Unfortunately the hostel could be so much better with just a bit of regular upkeep. In the 10 bed dorm the bathroom door is a folding door that scrapes noisily along the floor whenever it's opened or closed, and because it doesn't close fully, the hostel has installed a loop of string to hold it shut. The dormitory door didn't close fully, so there were mosquitoes in the room at night. Many of the clips on the lockers are broken, so only a few of them are actually lockable. The cushions on the communal lounge were old and hadn't been cleaned in ages. I'd still say this hostel is comfortable enough, and it's great value - I'd stay there again. However, if little things like this were fixed, it could truly be a standout hostel in Brazil. All the ingredients are there - they just need to be taken care of.

This hostel has some wonderful staff (shout out to Carol, Taynan and Fernanda) and I met some really cool fellow travellers while I was there. The breakfast was great, and the overall vibe was awesome - for all of this, the hostel is excellent value for money.

Stayed in January 2025

The shared room was very small en smelled really bad, because there must be something wrong with the airco (also doesn’t really cool) and there are no windows. The bathroom door doesn’t close properly and if you open or close it the whole room wakes up. Also there is no space for backpacks, so the tiny amount of floorspace is covered with backpacks. No place to hang your wet beach clothes.

The location is nice, and the personal is friendly , breakfast was included

Stayed in November 2024

Family rooms are very damp

Very nice common areas and staff

Stayed in November 2024

Please be mindful that the cleanliness of the toilet is compromised when accommodating many guests in a shared room with 10 beds. There were only two toilets available, with one located inside the room with the shared beds. Additionally, there was no iron available for clothes to rent or use, and no washing/drying service and area within the hostel, but there was a private one nearby. Furthermore, there was a constant shortage of toilet paper. The breakfast at the hostel was decent, considering the price. However, it was odd that they offered "tapioca with eggs" but we could not have just eggs. Also, having cold "cuscus" is not ideal. Perhaps offering to prepare it right away would be the best option, just like they do for the tapiocas.

The staff were very friendly. There was a lovely space to relax and chat with other travelers. I did not use the kitchen, but it seemed clean and organized.

Stayed in August 2024

One of the workers at the front desk that goes by the name of Newtom was extremely rude. He yelled at us multiple times in Portuguese using unnecessary volume and rage, and even after explaining that we don’t understand Portuguese he claimed that we’re lying that we don’t understand him to “get out of trouble”. Instead of explaining things calmly he went straight to rage from the very start of every conversation and was very unpleasant to talk to/ask for services. The rest of the staff were nice enough, but throughout the day do not stay at reception most of the time, and sometimes it can be difficult to find the staff member when you need something from them.

Chill environment, beds were good, showers were good (no hot water though)

Stayed in August 2024

I was looking forward to staying in an affordable private room after spending the last 2.5 weeks in shared dorms. Honestly, I’m not sure if it was worth it; I should have just stayed in the shared dorm at Casa Gladius I am aware that the room was cheap, but some things should not be worse because of a cheap price. For example, the room lacked basic cleanliness. The sheets were stained and had a giant rip in them. There was also no hand soap in the bathroom. Some other things that weren’t great: -There was no hot water in the shower -The people working there didn’t really know anything about the tours that were displayed at the reception. -The door has a huge gap in it, so my room was full of bugs- giant ants, small ants, cockroaches, etc. I literally had over 20 giant ants crawling on the wall at one point.

The air conditioning was nice and worked most of the time and there was drinking water. The shared kitchen is a nice space as well.

Stayed in July 2024

The bathroom was veery dirty, no hand soap, mirror or hand towels in the bathroom. The room wasn’t cleaned or the trash bags changed not once during my 3 night stay :/

Staff were helpful. Cute own terrace I got a free upgrade on my check-in which was very nice of the staff. Free breakfast!

Stayed in April 2024

Our room was moldy and the smell was awful, I had to take an antihistamine every night so I could sleep. The bathroom wasn’t very clean as well. They offer a free breakfast but they don’t have many options of food and you can only have two items.

The location was great and the price was ok

Stayed in January 2024

We arrived at 3 am to the place and we search for an hour the room that wasn’t any of the rooms inside the hostel, at the end we find it almost a block away from the place in the continuation of the street, very confusing, because the reception is till 22 we had nobody to talk with.

The bed was very comfortable. On the main street. we had a clogged in the shower and the stuff send really fast someone that will fixed it.

Stayed in March 2023

Good breakfast.

It is a cheap and cozy accommodation. Perfect for travellers on a tight budget.

Stayed in January 2023

No hot water in the shower

Stayed in January 2023

Me and my friend paid for the King double (“best” room in the hostel). Anyway, from the very 1st night we found the AC broken (then fixed) and then, most importantly, enormous cockroaches coming from the bathroom facilities, that show an important lack of cleanliness. When we reported to the receptionist that we were keeping finding them (including a frog…), despite a first cleaning intervention, and that we were expecting a new cleaning / at least refund (even partial) for the inconvenience, we were told that a new cleaning would have been considered “extra” and be charged + that we should have gone to a “resort” instead. It’s quite unacceptable that a hostel staff is not able to understand such a big issue with two people paying for a “King room” but having to live with huge cockroaches. I’d like to add that the insect net around the bed had holes and so was totally useless.

Location and breakfast.

Stayed in August 2025

The hostel have very good vibes in it. Enjoyed every second. The crew there was so special and helped me with so many things. If you are a kitesurfer it gets even better because the owner have a kite school and then you can catch a ride with him to the spots. Also serving acai when coming with him. The best place.

Stayed in August 2025

A mirror in the bathroom would be nice :)

Great simple hostel, clean and so cheap! Good breakfast:)

Stayed in June 2025

Absolutely nothing l. This is a scam. Worst experience in 1.5 year in south america. Its a complete siht hole

This place is a SCAM ! Don't book, they are thieves!. Rooms don't look anything like the photos, my room was totally moldy, stained, the matress was humide like it was in a cave, there was black mold on walls, the toilet smelled like strong piss odor, the AC wasn't working but THE WORST PART WAS THE VERY HEAVY SMELL OF MOLD, I didnt even want to stay one night in this place, the paint was all the be redone, the light switch full of black fingerprints. I have been in so many places, I don't have high expectations, I can be content with minimal comfort but this was really bad. They offered to change me to another room the day after. The receptionist showed me another room without AC but it was taken and smelled like a barn. Then I meet other people who were there and had the same issue. The guys girlfriend was allergique and they got changed to a better room but was still bad. Some people I meet were living there as well and one of them had allergique reaction in another room. They have a no refund policy but the product they offer is complete garbage and has nothing to do with the reality. I had booked a week and they kept every penny. They are just bad dishonest people. Please don't encourage these thives. For the same exact price I had a room at VIGLAMO cliser to the beach with a pool and everything was super clean and staff were amazing. Contact them directly they have much better price than what is on booking.

Stayed in May 2025

Musty smell and too old furniture

Breakfast was available but I did not have it. Location was fine.

Stayed in April 2025

Very unclean even unhealthy with so much humidity, dirty pillow and a very very bad smell, poor shower and no hot water.

Good location

Stayed in May 2025

it was dirty, no soap in tha bathrooms. there are cockroaches and bedbugs too. limited equipment in the kitchen.

Stayed in April 2025

the receptionist wanted to pick me up, stalked me in my dream, maybe sniffed my clothes when i was away...after i refused she changed to bossy, came up with non existing "house rules" and threatened to drop me out of the hostel in the middle of the night despite of my reservation. Refused to call her boss or the cuatomer service too...weird experience. stay away

Stayed in April 2025

Extremely Disrespectful and Unprofessional Experience at LaTaperajeri hostel I have never left an accommodation feeling as disrespected and hurt as I did after my experience with the owner of this hostel, Mauricio. I usually only write positive reviews and forget about the bad ones, but this time, it was beyond unacceptable. I arrived at the hostel at 7:30 AM after a very tough 24-hour journey, looking for a place to rest. After checking a few other places, I finally arrived at this hostel and asked the receptionist if I could check in immediately. He assured me that I could. I then proceeded to book my stay through Booking.com and requested my room. To my surprise, I ended up standing at the reception for an hour and a half, waiting for my room, because the receptionist had no idea what to do. The computer system was barely functioning, and the overall logistics of the place were completely disorganized. After a long wait and after I had already paid and completed my booking, it was already 9:30 AM. At that point, another employee arrived and told me that early check-in was not usually possible and that it was against the hostel’s policy. However, after realizing that I was promised immediate entry by the receptionist, she assured me that she would take care of it and called the owner, Mauricio. From the moment Mauricio arrived, the entire atmosphere turned hostile and disrespectful. Before we even spoke, he realized I was Israeli and started mocking me in Hebrew. At first, I thought he was just joking. Then, he told me very clearly that I was not allowed to enter the hostel before 2:00 PM and that I should stay away until then. I explained to him that I only booked this hostel because the receptionist confirmed I could check in early and that I was utterly exhausted after traveling for an entire day. I told him that if there was no option to check in, I would like a refund so I could find another place to sleep.

Stayed in March 2025

When I got to the room, I immediately noticed that my sheets were full of strangers' hair and dirt as if they had never been changed. On top of that, the floor and shower were also full of hair. There were bugs everywhere. The highlight was when I had a frog in the room and when I asked to move I was told that "frogs are a natural thing" and they refused to move me to a different room or give me a refund for the night I didn't sleep in the hostel.

Stayed in March 2025

Kitchen could be better equipped, no hammocks, cold shower, receptionists didn't know that there's actually direct bus from Jijoca to Barreirinhas

Good location, excellent WiFi, lockers in the room, comfortable beds with electric sockets, lamps and curtains, friendly staff, a/c and absolutely AMAZING BREAKFAST for this price

Stayed in February 2025

The accommodation is a disgrace and a complete misrepresentation of what was advertised. - Filthy Conditions: Mold on the walls, insects in the bed—absolutely unhygienic and a health hazard. - Broken Amenities: Air conditioning was non-functional, even though it was advertised as operational. - False Advertising: None of the rooms matched the photos or description on the platform. I needed a desk for work, but not a single room had one as claimed. - Security Risks: The door lock was practically useless, easily opened with minimal force. - Missing Services: Breakfast was included in my booking, yet the property does not offer it at all. This place is a blatant scam. Do not book here unless you’re prepared for a nightmare.

Literally nothing.

Stayed in November 2024

Not too many people when I came but that's not the fault of the hostel

Location, staff, price

Stayed in November 2024