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Aquarela do Leme - Hostel

2.5 star property
White sand beach and a 24-hour fitness centre, near Copacabana Beach

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Terrace/patio
Suite
Living area
Reception
Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Patio (8 beds)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

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Ladeira Ary Barroso,21, Leme RJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22010-060
  • Place, Avenida Atlantica
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Copacabana Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Praia do Leme
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (8 beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 beds)

In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Patio (8 beds)

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Patio (8 beds)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Located on the top floor
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic shared dormitory (12 beds)

Basic shared dormitory (12 beds)

Basic shared dormitory (12 beds)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Twin Beds

About the area

Rio de Janeiro

Aquarela do Leme - Hostel puts you in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Copacabana Beach and Avenida Atlantica. Highlights at this beach hostel include free buffet breakfast, a 24-hour gym and a rooftop terrace. .With 2 lounge bars to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the hostel. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Leme hostel include Sugar Loaf Mountain and Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí.
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What's nearby

  • Avenida Atlantica - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Copacabana Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Praia do Leme - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rio Sul Shopping Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rua Barata Ribeiro - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cardeal Arcoverde Station - 3 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 9 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boteco Belmonte - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shirley - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panificação Confeitaria Duque Caxias - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Quiosque Ginga Rio - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Quiosque Estrela de Luz - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Aquarela do Leme - Hostel

White sand beach and a 24-hour fitness centre, near Copacabana Beach
You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour fitness centre, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at Aquarela do Leme - Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rio de Janeiro hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2016
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Aquarela do Leme - Hostel offers 12 shared accommodations with air conditioning, a safe and blackout curtains. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. This Rio de Janeiro hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodation
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Aquarela Leme Hostel Rio de Janeiro
Aquarela Leme Hostel
Aquarela Leme Rio de Janeiro
Aquarela Leme
Aquarela do Leme
Aquarela do Leme - Hostel Rio de Janeiro
Aquarela do Leme - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Aquarela do Leme - Hostel?

Aquarela do Leme - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Aquarela do Leme - Hostel?

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aquarela do Leme - Hostel on 16 Dec 2025 start from AU$155.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Aquarela do Leme - Hostel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Aquarela do Leme - Hostel?

Yep, Aquarela do Leme - Hostel is a short 8-minute walk from Copacabana Beach.

What makes Aquarela do Leme - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

Beach cabanas, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Aquarela do Leme - Hostel.

Does Aquarela do Leme - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aquarela do Leme - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aquarela do Leme - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Aquarela do Leme - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Aquarela do Leme - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kamala

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, huge showers, cozy beds with lots of space. The social scene is mixed with mostly French guests who tend to stay amongst themselves. Overall the property itself is so comfortable and provides everything you could ask for both short and long term stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No towel inc. R$10 extra
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique, Authentic Rio experience

I really enjoyed my one-week stay at Aquarele do Leme. The staff is great: super helpful and friendly. Even the owner, Thibault, is very nice and accessible. The terrace is the best. I enjoyed my coffee up there every morning. The breakfast included eggs, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers and assorted fruits, plus all of the normal stuff. The coffee is excellent and was a pleasant surprise, given that this is a budget hotel in the middle of a favela. I never felt any danger whatsoever walking up and down the 5 minute hill to Leme and Copacabana. I really appreciated the scrupulous and diligent cleaners and I'd be happy to stay here again. Muito obrigada!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajat

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyewoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Strange atmosphere for a hostel!

Breakfast was the highlight each day, great choices. Dorms were okay, but did smell like they were cleaned with dirty water some days. The atmosphere was a bit strange, this is not your usual hostel, it is also a family’s home. Their children would be screaming and shouting and watchingTV in the common area really very loud. Which means hostel guests could not relax there. The children seemed to do what they want. When you first arrive you don’t receive much information, like where is the terrace, there is a gym on the roof, they offer a washing service, what time is breakfast etc. it is also essential to be added to the WhatsApp group so that you don’t miss information. Volunteers were lovely but there is a high turnover rate - this also impacts the atmosphere. The location is great, be prepared it is within a favella at the very top of a very big hill but the environment around the hostel is great and Leme itself is a lovely part of Rio
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ravit

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love the Aquarela do Leme hostel and plan to stay there again in the future; however, people should understand that it does get noisy in the neighborhood. On my final evening, the music from the neighborhood went - literally - all night long. Be sure to bring earplugs or headphones that will drown out the noise so that you can get quality sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel with a wonderful staff. Views are great, activities are numerous, breakfast is tasty… I suppose my only complaint would be that the area can get noisy. There was music all night long … bring earplugs or headphones to drown out the noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is the highest quality hostel in Rio de Janeiro. The facilities are brand new. The beds are little cabins with drapes and are thus semi-private. It is kept very clean and the complimentary breakfast is fresh and delicious. Excellent selection drinks at the bar. Beautiful views from the roof. Highly recommended for those who need space from the party hostel environment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Rio de Janeiro

Very nice and spacious hostel a bit uphill from beach and main street. Great views for watching fireworks on New Year’s eve. At the edge of pacified favela, so not a very scary place, but you need to watch out for your belongings (like everywhere in Rio). Hostel is in superb condition, staff is very friendly and breakfast options are more than good (much wider choices than standard).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

CanadaTraveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great safe local experience with outstanding staff whonare in sabatrical from law, engineers, human resources, finance, wow. And thebcustomers are respectful, open and collaborative. Whatban enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

TeenTeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

CanadaVisitor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service and care 👍😊 Very clean, quality and private.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

July 2019 Rio de Janeiro

My wife and I both agree, we made a great choice to stay at Aquarela do Leme. Thibault is the best host and is very accommodating to the needs of all guests. Don’t hesitate to book your room because this place is in high demand. It is literallty just five minutes from the beach, we could see it from our room, and the short walk up the hill is actually one of the things that we will treasure the most! Enjoy a comfortable and genuine experience at the Aquarela do Leme.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best Hostels I have ever experienced.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pepe Jr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

110% recommended!

My first ever hostel stay was the best travel accomodation I had. My friends would also tell me that I am an expensive traveler as I travel a lot but always stay in luxurious hotels. This time I wanted to make a difference so I tried to stay at Aquarela. The roof deck view was amazing, 1 side facing the beautiful Copacabana beach and the otherside facing the Babilonia favela. Many would probably think that it is dangerous because it is located at the entrance of Favela but definitely no. The neighboorhood were very friendly, there were police presence, free breakfast 110% friendlt staff (the owner even asked me if I want to stay in the room as long as I want as my flight leaves at 11:45PM. Family friendly hostel, 2 cute and friendly kids were there during my stay. Animal friendly hostel (i love dogs heavenly). The guests were very nice and disciplined (we wash our own plates/utensils after use which I find really cool). The cleanliness was superb. The room was excellent with each bed has its own privacy curtain (feels like rooms in a cruise ship). Hostel lobby staffed 24 hours. There is a bar if you want to grab some drinks. Oh yes, definitely recommendable place! Very safe!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing stay here. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the vibe is great. Will recommend this place to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

L

Clean and welcoming hostel with a great family running it in a great location with an amazing roof terrace.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018