Geko Hostel & Pousada Paraty

Beachfront Hostel - Cool Atmosphere, comfy bedrooms and Dorms with Bathroom. Breakfast and FREE Pickup from the Bus Station are Included. Downtown Paraty - Only 200 metres from the Historic Centre. Looking for a great place to relax? Come to Geko Hostel and enjoy our Exclusive Beach Bar in front of the Hostel, we serve Breakfast, we organize Parties, Barbecues and meals every Night!

Geko Hostel is everything you need if you are looking for fun: beach-front location, comfort, bilingual services and a great atmosphere, all for a really low Price. Daily accommodation includes en-suite bedrooms, kitchen, a Free Taxi from the Bus station, friendly environment, and, Geko's treat, a full Brazilian breakfast with your feet in the sand of the Pontal Beach. We also organize barbecues and cocktail parties in our Beach Bar. Talk about convenient!

At Geko Hostel we offer more than just accommodation - we offer a memorable experience! Whether you are a budget conscious traveller or after a little luxury, Geko offers mixed or all-female dormitory style accommodation, as well as private rooms with an en-suite bathroom.
We also have 24 hour reception, 24 hour internet access, and a Beach Bar, Geko Chill famous for its outrageous parties! Our beers are always icy cold and our barmen make the best caipirinhas on Pontal beach!

You will feel like at home but on the beach and only a couple of steps away from the colonial Historic Centre of Paraty. Whether you are looking to chill out, make new friends or party on, we always do our utmost to create the best environment. We are backpackers too and we know what it takes.

Geko's beachfront lounge provides our guests a little oasis - a tranquil and laid-back environment in which you can enjoy some drinks, meet cool people, read a book, update your blog or your facebook profile, upload you latest pictures, play a bit of guitar or do whatever tickles your fancies. At Geko we aim at fulfilling both backpackers' and all guests' needs alike.

Enjoy our delicious free breakfast on the Beach, communal kitchen, great chill-out area, and en-suite rooms. We want you to be comfortable and cosy. We want you to make the best of all that Paraty has to offer and we are very close to anything you may need here: shops, bars, nightclubs, restaurants, supermarkets, and bus station. You can even stroll to the Pier and go on an amazing Boat Tour of the Islands of Paraty Bay!

The staff will be always at hand to make your stay enjoyable, available to help sort out excursions and tours, make reservations and even organize a soccer match at the beach! The hostel is modern, clean and offers all the amenities a backpacker dreams of - making it the ideal spot to hang out in for a couple of days.

Geko Hostel & Pousada offers cheap tourist packages for groups, families and others at budget prices.
Paraty Tourist Packages may include accommodation, meals, excursions, activities and transfer from Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo airports or downtown to the door of Geko Hostel.
Geko also provides Carnival packages, New Year's Eve Packages and FLIP Packages.

Paraty Hostel Facilities & Services

Hostel Facilities

Dorms and Private Rooms
All bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
Some Rooms with A/C, Cable TV, Fridge
Private rooms (with AC)
Beach Bar
Free Brazilian Breakfast
Communal Kitchen
Chill-Out area
Internet Café
Free Wi-Fi
Book Exchange
Snack Bar
Currency Exchange
International Phone-Calls
Free Lockers
Tour information & bookings


Hostel Bedroom Facilities

Private Single/Twin/Double - A/C, En suite, Fridge, Seaview Balcony and Cable TV
Private Triple - A/C, En suite, Fridge, Seaview Balcony, Cable TV
Private Quad - A/C, En suite, Fridge, Seaview Balcony , Cable TV
Dorm up to 4 Beds - A/C, En suite, Fridge, Seaview Balcony, Cable TV
Dorm up to 4 Beds - En suite, Fridge, Cable TV
Female Dorm up to 6 Beds - En suite
Dorm up to 6 Beds - En suite
Dorm up to 9 Beds - ensuite


Free Breakfast

Coffee, tea and milk
Fresh fruit juices
Selection of cereals
Bread
Ham & Cheese
Flan
Home-made cakes
Fresh fruits
Butter, jam and caramel milk

Directions

How to get there?

Walking: Past the Historic Centre towards the Sea, cross the Pedestrians Bridge over the Canal. Walk towards the beach and we are there! Right in front of the Beach.

Driving: After the roundabout going into town, turn left after the arch, drive straight 300 meters, past the Bridge over the canal and turn right all the way to the end, drive around the Plaza until you get to the Beach, turn left by the beach and you will find us 100 metres after. Geko is the building in the corner. If you ask for directions say 'Praia do Pontal'.

By Taxi: Taxis in Paraty charge a flat rate of R$15 for any ride regardless of the distance.

Facilities