My friend and I had a private room with 2 twin beds, a sink, and we had to share the bathroom with other girls. The concept of the hostel is for travelers who want to see Rio and who want to meet people since day one. The staff is SO HELPFUL. They found bus companies, prices, and schedules to go... More

The location is just perfect: you're in the heart of Leblon, surrounded by many nice restaurants and bars. Public transport is also very easy to use. Friendly staff and amazing decoration! Stayed in a private room with shared bathroom, so payed a lot more than usual for a hostel (but still a lot cheaper than many budget hotels in Rio!).... More

Although the place has an amazing location in Leblon, next to the club Melt, Veloso bar and one block from the beach, they lack cleaness. Ok, is a new hostel, cool deco, but to find out flecks over your pillow and also receive the new line with small holes was not exactly what I was expecting. The air conditioning is... More

Staying at Z.bra is always amazing. The staff is pretty helpful from booking a room until check out. I always have a great time staying there. Location is great, very close to the beach and also near a street loaded of bars and restaurants. I also feel very safe staying there. They have a cool decoration. The lobby has always... More

Z.bra hostel has LOADS going for it. Modern, funky decor. Comfy beds. Fantastic lockers (large one per bed and small one in each bed). Fab brekkie. Really nice staff. Great location. Good bar. Free WiFi. Things missing: good info, maps etc (although staff are really lovely it doesn't come across as part of their job) Can be VERY noisey at... More

Whoever had an idea to snag a spot a block away from beautiful posto 12 and Veloso was a genius. It really doesn't get more central than this, ideal location for everyone but especially for the first time Rio visitors who want to be close to the best spots in Leblon and Ipanema. Once again, this place does not look... More

Stayed here with my boyfriend in November 2011. We stayed in the double. The double was small for two people but expected for the price. The double also had a TV and air conditioner. As far as hostels go, this one had a great common area with a bar and a small place for outside seating. What really makes this... More

As hostels go, this one is very cool and makes it feel more like a boutique hotel. The rooms are TINY, but for the price in Rio, close to Leblon beach and restaurants, its good value. Perfect if you are only staying 1-2 nights while exploring other places.

I had a great trip to Rio thanks to this hostel! The staff was hilarious, cool, and really helpful in giving me ideas and places to go. It was also right by the beach and located in the safest area I found in Rio. I highly recommend it.