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The Olinda Hostel

By Patricia Ribeiro, About.com

Olinda Hostel Overview:

The Olinda Hostel (Albergue de Olinda) has a privileged location in the heart of Olinda's historic district. Consistently rated by travelers as one of the best hostels in Brazil, the Olinda Hostel has 16 rooms totaling 80 beds. There are dorms, single rooms and double rooms.

Some of the hostel's most attractive features are a swimming pool and a patio with hammocks. The decoration takes advantage of the vintage building's architectural style, creating a pleasant, welcoming environment.

The Olinda Hostel and Carnival:

By July, start inquiring about prices for the next Carnival season. Don't wait for updated prices on the hostel website.

Staying at the Olinda Hostel means you don't even have to look for Carnival - the festivities will be at your doorstep, complete with frevo and giant puppets.

Other Amenities:

  • Full Brazilian-style breakfast (included) with fresh fruit, bread, milk & coffee and more, served in a cozy breakfast room
  • Laundry area
  • Nearby post office and internet access
  • TV room
  • Reading room
  • Parking lot
  • Barbecue area
    Location & Contact Info:

    Rua do Sol, 233
    Olinda, PE
    53120-010
    Phone: 55-81-3429-1592
    Fax: 81-3439-1913
    Website: www.alberguedeolinda.com.br
    E-mail: alberguedeolinda@alberguedeolinda.com.br

    How to Get to the Olinda Hostel:

    From Guararapes Airport in Recife, take a bus that goes to Domingos Ferreira Avenue in Boa Viagem Beach. Take the Rio Doce or Casa Caiada/Barra de Jangada bus and get off at Carmo Square (Praça do Carmo), at the Olinda Postal Office Building (Correios de Olinda). Walk 100 meters to the hostel.

    From TIP - the Recife Bus Terminal, take the subway to Central Station, then the Rio Doce/Princesa Isabel bus in front of the station. Get off at the Postal Office Building.

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