Nega Maluca Guesthouse

Salvador · Brazil

Nega Maluca Guesthouse

HostelPunk Score
78% NOT TOO BAD
High confidence 261 reviews
2nd best in Salvador

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (19)
Airport Transfers Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Internet Access Book Exchange Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $17 / night
Privates $38 / night

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Recent reviews

Germany MALE Mar 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Alles top.

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France FEMALE 31-40 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 80%

Hostel super bien placé avec un personnel disponible très sympathique! Par contre environnement tres serré, pas beaucoup de place pour cuisiner,on manque tres rapidement de place.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 9, 2026 Atm 100%

I really liked the hostel. It was very social, and easy to meet people. The common area is nice. Staff is great too! I felt very safe here.

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Spain FEMALE 31-40 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 100%

totalmente recomendable! facil de conectar con la gente, buena vibra...

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Canada MALE Mar 8, 2026 Atm 80%

Great location to explore the old city from

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Mar 4, 2026 Atm 100%

This hostel has been such a great experience. The place felt casual and friendly and super social. Diego was truly an awesome host, with advice on anything of interest in Salvador. I felt super comfortable and I will definitely be staying there for my next visit!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Absolutely loved my stay here, one of my favourite hostels in all my travels! It’s one of those small hostels where you get to know everyone - it feels super homely and as a solo traveller it’s impossible that you won’t make friends. The staff are all lovely and give so many great recommendations. Only minus points as the facilities are basic and small for the number of people staying there. 10000% recommend, this hostel made my time in Salvador so special

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USA MALE Mar 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Diego was a huge help. Greatly appreciated.

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Sweden FEMALE 18-24 Mar 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Loved our stay! Kitchen and common area are both a bit small, but very social place and nice staff. Nice area. Would come back.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Mar 1, 2026 Atm 60%

Perfect location right in Old Town! It’s cash only. There’s a back area to chat/get to know others. A lot of people used the kitchen area but spots to get food nearby as well. I stayed in the room with AC, think it’s worth it. There’s an outlet next to each bed but half of them didn’t work. The lockers were too small to store anything like a laptop, but lots of space in the rooms. Beds were pretty uncomfortable and sheets didn’t stay on. I do think it’s the best hostel in the area.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Feb 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Je recommande parceque l'hostel est super bien situé dans le centre historique,le personnel est disponible et gentil, et les lieux communs sont confortables mais assez petits pour que la sociabilisation se fasse facilement ! Néanmoins la propreté des espaces communs, des douches (seulement 3 douches pour une quarantaine de personnes) laisse parfois à désirer, mais on s'y fait rapidement !

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Italy FEMALE 25-30 Feb 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Nega Maluca was a beautiful experience. beautiful people, beautiful place, amazing staff. perfect place to start visiting brazil and to share experiences and tips with others. i definitely recommend. also, position is great and i enjoyed the common space a lot :)

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England FEMALE 31-40 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Great location and staff were v friendly. Nice havjng some outside space too with the balcony. Room was quite cramped with 4 bunk beds but otherwise all good!

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Denmark ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Feb 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Great vibe and super friendly staff. Maybe it’s time for an upgrade of the beds. One room had cockroaches. Not enough showers for that many people. Kitchen was clean and well-equipped. And the hostel is in a super lively and Safe location,

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Canada MALE 25-30 Feb 19, 2026 Atm 80%

Super small common area. I don’t know if this helped to make people social, or if it made people feel like there wasn’t enough space to hang out and just didn’t socialize in the common area. Tough to say. But after the first night I really liked this place. I stayed in a private so my opinion is less valuable..but it was clean, good bed, AC, great staff, perfect location.

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Italy FEMALE 25-30 Feb 7, 2026 Atm 100%

not the cleanest hostel and the best rooms, but the atmosphere and people were unbelievable

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England FEMALE 18-24 Jan 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Favourite hostel on my trip to Brazil so far!! The hostel has such a warm and joyous atmosphere, Diego is the friendliest host I’ve ever met and has a wealth of stories and experiences he is happy to share. The location is perfect - just off the square in the historic centre so you can experience the buzzy nightlife and walk back safely. 10/10 thank you!

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England MALE 25-30 Jan 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Had such a good stay with such good people and amazing staff couldn’t recommend more

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Jan 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely place, I trust Diego with my life. He’s the best!

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Germany MALE 25-30 Jan 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Top host and perfect location. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere great. Free water and unlimited coffee make it even better to hang out.

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