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Geckos Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven
Lobby
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 15 of 15 rooms

Dormitório compartilhado standard(4 camas de solteiro)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Dormitório compartilhado standard, Dormitório misto(6 camas de solteiro)

Dormitório compartilhado standard, Dormitório misto(6 camas de solteiro)

Dormitório compartilhado standard, Dormitório misto(6 camas de solteiro)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Dormitório compartilhado standard, Dormitório misto (8 camas de solteiro)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitório compartilhado standard, Dormitório misto (8 camas de solteiro)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Dormitório compartilhado superior, Dormitório misto(Ar Condicionado)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitório compartilhado superior, Dormitório misto(Ar Condicionado)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Dormitório compartilhado superior, Dormitório misto (Ventilador)

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitório compartilhado superior, Dormitório misto (Ventilador)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located on a lake, Geckos Hostel is in Lagoa da Conceicao, a neighborhood in Florianópolis. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Joaquina Beach and Barra da Lagoa Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Aderbal Ramos da Silva Stadium, or consider a night out at Cultural Foundation Badesc. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Rua Rita Lourenço da Silveira 325, Lagoa da Conceicao, Florianópolis, SC, 88062-060

What's nearby

  • Joaquina Dunes - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mole Beach - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Federal University of Santa Catarina - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Joaquina Beach - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Barra da Lagoa Beach - 15 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Hercilio Luz Intl. Airport (FLN) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rufus Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lagoa Oriental - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Inca Bar de Cervejas Florianópolis - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bob's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Oliveira - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Geckos Hostel

Hostel near Joaquina Beach
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Geckos Hostel. Active travelers can enjoy mountain biking, racquetball/squash, and horseback riding at this hostel. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and rowing/canoeing. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and multilingual staff
  • A reception hall, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Geckos Hostel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, ovens, and ceiling fans

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: BRL 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately BRL 17 per person
  • Towels fee: BRL 3 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Geckos Hostel Florianopolis
Geckos Hostel
Geckos Florianopolis
Geckos Hostel Florianopolis, Brazil
Geckos Hostel Florianópolis
Geckos Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Geckos Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Florianópolis

Frequently asked questions

Does Geckos Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Geckos Hostel?

As of Aug 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Geckos Hostel on Aug 16, 2025 start from CA $34.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Geckos Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Geckos Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Geckos Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Geckos Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Geckos Hostel located?

Located in Lagoa da Conceicao, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Canto dos Aracas, Joaquina Dunes, and Our Lady of Conception of the Lagoon Chapel. Praia do Baixio da Lagoa and Belvedere Lookout Point are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Geckos Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Party hostel

Nice party hostel. Perfect for weekends or when you want to meet people. The owner & the staff are very cool. It gets a bit too noisy when you want to rest like people playing ping-pong at 11PM & also when you try to work during the day with loud music in the common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Dentro de um padrão de hostel. Mas nada especial.

Conforto e limpeza razoáveis...dentro de um padrão de hostel. Atendimento razoável.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sandro

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandro

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Agilidade

Foram muito ágeis, pois eu havia reservado um quarto errado e prontamente me ajudaram. Nota 10!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Bom para fazer amigos, conforto deixa a desejar

Muito bom local para fazer amigos. No entanto, o preço estava exorbitante e o quarto pouco confortável.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Otimo atendimento

Foi ótimo para me atender, pois já estava preparada para comunicar comigo, pois sou surda.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Eduardo

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Não conseguir durmi

Bom espaço e internamento porém quartos bagunçados muito barulho impossível durmo nesse local, apesar de barata as diárias, deixou a desejar nas prestações de serviços, tudo é cobrado na diria um simples cadeado pequeno pra trancar o armário e cobrado 2.00 por diária, e outros itens básicos não gostei não indico pra quem procura um conforto
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente hospedagem

Geckos hostel é ótimo para quem deseja conhecer novas pessoas. O hostel é bem localizado, limpo e com ótimo preço. Quando voltar em Floripa, com certeza voltarei no geckos hostel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 3 weeks at Geckos Hostel & and I enjoyed my time here a lot! Why? + The people who works here were all very lovely & kind. + All of the hostel was really clean all the time. + It's such a calm atmosphere. + It is near to a lot of bars & clubs. + You get a very tasty BBQ once a week. + You meet a lot of nice people from different countries. I would recommend this hostel to everybody who wants to visit Floripa!! Thank you guys for this pretty time!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hélène Alix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adorei!!! Loved it!

Hostel really really proper. Cleaned everyday!!! Staff very friendly and helpful. Rafa is so nice, funny and kind that you will feel like home :-) Thank you so much!!! Localisation perfect and safe. Go for it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

EDNA, SALVADOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

de boa na lagoa

Um excelente local, boas acomodações, bom atendimento!!! A localização é perfeita!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Cleber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótimo lugar

Hostel bem legal, limpo , ambiente bem agradável , perto de tudo na lagoa da Conceição , voltarei e recomendo !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Mayara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom!

Ótimo hostel. Localização excelente, perto de bares, restaurantes e supermercados. O Staff foi incrível e gostaria de manter contato com todos! Ficaria de novo por lá! Somente não senti muita segurança quanto ao quarto não ter chaves mas não tive nenhum problema em relação a isso!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

MARCIO

Liked: Cleanliness
turma muito educada. pessoal simpático. alguns problemas com infraestrutura. o café da manhã poderia oferecer uma alimentação mais alternativa e sucos naturais ao invés de artificiais. mas de todo modo uma ótima localização e atendimento.

10/10 Excellent

Ana María, Salta, Argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy acogedor!!

Tomás el autobus desde la estación de Autobuses local en el centro de la ciudad (Plataforma A bus Núm° 330 ó 320) llegás a la terminal de la Lagoa da Conceicao de ahí tomás el Bus N°363 para Playa Joaquina y te deja justo en la puerta del Hostal!! Muy cerca de Supermercados y paradas de coles para visitar el resto de las playas. Buena ubicación!! :)