BEST HOSTEL BRAZIL
Its official we are the first hostel in Salvador with a SWIMMING POOL!!!
WOW we were voted BEST Hostel in BRAZIL by our guests on Hostel world!!!
So Hostel Galeria 13 had a great first year. Paulo(very English name) native ENGLISH speaking owner arrived in December 2007 to Pelourinho slightly concerned as lots of other hostels were claiming that the area was suffering a low low moment.But we have applied a friendly & helpful approach & it paid off.
The hostel started to gain itself quite a name ,people started appearing out of no where with comments of “heh we have heard about your great dog Spartan” or “we came because you have really great cheap veggie food & Spanish tapas”.
So I learned something very important,If you have the right outlook you can succeed when others are failing,& something else if you offer something special don´t get bogged down by other people´s gloom & doom you can make it against all the odds.
After a year we then started appearing on some very important web pages where we were proud to be voted number ONE hostelIN BRAZIL 2008 by our guests from hostelworld.com & running in pole position on
Hostelbookers.com
oh yeh you can also find us onTrip advisor
AND NOW
So now its the next chapter.The team has grown I have found great people to share the experience,they have given a boost of bright new energy to the hostel & also brought refreshing idea´s,yeh they have grabbed some of the glory from me but heh I have to be grown up & share my baby.I use to only read my name on our comments page(it felt great)but it’s a lot busier & its not possible to cover all the shifts.Some of these super people have moved on,but the great local team stays the same & other members join & revitalise the vibe of the hostel. I know our staff (that includes Spartan & zulu) are what make us stand out in the “Pelo”,well its what make´s all great hostel´s special. So you guys are going to be comfortable & safe in your temporary home whilst visiting this amazing city.
From the street
The old house deceives the on-looker as it seems to have only two floors, but in fact it offers three floors, the upper two divided into five rooms with beautiful wooden floors & strong locally made bunks,all rooms have ensuite showers.
Reception & Moroccan chill out room
Downstairs you will find the large area divided between the reception,restaurant with cocktail/juice bar & Moroccan chill out room with the interesting options to relax & mix with your fellow guests.
Garden terrace & Swimming pool
Running along side the house you will discover the relaxing garden terrace where we are now adding the(i believe) onlySWIMMING POOL of any Hostel in salvador & restaurant area where breakfast is served & where meals can be enjoyed through out the day or where a peaceful beer can be savoured away from the hustle & bustle of the terraces of Pelourinho .
Even though new in "pelo" it already has lots of guests from other hostels & locals who appreciate the unique experience the garden provides in the old town.
Also outside you will find more relaxing chill out spots whether in a hammock
Or on the middle eastern style lounging area.
WHATS BEEN OFFERED
 . Patio Area:
And terrace restaurant
And lounge area.
 Having a swinging time in the garden  local band sponsored by the hostel  Late night garden party!!!
 Local musicians!!
 Fatboy Slim | 
