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Rua Alice, 293 | Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Santo Cristo)
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

I chose this hostel because of its amazingly great reviews on TripAdvisor, and they were all right! It is great! It is located in a safe neighborhood, close to shops, bus stations and restaurants. It is also within walk distance to Largo do Machado (where you can take the vans to go to the Corcovado). The rooms are really nice,... More

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Mermaid Beach, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Very conveniently located hostel, easily accessible by bus 133. If you catch a long distance bus (we did so from Sao Paulo) you can walk 100ms to the local bus station. bus 133 takes you to lajerinas street which dropped us in front of the hostel. Hostel is also a 20 minute walk to the metro which is only three... More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

I stayed in the hostel for 4 nights in November. It is located in a safe neighbourhood (didn't feel any threat at all, walked back to the hostel after 23 o'clock a couple of nights), some 15 minutes on foot from the metro. Rooms are nice, all have AC. Breakfast was more than enough and always served on time.The owners... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013 via mobile

Very nice and clean hostel that o stayed with my gf, kid and mom!!! Very tidy room and excellent location, near everything! There are 3 restaurantes and 3 bars in the street that are great entertainment choices and a drugstore very close! Will come back many times!!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

Me and my friend stayed here over carnival this year and had the best time ever. After 7 months of travelling and staying in some bad hostels this was one of the best! really good facilities, modern and clean but feels like a home away from home. lovely and helpful owners, even took us to a brazilian football game! also... More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2012

We stayed for 6 nights (on and off) at this hostel in June 2012 and we are VERY happy with our choice. Is is situated very close from the Corcovado, in a secure location - Laranjeiras. Metro station (largo do machado) is at 20-25 minute pleasant walk. There are many buses passing close-by so you can reach the beaches, the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2012 via mobile

This hostel is located in a nice and safe area very close to the Corcovado which is easily recheable on foot. The area is also well connected to other places of interest by bus. The owners and the people who work there are kind and helpful. Breakfast is good . The room we had was clean and spacious the bed... More

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Campinas, SP
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

I strong recommend this hostel to anyone! Jacques, the owner of the hostel is a very helpful and friendly person. They speak Portuguese, Spanish and English too. It has a good breakfast included in the price. It is very clean and organized. The beds are very confortable, the atmosphere and decoration contribute to relax. It is near a good nightclub... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013
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Fortaleza, CE
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013
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Address: Rua Alice, 293 | Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Region: Brazil > State of Rio de Janeiro > Rio de Janeiro > Santo Cristo
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