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Reviews of Refugio Hostel Fortaleza

Rua Deputado João Lopes, 31, Fortaleza City Centre, Fortaleza, CEP 60060-130, Brazil

#5 of 150 hotels in Fortaleza

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Review score

Based on 79 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The door to my room was not soundproof and led directly to a patio/seating area - can get noisy. Breakfast was rather basic.

    Helpful, friendly staff, possibility to leave bags in the hostel after check-out, comfortable bed, location close to city centre and to the beaches.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everyone reception, cleaning etc so friendly and always help with tips etc. Make u feel at home. Good kitchen equipment you can make juice and toast ..! Really safe, good location. Clean, good price. Shoutout to Tércio, so friendly! And they speak so many languages 👏

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff, accommodations clean and it was a great staying.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice staff who speaks English! :-)

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everyone is super friendly and very helpful. They helped me a lot to find what I needed in the city! The location is also close to the center

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cool location, beds were comfy and AC was a blessing but the best part was the staff, Super kind and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen was very hot and busy. Maybe a fan there would be nice. Location is a bit dodgy but when you take ubers it is ok.

    Friendly and helpful ataff, nice vibe and lots of people who stay a bit longer. Everything was clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    8.0
    Great Ambience.... But Rampant Mosquitos
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This will sound contradictory, however, I assure you this is utterly objective and I would recommend you take account of this information and decide accordingly. I would NOT stay here again, though objectively I feel I have to rate 4/5 minimum. The reason for my lack of recommendation would be the lack of any real sleep for 6 nights - which was equal to most in my particular room. I've been travelling on this trip for 40+ months and the mosquitos here were more intense than anywhere in that period. Some places just have an unfortunate tendency to attract mosquitos and the ones here are intense and brutal. The non AC room was also way too hot and they actually only added a 2nd fan on my 2nd night as everyone complained. The sleeping conditions were terrible in that 8 bed room. Truly awful. Aside from this the asthetic of the hostel is majestic and all staff are professional. The owner is German, and as such the standards are very good. It has an awesome feel all-round. The water, however, which was filtered is not good to drink (as stated by the staff also). I tasted it and it is polluted 100%. I also opted for a 10kg laundry and had half my stuff rejected for no logical reason after I had paid, which I am very unhappy about. They rejected my shoe soles....and a thin jungle bag, though they washed my hammock which is the exact same dimensions, weight and material. Clearly the laundry people were feeling too lazy to hang some extra items, in which case why advertise 10kg laundry? Quite Scammy in that respect. Overall, if you don't plan on sleeping, this is the place. I am an easy sleeper rarely awoken, and this place destroyed me. A mosquito paradise. Nonetheless is it good in virtually all other respects.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    8.0
    Great Ambience....but Rampant Mosquitos
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This will sound contradictory, however, I assure you this is utterly objective and I would recommend you take account of this information and decide accordingly. I would NOT stay here again, though objectively I feel I have to rate 4/5 minimum. The reason for my lack of recommendation would be the lack of any real sleep for 6 nights - which was equal to most in my particular room. I've been travelling on this trip for 40+ months and the mosquitos here were more intense than anywhere in that period. Some places just have an unfortunate tendency to attract mosquitos and the ones here are intense and brutal. The non AC room was also way too hot and they actually only added a 2nd fan on my 2nd night as everyone complained. The sleeping conditions were terrible in that 8 bed room. Truly awful. Aside from this the asthetic of the hostel is majestic and all staff are professional. The owner is German, and as such the standards are very good. It has an awesome feel all-round. The water, however, which was filtered is not good to drink (as stated by the staff also). I tasted it and it is polluted 100%. I also opted for a 10kg laundry and had half my stuff rejected for no logical reason after I had paid, which I am very unhappy about. They rejected my shoe soles....and a thin jungle bag, though they washed my hammock which is the exact same dimensions, weight and material. Clearly the laundry people were feeling too lazy to hang some extra items, in which case why advertise 10kg laundry? Quite Scammy in that respect. Overall, if you don't plan on sleeping, this is the place. I am an easy sleeper rarely awoken, and this place destroyed me. A mosquito paradise. Nonetheless is it good in virtually all other respects.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don't really have anything to complain.

    I already stayed in this hostel, for me the best to stay in Fortaleza.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast costs nearly 50% extra if you book directly with the hostal compared with booking online which doesnt really make sense. Also would be nice to have a couple more fans in the dorms.

    Really nice communal areas good kitchen and nice hamocks and stuff to hang out in and clean rooms. Nice staff and nice people arround and a good atmosphere and a good atmosphere and comfy beds. Nice convienient area for central Fortaleza and not far from the beaches.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good sanitary, clean & friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A paz e sossego do local.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    Amazing place to stay in Fortaleza
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen could be a bit more equipped but I've seen worse. The air-conditioning can be a little bit too cold at night, but I used my blanket and it was fine.

    I loved this hostel, one of the best I stayed in so far. Went for a night, stayed almost a week. Good vibes, cute cat, nice staff, comfortable, loved the decorations, and it was also suitable for working. Close to the main points of the city, easy to get around.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff is very friendly, all spoke good english. My room was very clean and I felt at home.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    10
    Lovely
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything

    Good location, walking distance from mercado central and buraco da gia!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    9.0
    Very nice hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Good location, very clean and nice staff!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    10
    Best hostel in Fortaleza!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything. Staff is nice, calm area, excellent facilities with well equipped kitchen, outdoor area, bedrooms are cosy and spacious, beds and linen comfortable. No Ac but fans which is perfect.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay in family-like hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The staff was super attentive and friendly, the breakfast was delicious. Get the Tapioca pancake if possible. The room was just like in the pictures. The hostel itself was cozy and nice, we felt welcomed. The outdoor area is also nice.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    10
    Excellent place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing. It's a purpose built hostel. It catered for travellers. Perfectly designed. Very thoughtful. Maybe just some mosquitoes where there were no wind blows through. It's a common problem in Brazil.

    The staff were there 24/7 and all can speak perfect English. They were very helpful in answering my questions with good attitude. I love the decorations, paintings on the wall and all the touch ups. Nicely designed. A lot of electricity plus everywhere. Lots of common area for sitting, chilling, working, and socializing. Lockers were very big and well maintained. Beds were comfortable and practical. Spacious room with table and chairs and coat rack. I love the lights in the hostel everywhere with changing color lightings. Breakfast was really good and sufficient. Freshly blended fruit juice. Basically same breakfast everyday. Hot water in shower. Big clean kitchen. Enough security measures with main gate opened by staff and lockers inside every room. Highly recommended hostel/lodging for any travellers. Location close to centro and Praia Iracema.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2023

    9.0
    Refugio Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location for the seafront, the staff are super helpful and the breakfast is superb. I arrived very late and check in was quick and simple.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Super friendly and helpful staff, especially Mathieu. Decent buffet breakfast. Very social hostel, had a chat and a drink with pretty much everyone else there

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good breakfast

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2023

    9.0
    Great place with super nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Aircon in female dorm was too cold.

    Very chill atmosphere, good breakfast and very nice and helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2023

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