Ratings based on 81 Verified Reviews
4.7 Room cleanliness
4.8 Service & staff
4.7 Room comfort
4.8 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 4 Oct 2024
by A verified traveler
Posted 3 Feb 2024 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Strange atmosphere for a hostel!
Posted 22 Oct 2023 on HotelsBreakfast was the highlight each day, great choices. Dorms were okay, but did smell like they were cleaned with dirty water some days. The atmosphere was a bit strange, this is not your usual hostel, it is also a family’s home. Their children would be screaming and shouting and watchingTV in the common area really very loud. Which means hostel guests could not relax there. The children seemed to do what they want.
When you first arrive you don’t receive much information, like where is the terrace, there is a gym on the roof, they offer a washing service, what time is breakfast etc. it is also essential to be added to the WhatsApp group so that you don’t miss information.
Volunteers were lovely but there is a high turnover rate - this also impacts the atmosphere.
The location is great, be prepared it is within a favella at the very top of a very big hill but the environment around the hostel is great and Leme itself is a lovely part of Rio
by A verified traveler from Leeds
Posted 24 Aug 2023
by A verified traveler
Posted 18 Jan 2023
by A verified traveler
Posted 12 Oct 2022 on Orbitz
I really love the Aquarela do Leme hostel and plan to stay there again in the future; however, people should understand that it does get noisy in the neighborhood. On my final evening, the music from the neighborhood went - literally - all night long. Be sure to bring earplugs or headphones that will drown out the noise so that you can get quality sleep.
by A verified traveler
Posted 12 Oct 2022 on Orbitz
Great hostel with a wonderful staff. Views are great, activities are numerous, breakfast is tasty… I suppose my only complaint would be that the area can get noisy. There was music all night long … bring earplugs or headphones to drown out the noise.
by A verified traveler
Posted 6 Nov 2021 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 9 Feb 2020
This is the highest quality hostel in Rio de Janeiro. The facilities are brand new. The beds are little cabins with drapes and are thus semi-private. It is kept very clean and the complimentary breakfast is fresh and delicious. Excellent selection drinks at the bar. Beautiful views from the roof. Highly recommended for those who need space from the party hostel environment.
by A verified traveler
Great place to stay in Rio de Janeiro
Posted 3 Jan 2020 on HotelsVery nice and spacious hostel a bit uphill from beach and main street. Great views for watching fireworks on New Year’s eve. At the edge of pacified favela, so not a very scary place, but you need to watch out for your belongings (like everywhere in Rio). Hostel is in superb condition, staff is very friendly and breakfast options are more than good (much wider choices than standard).
