HI Albergue do Porto, Salvador, Brazil

THE YELLOW BIRD HOSTEL!HI Hostel located almost in front of Porto da Barra beach, few steps from Farol da Barra, 4 km from Pelourinho, in front of a supermarket, bus stops to everywhere, definitively better location is impossible!!With Hostelling International's well-established Assured Standards (welcome, comfort, cleanliness, security and privacy), checked through visits by the HI Standards team, you can rely on a consistent level of services and facilities.The hostel is a big and charming house, colonial design, restored and decorated with citrus colors and background music everywhere. Owned and managed by Lia, traveller, born and raised in Salvador, the staff is prepared to show you the best of Bahia!OUR ACCOMMODATIONS:* Female & male dormitories with ceiling fan and private lockers;* Double rooms ensuite with air conditioning & cable tv;* Family rooms ensuite with air conditioning and cable tv;* Private dormitories ensuite with air conditioning and private lockers;THE HOSTEL PROVIDES:* Reception 24 hrs;* Tours and city tips;* Bus&Flight tickets;* Reservations to HI Hostels;* Free breakfast from 7:30 do 10 am:* Internet access (3 computers high speed & wi-fi);* Local calls free of charge;* Hammocks area;* Books available to borrow or to exchange;* Party room with tv LCD 42', pool table and karaoke;* Tv room with cable tv LCD 32', DVDs and PS2 games;* Guest kitchen&Bar;* BBQ area;* LaundryNO MORE LONELINESS!!!Experience our warm, laid back ambience ideal for resting and chatting after a day of walking by the historic centre or after taking a local tour or just cooling down after laying all day at our beach till the beautiful sunset over the All Saints Bay... Fantastic!!We also can help you to book excursions in Salvador and surroundings, check your email, watch movies, play snooker, take a beer or a caipirinha with your new friends or book a bed for your next destination without leaving the hostel!So, welcome backpackers and travellers looking for fun, socializing, chill-out, and a great cultural experience in Bahia!***New Years Eve*** Note: Please note during the New Year's Eve (dec 30th 2011 to 01st Jan 2012) a minimum of two nights must be booked . To secure reservations in respect of these Special Periods, we would require a full advance payment for the package. In the event of total or partial cancelations there will be no refunds of, or deductions applied to, these advance payments. PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS - Instructions on how to make down payments will be sent by e-mail as soon as we receive a booking request. Local transfers shall be made through direct bank deposit. International transfers shall be made through WESTERN UNION. Expenses with deposits and transfers shall be borne by sender alone and are not refundable or deductible from de total amount to be transferred to secure bookings.SPECIAL EVENT BOOKING - Carnival 2013***Carnival*** Note: Please note during the Carnival 2013 (february 07th to 13th, 2013) a minimum of six nights must be booked. To secure reservations in respect of these Special Periods, we would require a full advance payment for the package. In the event of total or partial cancelations there will be no refunds of, or deductions applied to, these advance payments. PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS - Instructions on how to make down payments will be sent by e-mail as soon as we receive a booking request. Local transfers shall be made through direct bank deposit. International transfers shall be made through WESTERN UNION. Expenses with deposits and transfers shall be borne by sender alone and are not refundable or deductible from de total amount to be transferred to secure bookings Lia & co - HI Albergue do Porto Team