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Where?
Close to the beach and the Pelourinho area.
What?
A guesthouse with 16 beds.
Anything else you need to know?
Brazilian breakfast included in the price. Free internet access available. Guests have access to kitchen and laundry facilities. The guesthouse has a garden and common area with tv/dvds.
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Reviews of Open House Barra
Open House Barra has a rating of 91% from a total of 20 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Open House Barra
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jamesanders868853 says:
“ Open House Barra is a great place to stay. The manager, Alex, is an extraordinarily kind and pleasant man, who dresses in some fairly lairy attire at times! He is always friendly and relaxed and tries very hard to let you experience the 'unseen' side of Salvador. The house is decorated in... more ”
Posted: on Mar 9, 2010 // Rated: |
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jjamimo8391 says:
“ Openhouse Barra is one of these special places you find once in a lifetime. Location and facilities are amazing 100%. But the key difference to other places I have been before is the people running the guesthouse. Alex, Jackie and their Art are the heart of the place.To stay there some days is a... more ”
Posted: on Sep 2, 2009 // Rated: |
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dirkdewilde2525 says:
“ Colourful, hospitable, girl-friendly, gay-friendly. Best of all: free samba classes to get ready for Salvador's sweaty nightlife. ”
Posted: on Aug 9, 2009 // Rated: |
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jessica4292 says:
“ Beautiful place! Excellent attendance, mood, breakfast, drinks, and I even got roses in my bed! wonderful people!!!!!! ”
Posted: on Apr 6, 2009 // Rated: |
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labus007358 says:
“ It was great to stay at the Open House. There are a lot of artist living there and the atmosphere was really nice. The stuff is very helpful and a great source of information. And they speak a good english as well. Thanks Alex it was our pleasure to stay with you ! ”
Posted: on Mar 25, 2009 // Rated: |
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tommylogan9238 says:
“ Fantastic location & amazing staff! Made carnival that much better! ”
Posted: on Feb 27, 2009 // Rated: |
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deanbirkett1836 says:
“ Alex and the team have created a unique living experience in the heart of Barra. The open house is an excellent place to stay and be sure to try one of their cocktails! ”
Posted: on Feb 18, 2009 // Rated: |
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nestoramolina3740 says:
“ Wonderful! This was my second time here, the attentativeness and mood of the staff is above any other hostel I've stayed at before. Spacious, free drinks, excellent communication, an art gallery, run by artists... this is a must stay in Salvador when you are on a budget. ”
Posted: on Feb 14, 2009 // Rated: |
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susanmildford12 says:
“ Excellent place, excellent attendance and guidance, best mood in Salvador. I'll be back in Carnival with friends. ”
Posted: on Oct 10, 2008 // Rated: |
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bensljoero4071 says:
“ Open House Barra did not exist as it is only open for the carnival season. We were moved to an apartment, which was dirty and left without any hostel support. Could not recommend Open House Barra out of season. ”
Posted: on Sep 27, 2008 // Rated: |
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lisarandall82 says:
“ Very nice place! It's my second time here. I've got much more than payed (twice), a beautiful guesthouse for a hostel price. Alex and Jackie (managers) really make the difference, including the best drinks ever. This time I was able to enjoy some dinners and participate on a dance class.... more ”
Posted: on Mar 1, 2008 // Rated: |
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cdornstein792 says:
“ this was a really nice hostel, although the mattresses are terrible... very, very thin and you can feel all the wood beams beneath you. if you have a bad back, do yourself a favor and book a private/double room. the beds are actually mattresses on these ones. and the bathrooms need some... more ”
Posted: on Feb 7, 2008 // Rated: |
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Facilities at Open House Barra
- In Room Facilities
- TV
- Ceiling Fan
- Food & Drink
- Other meals on request
- Welcome Drink
- Kitchen Facilities
- General
- Payphone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Laundry Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Service
- Entertainment
- TV Lounge
- DVD Library
- Board Games
Description of Open House Barra
Ran by Artists cozy house close to the nicest Beaches and Carnival Parades. We offer Samba classes and free drinks happy hour. The best mood in Salvador. AMAZING CARNIVAL PACKAGE March 3rd 2011 - seven nights with breakfast and free internet - free drinks on two parties with shows - tour to virgin beaches - carnival passes giveaways - champagne and flowers for the ladies Here everything is at your footsteps, Beach, Carnival, Bars, Grossery, Bank, Shopping, etc Services - Free Breakfast - Free Drinks - Free Internet - Free Samba classes - DVD room - Bar service - Two lounge areas - Barbicue area - Guest Kitchen/Fridge - Laundry area - Free water, lockers, linens and towels - Assistance in four languages - Reception 24 hours (no curfew) Carnival Bookings Bookings involving any date of Carnival period (Mar3 - Mar9) must have a minimum stay of seven days at Carnival rate to be accepted, otherwise Open House will contact the guest to amend the booking. Note that Carnival private rooms are all located in our three bedrooms full apartments next door. Carnival bookings require an additional 50% deposit within 7days of request to be accepted, made directly to Open House. Call us. New Year Eve The same conditions for Carnival bookings and payments apply to New Year eve season (Dic29 - Ene2) in which a minimum of four nights shall be booked. Currency Exchange Note All booking balances will be recalculated using our local currency exchange rate available for tourists. Reservation Policy A minimum stay of two nights is required to accept a booking. If the guest doesn't arrive in the day booked, it will be considered as a -no show-, if the booking wasn't paid in full previously it will be canceled. Deposits are non-refundable. Credit card acceptance depends on Paypal transaction approval, when cannot be completed payments must be made in cash. New Year Eve and Carnival season balances due 15 days prior arriving date, failing to cancel these balances on time will be understand as a -no show-. Bookings are non transferable neither fractional. When involving a group, partial or individual payments for a due balance are not accepted, so full balance shall be paid for a member of the group have access to the accommodation. Our checkin/checkout is flexible although arrivals before 8am and departures after 8pm will trigger an extra charge of half day.
