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Vila Madalena Hostel Reviews

Rua Francisco Leitao, 686, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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86%

The people from the hostel was very helpful and nice. The room was basic but the common areas were awesome. The hammock was very good and the sofas.


100%

Awesome place to meet people! Probably the best hostel I've been to!


93%

The hostel is very nice. Staff helpful, rooms and bathrooms really clean. Located in a good neighbourhood. The only downside is its breakfast, which was quite poor in my opinion.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We doesn't serve breakfast. Beetween 7h and 19h we serve a coffe break with 4 kinds of cookies, tea, coffe and cake. We are in the party suburb that means if you wake up late you will have something to eat or just after a walk around the city you can relax having that. Better than a breakfast until 10h isn't?

100%

It was amazing! Nice staff, everything is really really clean and a great place to meet travelers! Thanks and a big hug from Rotterdam!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


80%

Very nice Hostel and very nice staff. I have no complaints.


100%

Bring earplugs! There is a rec center right next store that kids fill in at 7am, and it gets loud, but otherwise, best hostel of my trip in South America!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


100%

My first stop in Brazil and other hostels now have a lot to live up to. The staff are incredibly friendly and always have ideas of things to do around Sao Paulo. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


96%

Thats definitely a good choice for SaoPaulo. Great hostel, not too big and especially Bruno at the reception gives a plus point as a stuff. He told us cool things to do, always in a good mood!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


73%

I was a good time. Clean hostel and nice staff. But I have two points to reveal: - public transport to hostel using subway is terrible. It is necessary take away several different subway lines to reach there and take a taxi (around R$15,00). - the breakfast is really poor. Just a few cookies and cup of coffee. Considering these points I could recommend the hostel. Enjoy your stay there!

Owner Comment (Show)
We doesn't serve breakfast. We have a coffe break between 7h to 19h with tea, coffe and some cookies. That means you can wake up late or after your long walk visiting São Paulo you can relax having your coffe break. Yes, São Paulo is a huge city as New York and we need to use lot's of several different lines to reach the city, but the main spot's and the best nightlife is a walking distance from us we are in the coolest suburb in town like Soho in (NY), Brick Lane or Camdem (London), Trastevere (Italy), Bairro Alto (Lisbon)...pretty good!

100%

An excellent place to stay! Very nice staff and facilities... You wont regret!


96%

Loved this hostel - The decor is really cool and the atmosphere is relaxed. Extremely helpful staff and the graffiti wall is a really nice feature. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


90%

The staff was very nice and had a lots of information for us anytime we asked. The rooms were clean and ist was so good to have an extra bathroom for females and males. This is nice! A bar would be nice there!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


86%

Good hostel! I would stay again if i ever come back to sao paulo! But its no fun! Theres nothing to do, Almost none common area and its really dificult to get in touch with new guests. In case you are travelling alone and wish to get to know someone else, i wouldn#t recommend!

Owner Comment (Show)
Raphel, thanks for your review. First, we are proud to be not a party hostel. It's strange you tell about difficult to make friends. Probably, you didn't socialized with people because in the night that you stayed with us all guests went out togheter. Maybe you arrived late or stayed only inside of your room. We have lot of comum areas...strange your comment. Anyway, we are for sure in the best nightlife suburb in town if you don't make friends inside you can do outside in more than 300 bars/restauranst/clubs...think about your attitude...

100%

great place. lovely staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


86%

We rent a private room for two for two nights in the middle of the week. The room was simple but cozy, secure and silent enough to sleep even in the middle of the day. The staff was really friendly and is always good for asking for directions or where to go. Cooking was no problem, everything was there. I really enjoyed the jazz music in the mornings.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Very good hostel in a good neighbourhood!! Good to meet new people and lots of fun just hanging around! Staff is super helpful!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


96%

Gabriel, Daniel and Bruno are just fantastic guys. Thanks for everything gentlemen! Very chill hostel thats well connected and close to everything- 15 mins to metro, 5 to bars and restaurants, 2 mins to the bus. It's in the artsy and bohemian part of SP, lots of young people, street art etc. Staff were very helpful and gave great advice\info. Free wifi, open kitchen, flea market close by on weekends, very clean bathrooms. I would deff stay here again...


80%

The staff is pretty friendly. Rooms are not as small as most of hostels. I liked it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

really nice, clean, the staff is there for all your needs and information was really fun

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


86%

This is the first time i had stayed in a hostel and i would definitely do so again. The hostel was clean and the staff were very helpful. The rooms was big and spacious and the lockers were enormous. The bathrooms too were lovely. My only negative is the manager took a lot of persuading before he would put the air conditioning on (they control it from the reception) although in his defence he did eventually agree to it - made some amazing friends, would definately stay here again


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  • 09 Feb 2012 (96%)
  • Good location, safe and the staff is very helpful.
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  • euosli5168 , Male , 1 review , Brazil

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