Geckos Hostel
Geckos Hostel
This eco-friendly, solar-powered hostel located 9.3 mi from Florianópolis city center features an outdoor pool and free WiFi in all areas. Conceição Lagoon is only 328 feet away from Geckos Hostel. Dormitory rooms feature furniture made with recycled wood, lockers, a balcony and a shared bathroom. Hostel facilities include a games room, BBQ area and a shared kitchen and lounge area with cable TV. Geckos Hostel is 11 mi from Florianópolis International Airport (Hercílio Luz). Praia Mole Beach and Praia da Joaquina Beach can both be reached in 1.9 mi.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- BBQ facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Garden
- Bar
- Heating
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Patrick
Brazil“Incredible Hospitality and Joyful Environment. Staff super friendly and awesome location.”
Abraham
United States“Great place with great staff and atmosphere would recommend to stay here”
Cori
Germany“The location is very good in the center of Lagoa da Conceicao and located nice in the middle of Floripa. The rooms are simple, but nice and the beds comfortable. The kitchen is big. The hostel gets cleaned a lot! Meeting new people is very easy.”
Dom
United Kingdom“Really social hostel, good priced bar, great air con, really friendly / helpful staff and well located to everything you need”- Magnus
Denmark“Really open and Big Space. Lots of things to do and the pool is very nice as well.” 
Olivia United Kingdom“Very friendly staff with extensive cooking facilities. There was a great common area with books, a TV and a pool table which led to quite a social atmosphere. Location was great, neR to two supermarkets and with loads of trails either starting...”
Marcos Brazil“We had good experience on this book, the receptionists was really nice and informed a few tips about places to visit and etc. If you want to grab a beer or soda they have a bar also and they are very receptive. Totally recommeded.”- Alexander United Kingdom“Really nice place to stay. It's very spacious with hammocks, bean bag chairs etc to chill. Free pool, table tennis, swimming pool, deck chairs. You could rent kayaks and surfboards. It had a TV in the lounge and they played live football matches...”
- Alex United Kingdom“This hostel is great and is in a brilliant location for exploring the island (as lots of buses go from Lagoa, the town the hostel is in) and close to places to eat etc. The hostel has a really nice vibe, social and easy to meet people, but also...”
- Tommy
Ireland“Great place to meet people as a solo traveller! Social events, staff & owner are very friendly 👍”
Area info
Amenities of Geckos HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- BBQ facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Garden
- Bar
- Heating
Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
PetsPets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- HikingAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- WindsurfingAdditional charge
- Ping-pong
- Pool table
- Game room
- FishingAdditional charge
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Snack bar
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Adults only
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Car rental
- Facilities for disabled guests
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Solarium
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Portuguese
House rulesGeckos Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Parking is available only between 22:00 to 10:00 hrs. Out of this time the space must be free.
Please note that his property does not accommodate minors of 18 years old, even if they are accompanied by their parents.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Geckos Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
