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Palma Hostel

Property class: 2

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An outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, white drapes, and wicker furniture.
A room with two single beds, a bench, a lamp, and a floral wallpaper.
A balcony with a wrought iron railing, a hammock, and a small seating area with cushions.
A buffet table with various fruits and pastries.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a wooden shelf, and a basket with a white cloth.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Rua do Giz, 129,, Centro, São Luís, MA, 65010-680
  • Place, São Luís Central Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Centro de História Natural e Arqueologia do Maranhão
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, House of Maranhao
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sao Luis (SLZ-Marechal Cunha Machado Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Apartamento Privativo

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a decorative metal headboard, and a view of a balcony with a railing.

Apartamento Privativo

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two single beds, a bench, a lamp, and a floral wallpaper.

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

São Luís

Located in Centro Historico, Palma Hostel is next to Amapá Biodiversity Corridor and Centro de História Natural e Arqueologia do Maranhão. This 9-room pousada welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • São Luís Central Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Centro de História Natural e Arqueologia do Maranhão - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • House of Maranhao - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Palace of the Lions - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Maranhao History and Art Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Anjo da Guarda Station - 17 min drive
  • Sao Luis (SLZ-Marechal Cunha Machado Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Majestade - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cachorro Quente do Souza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Deco's Bar e Restaurante - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flor De Vinagreira - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar e Restaurante do Marlon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Palma Hostel

Guests of Palma Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and coffee in a common area. There's free offsite parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for BRL 50 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a terrace.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Desks are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BRL 50.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

  • Bed sheets fee: BRL 5 per person, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: BRL 50 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: BRL 50.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent must present—in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo—a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Palma Hostel Sao Luis
Palma Sao Luis
Palma Hostel São Luís
Palma Hostel Pousada (Brazil)
Palma Hostel Pousada (Brazil) São Luís

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Palma Hostel?

Palma Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Palma Hostel?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palma Hostel on Dec 12, 2026 start from $65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Palma Hostel?

This pousada is situated in Centro Historico, just steps from Centro de História Natural e Arqueologia do Maranhão and São Luís Central Market, and within a short walk of Palace of the Lions. You'll also find House of Maranhao and Maranhao History and Art Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Palma Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at the pousada but you'll find free parking.

Does Palma Hostel have a casino on the premises?

No, Palma Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Palma Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this pousada.

Is Palma Hostel good for couples?

Couples staying at this pousada will appreciate amenities like a bar/lounge and a terrace plus some guestrooms include a courtyard view.

Does Palma Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this pousada.

Does Palma Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Palma Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Palma Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Palma Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Does Palma Hostel have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this pousada.

How far is the airport from Palma Hostel?

The closest major airport to Palma Hostel is Sao Luis (SLZ-Marechal Cunha Machado Intl.), which is 7.8 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Palma Hostel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Palma Hostel.

Palma Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 89 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service
They were overbooked so they put me in a different building where there was no staff, no facilities, nothing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Em edifício de valor histórico muito bem localizado na conhecida rua do Giz, com ambiente muito agradável e equipe prestativa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tudo perfeito. Quarto amplo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
L’hôtel est bien situé dans le centre historique de São Luís, au sein d’une ancienne bâtisse. Il s’agit du même établissement que Portas da Amazônia, avec des chambres réparties dans plusieurs bâtiments. Notre chambre était petite, mais convenable pour deux personnes. Le grand avantage est qu’elle donnait sur la cour intérieure, ce qui la rendait beaucoup plus calme et agréable, surtout le soir. Concernant le petit déjeuner, il était servi dans une salle au rez-de-chaussée, assez sombre. Le choix était correct avec des fruits, du pain, quelques produits chauds, du café et du lait servis en thermos. L’ensemble reste simple. Je n’ai pas été charmé par le petit déjeuner. La propreté était au rendez-vous et l’emplacement reste idéal pour découvrir le centre historique à pied. Cela reste une bonne option pour une nuit étape à São Luís.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quarto limpo, cama boa, banheiro novo. Recomendo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pousada linda e equipe bem receptiva. Café da manhã excelente. Único ponto negativo é que são muitas escadas.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sim.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
CHAMBRE CONFORTABLE, PETIT-DEJEUNER COPIEUX, LE GROS POINT FORT DE CET HOTEL EST SA SITUATION DANS LE CENTRE HISTORIQUE DE SAO LUIS.
Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No volvería ni lo recomendaría.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pousada boa

Estive muito rápido no Palmas Hostel, mas gostei da arquitetura do local, a localização dentro do centro histórico é legal. Não tomei café da manhã, por isso não posso opinar. Custo benefício legal!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pousada bonita mas peca na higiene

A pousada é um charme, fica bem no centro historico de são luis, o atendimento é ok alguns funcionarios super simpaticos e educados outros nem tanto. O café da manhã não é ruim e tem bastante variedade, o problema maior que me faz dar uma nota baixa foi com a higiene do local, as toalhas de banho deixadas no quarto estavam extremamente sujas pedi para trocar e vieram sujas novamente, pareciam estar usadas com marcas aparente de sujeira e mal cheiro, a roupa de cama tambem, a funcionaria que foi super paciente comigo e realizou a troca 3 vezes das tolahas que sempre vinham sujas me informou que esses objetos eram lavados em uma lavanderia externa e que infelizmente isso acontecia muito. Não me hospedaria novamente no local por isso.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel lindo, no coração do centro histórico. A rua do Giz é perfeita e fica pertinho do Mercado das Tulhas, do Cafofinho da tia Dica e do Flor de Vinagreira ( melhores restaurantes da região). As meninas da recepção foram super atenciosas. Voltaria sempre! 😀
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito boa!

Boa estadia na categoria hostel. Localização excelente para centro histórico.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar histórico gostamos bastante
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

PÉSSIMO LUGAR

Péssimo lugar. Não se hospedem se a sua vibe for prédios modernos e shopping. Lugar sujo e fedorento. Péssimo atendimento. Acomodações em situação deplorável.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gostei muito, aconchegante e ótima recepção.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Foi um bom custo benefício. Valor, localização
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boa localização no centro histórico. Um casarão antigo e bem conservado. Muito bonito e bem decorado. Quarto imenso com banheiro novo é muito limpo. Infelizmente a tv não funcionou. Os funcionários fizeram varias tentativas. Porém em vão.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine sehr gute Lage am Rande der Altstadt, wo die meisten Sehenswürdigkeiten zu Fuß problemlos zu erreichen sind. Und trotzdem ist es ruhig, insbesondere nachts. Die Mitarbeiter sind sehr freundlich und aufmerksam und helfen auch bei Verständigungsproblemen. Die gesamte Hostelanlage ist wunderschön mit alten Möbeln dekoriert. Einziger Minuspunkt: Das Zimmer ist für mein Empfinden zu stark gekühlt, die Klimaanlage ist nicht einfach zu regulieren. Der kalte Luftzug geht direkt auf das Kopfteil des Bettes, so daß es da ungemütlich wird. Da hilft nur, sich verkehrt ins Bett zu legen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Para um Hostel, é uma excelente opção na relação benefício/custo. Peca pelas comodidades e amenities oferecidos, além do altíssimo valor de uma água ou uma cerveja, sem opção de pagar junto com a conta no checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muitas escadas
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bom, mas confuso

Foi tudo ótimo. Mas realmente foi confuso reservar o palma e ter que se deslocar com mala pesada pro outro lado da rua pra ficar no outro hostel que não é o palma. Deveriam separar as reservas e as ofertas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Casarão histórico de 200 anos

As acomodações são simples, mas é limpo, as camas são confortáveis, o prédio é um casarão antigo de 200 anos, é um ambiente bastante agradável. O café da manhã também é muito bom. A localização é boa para quem quer conhecer o centro histórico de São Luís, que vem sendo revitalizado e na área do Hotel é relativamente seguro. Pelo preço é uma excelente relação custo-benefício.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Um pouco decepcionante

A decoração é muito bonita, mas a limpeza deixou um pouco a desejar. Apesar da localização ser boa, o centro histórico não está bem preservado.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendo o Palma Hostel.

Gostei muito do Palma Hostel. Na verdade é um hotel com quartos privativos. Boa localização para quem pretende passar mais tempo na região do centro histórico. Fica na Rua do Giz. Não pára carros na porta, mas se consegue descer a poucos metros, uns 50 metros mais ou menos. Cheguei de madrugada, então tive um pouco de preocupação relação a isso. Mas o local é aparentemente seguro. Atendimento excelente e atencioso, todos estão de parabéns. Deixo um abraço especial para o Chagas e Leonardo, excelentes profissionais. O Chagas é muito bom de papo, um kra é de uma energia muito boa. Quarto e banheiro amplos o suficiente para uma boa estadia. Banheiro com chuveiro elétrico. Possui bastantes escadas, é um casarão antigo, rustico, muito bonito e bem decorado. Se o hóspede tiver alguma dificuldade de locomoção, recomendo se informar antes sobre a possibilidade de algum quarto mais acessível. O café da manhã é bom, dentro da média dos demais hotéis. Apenas uma observação em relação ao ar condicionado do quarto 33, estava em 17 graus e não tinha como regular a temperatura e nem desligar, havia algum problema com o equipamento, já que não foi possível usar o controle remoto, informei na recepção, mas não foi possível resolver. Também em relação às paredes do quarto, estavam bastante sujas. Observar um pouco a limpeza. No mais recomendo e voltarei.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023