Not all Uber drivers will bring you up so sometimes it’s a 15 minutes walk uphill. If you are sporty it’s nice, if not it may be uncomfortable.

Nice favelas experience, feeling safe and included in the community, not touristic. Surrounded by the jungle (we saw a monkey during breakfast), ver calm and chill. Bibi’s breakfasts are the best!

Stayed in August 2025

Bibi is a lovely hostess!

Stayed in July 2025

Access to the property is up a short, steep road that Uber and a lot of taxis will not go up. Then there is a significant number of stairs in the walk to reach it. If you are game, mototaxis will take you up, we were! The quality of the stay overcame these challenges.

Bibi is an excellent host, she has gone to a lot of trouble to provide a very well presented room in a peaceful property. The breakfast was superb. Bibi went out of her way to make our stay enjoyable. There is an adventure element to staying in a favela which means bringing the least amount of luggage will make it more enjoyable. We were on a long trip across several climate zones and this created a challenge getting up to the property, Bibi sorted things out, of course.

Stayed in July 2025

Climbing up all the way can be tiring but the local boys run a `moto-taxi' service from the favela entrance which costs only 5 BRL - from where they drop you off there are only about 50 more steps.

Breakfast is served after 8am but is worth the wait. Different every day but always a treat ... fresh fruit, crunchy cereal, pancakes or toast, sometimes eggs, coffee or tea - served in the lovely courtyard. You can make yourself a tea or coffee anytime in the communal kitchen. My room was spotlessly clean and delightful with quirky recycled furniture and good wi-fi reception. The views from the terrace are amazing! Best of all is the warm welcome by Bibi and her staff.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

We were thrilled by the atmosphere of the favela - it was a completely new experience for us. Staying at Bibi's was very pleasant, we felt good here. Unique and cozy environment, nice staff, amazing breakfast... I can only recommend it.

Stayed in June 2025

The hostel is in a beautiful part of the favela, with a great view around the corner. We felt very safe and comfortable. The rooms were accommodating for what we needed. The walk up to Estrelas is pretty steep uphill for about 10 minutes, so just be prepared for that. Not a deterrent, but something to be aware of. Bibi and Barbara were very helpful and kind, and went above and beyond to help make our stay even better.

Stayed in April 2025

There is no air conditioning in the rooms, just a fan above the bed. The mini fridge also didn't work in our room so we couldn't keep food close to us. However, we did speak to the staff and were able to keep some items in a communal fridge. We didn’t feel threatened or unsafe at any point, although we did see a person on our final day with a gun. Overall it was a fantastic experience staying here :)

The breakfast here really is amazing! Believe the reviews! We were greeted by little monkeys on one morning. The pousada genuinely is in a favela. It takes a good amount of walking to reach the location up stairs but this added to the experience of staying here. We didn’t feel threatened or unsafe at any point. Its also in a great location close by to leme/copacabana beach which we went to every day on our stay here. Be careful of the waves on the beach!

Stayed in March 2025

Bibi (the owner) took the time to welcome us, introduce us to the Brazilian culture, the neighborhood and gave us tips for our trip. Besides, she was super sweet and open to help us when we needed it. The property is located in a fabella but it is safe for tourists, nothing happened to us. The vibe of the accommodation was cool and it was surrounded by nature. The breakfast was made by Bibi and it was delicious.

Stayed in February 2025

The climb up the favela was a bit difficult

Nice accommodation, very good breakfast, the host was great!

Stayed in March 2025

Bibi is an amazing host!

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing! One of the best stays ever!

-it’s a very unique experience to have an accommodation in a Favela, the community was very nice and Bibi and her staff very lovely - Thanks again -the breakfast is the best we had in whole Latin America 🥰 and it’s served in the little garden , we even saw parrots -we felt very safe in the favela, safer as at night time in copacabana, but the first time walking up can be intimidating, but Bibi walked with us & explained everything -it’s a very unique experience to have an accommodation in a Favela, the community was very nice and Bibi and her staff very lovely - Thanks again -the breakfast is the best we had in whole Latin America 🥰 and it’s served in the little garden , we even saw parrots -be aware it’s on a hill, but not a big deal. If you don’t like to climb the stairs, you can take the mototaxi - we loved this experience -you will see sometimes people with guns (also close to the Pousada), just be aware/prepared. We always greet them & it was never a problem

Stayed in March 2025

Super cozy and nice place, with tasty breakfast

Stayed in January 2025

Amazing place inside beautiful and peaceful favela. Bibi is super nice host. Especially we enjoyed Friday samba party right in front of the hotel!

Stayed in January 2025

We liked everything. I think the only downside is that the rooms only have a fan and no a/c; it was very hot and humid when we were there (December) as a result a/c would have been welcoming.

A very unique experience to stay in a pacified favela. Bibi, the host, is very welcoming and makes you feel at ease instantly. The rooms are basic but very clean and the breakfast is out of this world! Location is still convenient (not too far away from the main streets and beaches) and very doable on foot. You also have moto taxi’s to get you up if needed. We did not feel unsafe at any time.

Stayed in December 2024

Only two not very pleasant moments. The road up is difficult and the area is not very clean (but safe) and the internet is also not very good. I think this is due to the location of the house high in the favela, so it's good that there is internet at all, it is enough for simple tasks, but if you are on a workation, then Zoom may not work, or watching movies online.

I am pleasantly surprised by the hospitality of the host Bibi and how she cares about her guest house. While I was on the territory, additional rooms were being renovated (it did not interfere with the rest at all), constant cleaning, everything was perfectly clean. A small but sufficient and tasty breakfast (toast, scrambled eggs, butter, yogurt, muesli, fruit). Lovely, calm and safe place with beautiful view

Stayed in December 2024

Simply nothing.

Bibi was an amazing host! The favela near copacabana is 100% safe and when you reach the top (10min) walk, you will have an amazing view of the whole beach. Hand made breakfast included, it simply can't get any better than this in Leme.

Stayed in November 2024

Well maintained Safe Oasis in the favela

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing everything was good

The location is in a small but friendly favela. Nice people and I could walk everywhere + there is a lot of police so I felt save. Also the breakfast was the best I ever had. Very friendly woman and crew!

Stayed in September 2024

I cannot say what I did not like....yeah there is one thing, that the palce is on top a high hill:D So everytime we went up, we were sweaty...BUT great excersice - just a joke, really I cannot say what I did not like, because nothing what I did not like was not influecable by the owner of the nice place (such as humidity etc)

First of all I would like to highlight Omar, he is such a helpful person, always nice, willing to suggest great trips and help with anything. His breakfast were the best, and eating them with coffe in nice little garden, was just the best experience. Do not worry that this stay is in favela. And if you behave safely, there are no worries about your safety....

Stayed in July 2024

Very well located in a peaceful community, save to be around! Beautiful place,the staff were great. thank you Omar ! MS

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing!

Omar and his staff were so helpful and friendly. They gave us a very warm welcome. The guest house is situated in a pacified favela and the community was very friendly. The views from the guest house are stunning, overlooking Rio and you can see Christ the Redeemer in the day and lit up at night. We went on a tour of the favela with a local woman which involved some hiking on the fortress trail, incredible views over Rio and Sugar Loaf mountain. There was a Samba party on the Saturday night next to the guest house which we joined in. We are in our 60’s and wanted a different experience to staying in a hotel on Copacabana beach. It exceeded our expectations and we enjoyed eating and drinking at the local bar. It’s situated in Leme which is very well located for all sites and bars and restaurants. It’s an up hill walk of 15/20 minutes to the guest house. We didn’t find this a problem but you can always get a motorbike taxi there. Omar was very helpful before we arrived and sent me a video of how to find them. We got a taxi from the airport and followed the video. It was easy. We felt very safe all the time. Breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing to dislike - just be aware that the rooms are basic. No A/C, just a fan. Not a problem for me though.

I stayed at three different hotels during my time in Rio and this was my favorite one! I loved the lush courtyard that made you feel like you're miles away from the city, and chilling in one of the hammocks at night while listening to the birds - a calm little oasis in Rio. Another thing I really appreciated was the delicious breakfast that was served every morning- homemade, and cooked with love. While the pousada is located in a favela, I never felt unsafe there - but this may not be for everyone. Also be aware that the pousada is up on a hill, so if you're mobility-impaired, this may be an issue (the moto taxis can take you only up part of the hill, then there are still some stairs to climb..) I love walking, so it wasn't a problem for me.

Stayed in March 2024

Everything! The place, the people, the food, the experience…

Stayed in May 2024

I booked this place because I read so many incredible reviews and now it’s my turn to add another! The people at this hostel - staff and guests alike made our trip in Rio (it was our first time). They made us feel completely at home, even taking us to incredible, authentic samba, recommending great places to eat, picking us fresh native fruit to try and so much more. We felt super welcomed in by the community in the favela and felt much safer there than on the streets outside. The hostel itself is an oasis of calm- a pleasure to return to after a day in the busy city. I especially recommend this place if you are a solo traveller - I was with my dad this time but it was so easy to meet other wonderful, kind people who are keen to connect and do things together. Finally, the breakfasts are DELICIOUS. A wonderful way to wake up each morning. Also, the beds are super comfy!

Stayed in May 2024