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Hostel Barra

Rua Arthur Neiva, 04, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil
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Balikpapan, Indonesia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

I stayed at the Hostel Barra during the 2011 Carnival in Slavador. The place where the hostel is located is perfect to enjoy the carnival because it's just 100 meters to the place where all the bands (trio eletricos) and blocos play every night. The staff is very friendly and the owner of the Hostel (Nena) speaks fluent English and... More

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Tallinn
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26 reviews 26 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011

My friend and i stayed at this hostel for 3 nights. We stayed at the room (with 6 beds) that smelled of toilet and there was no air. There was a fan in the room but it did not help much (also it was very noisy). The beds were really old and it was very difficult to pull out the... More

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Sunset Beach, California
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110 hotel reviews
Reviews in 89 cities Reviews in 89 cities
116 helpful votes 116 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2011

I stayed in this hostel for four days in four bed dorm with private bath located next to the entrance. The dorm was bright and clean with light floor tiles. It had new very strong and comfortable bunk beds with proffesionaly made and very safe lockers under each bunk bed. The staff was very friendly and allways tried to help.... More

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Belo Horizonte, MG
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81 reviews 81 reviews
36 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2009

This was my first time in Salvador. I went there with my mother. I can assume I had bad feelings about Salvador, thinking it was a Large City, not clean, with violence and poverty all around. What a big illusion!!! Salvador is a very charming city, developed, kind people (sometimes too much kind, beware!). Well, the Barra Hostel is located... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2012 via mobile
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Viseu, Portugal
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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Cordoba, Argentina
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5 hotel reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2011
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Hostel Barra Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Address: Rua Arthur Neiva, 04, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil
Region: Brazil > State of Bahia > Salvador
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Ranked #15 of 52 Speciality lodging in Salvador
Price range (per night): 29 AUD - 60 AUD
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