Location! And breakfast

Stayed in September 2024

The breakfast is delicious. The beds are comfortable and spacious, very private. The gym in the rooftop was my favorite part!

Stayed in August 2024

My room was tiny and with no view, the kitchen is super small for so many people

The view from the rooftop is stunning

Stayed in August 2024

I had a very good stay. Aquarela do Leme's facilites are the best I've ever seen in a hostel. The staff were always helpfull and Nicholas from reception helped me superbly with an anoying situation I had due to disrespectful roomates at the shared room. Fair to say that the situation had nothing to do with the hostel itself but with the lack of respect of the people I was sharing the dorm with.

Stayed in August 2024

This is easily the best hostel I’ve stayed in my life in terms of the facilities it is amazing ! There is less of a party vibe compared to the hostels in Ipanema but it’s not hard to find parties in Rio 😂

Stayed in August 2024

It was my first time at a hostel and it was a very good experience. The staff is always available, the location is well situated next to Leme and close to Copabacana. The place is clean, confortable

Stayed in July 2024

The shower door slammed unless you guide it close, room is a bit moist when full and someone closes the door to the balcony.

Location, very light open space, good breakfast, very helpful persons, roof top view is amazing. Reception is open all day.

Stayed in July 2024

Not the most central place but safe overall.

Great view, rooms and facilities were clean, very friendly staff!

Stayed in July 2024

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I arrived early in the morning. The staff allowed me to leave my bags in Reception. I joined the WhatsApp group for the hostel & I managed to get on a tour for 9am! I booked all my tours via that WhatsApp group (managed by Ana who's quick at responding & is so nice!). It's so much cheaper to book tours on here than online. I went on 4 tours & each tour guide were professional & spoke both Portuguese & English (Spanish in one of the tours) & were very knowledgeable. The hostel it self, is brilliant. Believe the reviews. It is a tad up hill, either take your time walking up or use the motorbike service (R$5 /£0.71). I was nervous initially, but honestly, they're really professional & safe. So safe, that I used the service to get to Maracena so I didn't miss the football game! The hostel is brilliant. It's in a safe location. The surrounding neighbours don't make you feel uncomfortable. I booked a private room. Bed was soft, room was spacious, shower is brilliant (wait 5 mins for the hot water to turn on) & I had a good view from the balcony. Staff here really are lovely. They go out of their way to ensure you have a good stay. An example, is where I tried to check in to a domestic flight but it was in Portuguese. Tomas helped me complete the details. If there's a message on WhatsApp about Tapioca - do not miss this! I think it was Adriel that made this on the rooftop bar. Also through WhatsApp, they arrange events in the evening. This is the longest review I've ever written. I loved Rio & the hostel more than I thought I would.

Stayed in July 2024

Occasionally uber drivers did not want to drop you off at the door as it was in a favella. I had to walk up at 5am, but it’s relatively safe.

The rooms are very spacious and your own bunk area is nice. The breakfast is very filling and nice. The gym was well equipped and bathrooms were clean. They also provided soap and shampoo. Beautiful view of the city.

Stayed in July 2024

The location is up on a hill and many taxis don't want to drop you off or pick you up from there. It is in a great location in the neighborhood of Leme but it is not well located near the metro if that is your preferred mode of transportation. The breakfast was continental style breakfast and very below average. Theres bugs flying around all the food and always get stuck in the honey and jam. There needs to be a lid or a basket to prevent bugs from hanging out on the food to create a more sanitary breakfast environment. The breakfast is also made by the volunteers and the eggs are soggy and not flavorful. The breakfast ends really early so its not ideal.

Beautiful views of the city and great facilities. Rooms are comfortable and I met really cool people there.

Stayed in March 2024

The Wi-fi wouldn't work properly inside the room, except if you were near the balcony. Unfortunately the weather was far from favourable, so I couldn't explore much of the city or activities during my short stay, but this has nothing to do with the hostel, of course.

Amazing staff and facilities. They organise activities and put you in touch with providers for other services (tours, dance classes, haircuts, massages...). Very young and laid back environment. Despite being in a "comunidade", you could easily find the police presence so no worries regarding feeling unsafe.

Stayed in May 2024

Hard to think of something I did not like, but the AC was too hot at night. I’m sure I could have gone to reception and asked for it to be lowered, but I was lazy to leave my top bunk and walk down two flights of stairs in the middle of the night. The hill up and down is a bit of a workout but is short enough to still warrant staying here.

It is beautiful! A very welcome boutique style hostel in Rio with exceptionally comfortable beds, and very nice facilities. The hostel has a very cool location in a favela community called babilonia, on top of leme in copacabana, and is a very cool place to stay. The locals in the neighborhood are very friendly and overall it’s a cool experience to stay there. The bathrooms are good and clean. There is a nice rooftop for socializing and has a great view. On-site gym for a quick workout. Water refills…multiple kitchens…what is there not to like? I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed in May 2024

very cosy hostel, nice people, they give you all the tips / help / information you need

Stayed in May 2024

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Everything from the volunteers to the styling to the details like the coworking space is designed to make this property the best possible stay in Rio, especially for folks who are juggling online work and travel. The owners Thibaut and Marielle are lovely, I’m glad to now count them as friends. As are Gugu and Adriel and the three minions — everyday faces at the hostel.

Stayed in April 2024

Excellent breakfast with homemade bread and peanut butter and nice rooftop terrace

Stayed in March 2024

Our room had broken glass in windows fixed up with tape.

Locality and views

Stayed in March 2024

No issues this time :)

I extended my stay here. Good location for exploring all parts of Rio. Safe and secure in the hostel. I had no issues walking to/from the seafront as a single female day or night. Highly recommended.

Stayed in March 2024

Cleaning in the dorms can be hit and miss but the shared bathrooms are always in good order.

This was my second stay here - I chose the female dorm rather than the deluxe dorm this time. Good atmosphere, owners are very friendly. Great roof terrace and wifi works well throughout the hostel. I would stay there again.

Stayed in March 2024

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Super comfortable beds, beautiful terrace, clean, nice and helpful staff. One of the best hostels I’ve stayed so far. I highly recommend staying there.

Stayed in February 2024

The room, the incredible view, my room was really clean. Many activities that you can book via the hostel. Rooftop is a must !

Stayed in March 2024

Very nice and cool stay. Location is very safe, even during a night. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We were very satisfied with our stay at Aquarela do Leme, definitely recommend.

Stayed in March 2024

Amazing hostel, big rooftop terrasse with a view on Rio. Great staff and activities. Perfect shared rooms.

Stayed in March 2024

The ladies dormitory in the ground floor was just next to the reception and sometimes it got really loud in there which disturbed my sleep a little.

I liked everything about this hostel. It was my first ever hostel experience and it was pure perfection. I was a bit skeptical at first but this place turned my opinion around 360! Staff was super helpful and friendly, gave so many good travelling tips. I met so many traveller's from around the world and the atmosphere was just so chill and nice. Breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in March 2024