Pousada Favelinha | Hostel in Rio de Janeiro

8.4 (386 Reviews) |   12 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  9 Guests
Santa Teresa Hostel | Pousada Favelinha

12 Bedroom Hostel in Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

Located in a favela, a densely populated urban slum on the hills of Rio de Janeiro, Pousada Favelinha is a guest house overlooking the Sugarloaf Mountain and offering free WiFi access in guestrooms and public areas. Boasting simple décor and stunning sea and city views, each guestroom offers a balcony. Private bathroom also comes with a shower. Extras include a safety deposit box, bed linen and a fan. At Pousada Favelinha, guests can find a 24-hour front desk for assistance, a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a games room and a tour desk. The hostel is 0.8 mi from Complex of Sports of Fluminense Football Club - Soccer Field, 0.9 mi from General Consulate of Germany and 1.4 mi from Botafogo Beach. Galeao International Airport is 8.7 mi away.

Pousada Favelinha is located in Rio de Janeiro.

This 12 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: View, Balcony/Terrace, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 386 reviews with the average score of 8.4 . Coming to Rio de Janeiro and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Fruit
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Kid-friendly buffet
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Street parking
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Evening entertainment
  • Live music/Performance
  • Walking tours
  • Game room
  • Bar crawls
  • Hiking
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Indoor play area
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Room service
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Baggage storage
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle
  • Ironing service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Lockers
  • Shuttle service
  • Laundry
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Private check-in/out
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Key access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Reviews

Value for money:
9.28
Location:
8.06
Staff:
9.1
Facilities:
8.74
Comfort:
8.72
Cleanliness:
8.84
Meredith
Oct 30, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Australia
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: This is an unusual setting for a pousada being within a relatively small favela. The room was large and attractive with a private balcony commanding a stunning view over Rio. Gabriel, the host, was very helpful. He speaks good English and is a good communicator.
Negative: The favela has a restaurant open at lunchtime but not for dinner, however you can cook in the pousada if you bring your own ingredients.
Summary: A unique, comfortable accommodation experience.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Queen Room with Balcony
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Queen Room with Balcony

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Additional bathroom, Private bathroom

General

Trash cans, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Safe

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Patio, Outdoor dining area, Balcony

View

Garden view, View, Sea view, Mountain view, Landmark view, City view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Layout

Window
Standard Twin Room with Sea View
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 18 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Twin Room with Sea View

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Additional bathroom, Private bathroom

General

Trash cans, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Safe

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Patio, Outdoor dining area, Balcony

View

Garden view, View, Sea view, Mountain view, Landmark view, City view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Layout

Window
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Shared bathroom, Private bathroom

General

Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Safe, Lockers, Trash cans

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

View

Garden view, View, Sea view, Mountain view, Landmark view, City view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Layout

Window
Suite with Sea View
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Suite with Sea View

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Additional bathroom, Private bathroom

General

Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Safe, Lockers, Trash cans

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Living Area

Sitting area

View

Garden view, View, Sea view, Mountain view, Landmark view, City view

Kitchen

Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Raised toilet

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Layout

Window
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