O Pharol Hostel e Pousada Itacare

The afternoon is winding down as you turn onto Travessa Castro Alves and reach Praça Santos Dumont. This is the most touristy street in Itacaré, lined with bars and restaurants, and Pharol's 24-hour reception means there's no rush to hit a particular arrival time. Check-in starts at 14h, the backpack goes in the corner, and the rest of the day is just a few steps away.

Rooms to share or to have to yourself

Pharol is both a hostel and a pousada, and that defines the place. There are private rooms for couples or anyone who prefers quiet, and shared rooms for solo travelers or groups who want a lower cost and some veranda conversation. In both cases, the house advertises well-ventilated rooms and daily cleaning. Air conditioning is listed among the lodging's amenities; it's worth asking when you book which type of room has it.

Breakfast, kitchen, and living room

Breakfast is included in the nightly rate and starts the day without you having to go looking for a table. For other meals there are two options: the shared kitchen, handy for those staying longer, and the neighboring bars and restaurants, a few steps from the door.

The living room is the house's meeting point, where the next day's outings get planned. The lodging also offers laundry, Wi-Fi, parking, and transfer, services that matter to those arriving with a big suitcase or staying more than a weekend. Cards accepted.

The right street, close to everything

Location is the main selling point. The pousada is in the Centro, on the town's main tourist street, a few minutes from the Orla, Praia da Concha (beach), and the bus station. If you arrive by bus, you get there quickly, and if you stay, you're already in the middle of Itacaré's nightlife. The flip side is predictable: a touristy street has life, and anyone seeking absolute silence should talk to the house when booking a room.

A house with more than 20 years

Pharol has more than 20 years of history in Itacaré, long enough to have watched the town go from a surfers' village to a travel destination. The house is also pet friendly, which is still rare and matters a lot to anyone traveling with a dog.

Who it's for

For backpackers, couples, and groups of friends who want to stay in the Centro and leave the car parked. For those traveling with a pet. For those who would rather spend their time on the beach than in the room. It's not the choice for anyone looking for a resort with a pool and spa, nor for anyone who requires a room isolated from the bustle of the town's liveliest street. The listing indicates accessibility, but the details should be confirmed with the pousada before booking.

Practical info

• Address: Travessa Castro Alves - Praça Santos Dumont, 7 - Centro, Itacaré - BA, 45530-000.
• Hours: 24 hours, every day.
• Check-in and check-out: check-in at 14h; check-out at 11h.
• Rooms: private and shared, well ventilated, with daily cleaning.
• Breakfast: included.
• Facilities: shared kitchen, laundry, living room, Wi-Fi, parking, transfer.
• Amenities: air conditioning, accessibility.
• Pets: accepted (pet friendly).
• Payment: cards accepted.
• Location: a few minutes from the Orla, Praia da Concha, and the bus station.
• Contact: phone and WhatsApp (73) 3251-2527; website opharolitacare.com.br.