We are hostal up in the hills of Rio, in Ladeira dos Tabajaras, just 15 minutes from Copacabana beach. Our hostal has 2 dorms, which can also operate as private rooms for groups if necessary. The hostal:
-Welcomes people of all backgrounds and interests
-24 hour attention
-Bedsheets provided and cleaned daily
-Laundry service
-Rooms have fans
-Shared bathroom
-Lounge with sofas, TV and Internet with WIFI
-Terrace with chairs to take in the view
-Breakfast included
-Mini-bar and snacks
-Exclusive tours available
-Airport collection
-Orientation of Rio
-Always available on the other end of the phone
-Parties and events such as barbeques, cocktail parties
-English, Portuguese and Spanish spoken
The community:
-Ladeira dos Tabajaras is a completely pacified favela, with UPP (Police Pacification Unit), home to approximately 20,000 Cariocas.
-It sits behind Copacabana and has views out to Copacabana beach, Lagoa, Cristo Redentor and Botafogo.
-Locals are friendly and accustomed to the presence of tourists and you'll make lots of friends.
-There are places to eat snacks, pizza, fast food, and even sushi.
-For those tired after walking around all day there is a moto-taxi or van service which takes you to anywhere in the favela for about 1USD. -
-The metro station Siqueira Campos is right at the entrance to Ladeira dos Tabajaras, thus you have access to the centre, bus station, and football stadium
-Hikes can be done in the community itself (see photos)and we can take you on tours around the city with our sister company https://www.facebook.com/RioMotoTours. Prices (during the World Cup - June and July):
45USD/100 Reais per person per day
270USD/600 Reais per person per week
1000USD/2220 Reais per month