Hostel Dragão do Mar Fortaleza
Rua Rufino De Alencar, número 382 - Centro
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15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The hostal is in a very good location, close to the main points of interest (bea…”
“Super friendly staff, very familiar and open hearted”
“The quality/price ratio is excellent considering the good location, facilities a…”
“Useful staff, good location, good AC, worth the price”
“Toilets were clean”
“Clean”
“Good location, great price and helpful staff”
“And the price was on the cheap side”
“The shared room is very small but functional and the bed was very comfy”
“The room was clean and there are 2 bathrooms for women and 2 for men”
“The kitchen was well equipped, everything was kept clean, and the WiFi worked co…”
“Good Wi-Fi, A/C is on only at night-time, the shared kitchen is decently equippe…”
Overview
Set in the Fortaleza City Centre district in Fortaleza, 900 metres from Praia de Iracema beach, Hostel Dragão do Mar Fortaleza features a barbecue and sun terrace. Hostel Dragão do Mar Fortaleza features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Castelao Stadium is 9 km from Hostel Dragão do Mar Fortaleza, while Maracatu Museum is 100 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Pinto Martins Airport, 6 km from the property. The hostel is 5 km from Mucuripe Fish Market.
Traveller reviews
Nadia
solo_traveller
March 6, 2026
“Great option for a couple of days in Fortaleza”
Overall a great option to spend some days in Fortaleza. The quality/price ratio is excellent considering the good location, facilities and cleaning, and most of all AR. The hostal is in a very good location, close to the main points of interest (beach, cultural center, market, shops...). The area is caotic and may be scary at night, but this is Fortaleza! The staff is nice and there is always someone taking care and supervisioning the entrance. I felt welcome and safe. The shared room is very small but functional and the bed was very comfy. AR is a real benefit. The kitchen is small but well equipped. Toilets are good, water is not that cold and they were always clean.
Silvia
solo_traveller
January 21, 2026
“Thank you!”
Muito obrigada 🙏 I was sick at my stay, and they have helped me in every possible way. Super friendly staff, very familiar and open hearted. Would totally recommend
Nir
solo_traveller
September 24, 2025
Useful staff, good location, good AC, worth the price.
Mahnoor
extended_group
September 5, 2025
“Great value for money & clean space”
Good location, great price and helpful staff
Thaissa
solo_traveller
July 11, 2025
Very poor facilities, not even hand soap and toilet, very ugly, not a good atmosphere. The location is rough.
francesca
couple
April 28, 2025
The Hostel is not in front of the Beach and It’s very expensive for what it is. The first day when we arrived the staff and especially the manager they were very rude with us. We can’t reccomend this hostal after our Experience unfortunately!
Jasmin
solo_traveller
March 9, 2025
Close to beach.
Ciaran
solo_traveller
January 12, 2025
Very close to town and beach good area staff are very helpful 👍 😀
Lucía
couple
November 13, 2024
Toilets were clean. And the price was on the cheap side.
FRANCISCO
solo_traveller
September 3, 2024
“Atendeu as expectativas”
Johanna
solo_traveller
August 10, 2024
Was nice, but I didn’t feel the vibe. To go as a solo traveler. Clean
Melissa
solo_traveller
July 5, 2024
The staff was kind. The room was clean and there are 2 bathrooms for women and 2 for men. The shower was spacious. The beds have curtains. The air conditioning is nice.
Adil
solo_traveller
January 30, 2024
Aircon is off at 7AM…
Nevio
solo_traveller
January 25, 2024
“nice hostel down in town”
the position end the staff. The kitcen it's ok
Joergi
solo_traveller
July 24, 2023
good vibes, host is sooooo nice Always coming back!
Joergi
solo_traveller
July 1, 2023
Muy bien friendly and lovely
Lauren Wangeman
solo_traveller
June 11, 2023
“Ok for a stopover.”
The location was good.
Kristian
solo_traveller
May 24, 2023
“Great budget hostel close to downtown cultural activities”
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, mostly thanks to the incredible team of people running the hostel. Jade is a talented, hard working entrepreneur, as are Lucas and his lovely sister (whose name I wrote down but since lost! Thayssa?) The laid back, welcoming staff and the equally friendly guests (all Brazilians while I was here), made the atmosphere quite pleasant. The kitchen was well equipped, everything was kept clean, and the WiFi worked consistently. The space is a bit of a squeeze on the busier nights, but it was nice to have a bed with a curtain, a locker and a consequent sense of privacy. The air conditioner running all night was quite a comfy luxury (a necessity in hot Fortaleza!) Just across the plaza from the hostel, you can visit the cool cultural center Dragao do Mar to catch an artsy film, or go to the library (also mercifully air conditioned: nice to sit and read rather than walk around in the ninety degree afternoon!) You can walk about eighteen more minutes and be at the popular Iracema beach, great for people watching. The area seems to be safe for strolling before it gets really late, I generally felt safe all over Fortaleza but always keeping an eye out. There are many shops, restaurants and other ammenities nearby, and I highly recommend a vegetarian restaurant about fifteen minutes from here called Centro Cultural Annapurna: it is honestly the best restaurant meal I`ve had in Brazil (all you can eat lunch for twenty six reais!)
Julia
couple
April 20, 2023
“Cool hostel, good locación!!”
Room with A/C, kitchen with all we needed, next to the center and the Beach. Central market a few meters from there.
Anonymous
solo_traveller
April 14, 2023
“good place, value for money”
Good location in the city centre close to a supermarket, Iracema Beach, the Cathedral and public transport (there are frequent and quick buses that take you to Meireles and Beira Mar otherwise it is a 25/30 minute walk), in front of the hostel you can find a couple of museums, a cultural centre and a night market with food stalls. Good Wi-Fi, A/C is on only at night-time, the shared kitchen is decently equipped and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Facilities
Activities
Beachfront, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture
Safety & security
24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Services
24-hour front desk, Tour desk, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out
Deluxe Room
The double room offers a seating area, an electric kettle, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This air-conditioned double room includes a dining area, a TV with cable channels a private entrance and an outdoor dining area. The unit has 2 beds.
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