Santos Immigrant Hostel

Santos Immigrant Hostel is a large facility in Vila Nova with dormitories, private rooms, and outdoor spaces located on Rua Silva Jardim. The building displays its original architecture while incorporating modest modern updates for current operations.

This facility opened in 1887 and remained a central reception point for arrivals at the Port of Santos until 1978. During this period it supported millions of people transitioning to their new Brazilian lives.

The hostel served as a meeting place where arrivals from many countries began their Brazilian journey together. It was central to how immigrant communities formed and started their new lives in the region.

The site is best explored during daytime when natural light reveals the original architectural details throughout the structure. Common areas such as kitchens and outdoor spaces are easily accessible and give a clear sense of how the building is laid out.

The hostel's registration records contain names, ages, and intended destinations of millions of newcomers who passed through its doors. These documents remain valuable today for people researching their family origins during this migration period.

Location: Santos

GPS coordinates: -23.94564,-46.31833

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46