Our location
In the proper heart of Fortaleza,
close to the main touristic attractions of the city
Our two locations Refúgio Hostel Fortaleza (the original) and Pousada Refúgio Hostel Fortaleza are in privileged location of the town. From here you have easily access to the touristic highlights of the city:
The famous Iracema beach (ca. 1.600 m), Pirata Bar, with the “craziest Monday-Party in the world” (ca. 1.200 m), the Cathedral and the central market (Mercado Central), Fortalezas vibrant night life at the cultural center Centro Dragão do Mar de Arte e Cultura with expositions, theaters, cinemas, art performances, a planetarium and many bars, clubs, restaurants, live-music (ca. 700 m), live-clubs like Kosmika-Club, the best nightclub in town (ca. 1.000 m), Avenida Mns. Tabosa, a famous shopping street and much more.
how to find us
From the airport (Aeroporto Internacional Pinto Martins)
Take any bus to the Bus Terminal Parangaba. There you have to take the bus 077 Parangaba/Mucuripe. Remember, you won’t have to pay twice, just change the bus. Ask the guys of the bus to stop at Rua Dom Manuel crossing Rua Costa Barros. (It’s the last stop before the cultural center “Dragão do Mar“). We are 350 m away. The price is currently 4,50 BRL (03/2023).
From the bus terminal (Rodoviária de Fortaleza – João Thomé)
Take the bus 013 or 014 – Aguanambi, 073 or 078 – Siqueira/Praia de Iracema, 064 – Corujão/Aeroporto/Centro/Rodoviária. Ask the guys of the bus to stop at Rua Dom Manuel crossing Rua Costa Barros. (It’s the last stop before the cultural center “Dragão do Mar“). We are 350 m away. The price is currently 4,50 BRL (03/2023).
By cab or UBER/99
Reference point: The Cathedral at the center of the town or the cultural center “Dragão do Mar“.
You can get in contact with the team of our two units Refúgio Hostel Fortaleza and Pousada Refúgio Hostel Fortaleza, we also organize a Taxi to pick you up, but that will be more or less the double price. The best option regarding cost/benefit/comfort is UBER or 99.
Here is once again our complete address:
Rua Deputado João Lopes 31 & 44
Centre
60060-130 Fortaleza – Ceará