Our 6 best hostels in Florianópolis
These are the six hostels we would book first, ordered from budget to premium, with two hostels in Lagoa, a city hostel, a quiet beach guesthouse in the north and two beach hostels on the east coast.
Budget pickHostel · Lagoa da Conceição
Tucano House
One of the island's best-known social hostels, with family dinners every night, daily activities, a garden bar and a pool. Friendly staff, clean and spacious bathrooms and comfortable beds, a short walk from the bars and restaurants of Lagoa.
- Family dinners every night and a garden bar
- Pool, daily activities and a very sociable crowd
- Best for solo travellers who want to meet people
Budget pickHostel · Lagoa da Conceição
Mama Africa
A welcoming, family-like hostel on a quiet, well-located street in Lagoa da Conceição. Breakfast is free and made with care, the hosts and staff are very friendly, and the common areas are spotless and cosy, with very comfortable beds.
- Free home-made breakfast and very friendly hosts
- Quiet street, close to everything in Lagoa
- Best for solo travellers and friends who want a homely stay
Mid-range pickHostel · Centro
The Bridge Hostel Florianópolis
A hostel in the city centre next to the Hercílio Luz Bridge, with sea or city views from the rooms. Breakfast is free, the WiFi is fast, the rooms have air conditioning and there is a well-stocked kitchen and plenty of space to relax or work.
- Free breakfast, fast WiFi and air conditioning
- Sea or city views next to the Hercílio Luz Bridge
- Best for budget travellers and digital nomads who want a central base
Mid-range pickHostel · Canasvieiras
Eco Isla GuestHouse
A calm, very clean hostel one block from Canasvieiras beach in the north of the island, with a supermarket on the corner and the town centre five minutes' walk away. Spacious common areas, a kitchen, a lounge and a friendly, welcoming feel.
- One block from the calm, warm water of Canasvieiras
- Spacious, spotless common areas and a kitchen
- Best for friends and families who want a quiet beach base
Premium pickHostel · Barra da Lagoa
Nomades Beach House
A relaxed beach hostel a short walk from Barra da Lagoa beach, with a backpacker feel and very friendly staff. There is surfboard rental, a bar, events, a games room, a garden and hammocks, which makes it easy to fill a day without leaving.
- Short walk to the beach, with surfboard rental
- Bar, events, games room, garden and hammocks
- Best for surfers, solo travellers and groups of friends
Premium pickHostel · Campeche
Graffi Beach House
A beachfront hostel right on Campeche beach, with the sea in front of the terrace, a restaurant and bar, film nights and live music. The staff are warm and helpful, the kitchen and common area are kept properly clean, and you fall asleep to the waves.
- Right on Campeche beach with sea views from the terrace
- Restaurant, bar, film nights and live music
- Best for solo travellers and groups who want a social beach stay
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Where to base yourself in Florianópolis
Stay in Lagoa da Conceição for nightlife, restaurants and coworking, in Barra da Lagoa or Campeche if the beach comes first, and in Centro if you want the city and good bus links. The island is bigger than it looks, so pick one base rather than planning to move around every day.
If you want a private room, a hotel or an apartment, our guide to where to stay in Florianópolis covers each area in more detail, with places for every budget.
Getting to and around Florianópolis
Hercílio Luz airport is in the south of the island, with direct flights from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and other South American cities. From the airport it is about 15 minutes to Campeche by taxi or app, 25 to 30 minutes to Lagoa da Conceição and the centre, and around 45 minutes to Canasvieiras.
Local buses are cheap but slow, and ride-hailing apps are reliable and reasonably priced for shorter trips. Lagoa, Barra da Lagoa and Praia Mole are close enough to manage by bus and bike, while the north beaches are easier with a car.
To stay connected, see our guides to the best eSIMs for Brazil and the best travel insurance for Brazil, and for where to open the laptop, our list of cafes and coworking spaces in Florianópolis.
