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Beach hostel
Guaruja Hostel
Guaruja
A sociable hostel with a pool, garden, and beach access in Guaruja's Enseada neighborhood.
Hostels · Sao Paulo · Brazil
We reviewed all hostels available in Guaruja across the city and selected the top-rated ones for your stay.
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Beach hostel
Guaruja
A sociable hostel with a pool, garden, and beach access in Guaruja's Enseada neighborhood.
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Adults-only surf hostel
An adults-only surf hostel with a pool, BBQ, and free Wi-Fi, just a 5-minute walk from the shopping area.
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Pool & Beach Close
Guaruja
A 9-rated hostel near Enseada Beach with a pool, air-conditioned rooms, and a mini-bar.
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Beach proximity
A budget-friendly base near Praia do Mar Casado, with dorms, family rooms, and a terrace.
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Pool & Budget
Relax by the outdoor pool and explore Guaruja from this budget-friendly hostel, a 25-minute walk to the aquarium.
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Beach hostel
Guaruja
A laid-back hostel with a pool, sundeck, and shared kitchen, a 20-minute walk from Guaiuba Beach.
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Beach hostel
A laid-back hostel near Tombo Beach with a pool, garden, and free Wi-Fi—great value for a beach stay.
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Budget Stay
Guaruja
A practical base near the Mirante viewpoint, with a shared lounge and simple air-conditioned rooms.
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Budget-friendly
Guaruja
A secure, budget-friendly hostel in Guaruja with a shared kitchen and BBQ area.
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Beach proximity
Guaruja
A practical base near Guaiuba beaches with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Map & live prices by our partner
Guaruja's hostels are clustered within reach of the main beaches, so you can often walk to the sand from your dorm. Alma de Mare is about a 20-minute stroll from Guaiuba Beach, while Espaco Oasis sits close to Enseada Beach. Hostel 4 Elementos advertises itself as 200 meters from both Praia de Pernambuco and Praia do Mar Casado, making it a good pick for surfers and sunbathers who want the shore right there.
Several hostels in Guaruja sweeten the budget deal with an outdoor pool, so you can cool off without paying resort prices. Curvao Surf House, Guaruja Hostel, Espaco Oasis, Pousada Hostel Brazil Backpackers, Alma de Mare, and Pousada Reserva do Tombo all have pools. Among these, nightly rates start as low as USD 13 at Curvao Surf House, while Pousada Hostel Brazil Backpackers costs USD 58 and adds a 25-minute walk to the aquarium if you want a day away from the water.
For travellers who want a cool room after a hot day at the beach, a few hostels offer air conditioning. Espaco Oasis, Perola House, and Canto Da Lu are the places to check – they all list air-conditioned spaces. Guests rate Espaco Oasis highly at 9.0, while Perola House and Canto Da Lu have fewer reviews, so read the recent feedback to gauge the fit.
Many of Guaruja's hostels sit within easy reach of the beaches around Enseada and Guaiuba, but Pitangueiras is the most central and lively strip. Among the hostels listed here, Pousada Hostel Brazil Backpackers is closest, about a 25-minute walk to the aquarium which lies near that area. If you want to be right by Pitangueiras' restaurants and nightlife, consider one of the central pousadas on the related cheap and budget hotels page instead.
Curvao Surf House Hostel and Hostel 4 Elementos both offer beds from USD 13 per night, making them the most affordable options among the hostels listed here.
Alma de Mare Hostel has the highest rating at 9.5 out of 10, based on 243 reviews. It offers a pool, sundeck, and shared kitchen, and is a 20-minute walk from Guaiuba Beach.
Guaruja is on an island about 90 km from Sao Paulo. You can drive via the Imigrantes or Anchieta highways, or take a bus from Sao Paulo's terminals to Guaruja, then a local bus or taxi to your hostel – most cost less than USD 15 per night for a dorm bed.
Enseada is a popular choice for first-timers – it has a wide beach, plenty of bars and restaurants, and several hostels like Guaruja Hostel and Espaco Oasis. Pitangueiras is more central and lively but has fewer hostels, so check the cheap and budget hotels page for alternatives there.
Guaruja's hostels cluster around the beaches that draw visitors to this island city – Enseada, Tombo, and Guaiuba – and most put you within walking distance of the sand. Unlike the big resort hotels further along the coast, these are small, social places where a pool and a shared kitchen often matter as much as the address.
Prices start at USD 13 per night for a dorm bed at places like Curvao Surf House or Hostel 4 Elementos, and climb to around USD 99 for a private room at Canto Da Lu. The higher end of the range still sits well below the area's hotels, and the real variation is in vibe – from the adults-only surf crowd at Curvao to the laid-back, garden setting of Pousada Reserva do Tombo. Some pages here also list guest houses alongside the hostels, so you may see a few properties with private bathrooms in the mix.
These hostels suit backpackers, surfers, and budget travellers who want a sociable, low-cost base close to Guaruja's beaches – especially Enseada, Tombo, and Guaiuba. If you prefer more space, private facilities, or specific extras like parking, indoor pools, or pet-friendly policies – or if you'd rather be right on Pitangueiras – have a look at the 'Cheap and budget hotels' or 'Beach hotels' pages, which also cover hotels in other central areas.