This 24 beds hostel is your best way to know Rio de Janeiro as us, Caiocas (people of Rio de Janeiro), know it. ...................................................................................................................... SURPRISE - NO, we are NOT LOCATED in Copacabana and not in Ipanema. We are located in SANTA TERESA, one of Rio's oldest and most beautiful neighborhoods where the bondinho (the last tram in Rio, more than 100 years old) is still working. 5 minutes walking distance from LAPA where the REAL SAMBA CLUBS are and where Rio's coolest night life taking place (want to see some real dancing and live shows? you better come here, don’t tell us you came all the way to Brazil to go to the disco…) Another 5 minutes from LAPA (walking) is the DOWN TOWN- and what a down town !!! markets, clubs, shops, museums, just waiting for you to be explore. ...................................................................................................................... SO, WHAT CAN WE GIVE YOU THAT OTHERS CAN'T ? (A LOT) • Take a look at the bottom of this page - Customer Rating, do we need to say more ? • A great place to meet people - when people feel like home they are much more friendly. • The BEST hostel in town – WE DIDN’T SAY THAT THEY DID… recommended by LONELY PLANET , LET'S GO and FOOTPRINT (check it out !!!). • A place you can RELAX - Swimming pool & Hammocks on a HUGE roof just waiting for you (try to find that anywhere else in Rio). • A staff that will help you even after check in and got Maps, Bus schedule and Clubs schedule - to help you, our dear guest, to have a great time. • FREE BREAKFAST - look at that - bread, cheese, hum, fruits, jam, butter, cakes, Joice, coffee, hot chocolate. • No Curfew/No Lockout - 24 hours reception. • HOT! HOT! HOT! showers with a STRONG steam of water (5 showers for 22 people) • The cleanest hostel in Rio - Danielle, Djalma and Juseano are taking care of that. They will even make your bed every day ( just like your mother...) ...................................................................................................................... WHAT ELSE ? • Cable T.V (obvious) + DVD + FREE Movies • FREE LOCKERS and SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES. • FREE Luggage Storage • Beautiful View from EVERY Room • Airport pickup • Metro station ( 10 minutes walking) • Bar • Fast Internet Access • Kitchen – When we say kitchen we mean kitchen. • Maid Service • Washing machine • Clean and comfortable facilities • Fans everywhere (rooms and lounge) • The MOST comfortable beds in Rio. • Library & Lounge with Book Exchange • Games • We will call a taxi for you J • Food & Pizza Delivery Facilities • International phone cards • Tours & Adventure Activities • Surfing & Kite surf classes • Flight, Bus & Hostels bookings • English spoken • FAVELA (Slums) Tour • Hang Gliding • Private rooms with double bed. Very low budget dorms • SMILES AND ADVICES • Late Check-out (check out until 11:00 am, leave your stuff here, go have fun, your things will be safe with us) ...................................................................................................................... 'The term 'hostel' does not do this place justice. This term should be replaced by the word 'home' as this is exactly how I was made to feel, completely at home.' Neil Bailey - guest/friend/backpacker - Rio Hostel,2003. ...................................................................................................................... So, if you want to have fun, learn a thing or two, see how real people live in a real brazilian neighborhood and feel at home - Rio Hostel, Santa Teresa, is the only place for you.