Hostel Albergue da Floresta
A jungle-lodge hostel nine minutes from Alter do Chão's Orla
Santarém
About this stay
Hostel Albergue da Floresta, whose name translates to forest hostel, positions itself firmly on the Alter do Chão side of a Santarém stay, nine minutes on foot from that village's own riverside promenade rather than the city's main Orla. The hostel format keeps things simple, Wi-Fi and a kitchen in some rooms for self-catering, without the private-room polish of a pousada or hotel. The airport shuttle helps offset the location's distance from Santarém proper, and the smoke-free policy keeps shared spaces comfortable for every guest passing through. Fogão a lenha covers meals eight minutes away on foot, and the 44-minute airport transfer is among the longest on this list, reflecting how far Alter do Chão genuinely sits from the city center.
- Jungle-lodge hostel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen access
- Airport shuttle
Our take
Budget travelers building their trip entirely around Alter do Chão, rather than splitting time with central Santarém, should book Hostel Albergue da Floresta first. Anyone who wants to stay close to the airport or the historic center should choose a central hostel or hotel instead, given the 44-minute transfer required to reach this property from the terminal.
- ✓Use the airport shuttle rather than arranging your own transfer, since the 44-minute distance makes a booked ride worthwhile.
- ✓Walk to the Orla de Alter do Chão in the late afternoon for the best light over the river.
- ✓Cook using the in-room kitchen where available, since Alter do Chão's restaurant prices run higher than the city center.
Why we love it
- Nine minutes from Alter do Chão's Orla
- Airport shuttle included
- Kitchen in some rooms
- Smoke-free common areas
Why guests love itTravelers who choose this hostel over central Santarém do so specifically for the Alter do Chão location, close enough to the village's own Orla to walk over without needing a taxi at all. The jungle-lodge feel comes through in the setting rather than the room finishes, which stay basic in true hostel fashion, but that trade-off suits travelers chasing atmosphere over comfort.
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