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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for exploring. If you’re hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the beaches while you’re here.

No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones get the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Salve Maloca Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Praia do Futuro. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. You’ll find bed sheets and free WiFi in all rooms. Sonho de Iracema Hostel Boutique - Located within a 5-minute walk of Beira Mar and Iracema Beach. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Albergaria Hostel & Bar - Located within a 5-minute walk of Monsignor Tabosa Avenue and Beira Mar. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Hostel Dragão do Mar - Located within a 5-minute walk of Monsignor Tabosa Avenue. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour assistance. You’ll find towels, showers, and bed sheets in all rooms. Aloha Hostel Mercado dos Pinhões - Located within a 10-minute walk of Monsignor Tabosa Avenue. Property features include free WiFi, tour assistance, and a TV in a common area. You’ll find bed sheets and free WiFi in all rooms.

If you’re looking for somewhere affordable to stay in Fortaleza, one of Expedia’s 18 hostels could be a great option.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually October and November with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Fortaleza are April, March, May, and February, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

Overall, Fortaleza is known for its beaches, theaters, and surfing. Top attractions include Praia do Futuro and Beach Park Water Park. Get out into nature with places like Meireles Beach, Iracema Beach, and Passeio Publico. Cultural attractions include Museu do Ceará, Ceara Museum, and Ceara Museum of Image and Sound.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Fortaleza in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Pinto Martins Intl. Airport (FOR), 4.7 mi (7.5 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transit at Jose de Alencar Station, Sao Benedito Station, and Benfica Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from Papicu Station, Mucuripe Station, or Iate Station.