I was looking forward to this hostel, the favelas have such beautiful views and lovely people. But I would strongly recommend NOT staying here. The woman who runs the hostel reception double booked our beds. So in the middle of the night drunken guests staying at the hostel came back and tried to kick us out. No one was available... More

I was there last year, the view is fantastic and the people were friendly. Unfortunately my laptop, my digital camera and even my sunglasses were stolen. Someone went in my room and stole everything. From a Brazilian guy, they stole all his money. It is almost clear that this was a guest. The hostel is not safe, nobody is in... More

My boyfriend and I stayed at the chill hostel a couple of weeks ago. We really enjoyed our stay and wish that we could have stayed longer. Luiz is a great host and makes you feel really welcome. The location is safe. It is up a big hill but if you don't want to walk you can get a lift... More

The fact that the hostel was in a favela was okay, it was a very safe neighborhood. And we didnt mind the walk up the hill, we tried to enjoy our daily expercise. So the location was just fine, it was only the hostel that was very BAD. No house monkies, no fruits in the garden, and no welcome drink... More

Extremely cheap hostel in a favela in Leme, Rio. Close to Copacabana. Owners are really friendly and helpful and the hotel is really chilled; however is dirty. Based on other backpackers in Rio it seemed that this was cleaner than the others - Yellow Mellow and Costinho.