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CityLights Hostel Reviews

R. Padre Garcia velho, 44, Pinheiros, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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89%Overall Rating

From 42 ratings
  • 89%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 85%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 88%Atmosphere
  • 92%Cleanliness

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  • Avid Traveller: 10-20 Reviews Added
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97%

all perfect hostel but music sounds in the bar quite noisy! but everything was wonderful i expected!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

I loved the hostel! The girls room had everything I needed!! A clean bathroom a big mirror hair dryer! The beds were comfy and each bed had its own light and plug made things easy! My stay was fast but I loved their project Flower Power Alternative trips I wish I had time to go on a trip and get to see more of the Brazilian nature life! Thank you CityLights team for all your help and tips to do around the city!


100%

CityLights is amazing! Really good vibes here with a chill atmosphere and perfect location. It has a great patio area downstairs with a huge kitchen and a bar. The staff are all super friendly, and you get free breakfast everyday. The hostel is small enough so that it doesn't feel crowded or impersonal, but there are enough people around for it not to feel empty either. After having traveled to 20+ countries and staying at countless hostels, I can easily say this is one of my favorites!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


67%

The best thing is the location. Very close to Vila Madalena, and pretty quite area. Is clean in general, and the staff is friendly. The only thing I would ask to improve is, the place needs more restrooms and clean it more often.

Owner Comment (Show)
The CityLights Hostel had a restroom out of order at that time, but took care of that. We are trying to be the cleanest Hostel in the Planet, thanks for your warrning. We holpe to see you here again.

100%

Amazing hostel, very cozy, with excelent atmosphere really close to the subway. They have a great staff.


100%

It´s such a great place to stay.... The hostel is very clean, well located and people are so nice ;)........... I´d recommended it to all those who go to Sao Paulo.... Nothing to complain about it.... It´s a beautiful Hostel....

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Venezuela
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


50%

This is a hostel for smokers only. They allow smoking in the common are and the smell seeps up into the private rooms so badly that my pillow still carried the smell the next day. Also the common area s connected to the kitchen, so it's hard to enjoy a smoke filled supper.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (12 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
CityLights Hostel have an open area to smokers. Sorry if you didnt have a nice time.... But any no smokers that stayed here had this such problem.

93%

Best hostel in Sao Paulo but the only problem is wifi connection, it is so slow


90%

I was a very nice staying and I'd definitely recommend. The atmosphere is great and staff very friendly. The location isn't good for walking to most of spots and you'll have to take a transportation most of the time. The bed was a little hard and lockers didn't seem to provide enough security. The entrance automatic door was broken and sometimes we needed to wait a while for someone to open it for us.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Great place to stay. Awesome staff!


87%

Very beautyful and relaxed hostel, but lacks the top noch of tours, extra/socialising activities. luggage storage could have been more secured from rain.,


63%

the breakfast was ok..no eggs or ham like in other hostels..nite duty staff smoked so couldnt keep window open at nite for air or we got smoked out..dog sat on kitchen chair and was near breakfast area in ams..not good with smoking and dog for allergies..showers were ok..hostel laptop was broken and wasnt replaced so we had no internet access and we didnt have own laptops

  • Globetrotter
  • 15 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Mixed Group, 41+
  • (33 reviews)


97%

City lights hostel ruined me for all others. Comfortable beds even in the multi bed dorm. The best kitchen And bathrooms!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Bulgaria
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

It's a cool place no doubt!Totaly worth to stay,guys that work overthere definetely good and helpful for whatever you ask for!And the place is really "tasty",designed and equiped with style, clean and secure and has a nice inner yard to relax and have a drink.They all speak english there fluently, so no problem with communication for non-portuguese speakers.But what really hits is coolness and relaxed atmosphere of hostel and young crew directing this ship in a good direction!Abracos to CLH! ;-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Croatia
  • Couple, 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


67%

Only spent 1 night there. I arrived very early, so there was only the kitchen maid but she was friendly enough. Breakfast is nice. The staff were helpful in showing you what to do and where to go. The place itself is clean.


90%

Great location as it is near to the metro station which connects you to nearly all of Sao Paulo. The owners designed the hostel with an eco-friendly feel and design which is nice. The hostel was very quiet during my stay but it was okay cause I needed some downtime. I would recommend this place if you are looking to get some proper rest and don't want a hectic wild environment.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Very well designed, acceptably close to the metro, nice breakfast, cool air/atmosphere. :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


57%

the room was O. K. bur the staff spoke not good english therfore I got only short answer about my questions.


97%

Awesome Hostel. Very close to a lot of Bars, Restaurants and Clubs. Clean and super nice Stuff!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


87%

Nice hostel in a well-located area. Quite stylish and comfortable. The only issue was finding it in the first place, as there's no big sign saying it's a hostel except for the hostel name at the door, which is hidden by the trees in front of it and very easy to miss. Helpful and friendly staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


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