Just three blocks from the famous Teatro Amazonas, two blocks from the city centre and a block from the main bus line - HOSTEL MANAUS is the perfect base from which to explore the unique city of Manaus and to prepare yourself for the mysteries of the surrounding Amazon Jungle.

HOSTEL MANAUS is on Rua Lauro Cavalcante, a quiet residential street, set back from the bustle of this thriving Jungle metropolis. Here you will find yourself chatting for hours with fellow travellers after a hearty hostel breakfast in the outdoor dining area. Watch a DVD, or take advantage of our unlimited web access in the spacious lounge. Chill out in a hammock with a good book on our famous roof-top patio with its privileged views of the Palacio Rio Negro. And in the evening, kick back with friends, music and a good Caipirinha from our bar in the hostel beer garden - all without breaking the budget.

The building itself is a heritage listed site, one of the original residences, built during the rubber boom of the 19th Century. After extensive renovations, the hostel now boasts 40 beds, with guest use kitchen and laundry. In comfort and security, it caters for everyone's needs - from individual travellers, to large groups - all without losing the homely feel of the building's original ambience. To ensure privacy, our spacious male and female dormitory rooms have just four or six beds, with large individual lockers under each bed for storing whole travel packs. Private single and double rooms are also available, with the choice of air-conditioning and ensuite bathroom. Our friendly, multilingual staff are available to answer your queries on places of interest in and around the city, giving extra tips and local information you won't find in your guide book. We also arrange jungle tours; from one day trips, to week-long jungle expeditions. If you are travelling alone, this is the perfect place to meet a group like-minded travellers and plan your ultimate jungle experience.

HOSTEL MANAUS is owned and operated by an Australian. It is the only hostel in the city affiliated with the HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL group, and has been recommended by Footprints and both editions of the Lonely Planet travel guide. It has also recently been featured on the Discovery Channel as the first youth hostel of the Amazon. Watch out for HOSTEL MANAUS, set to appear in the up-coming editions of Routard and the Rough Guide along with other well known travel publications.