Facilities are a bit old but works Breakfast gets smaller from year to year. There could be more options for food but you can bring your own.

Perfect location, silent but close by Lapa good for parties. Nice room, nice stuff, free parking in front of the house on the street

Stayed in February 2025

The location is a little out of the way and sometimes it was hard to get an uber but that’s okay. The house and friendliness of the staff were worth it.

Maria Teresa was a phenomenal host. The house was absolutely beautiful and I can’t wait to stay again. The breakfast was amazing. I think about it all the time.

Stayed in March 2025

Communication was excellent but you need WhatsApp which requires data which we didn't have at the time. So not a complaint just a point to consider.

The staff are very helpful and welcoming. Quirky artwork everywhere gives a bohemian atmosphere. Run as a female only collective as far as we saw. Lovely breakfasts in the morning. A high level garden gives a view over the locality and if you climb up you reach the arty area of Santa Teresa. Just round the corner from the Selarón steps which is a must see for the area. Shared bathroom might not be for everyone but access was easy. An oasis of calm in a busy area.

Stayed in January 2025

The staff is really nice and helpful. Breakfast is also really good and the location of the pousada is very central, even tho in the evening I would recomend to get a taxi or uber.

Stayed in October 2024

The only small thing is that the room didn’t have air conditioning and it was very hot.

The breakfast is really good, the place is super nice and comfortable! There’s a nice terrace with a nice and relaxing view

Stayed in September 2024

Just very hot and no AC just a fan. But really not that bad.

Barbara, the host, is super friendly and accommodating. Making sure everything is good. Location is perfect, literally 100m from the escadaria Selaron. Feels like a home really.

Stayed in May 2024

Nice place to be. Wonderful view, nice garden, best way starting the day with an excellent breakfast. Near to Santa Teresa stairs.

Stayed in March 2024

Breakfast was amazing, there was everything i love: yoghourt, fruits, tapioca, juices etc.!

Stayed in February 2024

Barbara and her team were wonderful hosts: The breakfast was delicious, the location is perfect, just a few steps from the famous stars.

Stayed in February 2024

No ar conditioning.

Incredible view, very nice staff and big rooms

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Barbara as a host and rest of the staff is amazing! She made us feel welcome in Brazil and had a lot of good tips and tricks to explore the city both by day and night.

Stayed in October 2023

nothing

the staffs: so warmed and helpful. Barbara Magna ! they are the best…

Stayed in September 2023

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Perfect Place. Santa Theresa is beautiful. Barbara gave me a lot of information. The breakfast was great. A great place to stay in Rio. Thank you!

Stayed in June 2023

We got the cheapest room double room. It was a little dark and musty. We saw the nicer room with a view, we'd pay extra for that next time.

Beautiful shared space, with a garden & great view. So long as you don't mind walking up the famous steps, a good location. Staff (Barbara) were exceptionally friendly & helpful.

Stayed in June 2023

If I had to be picky, it’s the limited number of keys. The building doesn’t have a 24/7 reception which is understandable. We luckily had a spare key for our stay but it’s probably worth getting a couple more sets for group bookings and adding a deposit system. Not a real criticism. Our group were usually together, but it took a little coordinating between us to get in and out of the property if we were doing separate things.

This place really went above and beyond with hosting us during our stay. Breakfast daily was delicious, the host Barbra and the other staff were just a delight to talk too too. Always ready to answer questions, catch up and share their experiences with us. The views of the property were lovely to watch the storms too. Location was fine for us but we did walk up and down the stairs a lot (which kept us fit during our stay)

Stayed in February 2023

The hosts were incredibly welcoming and friendly and gave lots of recommendations for things to do in the area. Breakfast was included and was really good, and the location of Casa de Gente made it easy to get to other places in the city since there was a metro station nearby. Overall, we had a great experience here!

Stayed in March 2023

nothing!!!

all is open you’ve fresh air everywhere the back yard is so enjoyable please have in mind that is a basic B&B with perfect breakfast and great city view but without a TV! love it! thanks Barbara and Silvia and the other stuff

Stayed in March 2023

The location was perfect and breakfast was very rich. The owner Barbara she is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

Stayed in March 2023

The only thing to take into consideration is location can be a bit uncomfortable if you want to walk in and out in late hours by yourself (i took some ubers instead of walking when it was late)

A perfect place to stay and get to know the city. I came during carnaval, such a busy time, and Barbara the host (and also the rest of the staff) were amazing and had plenty of patience to explain evertyhing and help out with whatever i needed, tickets, info, everything.. She also invited us to awesom Blocos parties and generally atmosphere was amazing. Also perfect breakfast:)

Stayed in February 2023

If you are down in town and are waking back, it can be quite sore getting up the hill/steps. Not really any supermarkets close by.

The staff were very, very helpful. The breakfast is great. The view is nice, with a really relaxed atmosphere. Great place.

Stayed in February 2023

Location: The only way to go to the accommodation is with Uber, taxi (or moto taxi) or by walking. IMPORTANT: You have to know that Uber frequently cancel when they see the location (it's quite steep to drive to the accommodation) and they usually don't have good tires. Eventually, you will have one that drives you... During the night: with Uber, btw 2-5am, you can easily wait 20-40 minutes to have one that accept to climb you up there. If it's raining, good luck. One night, my friend had to wait 1h30 to get one (but I admit it was exceptionally long).

Staff: Barbara and all the staff were incredible, helpful, quick to resolve any problem. View: Great view of Rio's town Location: Close to the center Cleanness: Great Breakfast: Good

Stayed in January 2023

It's really hot in Rio ( we were in January, it was 30-35 degrees with lots of humidity), there are fans in the room but it's not enough, they have to put air-conditioning. There were some ants on the wall and the kitchen is not equipped enough with cookware (if you want to prepare a big meal). It's enough though for making some simple meals like an omelette for example.

We liked the view from our room (notice though, that it depends on which room you get), the location is good, 15 min walking from the metro, 7 min from bus stations, 15 walking from nearby supermarkets, 2 min. From the selaron stairs. The atmosphere of the place is very nice and cozy, the staff is very helpful and kind. The breakfast is pretty nice although it doesn't suit vegans.

Stayed in January 2023

Barbara is the best! If you stay in this hostel you will have a home in Rio

Stayed in November 2022

Barbara was lovely and really helpful. It is a nice place just outside of the chaotic Lapa region. Location is very good. It is in a quite street with nice views from the garden. Lovely little place.

Stayed in November 2022