WARNING: BED BUGS! I stayed at this nasty hostel for just one night and was covered with red spots all over my body. The bed sheets had visible stains and were obviously not washed but I pushed through as I was booked for only one night. I shouldn’t have stayed, nasty and never again!

People, you want a chilled out place, safe and, most of all, friendly and helpful, then look no further. The owner is a gentleman, and always listens because he knows what makes a good hostel great. There was no hot water for a 2 days but, but the people are so hot and happy that you are glad to have at least one complaint 🤣

I was in this awful hostel six years agò. I didn't remember the name of the hostel till now, because I had an horrible experience, I don't reccomand anyone. The volunteer were awfull and they verbally harassed me, I remember there were a girl I think from Latin American and an Austrian girl working there at that time, along with another spanish guy who said to me that if I have complain about the room I would have to sleep in the street. They verbally harassed me and they were isolated me and speaking bad about me so I had an horrible stay and I had to change hostel before I never had this experience in my life, I should have report this what in happened and those people should have been fired. I hope now service has been improved. What happens to me its called bullying and I truly hope they got the karma they deserve.

Best hostel in Las Palmas! The communal areas are huge and comfortable and there is always a nice and welcoming crowd that hang out together. Within a minute to the beach and neigbouring surf shops, restaurant and bars! Staff and Owner are awesome and always there for their guests :) I spend 3 months in Pura Vida and each day was unique!

Super nice hostel, really recomanded. It has nice rooms and comfortable beds, a big terrace to realx. The team who work there is kind and always available to help. Perfect for surfer as it is nearby the surf spot. Thanks guys! I will be back soon for sure.

I had really good luck that I have booked this hostel when I was travelling alone to Gran Canaria. This place has really good location, it is safe and with a great atsmosphere! The owner Miguel and other receptionists were really helpfull and it was great time with them on a surf of when we went together with other guests for dinner. RECOMENDED!! And hope to come here again :)

the kindest staff, really big and comfortable beds and a great environment to meet new people <3

Best hostel in GC for making friends, and close to the beach 🤙🏼🤙🏼

The people who work there are super kind with good vibes. 5€ surf board rental just by the sea. Great for some chill times

I’ve been staying here twice this year already and I’ll be back in a few months. I love this place as it’s very close to the beach, shops and the bars. The owner and the rest of the crew were always very kind and helpful. I’ve met many great people and I can’t wait to be back! If you love surfing and solo traveling this is your place!

It's been the first time that the owner of a hostel wanted us not to stay. Basically he kicked us out on a Saturday afternoon (thanks for that). The reason, we saw the hostel and he knew that we would leave a bad review. The 4 beds bedroom, had an extra bed. The smell was bad and the aircon was not working. The only ventilation was the door. The bathrooms were not as expected, pretty dirty. The kitchen so so.

Honestly, I don’t understand why this hostel has such great reviews, I came here because of it and the pictures (must be taken many years ago because didn’t match with the reality at all) and it was a real disappointment. I didn’t like the atmosphere at all, it’s not a backpacking nor a meeting-new-people environment. I almost didn’t see people of my age (30), everybody was much older. The hostel in general is not clean, the staff live in the hostel so there are a lot of services (fridges or food compartments for example) that have the sign “only for staff”. My bunk bed didn’t have bed linen nor pillowcase… I had to ask for it.

Friendly staff and comfortable beds all for really good price, The beach and shops are super close to the hostel, and bus stops are nearby too. Really good value for the money, I would definitely recommend!

overall nice stay, clean but the room was a bit too dark

We enjoy our stay at the hostel! The room was quite dark but overall nice place!

Good position of the hostel, toilets always dirty.

Thank you Pura Vida was amazing! The location is absolutely fantastic and the atmosphere is great! Usually in hostels cleanliness is neglected a bit but here everything was very clean. I will definitely go there again the next time I'm in Gran Canaria!

I had an amazing time at pura vida! Miguel is always going the extra mile for the guests. The place is clean and in a great location, the voulenteers too were all lovely! Gracias Miguel y hasta pronto!!

Very good place to stay and affordable. The staff was very friendly and made you feel welcome and part of the family.

Amazing vibe, truly found some new family in this place. Some places just attract beautiful people and this is definitely one of them! Shared dinners, super sweet staff and it's only 3 minutes to the beach :)

Pura vida is a state of mind! People are Enjoying life and there are very good vibes there! The hostel is located 2 minutes from the playa de las canteras, surfers and beach Lovers love it. . I was volunteering there and i can say i found a family! Great atmosphere on the terrace playing guitar or having amazing family dinner together! It’s easy to meet amazing people happy to teach you to surf or just to go to the beach together and Enjoying the sunset!:). Pura vida became my home and i’m sure once you get in you will never want to leave!

Amazing hostel with very friendly staff and guests from all over the world! only nice, chill & good vibes where you can find amazing friendships and the hostel is so close to the beach you can walk on barefoot with a surfboard!☀️😄 best hostel in Las Palmas!

The hostel is truly amazing. It has a really great atmosphere and the people are super nice. It is super clean, has all you need in the kitchen and the location is 3 minutes to the beach and the surf spots. All the people I met there were like me - came for few days and overstayed weeks or months :). I can totally recommend this hostel! It has an amazing communal feeling that makes you not to want to ever leave!

I stayed in Pura Vida one week, too short by the way. This place/people made my GC experience even more special. They made me feel like one at home. The kitchen had all what I needed, the beds were comfortable, the hostel has few bathrooms. The location is perfect, so close to Playa de las Canteras. A lot of markets around, 4 kms walking from Vegueta. Easy to take a bus from the place. When I am there again, I will be choose the same option. Thank you.

I had an excellent stay at this hostel! Well taken care of and great location. Also amazing people and staff, especially Miguel as he makes sure you get the best stay possible :) 10/10 would recommend!