Palma Hostel

2.0 star property
Colonial pousada with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Flat-screen TV
Apartamento Privativo | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Breakfast buffet
Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Rua do Giz, 129,, Centro, São Luís, MA, 65010-680
  • São Luís Central Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • House of Maranhao
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ponta d'Areia Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Sao Luis (SLZ-Marechal Cunha Machado Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Room options

Apartamento Privativo

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

São Luís

Palma Hostel places you 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.

What's nearby

  • São Luís Central Market - 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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ponta d'Areia Beach - 12 min drive - 3.6 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
  • ‪Cafofinho da Tia Dica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Escola Senac - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Deco's Bar e Restaurante - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cidade Velha PUB - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Palma Hostel

Colonial pousada with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
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 tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. 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.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets 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

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

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
  • 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. 

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 May 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palma Hostel on Jun 1, 2025 start from $50.6, excluding 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 located in São Luís, 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 there parking available at Palma Hostel?

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

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.

What do couples enjoy most about Palma Hostel?

Couples staying at this pousada will appreciate amenities like a bar and a terrace plus some accommodations include courtyard views.

Are there hot tubs at Palma Hostel?

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?

No, this pousada doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Palma Hostel?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Palma Hostel.

Palma Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

RODRIGO

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

christopher, new york

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tudo excelente desde o momento do check-um até o momento do check out. Todos muito atenciosos, cordiais e me ajudaram com o transfer. Quarto espaçoso, limpo, confortavel. Muito obrigada por tudo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

A pretty hostel in an excellent location!

The hostel is very cozy and niely decorated. Beautiful shared spaces with nice colours. Friendly staff. We got a huge room despite travelling as a couple. The bed was enormous...:D The location was excellent. Not noisy but 3 minute walk and you're right in the middle of weekend festivities in the old town. A nice plus was that you could fill your water bottles in the kitchen. We strongly recommend this hostel!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the decor, beautiful renovated old mansion. Lovely chill place on the upper patio.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

ANDRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Poliana

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

8/10 Good

Nestor

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

8/10 Good

SERAFIM

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

10/10 Excellent

BERNARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

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

8/10 Good

DANIEL MARCOS

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Ana Paula

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muitas escadas
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

André

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Arilson

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

8/10 Good

Vinicius

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

Excelente localização

acomodação em prédio histórico, no centro da cidade, perto dos principais pontos de interesse da São Luís. Atendimento do Chagas tb é diferenciado. Se a reserva for para pessoas com dificuldade de locomoção, averiguar se o quarto fica no térreo. Hospedagem tem muitas escadas e idosos podem ter dificuldade. Café da manhã básico.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel de charme tres bien situé. salle de bain recente. mais l insonorisation est à revoir !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

JEFFERSON

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Leonardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Falta manutenção e uma boa limpeza

Otima localização, casarão histórico, porém mal conservado e higiene precária. Teia de aranha, roupa de cama e banho encardidas, mal cheiro no banheiro.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022