Cool place to stay. View from our room was fantastic. Breakfast was good. Would stay again.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing it's wonderfull there is all you need no need to go down shops cafes restaurant bakery

Wonderfull fafala tram up tram down it's all free

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing.

Everything.

Stayed in June 2025

If you’re travelling with large bags it was a real effort to get there as no ubers or taxis can get close. It wasn’t the cleanest and not enough signage to find the location (you rely on locals). Could be seen as an unsafe area. but we felt safe. unreal views

Breakfast was amazing. View was amazing. Two youngest sons were beautiful.

Stayed in April 2025

A bit tricky to navigate there and back to Central!

More of a one-of-a-kind experience than a mere stay at a pousada: amazing views of Rio and the Sugar Loaf and a chance to "live" in a favela for a few days. Not for the timid and entitled tourist, but a gem for the traveller.

Stayed in March 2025

I had an amazing time at this hostel for the past week, and am now extending the stay for two more weeks! Néia and her family are so sweet, and the place itself is beautiful, with an incredible view of the city and murals all over the walls. The bed is comfortable and the breakfast yummy. There's a place to wash and dry your clothes on the balcony, and it is nice to get in touch with basic skills like hand-washing clothes. I slept like a baby here and always had very interesting and complex dreams. Honestly, everything about the hostel is amazing! I can't recommend it enough.

Stayed in March 2025

The vibe of living in a favela!

Stayed in March 2025

>> The only thing need to remind is the uber only arrive at the gate, you need to walk 5 mins up hill path to the hostel, if you carry with huge luggage, it might be a bit hard. Other than that, everything is good to me. Especially, after I was robbed in Lapa area, I feel so safe to stay in this Favelinha.

>> Breakfast is so so great in this hostel, coz I love fruits. They provides few kinds of fruit per day, and having coffee, toast, milk, cheese, ham... etc. The staffs are so nice, you feel like you are living in local people's house. >> Sunrise view on the roof top is incredible !!! don't miss it if you planning to stay. >> Neighborhood are so friendly to us too.

Stayed in February 2025

Incredible stay in a favela in Rio. The view of the city is stunning and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Safe to walk in the favela even at night. Only downside, there is no AC but there are ventilators.

Stayed in February 2025

More hammok

The view was the best and I've been to 46 country before hear

Stayed in February 2025

There are no air conditioners, so it was really hot and hard to sleep.

The location is great, the house itself is colourful and nice.

Stayed in February 2025

A bit far to reach from main road

Great view! Clean rooms and facilities

Stayed in February 2025

Localization and the view from the roof and room, hosts are very nice

Stayed in February 2025

All good

One of the best experiences I ever had staying with a Brazilian family in a favela. Locals are very friendly. great restaurant in the hood called ABCD and there is a small gym area with weights you can workout with the residents. Incredible views and very peaceful.

Stayed in January 2025

BEST PLACE EVER.

Stayed in December 2024

Amazing view. Very kind family and welcoming atmosphere.

Stayed in November 2024

There was peeling paint in the dorm room and the mattresses and pillows were old and mildewy. Not good. Time for new ones, folks.

The hostel was pretty clean but I felt the dorm room had seen better days and could use a bit of a spruce up as well as a fresh coat of paint. The son of the manager, Gabriel, was amiable and did his best to keep the guests happy and entertained. The best part of the hostel, as everyone says, is the world class view from the terrace on the top floor of the building. In-Cre-Di-Ble. 💕 Be aware, especially if one has a heavy pack or suitcase. there is a bit of a walk to the hostel from where the bus/Uber/taxi drops off. Even though it is an under-10 minute walk, keep in mind, there is a steep hill up as well as down, which could be problematic for some. I didn't encounter any issues with anyone living in the favela and it seemed to be just as safe as every other reviewer has said. I recommend staying here (maybe in a private room?) as it really is an experience to "live" in a favela for some time - and Oh, What A View!

Stayed in September 2024

A bit difficult to find at first, but you get used to it.

Everything was wonderful, very spacious room.

Stayed in September 2024

A bit isolated. Walk up the hill could be hard for some.

Charming pousada with private rooms. Great views of the bay and sunrise. Quiet, safe neighborhood. Store and restaurant nearby.

Stayed in September 2024

Possibly the best view from any hostel in the world, Amazing!!! Very friendly staff, clean, helpful, good breakfast. Thank you very much for your hospitality.

Stayed in August 2024

very limited breakfast

the views

Stayed in July 2024

This is only a suggestion: a little mire attention needed in the rooms like a mirror in the bathroom or at least a shelf! More information to share with other guests like a book to write comments in about their experiences or recommendations in Rio. ( not for the Poussada). A little map if the Favelinha ? A little more local info?

Location of the Poussada was interesting and very quiet. Great view!

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

Amazing view on rio

Stayed in July 2024

Couldnt stay longer :( (Water is not really hot, but it doesn't bother because of the climate in Rio)

Location and view is amazing! A little bit outside but to stay connected to the center is easy (Motor-Taxi, busses). Santa Teresa is very close. Nice and Safe neighborhood. Tiny stores all over the "Favela", all daily necessietes available. Nice area with bars and Restaurants in Santa Teresa close to the pousada (10-15 minutes walk). Very quite and a good place to calm down and relaxe, after encounter the wild City of rio! Recommendation: for a longer stay in Rio, use the quarter of botafogo first to do all the touristic sightseeing in south rio and than change to the pousada to relax and See a different side of this amazing city!

Stayed in June 2024