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Aquarela do Leme has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Rio de Janeiro. The property is around 700 metres from Leme Beach, 1.1 km from Copacabana Beach and 5.1 km from Sugarloaf Mountain. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Rooms include air conditioning, and some rooms at the hostel have a balcony. The rooms have bed linen. Guests at Aquarela do Leme can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rio de Janeiro, like hiking. Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is 5.8 km from Aquarela do Leme, while Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 8.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 10 km from the hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Rio de Janeiro, this property has an excellent location score of 8.5

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Rio de Janeiro
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • G
    Austria Austria
    clean,friendly and social place + good breakfast :))
  • Brown
    Australia Australia
    Very clean, bathrooms not crowded, great rooftop bar. The hill is by no means impossible, and I used two Ubers with no issues. 10 min walk to Copacabana Beach.
  • Oliver
    Australia Australia
    Extremely clean, cleaned daily. Lots of space, rooftop gym, bar, a great breakfast and close to the beach. What more could you ask?
  • Rhiane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean rooms and bathrooms, great bar, reception area and rooftop bar. There’s a cowering space and also a rooftop gym. The staff are attentive and the free breakfast is adequate and also a great way to meet people. They have lots of activities and...
  • Marco
    Brazil Brazil
    I had a very good stay. Aquarela do Leme's facilites are the best I've ever seen in a hostel. The staff were always helpfull and Nicholas from reception helped me superbly with an anoying situation I had due to disrespectful roomates at the shared...
  • Tessia
    France France
    It was my first time at a hostel and it was a very good experience. The staff is always available, the location is well situated next to Leme and close to Copabacana. The place is clean, confortable
  • Inge
    Denmark Denmark
    Location, very light open space, good breakfast, very helpful persons, roof top view is amazing. Reception is open all day.
  • Melissa
    Laos Laos
    The rooms are very spacious and your own bunk area is nice. The breakfast is very filling and nice. The gym was well equipped and bathrooms were clean. They also provided soap and shampoo. Beautiful view of the city.
  • Thomas
    Brazil Brazil
    Amazing staff and facilities. They organise activities and put you in touch with providers for other services (tours, dance classes, haircuts, massages...). Very young and laid back environment. Despite being in a "comunidade", you could easily...
  • Thomas
    Belgium Belgium
    very cosy hostel, nice people, they give you all the tips / help / information you need

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • hi, im travelling from the uk next couple of weeks, are you still going to be open, cheers andy

    Hello Andy, Yes, we are going to be open for Christmas and New Year! Cheers, Marielle
    Answered on 21 December 2020
  • Hi! I’m would like to work remotely are your place, is this possible? If so, can you send me a picture of the internet speed? Thanks in advance!

    Hello, Yes it is possible of course. We have a very nice and new co-working space. The internet is usually good for working. Kind regards Thibaut
    Answered on 9 July 2022
  • Hi, do you have room for 1 person?

    Hi, Only dorm beds, double rooms or family rooms. Kind regards
    Answered on 11 October 2022
  • Do you have any laundry facilities?

    Yes, we have someone picking up laundry from guests everyday and bringing them back the following day (if needed).
    Answered on 11 October 2022
  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    Rio has beach all year long. However, for a beach holiday, the best time to visit Rio is probably between December and March, when the weather is very..
    Answered on 4 January 2020
  • Are sheets and towels included?

    Yes, both sheets and towels are included.
    Answered on 4 January 2020
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Aquarela do Leme
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Indoor play area
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese
  • Swedish

House rules
Aquarela do Leme takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
R$ 50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
R$ 50 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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FAQs about Aquarela do Leme

  • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from Aquarela do Leme. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Aquarela do Leme may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Aquarela do Leme offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Beachfront
    • Solarium
    • Back massage
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Hand massage
    • Pub crawls
    • Foot massage
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Fitness
    • Beach
    • Neck massage
    • Walking tours
    • Full body massage
    • Head massage
    • Yoga classes
  • Check-in at Aquarela do Leme is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Guests staying at Aquarela do Leme can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Aquarela do Leme is 3.7 miles from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.