90%Chill Hostel

Very nice hostel. The staff is excellent, not just did they show us around but they also brought us to a fotboll game at maracana! We really recommend this to all backpackers out there!

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by alexandra-88-nilsson5173 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

1

Friendly staff that gave me free tour of the areas.

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by sangpyon6632 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

5

Chill hostel is an absolutely great place. The atmosphere there is quite familiar, and you get known to many Carioca people. Matthias and Luiz are absolutely helpful and showed me Rio beside the touristy "rip off" places. Leme is a very safe place too, and i did not feel unsafe at any... more Chill hostel is an absolutely great place. The atmosphere there is quite familiar, and you get known to many Carioca people. Matthias and Luiz are absolutely helpful and showed me Rio beside the touristy "rip off" places. Leme is a very safe place too, and i did not feel unsafe at any moment.So, if you want to experience a great time in Rio and get known to things beside Lonely Planet recommendations, Chill hostel is the best choice!close

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by mayer-andreas4136 – posted on Sep 6, 2008

1

Gostei muito de passar esse final de semana no chill hostel Rio, fui muito bem recebido tratado com muito respeito ambiente familiar e a localização privilegiada com uma das vistas mais bonitas do Rio.acesso a todos os meios de transporte com facilidade fora a segurança total. Não tive nenhum... more Gostei muito de passar esse final de semana no chill hostel Rio, fui muito bem recebido tratado com muito respeito ambiente familiar e a localização privilegiada com uma das vistas mais bonitas do Rio.acesso a todos os meios de transporte com facilidade fora a segurança total. Não tive nenhum problema apesar de todos falarem que o Rio e perigoso no leme nao existe insegurança todas as minhas duvidas foram tiradas pelos administradores do hostel Mathias e Luiz, fui muito bem amparado não só vou vclose

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by flaviosarmento7721 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

1

I found staying in the Babilonia favela (behind Leme) to be a very interesting experience. The people there are very friendly. Matthias and Luiz were great hosts. I like forward to see the two of you next year.

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by david-kokic1428 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

1

We intended to stay 3 nights and ended up staying 6 - such a chilled out place and although the hill can be a bit of a pain its worth it for such a cool location and good price.

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by carterofthedom2989 – posted on Jun 1, 2008

2

What a great start to our trip. A unique place for experiencing great hospitality inside a friendly and safe favella. Always felt safe in the favella and the areas surrounding it. We will miss the million dollar views and the cultural experience. Great location, within walking distance to Leme... more What a great start to our trip. A unique place for experiencing great hospitality inside a friendly and safe favella. Always felt safe in the favella and the areas surrounding it. We will miss the million dollar views and the cultural experience. Great location, within walking distance to Leme and Copacabana beaches. Matthias is an awesome host and we had plenty of good times with the gang at the hostel. We highly recommend this hostel. Very people like!close

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by sylvia-25-04332 – posted on May 27, 2008

3

At first, I was a bit hesistant having to take a motorbike up the hill everytime to get to the hostel, but it turns out to be quite enjoyable. Its also walkable. Upstairs dorm is quite nice, I was impressed with the big balcony looking over the favela and sea. Hosts and local friends are very... more At first, I was a bit hesistant having to take a motorbike up the hill everytime to get to the hostel, but it turns out to be quite enjoyable. Its also walkable. Upstairs dorm is quite nice, I was impressed with the big balcony looking over the favela and sea. Hosts and local friends are very generous with guests. Very glad to have known them. This hostel is not at the center of the action, but if looking for a genuine experience, it's a great pick.close

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by vuonhu729 – posted on Apr 26, 2008

2

This hostel is great for showing the visitor the 'real' Rio or the alternative to the 'touristy' Rio. Favella community is friendly. John (who helps run hostel) is very helpful & knowledgeable. Hostel however is very unclean & breakfast isn't included despite advertising. Mould smell... more This hostel is great for showing the visitor the 'real' Rio or the alternative to the 'touristy' Rio. Favella community is friendly. John (who helps run hostel) is very helpful & knowledgeable. Hostel however is very unclean & breakfast isn't included despite advertising. Mould smell in room, mattresses very dirty, with holes & cobwebs on ceiling. Cleanliness in communal bathroom could also be improved. Thanks for the drink John - we'll make sure to tell the grand kids!close

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by conormartin821782 – posted on Apr 10, 2008

5

This place was great. It was my first experience in a hostel and it was a good one. Mathais, Tom, and John were excellent hosts. I was safe the entire trip, and you can't beat the price. Very relaxed and welcoming. The hill was steep, but that's a small cost. It'll give you a workout anyway.

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by kjg31716 – posted on Mar 27, 2008

2

This place has such a good atmosphere and nice people that you just don´t wanna leave. Very close to the sugarloaf and the beach - I recomand this for people who are relaxed and not snobby :)

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by katrinesivertsen4973 – posted on Mar 12, 2008

1

The staff tries hard to be friendly and helpful but this place is not exactly organised. Our room was full of dusty cobwebs and we had to wait for it to be cleaned twice before it became bearable. The rooms on the side of the main building are rather noisy. It´s ok for students and hippies, but... more The staff tries hard to be friendly and helpful but this place is not exactly organised. Our room was full of dusty cobwebs and we had to wait for it to be cleaned twice before it became bearable. The rooms on the side of the main building are rather noisy. It´s ok for students and hippies, but I wouldn´t recommend it. It´s a shame cos it has the potential to be a rather cool place.close

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by coralie – posted on Feb 27, 2008

3

Wow!! This hostel is awesome! No matter what your budget, this is the VERY BEST place to stay in Rio. The hostel is located in a VERY SAFE favela, and is set amongst rainforest with great ocean views. You can walk down to the beach in 5 minutes. The locals in the favela are very friendly and... more Wow!! This hostel is awesome! No matter what your budget, this is the VERY BEST place to stay in Rio. The hostel is located in a VERY SAFE favela, and is set amongst rainforest with great ocean views. You can walk down to the beach in 5 minutes. The locals in the favela are very friendly and the hostel owner is the best host ever. He will help you make the best of your stay and help you organise activites. Ask him to take you on a walk up through the favela to awesome views over the city. This is a very personal Rio experience, it is one of the best hostels we have visited. Try it - you will love it!!!!close

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by t-uttinger8300 – posted on Feb 24, 2008

2

Very nice place in the favela of Leme. Austrian beachie owner knows portuguese, and so does his grumpy old gringo sidekick John! Spanish is not quite their cup of tea. Note that you need to be reasonably fit to climb the hill, which is steep. Local favela population is very nice, portuguese... more Very nice place in the favela of Leme. Austrian beachie owner knows portuguese, and so does his grumpy old gringo sidekick John! Spanish is not quite their cup of tea. Note that you need to be reasonably fit to climb the hill, which is steep. Local favela population is very nice, portuguese speaking mulato. If you have had your heart broken in spanish or portuguese once or twice, you might just be in for some more. Highly recommended, unless you're too lazy for the hill, racist or a biblemonger!close

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by knordstr – posted on Feb 22, 2008

10

I spent 3 months in SA and this was the best hostel i stayed at, its an awesome experience been in a favela

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by PaulNeed – posted on Feb 22, 2008

13

if you want a real taste of Rio then stay here, its great fun, great place, great people and the two guys here will go beyond to help you. Its also really safe We loved it

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by duncancusack4374 – posted on Feb 17, 2008

1

Excellent place! Super friendly, the owner was super helpful, always willing to answer questions. his friend that lives there kept everyone entertained well with card games. although it is on the edge of a favela, we always felt very safe and welcome. there is a bar nearby where guests can go... more Excellent place! Super friendly, the owner was super helpful, always willing to answer questions. his friend that lives there kept everyone entertained well with card games. although it is on the edge of a favela, we always felt very safe and welcome. there is a bar nearby where guests can go drinking, and it is a 5-10 minute walk from copacabana and a metro station. even closer, 5 mins max is the beach. wicked location, close but no city noise. great rooftop deck with wicked view. the dorm is also huge, biggest we´ve seen... lots of space. clean aswell, fans everywhere. we were there for carnaval, and we were amazed that the prices had been kept at the same low rate, i believe it was the only one in rio, which clearly shows that the owner is there for the guests, not to rob you. definatly stop by if you go to rio!close

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by emartel8593 – posted on Feb 12, 2008

13

this hostel was great funnn! its located in a pretty chilled and safe part of rio but only a few blocks away from the beach and almost next to copacabana and the crazyness itself! the staff were really friendly, and helpful.. showed us around, recommended places to go to, where to eat..etc.!... more this hostel was great funnn! its located in a pretty chilled and safe part of rio but only a few blocks away from the beach and almost next to copacabana and the crazyness itself! the staff were really friendly, and helpful.. showed us around, recommended places to go to, where to eat..etc.! thumbs up for them! we would gladly go back!close

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by jannufrend3085 – posted on Feb 8, 2008

3

Mathias who is the owner is fantastic! He takes you on walks and shows you the way around the village when he has time. Its the kind of service you will never get from a hostel. He really does bend over backwards for everyone who comes here. This favela is a very safe one, all the locals are... more Mathias who is the owner is fantastic! He takes you on walks and shows you the way around the village when he has time. Its the kind of service you will never get from a hostel. He really does bend over backwards for everyone who comes here. This favela is a very safe one, all the locals are welcoming and friendly. We will definitely come back here again in the future.close

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by irene4173 – posted on Feb 4, 2008

9

This place is definately worth a visit if you are in Rio. Do not be put off by the locals, especially if arriving at night. It seems an intimidating place if you listen to the favela stories, but this is such a friendly place and gives you an insight into true barzilian culture!! VERY glad we...

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by chrismoore-1696 – posted on Feb 3, 2008

28

In my two months of tripping around Brazil, Chill Hostel was one of my most favorite places to stay. I had originally planned on staying only three or four days there but enjoyed it so much I stayed 8. Though close to copacabana it was a little difficult to find the address the first time up... more In my two months of tripping around Brazil, Chill Hostel was one of my most favorite places to stay. I had originally planned on staying only three or four days there but enjoyed it so much I stayed 8. Though close to copacabana it was a little difficult to find the address the first time up the hill but I quickly found myself feeling quite at home. The staff/ locals around the hostel are great and the business is respected in the comunity. It seemed especially popular with travellers who were staying longer stays and with two capoeira academies just down the street (angola and regional) its a good place for people to stay who are travelling for capoeira. I'd highly recommend Chill Hostel for anyone wanting a truly chill hostel to stay in while in Rio! Favorite things about Chill Hostel: people,patio,trees,capoeira,location,cheap acai across the street,monkeys from the bedroom view,close to the beach,in the morning the birds are louder than the traffic far down the hill,close

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by poschmannc5481 – posted on Jan 18, 2008

1

We had a fantastic time staying here, the staff offered us plenty of info, advice and opportunities to experience real Rio culture. Full kitchen available, good rooms, internet and large common areas including beautiful roof terrace with amazing views. A great hostel, we felt perfectly safe our... more We had a fantastic time staying here, the staff offered us plenty of info, advice and opportunities to experience real Rio culture. Full kitchen available, good rooms, internet and large common areas including beautiful roof terrace with amazing views. A great hostel, we felt perfectly safe our entire stay. Thanks to everyone at Chill Hostel!close

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by kristie8472 – posted on Jan 16, 2008

6