Aquarela Do Leme
Ladeira Ary Barroso 21, Rio de Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, 22010-060, Brazil
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Ladeira Ary Barroso 21, Rio de Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, 22010-060, Brazil
Aquarela do Leme has a fitness center, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Rio de Janeiro. The property is located a 9-minute walk from Leme Beach, 3.2 miles from Sugarloaf Mountain and 3.6 miles from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. The property has a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Rooms include air conditioning, and certain accommodations at the hostel have a balcony. 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. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 5.4 miles from Aquarela do Leme, while Selarón Steps is 5.6 miles from the property. Santos Dumont Airport is 6.2 miles away.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Coffee shop
  • BBQ facilities
  • Hiking
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Beachfront
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Live entertainment
  • Massage services
  • Sun Deck
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Indoor play area
  • Strollers
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yoga classes
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Pub crawls
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Invoices
  • Free face masks
  • Grocery delivery
  • Food delivery
  • balcony/terrace
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Fitness center
  • Indoor Tanning
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Soundproof rooms available
  • Spa services
  • Tour services
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stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location is super close to Leme beach. Excellent common areas. It gives a high-end hostel vibe. Staff was so friendly! This was my favorite stay in Rio. I would definitely stay here again. I didn’t mind the fact that the property is in a favela. It felt very safe, neighbors were nice, there are restaurants & convenience stores nearby. I recommend taking the moto taxi at the entrance of the favela. So convenient if you don’t want to walk up the hill!
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The friendliness of the staff and location
Nothing to complain about so far
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
It was good
Not enough community activities
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I like the location and staff facilities
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The hostel is located in a favela but I never once felt uncomfortable or unsafe while there. The Leme area is beautiful with so much to do nearby, and the locals were really sweet. The included breakfast was pretty standard but nice regardless. The hostel is quite clean and the staff were very helpful. I liked that you can order drinks and have them charged to your room. The rooftop area was also a nice place to hangout.
Not necessarily a dislike, but the hostel is located at the top of a very steep hill that many Uber drivers were unwilling to drive to the top of. But if you are up for it, it is a great cardio workout.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Wonderful hostel, with scenic view looking to the sea below. The hostel offered a daily breakfast which was appreciated, and staff was helpful and fantastic to work with. Activities provided that you can hop into, if you wanted to enjoy yourself and learn more about the fantastic life in Rio.
The only sad thing for me was that the climb to the hostel (noted when I booked), I just didn’t realize it would affect how much I would go into town due to this. Bike rides are provided at affordable prices, so it might not be a thing for other travelers. Also, the located is at the lower level of a favela? Or so my taxi diver said? For me, its not what I’m used too.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great social atmosphere. Amazing breakfast. Comfortable private beds with nice storage. Top tier hostel.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
good view clean Breakfasts are good here
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Super social but still quiet; comfortable beds with good storage space; really good breakfast. Very close to the beach.
Conditions could be better for volunteers; better accoms for the amount of work done and the care they take for the hostel and community.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything, super dupper social ! Great architecture and view ! Very comfortable dorm, very very bright, light comes from everywhere. Really love this hostel. It’s located on on top of the hills of a very friendly Favela, no reason to be scared.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything. From staff, beds, toilets and showers. Breakfast was also great.
Can’t think of any. Some people aren’t comfortable about the hike but it’s not an issue for me.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The hostel is very clean and comfortable!
I think the location might be a bit tricky for Ubers and the like, but just go down the hill and you can get an Uber!
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Everything
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I stay here each time i’m in Rio. Its a great hostel. Clean, comfty beds, good showers and good breakfast.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful property well laid out with a great view! Breakfast was good, fresh water and a rooftop bar. Multiple sitting areas. The pods themselves are great and bathrooms are clean! The staff are amazing and so helpful! I had no issue on getting Ubers to and from the property…
Nothing really… I would suggest refurbishing cushions.
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Loved the great views, the privacy in the rooms, the cleanliness was exceptional, the vibe is unbeatable. We really enjoyed everything and everyone there :)
The only down side is the hill, we were very lucky all the Ubers,99 we called went up and down, but due to the narrowing of the road we heard some drivers deny going up there. Not really a down side if you don’t mind the hill.
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This was one of the best if not the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. The room I stayed in was large and spacious, with a balcony for drying clothes. The staff and volunteers were nice and friendly. The breakfast served was really good as well with fresh fruits and homemade spreads , breads and cakes. Met so many wonderful people here, was a great place to choose for my first time in Rio ! Location wise, it is up a hill but it’s honestly not that bad,you can pay the moto taxis to take you up for R$5 if you really don’t want to walk it. It’s so close to the beach and there’s a lot of thinks happening within the area that it’s located so I ended up spending a lot of time there. Also loved that it had a working space, so I was able to do a bit of work while I was there
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
wifi for video call could be better
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Wonderful hostel, where everyone makes you feel at home ? I go 3 times a year and the atmosfere and location is second to none. Dormitories real good too with lots of privacy.
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Aeroporto Santos Dumont Airport - 3.39 mi
    • Rio de Janeiro Intl Airport - 11.19 mi
    • Aeroclub - 23.72 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Indian Museum - 1.46 mi
      • Army Historic Museum and Fort of Copacabana - 2.04 mi
      • International Museum of Naiv Art of Brazil - 2.30 mi
      • Republic Museum Palacio do Catete - 2.40 mi

    Other attractions

      Beaches Show all on map »
      • Leme Beach - 0.32 mi
      • Urca Beach - 0.60 mi
      • Botafogo Beach - 1.21 mi
      • Copacabana Beach - 1.23 mi
      • Arpoador Beach & Devil`s Beach - 2.19 mi
      • Devil's Beach - 2.27 mi
      • Flamengo Beach - 2.28 mi
      • Arpoador Beach - 2.46 mi
      Shopping Center Show all on map »
      • Rio Sul Shopping Center - 0.45 mi
      • Botafogo Praia Shopping - 1.19 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro - 0.70 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Chacrinha Park - 0.95 mi
      • Catacumba Park - 1.97 mi
      • Peter Pan Park - 2.10 mi
      • Guinle Park - 2.23 mi
      • Girl of Ipanema Park - 2.33 mi
      • Lage Park - 2.68 mi
      Stadiums, Arenas, and Racetracks Show all on map »
      • Complex of Sports of Fluminense Football Club - Soccer Field - 1.88 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Dorival Caymmi Statue - 2.10 mi
      • Corcovado - 2.29 mi
      • Cristo Redentor Statue - 2.67 mi
      • Monument to the Brazilian Soldiers in the World War II - 2.71 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Church Sao Judas Tadeu - 2.28 mi
      • Largo do Boticario - 2.51 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • BOPE - Battalion of Special Operations - 2.41 mi
      Rivers and Lakes Show all on map »
      • Rodrigo de Freitas Lake - 2.58 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Post 1 - Leme - 0.22 mi
      • Duque de Caxias Fort - 0.35 mi
      • Cable Car Pao de Acucar - 0.39 mi
      • Pista Claudio Coutinho - 0.40 mi
      • Post 2 - Copacabana - 0.54 mi
      • Praia Vermelha - 0.54 mi
      • Pasmado Belvedere - 0.70 mi
      • Mariuzinn Disco - 0.91 mi
      • Sao Joao Fortress - 0.95 mi
      • Sugar Loaf - 1.19 mi
      • Ilha Cotunduba - 1.36 mi
      • General Consulate of Germany - 1.74 mi
      • D. Marta Belvedere - 1.99 mi
      • LOB - Tenis Academy - 2.06 mi
      • Copacabana Fort - 2.10 mi
      • Le Boy Disco - 2.14 mi
      • Aterro do Flamengo - 2.34 mi
      • Post 7 - Arpoador - 2.40 mi
      • General Osorio Square - 2.42 mi
      • Largo do Boticario - 2.49 mi

Aquarela Do Leme

Ladeira Ary Barroso 21, Rio de Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, 22010-060, Brazil