks watching an incredible sunset over the South Atlantic.
COMMON AREA 2: THE STUDY & TV ROOM
Connect to our free Wi-Fi and catch up on e-mails, social media and upload photos. Or if you want, watch World & Local News, or your favorite series and films all via Free Satellite Tv!
DORM ROOMS & PRIVATE SUITES
Meet people and make new friends in one of our Mixed 6 Bed Dorm Rooms or if you prefer to keep to yourself, try one of our Private suites for 1 to 6 guests.
Our Guests Say...
“I spent 5 days at this hostel during Carnival 2017. The breakfast here is delicious! The people are cool and the staff polite and friendly! It’s really close to the end of the Carnival Circuit so when you’re ready to go home it’s really easy and fast! I highly recommend this place” (Carlos – Brazil)
The Best. Right by a beautiful uncrowded beach, the beach has usually got small nice waves, sound of waves 24/7, far enough off the road so that there's no noise of cars, 1 minute walk to bus stop, sun setting on the ocean, big spacious balcony with hammocks... unbelievable that this exists in a city of 2.5 million people for 10-15 EUR/night. The breakfasts are great, with tropical fruit, homemade cake and fruit juice and brasilian coffee. (thebeachhouse – St. Lucia)
Awesome hostel experience! OMG. Not sure if it could be any better. Great views, awesome breakfasts and I mean really AWESOME! The common area is so much fun and beds are pretty comfy too. I would totally visit this spot again. (Ozgur Dogan U)
Fall Asleep to the Sound of the Ocean. Great place. You're about 10 meters from the sea, so can hear that crackling sound of ocean waves crashing against the rocks when you fall asleep and wakeup. Great to hang out on the veranda overlooking the ocean both for breakfast and at night chatting over a drink. Very hospitable, friendly, and helpful staff. Dona Lucia and Michael are gracious hosts and will help with what ever you need. We stayed there 3-4 days but it felt like we've known them for years. Simple, charming place where you can experience local Bahian hospitality. Would highly recommend. (Peter – London)
"I stayed one night in Salvador, and I loved the place, I was fortunate to stay there on Friday, right in Rio Vermelho, considered one of the most bohemian places in Salvador. Great hostel, beautiful, clean, polite people, great breakfast and close to the bars and restaurants in the area. (Jonas Almeida = Brazil).
Everthing was great! Really nice place with a wonderful view!! Easy access to all the sights in Salvador” (Nani Adelmo)
The best place on the planet. The staff is amazing and they took care of me from the minute I got there, and the owner a really nice guy! I hope to go back soon! (Janaina Gisele).
My first hostel experience was at Pedra da Sereia and it couldn’t have been better; an awesome seaview, really nice people and a super tasty breakfast. I’ll miss the place a lot! Lucia, the breakfast lady, really made my stay and Michael was really attentive! Thanks to all the staff that made me feel right at home!! (Bruno - Portugal)
“I spent 5 days at this hostel during Carnival 2017. The breakfast here is delicious! The people are cool and the staff polite and friendly! It’s really close to the end of the Carnival Circuit so when you’re ready to go home it’s really easy and fast! I highly recommend this place” (Carlos – Brazil)
Amenities Services
Dorm Rooms & Private Suites
Tasteful & rustic simplicity make our Private and Mixed Dorm rooms (both 1 to 6 beds) super cozy and comfortable.
Beachfront
If you’re into the ocean you’ll really get off on swimming, surfing, walks along the beach or laying back and watching incredible sunsets over the sea with the music of the waves breaking on the rocks 24/07!!
Central Location
If you can tear yourself away from the island–like atmosphere of the hostel, we’re 60 meters from the bus stop, so in 15 mins. you’re in Barra, 15 mins- the metro station, 20 mins - bus station, 30 mins- Pelourinho, and 40 mins – the airport!
Free Wifi
Complementary internet connection so our guests can catch-upon e-mails, social media and upload photos.
Breakfast 7:00 To 9:30 Tasty & Free
Besides starting your day on the terrace and a panoramic sea view you’ll also enjoy a delicious, healthy and varied breakfast of fresh coffee, fruit, juice, bread, eggs, cake, and most important, all on the house!!
24/7 Reception Desk
Late flight arrival? Like the late night party scene? Take it easy, no curfews here!
Friendly Family Atmosphere
Being our guest means being our friend! We like to make sure our guests feel comfortable and get their bearings for their sightseeing. We take special care of our lone guests and foreigners.
Hot Showers
Also free bed linen & bath towels are included in your stay!
Free Lockers
Lockers in all rooms for your valuables (40 cm X 40 cm X 40 cm). Bring your own lock or you can buy one at the reception desk.
Gallery
Our Neighborhood-
Rio Vermelho
The City Of Salvador
Traditional
Festivals & Carnival
Rental: The Beach
House On Frades Island
(Ilha Dos Frades)
Info
BEACH HOUSE ON FRADES ISLAND (ILHA DOS FRADES)
- Rustic cabin style beach house, simple & tastefully decorated and furnished
- Totally terraced (360°) house, beachfront with panoramic ocean view
- Eco-paradise Island with virgin beaches, perfect for: long hikes, kayaking, stand-up paddling, fishing and canoeing
- Feeling lazy, enjoy the view and birds singing from one of the hammocks
- 1:20 mins from Salvador by car / 2:00 by bus
- 30 mins by speedboat
CITY DESTINATIONS & DISTANCES
Salvador’s beautiful Coastal avenue is a major thoroughfare, so all the major bus lines (with Metro Link) are 60 meters from our doorstep!
- UFBA – Federal University of Bahia – 700 meters
- Santana Square (Largo de Santana) – home to the famous Acaraje da Dinha & Salvadors Nightlife – 500 meters
- Mariquita Square (Largo da Mariquita) – home to the famous Acaraje da Cira & MORE of Salvadors Nightlife – 800 meters
- Barra Lighthouse (Farol da Barra) – 3.4 Km
- Porto da Barra Beach (Praia Porto da Barra) 4 km
- Mercado Modelo – 8km
- Downtown (Rua Chile & Praça Castro Alves) – 7 km
- Pelourinho Historical Center – 8 km
- Bus Station (Rodoviária) – 6 km
- Airport (Aeroporto) – 21 km
THE LEGEND OF “PEDRA DA SEREIA”
(THE MERMAID’S STONE)
….. between the beaches of Canzuá*and Paciência, just above the rocks, was a very large cave, where the elders used to say was the “Casa da Sereia” (House of the Mermaid), also known as “Mae das Aguas” (Mother of Water, the illustrious Iemanja Goddess of the Sea in the Afro Brazilian Candomble religion). This grotto, where the most beautiful gifts and offerings for the Mermaid were placed, was destroyed in 1920, by quarry work, remaining only the name and legend of “Pedra da Sereia” (Mermaid’s Stone). Now that the cave has ceased to exist, devotees and admirers take their gifts to various beaches, especially on February 2, the date of the Iemanjá Festival, one of Bahia’s most famous Cultural Festivals.
Text by Lidio Lopes, resident of Rio Vermelho in the early 1900s. *presently known as Mermaid Beach (Praia da Sereia) and more recently Wave beach (Praia da Onda)
Localization
Directions
Airport
The airport is approx. 20 km or 25 mins from the hostel (not rush hour). We can provide airport pick up service at a competitive price, with trustworthy taxi drivers. If interested we require a 72 hr advance notice to reserve.
Airport / Hostel Pedra da Sereia:
BUS: Praça da Sé ($3.70)
Ask the driver to let you off at Vila Matos in Rio Vermelho, the 2nd bus stop after Praça da Dinha da acarajé. When you see the Jeep Dealership it’s the next bus stop and you’ll get off the bus in front of the Land Rover Dealership. Walk towards the beach till you see a Japanese restaurant, Sukiyaki, then turn left and walk past the Bar Pedra da Sereia and follow the blue mermaid signs until you see 3 garages with aluminum doors and a set of concrete stairs - look up and you’ll see a white 2 story house with a beige awning and a rustic wooden handrail - the hostel!
Address: Travessa Pedra da Sereia 21, Rio Vermelho, SSA, Ba. Any problems call 71 3235 6898 / 99122 9968
Note: After 9:00 pm, few buses leave the airport!
Bus Station
The Bus station (Rodoviaria) is approx. 2.5 km or 11 mins from the hostel (not rush hour). We can provide pick up service at a competitive price, with trustworthy taxi drivers. If interested we require a 72 hr advance notice to reserve.
Bus Station (Rodoviaria) / Hostel Pedra da Sereia:
BUS: Barra 2 ($3.70)
To catch the Barra 2 bus you will exit the “rodoviaria” by foot and go to the bus stop on Antonio Carlos Magalhes Ave. (Av. ACM) in front the HUGE Universal Church. Ask the driver to let you off at Vila Matos in Rio Vermelho, the 2nd bus stop after Praça da Dinha da acarajé. When you see the Jeep Dealership it’s the next bus stop and you’ll get off the bus in front of the Land Rover Dealership. Walk towards the beach till you see a Japanese restaurant, Sukiyaki, then turn left and walk past the Bar Pedra da Sereia and follow the blue mermaid signs until you see 3 garages with aluminum doors and a set of concrete stairs - look up and you’ll see a white 2 story house with a beige awning and a rustic wooden handrail - the hostel!
Address: Travessa Pedra da Sereia 21, Rio Vermelho, SSA, Ba. Any problems call 71 3235 6898 / 99122 9968
Note: After 9:00 pm, few buses leave the airport!
Boat Terminals
Both Boat Terminals are in the Lower City, 3.3 kms or 15 mins from the Hostel which is located in the Upper City. We can provide pick up service at a competitive price, with trustworthy taxi drivers. If interested we require a 72 hr advance notice to reserve.
Ferry Boat terminal (S Joaquim) & Boat terminal (Centro Nautico, behind Mercado Modelo) / Hostel Pedra da Sereia
Bus: Vale das Pedrinhas (R$3,70)
Ask the driver to let you off at the Japanese restaurant, Sukiyaki, it’s the 3rd bus stop after the Bahia Othon Hotel & Ondina Apart Hotel. After the hotels, on the left, you’ll see the “Gordinhas”, 3 statues of fat naked women and when you see Localiza Car Rental it’s the next stop! At Sukiyaki you’ll see the first sign for the hostel, go right on Rua Pedra da Sereia, walk past the Bar Pedra da Sereia and follow the blue mermaid signs until you see 3 garages with aluminum doors and a set of concrete stairs - look up and you’ll see a white 2 story house with a beige awning and a rustic wooden handrail - the hostel!
Address: Travessa Pedra da Sereia 21, Rio Vermelho, SSA, Ba. Any problems call 71 3235 6898 / 99122 9968
Note: After 9:00 pm, few buses leave the airport!