We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Hostel Terra da Luz

2.0 of 5
Rodrigues Junior Street 278, Fortaleza, State of Ceara 600600000, Brazil
Hotel amenities
Hostel Terra da Luz
Enter dates & see best prices*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

26 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    15
    5
    3
    1
    2
Date Rating
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013 via mobile

I really don't understand why this place is #1 on Tripadvisor. We arrived here after reading good reviews about this place. It was saying that there is a good English speaker worker here and that it is a good hostel. When we arrived we heard that the owner of the hostel gone for vacation for a month and we met... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Warsaw, Poland
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

Very nice hostel, not just empty room with beds, but U can feel the hand of the Owner. The Owner - one of the nicest person I met in Brazil: she took us to samba party, showed everything on the map, told us where to go, what to eat etc. Really, really helpful and friendly! Really clean, really pleasurable. If... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Sydney
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2012 via mobile

We only stayed one night. The lady working there was lovely and really helpful. We had a double room which was very small and the bed was very average - 3 mattresses stacked ontop of each other. The shared bathroom was really run down - I got an electric shock from the shower and the bench which held the basin... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
zurich
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

very good and centrally located hostel in quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to nightlife, decent restaurants and beach. Clean. Friendly owner speaks English. Aircondition in dorm available as well. Pool billiard and barbecue facilities.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Los Angeles
Top Contributor
50 reviews 50 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

Caritas, the owner of the hostel, is incredibly friendly and will go out of her way to make sure you know your way around town. She was also very helpful both for logistical and moral support while I awaited some lost luggage. I appreciate that she actively asked what she could do to improve the place, it can only mean... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Hamburg, Germany
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

The hostel is a pretty small hostel, with family type atmosphere - the family lives there as well and their friends hang around regularly. It has only 2 bathrooms, both with shower and toilet, no other separate toilet though which created a bit of a hazzle in the morning. The advertisement says that it is international, English is spoken and... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Sydney
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011

I arrived in Fortaleza off a late flight, so all I needed was a safe place to sleep for the night. I didn't see much of Fortaleza but I got the impression that the word safe was important after the taxi from the airport had to pass through two armed police checkpoints/roadblocks just to get to the city. Terra da... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 3
New York City, New York
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2011

Caritas is her name, she is the owner and also runs this hostel. You will first notice her smile and then her wiliness to help. She is a native of Fortaleza so she knows all the ins and out. You will find her as early as 8:30am cleaning the place, the other times she is there helping out like a... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 2
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011

I loved too much stay there, with so much hospitality and kindness! A hostel always sins about privacy and intimacy but there, on this place you can feel how you're at home! I recommend it!

Was this review helpful? Yes
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011

Hostel Terra da Luz is a nice and decent place! I liked there very much! The own Caritas is nice and confortable girl, she showed me the city and told where the good place were. Hostel Terra da Luz is a simple place, but very clean. I go there again :) Regards

Was this review helpful? Yes 3
Backpackers Ceara Hostel
Great value on a similar hotel
Fortaleza, CE
4 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Travellers also viewed these Fortaleza hotels
Hotel Casa de Praia 4.0 of 5 stars 58 reviews Backpackers Ceara Hostel 4.0 of 5 stars 56 reviews Ibis Fortaleza 3.5 of 5 stars 343 reviews Quality Hotel Fortaleza 4.5 of 5 stars 164 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1453618?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1196411?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d299389?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d307475?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 83 hotels in Fortaleza, ranked by popularity

Been to Hostel Terra da Luz? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Hostel Terra da Luz

Also Known As:
Hostel Terra Da Luz Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
Address: Rodrigues Junior Street 278, Fortaleza, State of Ceara 600600000, Brazil
Region: Brazil > State of Ceara > Fortaleza
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 36 Speciality lodging in Fortaleza
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Hotels.com, HostelWorld, Booking.com, HostelBookers, Expedia, Venere and Priceline so you can book your Hostel Terra da Luz reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Hostel Terra da Luz, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Hostel Terra da Luz
Enter dates & see best prices* (from our partners)
Show Prices