Reviews of Hostel Solar dos Romanos

Rua Portas do Carmo nº 14, Salvador de Bahia, Brazil 40026-290

88.9%

64 out of 67 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'Hostel Solar dos Romanos'

Atmosphere
85.6%
Location
95.2%
Facilities
84.8%
Cleanliness
84.0%
Staff
92.0%
Value
90.4%
Safety
90.4%

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Customer review

With my spouse / partner

Backpacking / gap year

26 November 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The location is in the middle of historic centre close to restaurants and sights. There are a lot of people in the street till late, so we felt safe. We had a spacious double room, which was actually for 4 persons, with windows to the street. Our room was nice, but there are also rooms, which have windows in a ventilation shaft. The breakfast is good. Staff friendly and helpful. Our room was in 3rd floor, so we had to climb the steps few times a day, what was not a problem at all, but maybe is for somebody else.

Disliked: Nothing.

88.6%
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Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Beach / sunbathing
Sports, adventure or outdoor activities

10 November 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: El staff es fantastico, muy amable y nos ayudaron en todos los viajes que realizamos a diario, tanto en Salvador como en las islas que se encuentran alrededor, la ubicación es buena en pleno centro del barrios histórico, lo único malo que hay mucho comercio y al pasar por la plza principal del barrio, los comerciantes no te dejan un minuto un paz.

Disliked: Demasiadas escaleras para llegar a nuentro cuarto.

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Customer review

With my spouse / partner

Backpacking / gap year

19 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: the breakfast was good, staff very helpful and friendly, rooms very clean

Disliked: if you get a room that faces the street, you shoul be aware that there is a lot of noise during the night because of all the parties outside

60.0%
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Location - 60% Cleanliness - 60% Value - 80%

Customer review

With my spouse / partner

Backpacking / gap year

25 June 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: rooms are spacey, and it overlooks the main street in the pelourino which is fun when their is festivals going on.

Disliked: their was not hot showers. their was also not a t.v. in our room when it suggested there would be. they also charged us more than our previous when we extended our stay without letting us know this.

62.9%
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Location - 100% Cleanliness - 40% Value - 40%

Jia Ou-Yang

Alone

Backpacking / gap year

05 May 2011

Liked: The rooftop lounge area with a nice view of the ocean and plenty of sun. Good location close to the main attractions of Salvador and on a main touristy street.

Disliked: My room did not feel very clean (2nd floor, 4 bed room), my first bed was broken, there was no A/C, only a fan and some mosquitoes. I was not extremely impressed by breakfast, but the staff was nice.

94.3%
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Customer review

With my spouse / partner

Backpacking / gap year

05 May 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Francisco was amazingly helpful an asset to the place, couldn't do enough for you. Eduardo too was great. Staff were around 24hrs. Breakfast had good selection. Rooms were abit sparse but plenty of room in the double room we had.

Disliked: Nothing

97.1%
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Mari Wan

Alone

Backpacking / gap year

14 April 2011 Mari would recommend this property

Liked: Stayed here during carnival, staff were lovely esp the owner Eduardo. Rooms are great and breakfast is good. Didn't want to leave felt like family, free internet usage and tv to watch sports! Great atmosphere, would definately stay here again!

Disliked: Nothing

94.3%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 100%
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Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap year

13 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, especially regarding being late for breakfast and still getting it :) also regarding getting us to the airport, regarding information about where to go etc.... The room was spacious, good value for money and clean too...

Disliked: Not too many other backpackers in the place probably because it was out of season. In the end should have gone to Barra than Pelroinho

88.6%
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Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap year

02 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I kept coming back and forth to this place as I had to stop several times in Salvador. All the staff treated me super friendly, especially the owner Eduardo is such a sweetheart. He did not only change my reservation to 2 as one friend couldn't come along without extra charge but they were so welcoming when we came back a week later staying with them again. It felt like coming home. They managed to fit us in even though it was the beginning of Carnival and the night we left, the night guard called our cab and made sure we would be leaving the Pelourinho safely. Obrigada por um tempo ótimo da sua casa!!!

Disliked: If I have to name one, maybe private rooms are a little bit nicer than the dorm rooms, so if you travel with friends get your own room and meet people on the patio

88.6%
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Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Aidan Foley

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap year

22 March 2011 Aidan would recommend this property

Liked: Great place!!

Disliked: Nothing

80.0%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 80% Facilities - 60% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 60% Value - 80%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap year

18 March 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: excellent place to meet others during Carnaval - great owner and staff

Disliked: had to ask for the bathroom to be cleaned all the time - but the hostel was v busy at it was Carnaval time

91.4%
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Location - 80% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 80%

paul housden

Alone

Backpacking / gap year
Beach / sunbathing
Partying / nightlife

16 March 2011 paul would recommend this property

Liked: Great party hostel, helpful staff

Disliked: Cold showers

97.1%
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Customer review

Alone

Beach / sunbathing
Events / festivals
Partying / nightlife

15 March 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The staff is super friendly and rooms are nice, in an hostel point of view

Disliked: The shower could use some repair

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Tatiana Gutierrez

With friends / other travellers

Partying / nightlife
Sightseeing & culture

13 March 2011 Tatiana would recommend this property

Liked: Extremely friendly owners, who are always present at the hostel. The rooms are clean and are maintained clean on a daily basis. The location is ideal if you like lots of little shops and bars and restaurants. The room we stayed in had great views out to the street.

Disliked: Nothing

82.9%
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Customer review

As a family with children

Backpacking / gap year

08 March 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great location - couldn't be any more central! Good value for money, spacious rooms. The staff were ultra friendly and helpful, and even helped us carry our bags to the bus station (5-10mins walk)!

Disliked: Our room only had a window to the small courtyard and the aircon wasn't working, which made it a bit stuffy.

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michael jaiyeola

Alone

Backpacking / gap year

06 March 2011 michael would recommend this property

Liked: good location for Pelourinho and good people working there

Disliked: nothing

77.1%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 80% Facilities - 60% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 80%

Customer review

With my spouse / partner

Backpacking / gap year
Beach / sunbathing
Sightseeing & culture

28 February 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Our room had a good view out over the part of the lower city and the sea

Disliked: n/a

94.3%
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Location - 100% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Customer review

Alone

Backpacking / gap year

27 February 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Helpful/friendly staff, spacious rooms, private bathrooms, no bunks.

Disliked: -

88.6%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 60% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Beach / sunbathing

12 February 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The room was more like a low star hotel. We had extra beds and even a sitting area - very suprising considering it was one of the cheapest hostels we stayed in Brazil.

Disliked: Beware of the stairs - they're good for a workout

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Carly Brown

With my spouse / partner

Backpacking / gap year

29 January 2011 Carly would recommend this property

Liked: I really liked most things about the hostel, it's right in the middle of the Pelorinho, the staff are very helpful and welcoming, the rooms are huge and our dorm only had four beds with lots of space, everything is clean and the breakfast is good.

Disliked: I wouldn't complain at all about this hostel, we ended up staying there much longer than we booked for.

54.3%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 40% Facilities - 60% Safety - 100%
Location - 60% Cleanliness - 40% Value - 20%

Customer review

With my spouse / partner

Beach / sunbathing
Romantic getaway
Sightseeing & culture

23 January 2011

Liked: The view towards the ocean from the hostle´s balcony is very nice.

Disliked: The staff was not really helpful and it was quite loud many nights. Actually the staff was very loud as well.

85.7%
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Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 80%

Ivana Agustin

With friends / other travellers

Sightseeing & culture

23 January 2011 Ivana would recommend this property

Liked: their strategic location in Pelurinho and their breakfast

Disliked: 4th floor room without elevator

65.7%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 60% Facilities - 60% Safety - 60%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 60% Value - 80%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Events / festivals
Sightseeing & culture
Sports, adventure or outdoor activities

17 January 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: IT has a good location in the heart of centro historico.It is clean and u could use internet for free. Not the best spot to meet other people - lacks of atmosphere but overall good place to stay- good prize for night of sleep.

Disliked: Lacks of atmosphere and the staff was not much of help.

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Nicole Crilly-Larsen

With friends / other travellers

Sightseeing & culture

17 December 2010 Nicole would recommend this property

Liked: This place is really great because the rooms are nice and big, breakfast is good, location is excellent, people are nice, working computer, tv..

Disliked: Nothing.

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Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap year
Beach / sunbathing

12 November 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very friendly staff (They carried our bags up the stairs). Very helpful when my friend´s luggage was lost at the airport. They offered to call on our behalf.Free Breakfast included bread, fruit, cake, etcOur room was very large.

Disliked: Wi fi did not work


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