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"Hostel" in Portuguese: albergue
o albergue
Note: also: o hostel
Hostel in Portuguese is o albergue. Many Brazilians also say o hostel. Albergue da juventude is the classic youth-hostel label.
Booking
Reservei uma cama no albergue do centro.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce albergue
Say it
ahl-BEHR-gee
/aw.ˈbeʁɡ.ui/
ahl-BEHR-gee
"Hostel" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o albergue | the hostel Portuguese default. | Portuguese default. |
| o hostel | the hostel Common loanword. | Common loanword. |
| albergue da juventude | youth hostel Classic label. | Classic label. |
| ficar num albergue | to stay in a hostel Travel. | Travel. |
How to use albergue in real life
- 1Booking
Reservei uma cama no albergue do centro.
I booked a bed at the downtown hostel.
Reservation.
- 2Arrival
O albergue tem cozinha compartilhada.
The hostel has a shared kitchen.
Facilities.
- 3Advice
Fica num albergue barato perto da estação.
Stay in a cheap hostel near the station.
Tip.
Mistakes English speakers make with albergue
Incorrect: Vou pro hotel juvenil.
Correct: Vou pro albergue.
Budget shared lodging is albergue (or hostel), not hotel juvenil.
Incorrect: A albergue é limpo.
Correct: O albergue é limpo.
Albergue is masculine: o albergue.
Good to know
Backpackers in Brazil use both albergue and hostel on booking apps. Albergue also appears in charity shelter names—context matters. Lockers and shared kitchens define the vibe more than the word choice.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing cheap lodging
ChatPal
Preferem hotel ou albergue nesta viagem?
Do you prefer a hotel or a hostel on this trip?
You
Albergue. Quero economizar com a comida.
Hostel. I want to save on food.
ChatPal
Achei um albergue com café incluso.
I found a hostel with breakfast included.
You
Fecha esse. Avaliações estão boas.
Book that one. The reviews look good.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hostel" in Portuguese
Main word?
Albergue; hostel is also common.
Gender?
Masculine: o albergue.
Youth hostel?
Albergue da juventude.
Stay in a hostel?
Ficar num albergue.
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