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LimeTime Hostels Sao Paulo Reviews

Rua Treze de Maio, 1552, Bela Vista, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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87%

Rating
557 Total Reviews
  • 84%Value For Money
  • 90%Security
  • 89%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 88%Atmosphere
  • 87%Cleanliness
  • 85%Facilities

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77%

Good atmosphere, walking distance to shops, supermarket and metro. Staff were very friendly, easy to get along with and knowledgable. Even if they didn't know about something you wanted to do they looked it up for you and found the best way/option. Overall I had a good time!


97%

Best hostel I've ever stayed in! Staff were incredibly helpful, rooms were spacious and immaculate, beds had curtains round for privacy, bedding was soft and actually felt clean for once! Wifi available everywhere, not just in the common areas, lockers had plug sockets within them so you an safely leave your valuables to charge... all this and yet was also the cheapest hostel I've stayed in in Brazil! Only negative would be no air con in the dorm, but it wasn't too hot.


89%

Absolutely loved LimeTime, amazing atmosphere and a free caipirinha every night was always welcome! I'd definitely stay here again if I return to Sao Paulo. The staff were great, always really helpful but pretty relaxed as well.


97%

the bar is decent for hanging out, staff are class and up for nights out too, even when working at 7am the next day! Party hostel, and well located for stuff like the walking tour, easy to get to anywhere you might want to go


100%

Best place to stay! Nice people, good location, it was very clean, free caipi every evening, lovely hostel dog, very helpful stuff!


49%

My rooms fan was broken, no AC, My window faced a wall. Not close to any good parties.Went out with the Hostel got taken to a place that was very $$ and not fun at all. i left the bar they took us to coast 147 reals!!!

Owner Comment (Hide)
Sorry you didn't enjoy your stay this time Brett (as you did in 2010)... It's been 3 years and everything in Sao Paulo got way more expensive, except for LimeTime, that still charges the same thing since we opened. We had a hard time getting the repair guy to come and fix the fan, indeed... If I could do it myself I would. But it's fixed now. As for the parties, we try to make sure the guests have the best time possible. We write on the board what's going on, we organize the taxis and we explain how the bills at the clubs work. And we make ZERO money from this. Sometimes the club is cheap or free, sometimes is expensive, but we tell everything upfront. Sorry it was not your scene, but hey, can't please everyone!

89%

Very good hostel with great atmosphere. Loved the idea of the free drinks between 21 and 21.15 to make sure the whole hostel is in the bar to meet each other. Excellent facilities with fast internet and good fun playing mario-cart on the wii agains fellow travelers. Only downside we had was the broken fan in our room (broken for all the 4 days we were there while it was said a few times).

Owner Comment (Hide)
We are really glad that you enjoyed your stay with us! :) About the fans, you'd be surprised how hard is it to get people to come and fix stuff in brazil, specially with this economy boom. We were aware of the situation and trying to solve it as fast as possible, but even thou we would schedule a technical visit, they simply wouldn't show up. Fortunately, it was fixed already. Really sorry for that! I'll get trained in fan fixing because it's been hard to count on others!

89%

Great atmosphere and made the effort to include everyone in socialising. Helpful and friendly staff and in a great location. Limetastic!

Owner Comment (Hide)
Love that word: "LimeTastic"! We're glad you enjoyed your time here! :)

71%

Some bunk beds had no steps for upper levels. Room can be stuffy if fans are not on. For price, breakfast should be included.

Owner Comment (Hide)
That's why every room has fans, and yours had two... Just turn them on... Quite simple! :) We don't do breakfast, we'd rather put our efforts elsewhere, like having an awesome social atmosphere no other hostel in SP has!

94%

During our brief stay the staff were fantastic in helping with sightseeing and using the facilities to freshen up after a long overnight bus. The hostel has a great vibe, fantastic rooms with comfortable beds, hot water and strong WIFI in the entire hotel. Upstairs chill out area/deck was a nice feature. Gringo was a nice novelty if you like dogs. Rooms had fans and were fine for us however others complained they were too hot. You will need to take the metro here, however that is very easy.


97%

A great hostel to be in - nice vibes, good place to hang out and meet people. Clean bathrooms and comfortable beds. Easy access to the metro as well.

  • 25 Jan 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


94%

It's The place to be, if you want to meet nice people, make parties and drink excellent caipirinha !

  • 22 Jan 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


91%

Super cool vibe with helpful staff. Loved the fast wifi, lights and outlets in each bed and outlet in locker.


100%

Excelent,,, really enjoyed it, staff were very nice, the hostel is very clean, safe, location is also great. Extremely recommend it!


100%

Awesome hostel! Very clean, welcoming and friendly staff, great facilities, very secure, good area - highly recommended!


80%

Good place overall, but the staff needs training and takes too long to sort problems out.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Every now and then hostels have new staff. We train our staff very well, but there is always a learning curve and it takes time to get used to new things. We are sorry your check in took too long, but when you book for 4 people but only 3 shows up, this is a not very situation for a new staff to deal with, so she had to check on the steps for that particular situation to be solved. But, as you say, overall you liked it and came again! :)

91%

Staff very welcoming and friendly, excellent caiprinhas!


97%

Great hostel with an outstanding staff. Free caipirinha at 21:00 as good icebreaker for going out afterwards.


83%

Need to add a free breakfast, everywhere else I stayed had one!

Owner Comment (Hide)
Everywhere else you stayed had a free caipirinha every night? Had deals with free admission at clubs? Had staff taking you out every night? Had a top location as we do? We have way more than free breakfast, and we don't think that's important! We also never said we had it :)

100%

I really enjoyed my stay! The place was clean, neat and well organized. My only really complaint was Gringo at times. Thanks for showing us a good time! It made the whole experience.

  • 21 Dec 2012
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


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