Pousada Favelinha | Hostel in Rio de Janeiro

8.5 (398 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: Breakfast, Designated Smoking Area, TV, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 398 reviews with the average score of 8.5 . 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
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Restaurant
  • Fruit
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Street parking
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Game room
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bar crawls
Entertainment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Safe
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
Guest Services
  • Express check-in/out
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Room service
  • Ironing service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service
  • Laundry
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Tour desk
  • Private check-in/out
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cashless payment available
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

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
Theresa
Sep 24, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Everything, especially the hammock on my balcony, the amazing view and the kindness of the owner. It is a special place to stay in Rio and I felt very safe there.
Negative: Only that I kept getting lost in the favela
Summary: A beautiful place to stay in Rio
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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

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

General

Safe, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Trash cans

Services

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

Outdoors

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

View

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

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

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

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

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

General

Safe, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Trash cans

Services

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

Outdoors

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

View

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

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

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

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

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

General

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

Services

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

View

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

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

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

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

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

General

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

Services

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

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Sitting area

View

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

Kitchen

Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Raised toilet

Room Amenities

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

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Layout

Window
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