Geckos Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Joaquina Beach

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Photo gallery for Geckos Hostel

Relax by the pool surrounded by a vibrant mural and lush greenery.
Relax in a cozy space with a rustic counter, ceiling fan, and photo gallery.
Relax in a comfortable space with a pool table, bookshelf, and cozy seating area.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a hammock suspended between two posts, surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant mural.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a sink, stove, and ample countertop space.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Rua Rita Lourenço da Silveira 325, Lagoa da Conceicao, Florianópolis, SC, 88062-060
  • Mole Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Joaquina Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Barra da Lagoa Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Florianópolis (FLN-Hercílio Luz Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Dormitório compartilhado standard(4 camas de solteiro)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Dormitório compartilhado superior, Dormitório misto(Ar Condicionado)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Dormitório compartilhado superior, Dormitório misto (Ventilador)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Florianópolis

Lagoa da Conceicao stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Lagoa da Conceicao hostel, you'll find Canto dos Aracas and Joaquina Dunes. Also, Our Lady of Conception of the Lagoon Chapel is within half a mile (1 km) and Praia do Baixio da Lagoa is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Joaquina Dunes - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mole Beach - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Federal University of Santa Catarina - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Joaquina Beach - 11 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Barra da Lagoa Beach - 15 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rufus Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lay Back Beer Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lagoa Oriental - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Inca Bar de Cervejas Florianópolis - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bob's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Geckos Hostel

Adults-only hostel near Joaquina Beach
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Geckos Hostel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Florianópolis hostel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Geckos Hostel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. This Florianópolis hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Geckos Hostel

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent 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. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Geckos Hostel to the airport?

Geckos Hostel is 10.9 mi (34-min drive) away from the Hercilio Luz Intl. Airport (FLN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Geckos Hostel?

As of Jul 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Geckos Hostel on Jul 21, 2025 start from $20.98, 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.

Does Geckos Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Geckos Hostel.

How close is Geckos Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 3.1 mi (14-min drive) from Joaquina Beach and 5.2 mi (21-min drive) from Barra da Lagoa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Geckos Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Geckos Hostel, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of BRL 17 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Geckos Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Geckos Hostel?

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

Is there free parking at Geckos Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Geckos Hostel have a pool?

Geckos Hostel features an outdoor pool.

Does Geckos Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Geckos Hostel to downtown Florianópolis?

Geckos Hostel is 5.2 mi away from Florianópolis.

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

10/10 Excellent

ro

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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 traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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

Business traveler
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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

MARCIO, GOIÂNIA

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!! :)