🇧🇷 Fortaleza, Brazil
Albergaria Hostel
📍 111, Rua Antônio Augusto, Fortaleza, 60110-370
Your stay — Albergaria Hostel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja de Santa Luzia (992 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de São Pedro (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Capela de Santa Filomena (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Capela dos Apóstolos Pedro e Paulo (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Pólo Comercial José Martins Dourado — 562 m · ~7 min walk
Espaço Abolição — 941 m · ~12 min walk
Museu da Imagem e do Som do Ceará — 702 m · ~9 min walk
Lupus Bier — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Drogasil — 199 m · ~2 min walk
Disk Água e Mercadinho do Bairro — 332 m · ~4 min walk
Terminal Sagrado Coração de Jesus — 3.2 km · ~40 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Real (BRL)
Change money at a Banco do Brasil or Caixa branch; avoid exchanging at Fortaleza International Airport as rates are unfavorable; exchange offices in the city centre often have better rates.
Major credit cards and contactless payments are widely accepted, especially in tourist areas; mobile payments like PIX and Boleto are also common.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants and bars; tip taxi drivers R$2-3 for short journeys; hotel staff expect R$5-10 per night for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cup of coffee costs around R$1.50-2.50 at a local café or bakery.
A meal at a street food stall or market costs around R$10-15 for a plate of food.
A main course at a mid-range restaurant costs around R$20-30.
The Mercado Central and Mercado São João are popular places for cheap eats.
Pão de Açúcar, Carrefour, and Walmart are common supermarket chains in the area.
Affordable shopping can be found at street markets like the Feira de São José and local shopping malls like Aldeota.
A day pass on the urban bus network (Urbis) costs R$6; from the airport, take the 101 bus (R$4.50) and transfer to the 710 bus.
Buy from street food stalls or markets for affordable meals.Use the local bus network for transportation instead of taxis.Avoid exchanging money at the airport or tourist areas for better rates.
Good to know — Fortaleza
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.16 · BRL
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Fortaleza, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Albergaria Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · Drogasil — 199 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Pinto Martins Airport bus stop (outside domestic arrivals) → Av. Beira Mar, near Hotel Porto Futuro
💡 Buy a rechargeable VTM card at the airport newsagent — single-trip paper tickets aren't sold on this bus. Then validate when boarding.
São João do Tauape station (nearest: take bus to 'Estação São João') → Centro (Estação Central)
💡 Only useful for the city centre — no direct Beach Park or airport link. Combine with bus 656 for a chain from the hotel to the station entrance.
Av. Heráclito Graça (5-min walk from hotel) → Centro (Praça do Ferreira)
💡 Flag it down from the stop — buses don't stop automatically. Use Moovit app to track in real time; drivers don't give change so carry coins.
Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) → Hotel Porto Futuro (Av. Eng. Luiz Vieira, 1553 - Meireles)
💡 Skip the touts inside the terminal; walk to the official taxi stand outside arrivals for a fixed fare — pay at the booth before you get in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Albergaria Hostel?
Check-in at Albergaria Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Albergaria Hostel?
A meal at a street food stall or market costs around R$10-15 for a plate of food.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Albergaria Hostel?
A day pass on the urban bus network (Urbis) costs R$6; from the airport, take the 101 bus (R$4.50) and transfer to the 710 bus.
Top Attractions in Fortaleza
💡 Visit at sunset for good light and a breeze. The statue's base has info panels about the legend. Avoid the area after dark if alone.
💡 Arrive before 09:00 to see stallholders setting up. Try a tapioca crepe from the vendors near the lifeguard tower. Cash only. Barter politely.
💡 The free rooftop terrace cafe has great views over the port. Tuesday is quieter. Check if the planetarium has a free show day.
💡 Check their schedule for free film screenings on Tuesday evenings. Arrive early for the best seats.
💡 Go on a weekday morning when it's quiet. Take insect repellent. The free guided trail at 07:00 is worth joining.