Ladeira Ari Barroso, 50, Leme, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22010-060, Brazil
#70 of 365 hotels in Rio de Janeiro
Guests' ChoiceBased on 15 hostel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.6
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Avraham
IsraelLoved my stay at babilonia Hostel. The staff where so friendly and helpful, we felt right at home. Kitchen has everything you need and loved sitting outside with the beautiful view of the ocean. Felt safe in the neighborhood and super close to the beach. Liked it so much we came back a second time.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Larry
CanadaThe uphill walk after a long day of walking can be tiresome.
I submit that travel is best when it is both educational and enjoyable. Travel can enlighten you as to how others live and thrive in conditions completely foreign to your own existence and make you a more rounded and educated person in the process. A stay at Babalonia was such an experience. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. Any issues were resolved quickly. The location provides insight into local living. It also provides a great view and quick walking access to the Copa area. In particular I enjoyed my daily educational “over-a-beer” chats with the Owner. I would recommend you visit Babalonia with an open mind and a sense of adventure.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Maksym
United Kingdom-
This was one of the best hostels l have ever stayed at because it felt like real home. The place is clean and beautiful with many art images around and feels safe. The manager of hostel is very kind and it’s a great atmosphere all around. The location is good, you need walk uphill for few minutes but for me that was not an issue. l can recommend if you are looking for a hostel with character that feels like being at home.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Saif
CanadaHostel is at an amazing location short walk down to the beach. completely safe, super friendly staff. Lennon was awesome. I would love to go back and stay, The staff are now FRIENDS:). I definitely recommend the place.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Godinho
BrazilOne of the best hostels I've ever stayed in, beautiful view in a super safe place, I recommend it to everyone
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Are
NorwayAmazing location in a 100% safe Favela. Stayed here during carnival! The best staff ever. Lennon helped us getting football game-tickets to Maracanã, and together with the rest of the staff they organized a Favela Tour. Also appreciated a lot them teaching us the “do’s” and the “dont’s” for us first-timers in Brazil. If you want a local experience, great view and a feeling of staying in a more private place, stay here. Definitely coming back!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Viktoriya
BulgariaIt would be great if the window can be locked for more security of the guests (evem though it felt safe).
Great hostel with kind and helpful staff. My private room was a great deal, the only small thing I missed was a shelf in the shower, but they should hopefully install one soon. Beware that taxis don't enter up to the hostel, but you can take a moto taxi for 5 reals or walk up 10mins. It's very safe even at night. The terrace offers great views for morning Yoga ot just to hangout. The bed was too soft for my taste, but that's a personal preference.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2022
Julia
GermanyA small lamp next to the bed would be nice.
Nice staff. Very welcoming owner. We enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 30 March 2022
Luma
SpainThe team at the Hostel were amazing and made my stay in Rio unforgettable! I definitely recommend 😉
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 4 March 2022
Kaspars
LatviaIt’s on a steep hill
Epic view, friendly staff
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Alec
ItalyI booked a hostel, and it is not. It was once but at the moment is just a guest house. So not many people to meet in there. is a bit out of hand to go up with the uber.
Friendly staff and beautiful view.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 March 2022
Anonymous
United Statesit was clean and comfortable, and of course the view was amazing
the location, it felt safe and also very close to the beach and other main spots
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Chris
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Maria
ItalyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
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