Reviews of Open House Barra

03 January 2012 Elizabeth would recommend this property

Liked: A warm and colorful place. We met local artists and learned how to dance samba. Alex and Jackie are great hosts, offering free drinks and guidance. We've also enjoyed the super delicious breakfast and the perfect location with calm beaches lightened all night.

Disliked: everything was perfect

14 December 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The house is painted, everywhere! There you can feel like home. And for many people is the breakfast really important, I know! And this was the best that I`ve ever seen in Hostels.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

23 October 2011 Liz would recommend this property

Liked: We thought the house was very lovely, and decorated very nicely too. Our stay was great and Alex makes the best Caipirinhas. The room was lovely, much nicer then we expected. If you don't mind spending a bit extra then this is worth it. The area is Barra and only a 5 min walk from the beach. Breakfast is also very good, with a fresh juice every day, coffee, tea, fresh fruit and a hot choice of pancakes or eggs, or omelette.

Disliked: nothing really, probably just a little bit more then I usually pay for a hostel.

24 September 2011 Jesper would recommend this property

Liked: Definitely a next-generation hostel which recognizes the value of friendly service and clean facilities.

Disliked: Everything was fine

15 September 2011 Miriam would recommend this property

Liked: Beyond all expectations! Excellent, excellent and excellent again. Much more than a hostel, this place is one of kind, colourful, enchanting, we felt so good. We were hosted by artists, beautiful people who give this place a soul. The breakfast was so amazing, the music superb, the artwork impressive, and the caipirinhas! the best we've ever had (by far). We were also interviewed for a documentary they are producing called Future is Female. There's a lovely beach 3minutes walking where they invited us for a picnic at night. We were so happy and comfortable that we stayed two more nights than expected.

Disliked: everything was perfect

31 July 2011 James would recommend this property

Liked: Without a doubt, it's the best place we have ever stayed. From the moment we arrived Alex and Jacqueline (the owners) were incredibly hospitable and really helpful in making sure we had a great time in Salvador. They gave us maps and directions to get around and told us about places to eat and things to do that you wouldn't ever be able to find in any of the guide books. We only got to stay there for four days and we were kind of wishing that it could have been way longer. The house itself is great too, and it's clear that they've put lots of work into getting it that way, they spent alot of time painting the whole place outside and in with much of their own artwork and that counts for the bedrooms too. They even had a little tv room with a DVD player for whenever you wanted to just chill out in the house and a large collection of films if the weather wasn't too great. On top of that the atmosphere was amazing and it was a great place to meet other travelers Apart from that the location is also most excellent. Turn left out of the House you've got a supermarket where you can buy loads of stuff to cook in the kitchen, loads of reasonably priced restaurants and two minutes away is one of the nicest beaches in Salvador and lots of Bus links to take you up and down the cost and to/from the airport. In all honesty, I don't even think a review on here can do it justice. Just hope we can come back sometime soon.

Disliked: Nothing at all

26 July 2011 Despina would recommend this property

Liked: Everything!! It looks like a small tropical barrack, rooms, toilets and common areas are painted by the owner, who is an artist, with Bahian themes, the lounge samba-bossa nova music selection by Alex, her husband, is a major plus. The rooms are spacious, the service is personalised, great breakfast, quiet, friendly. I was travelling alone and had a great time there thanks to the atmosphere and Alex, who apart from proposing several great activities and sightseeing, took us also to a music-jam concert!!

Disliked: Nothing

01 June 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Beautiful place, the hosts are artists, extraordinary and very interesting people. Among the places I stayed, this is certainly one of a kind, the ambience is unique: The art, the music, the candle lights, and the free drinks! Great deal & great experience.

Disliked: .

26 April 2011 Danella would recommend this property

Liked: the atmosphere, location and friendliness of the owners and staff

Disliked: Nothing, was excellent

23 December 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: atmosphere

Disliked: nil

30 December 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I liked the staff's friendliness and willingness to help.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

07 November 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: This place has a soul, it's not just a hostel!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

02 March 2009 WOJCIECH would recommend this property

Liked: good fun, nice helpfull staff

Disliked: WOJCIECH left no negative feedback.

26 February 2009 eric would recommend this property

Liked: during carnival they had shows, events, dancing and provided drinks and food some times.

Disliked: eric left no negative feedback.

19 January 2009 Sandra would recommend this property

Liked: Very friendly staff! Extremely sweet. Good location, close to everything. Free Internetaccess.

Disliked: Sandra left no negative feedback.