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Aquarela do Leme - Hostel

2.5 star property
Beach hostel with free breakfast and bars

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Terrace/patio
Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Reception
Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Patio (8 beds) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Living area
Aquarela do Leme Hostel, near Copacabana Beach, offers a rooftop terrace and library. Guests enjoy convenient cabanas, loungers, and in-room WiFi. Previous visitors praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory (8 beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/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) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

Highlights

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

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Basic shared dormitory (12 beds) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Basic shared dormitory (12 beds)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Ladeira Ary Barroso,21, Leme RJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22010-060

What's nearby

  • Copacabana Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Avenida Atlantica - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rio Sul Shopping Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sugar Loaf Mountain - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Christ the Redeemer - 15 min drive - 3.8 miles

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

About this property

Aquarela do Leme - Hostel

Hostel near Copacabana Beach
At Aquarela do Leme - Hostel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a library. With amenities like beach cabanas and sun loungers, this hostel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in the lobby, coworking spaces, and beach umbrellas
  • Multilingual staff, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Aquarela do Leme - Hostel include perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • 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 accommodations
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is Aquarela do Leme - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Aquarela do Leme - Hostel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Aquarela do Leme - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Aquarela do Leme - Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Aquarela do Leme - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Aquarela do Leme - Hostel located?

Located in Leme, this beach hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Avenida Atlantica and Copacabana Beach. Ipanema Beach is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. Cardeal Arcoverde Station is 22 minutes by foot and Futura estação Morro de São João Station is 29 minutes.

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Aquarela do Leme - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

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

Experiência boa para shows

Segunda vez que fico lá e acho que tem um custo benefício muito bom. O ambiente é legal, limpinho e gosto da localização. Os quartos tem uma vista bonita.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Marly Cristina da Silva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O lugar é ótimo , um bom atendimento, a limpeza é ótima , o único ponto negativo é que é em um morro , não é fácil acesso pra Uber
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Privada entupida. Chuveiro entupido e caiam 2 gotas de água. Café da manhã sujo e quase sem variedade. Funcionárias da limpeza maravilhosas, os demais não davam nem bom dia…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fui bem recebido e gostei do ambiente.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Otima escolha

Lugar incrível. A limpeza do quarto é diária, a cabine super reservada, o que aumenta ainda mais o conforto. Todos os atendentes são muito gentis, tive mais contato com estrangeiro do que com brasileiro no hostel. Praticamente um intercambio dentro do Brasil. Amei amei amei. Ambiente super limpo, organizado, café da manhã caprichado.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

claude

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

Agréable séjour à Rio

Avons passé deux nuits dans la posada. L’accueil fut très chaleureux, l’enregistrement rapide et étant venu très tôt le matin nous avons pu laisser nos bagages.la Posada est très propre et située sur une colline offrant une belle vue. La chambre double est très agréable,le petit déjeuner est correct.nous avons été très bien conseillé par Thibaut, un français propriétaire de l’auberge et qui nous a procuré des billets pour aller au Maracana. Nous recommandons cette Posada.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

JOSEILSON RICARDO

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

Bom hostel

É um hostel , fica na ladeira duque dá acesso ao morro da Babilônia. Hostel tem 4 andares e não tem elevador. Então se tu tem dificuldade com escada e não gosta de andar/ subir e descer ladeira não recomendo. A cama é confortável, ar condicionado é ligado TDS os dias as 22hs e desligado as 10hs. Tem uma cozinha coletiva com fogão, geladeira, microondas, panelas...etc...assim você hospede tem a facilidade de comprar sua comida em algum mercado e preparar. Equipe atenciosa. Na cobertura tem uma bela vista da praia do leme, morro da urca, e Copacabana. Bastante estrangeiros frequentam a acomodação. Hostel oferece café da manhã ( Basico , porém, suficiente) para o desjejum. Diariamente tem passeios oferecidos $$$ para os hóspedes e também possui um bar. O ambiente interno é tranquilo . Banheiro é compartilhado. Quartos com 8 camas. Cada cama tem sua tomada de energia e ponto* de luz.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

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

Excelente! O melhor hostel em Copacabana

Excelente como sempre. Minha terceira vez e tudo continua incrível. Parabéns aos colaboradores, voluntários e proprietários!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Perfeito

Minha estadia no Hostel Aquarela do Leme, foi maravilhosa um lugar excelente, limpo ótimo atendimento boa localização perto da praia camas confortáveis. Recomendo o lugar com certeza
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabiano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente para partilhar cultura
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Não indico! Longe, sem ar e difícil acesso

O hostel fica numa ladeira super íngrime, próximo ao morro da babilônia! O banheiro não é privativo (dentro do quarto compartilhado) conforme parece ser anunciado, mas é bem limpo! Cheguei as 22h pra passar a noite e estava bem limpo. Os quartos estão em ótima condições, tem cortinas em todas as camas e tomada também, mal possui lâmpada nas camas. Tem um compartilhamento para guardar as malas com você dentro das camas também. Na recepção do falavam inglês(bem mal) e francês, ninguém falava português como está anunciado aqui, o ar condicionado não foi ligado, estava muito quente e tinham mosquitos, nem consegui dormir direito, perdi o sono e levantei logo 6h da manhã e fiz check-out. Enfim, o hostel é limpo, tem bons quartos e uma vista ótima, mas o serviço de atendimento e ar falharam muito. Não acho a localização apropriada também, muito longe, de difícil acesso com carros pois as ruas são curtas, e o morro muito íngrime.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ADILSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
maravilhosa
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

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

Ótima estadia

O hostel é aconchegante, tem à disposição espaços agradáveis para compartilhamento, destaque para o terraço, que tem uma vista linda. O Mauro é uma pessoa maravilhosa e está sempre disposto a ajudar. Apesar de ser bem próximo da praia, um motorista do Uber não quis subir a ladeira, pois o hostel fica dentro de uma comunidade. Tudo no hotel é de qualidade. Como pontos a melhorar, os itens do café da manhã poderiam ser repostos mais rápido, além disso a TV poderia ficar um pouco no jornal, mostrando as notícias, só vi futebol passando, ou senão disponibilizar outra TV em um outro espaço comum, mas com uma programação diversa.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tenzin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Among quite some countries which I’ve travelled across the globe, Aquarela will be my top Hostel to have stayed in so far. I’ve stayed in Rio for approximately three weeks. Aquarela has their highest standards for hygiene, guest-friendliness, knowledgeable staff, organized activities, breakfast variety, common area, great bar with traditional appetizers cooked occasionally, great Internet, rooftop workout-area, safe lockers and very understanding volunteers working there. You get the best tips on how to travel around the city from the locals in their very own personalized experience. I would come to stay here again and again rather than any 5 star hotels in Rio. The breakfast is great, the place is ideal for travellers/weekend tripper or digital nomads. Thank you Aquarela for all the help and tips!
Stayed 25 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótimo ambiente! Limpo Staff educado! Recomendo!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victor Hugo

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

Equipe super simpática e profissional

Excelente, a equipe é amigável, prestativa, atenciosa, profissionais competentes. Hotel limpo, agradável, bom, a equipe de limpeza super simpática. Muito legal e fiquei satisfeito em me hospedar no hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle

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

Maravilhoso!

Incrível maravilhoso perfeito. Quero morar nesse lugar. Recomendo pra todos! As acomodações são impecáveis, excelente localização, e os anfitriões são amáveis como uma família.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alle wunderbar!!! Die Atmosphäre ist sehr cool!!! Die Leute sind sehr höflich!!! Ich kann nur empfehle!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

DESIREE

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

RECOMENDO SUPER!!

O lugar é incrível, aconchegante e com detalhes bem pensados pra você se sentir em casa. O atendimento da equipe toda é maravilhoso. Fomos bem recebidos desde o check-in e tivemos dúvidas e solicitações atendidas com excelência. É uma experiência única para quem gosta de lugares mais alternativos e menos tradicionais. Adorei tudo!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

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