Join our Hostel - Work and have fun in Rio de Janeiro - the Marvelous City :)

Brazil

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29
Last activity
19/08/2019
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My Hostel was my little dream in life, because of that I am meeting people from everywhere in the planet :). Although i have graduated in law and have worked for five years as Tax Consultant for big 4 companies, My goal in life had been always to open a hostel in Rio and work just with tourism, Which in also my passion :)
Type of help
Other
Help
I need someone in a really cool vibe to help as a receptionist, you should be open mind, interested about people and maybe help us a bit to take care of the house, small thing that help us to make the difference :)
Languages spoken
english and portuguese/spanish
Accommodation
Bed in a dorm :)
What else ...
Free access to parties, tours.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (29)

02/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre)

It was absolutely a pleasure to host Pierre here. He is fun, reliable and hardworking. It was summer with a busy and full hostel, I was desperate about help. He did an amazing job, as a receptionist and bartender, spreading karisma and good vibe around the hostel, he also learnt really well how to prepare tastefull caipirinhas ( Brazilian… read more

(Excellent )

26/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Pierre) for host

I spent one month in the hostel from start of January until February 2017. I came to discover Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian culture and taste caipirinha obviously :) Well, to be honest, I couldn't expect for a better place to stay in Rio. Carlos is always spreading a good vibe in the hostel, and he's now part of my family like all the other volunteers… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Mohamed)

It was great to invite Mohamed to volunteer here. I counted on him to help me at the reception, as a barman, preparing wonderfull Caipirinhas, and basicly, everthing that was needed in hostel. He become a good friend of all the staff and guests, bulding one of the most beautifull vibes in the history of the Hostel. It was not easy to work here… read more

(Excellent )

03/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anthony & Jordan)

It was an absolute pleasure to receive them in the hostel. Anthony is extremely enthusiastic, trustworthy and brings a great vibe to the hostel.
Whilst working in reception, They would encourage and take guests out regularly to the local bars and clubs in Rio. And Jordan is great boy..

They are reliable workers who I can also consider a friends… read more

(Excellent )

13/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anthony & Jordan) for host

Carlos welcomed us here for a month and it was an amazing experience. We arrived to find a place to sleep and to work but we actually found so much more than that ! Being part of this team that became our friends (Carlos included) was amazing and we felt home there right away. We don't see what you can expect more that what we lived there. It was… read more

(Excellent )

21/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Leon)

Leon is a good guy, He did a good Job, always trying to help, understanding the importance of my explanations about the hostel and following it really well. He was part of one of the most beautifull vibes in here so far, when all my guests and staff stayed together on the beach, parties, barbecues :) Thanks Leon :)

(Excellent )

11/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Leon) for host

I spend about 3 Weeks here and i can definitely say that it was an amazing time! I met some really nice people and i wish i could see them all again. There is always something going on in the hostel and you never feel bored. You can enjoy a day at the beach and at night you go out to some really good parties with some really nice people. Carlos… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Selma) for host

Where to begin here !? When I was getting tired of Brazil and wanting to go back home, I found the best people at the Hostel to make me like my trip again ! Carlos, your host, will definitely make you feel at home, and as he always picks carefully his workers, you'll have the chance to have great and amazing people just as I had the chance to… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host

(Excellent )

26/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Florencia )

Florencia is one of the most memorable people that I have ever received here. She always brought amazing vibes, always smiling and super kind with guests. She became a good friend of all the staff and of course mine as well. We had so much fun, shared a lot of laughs ... Concerning the job, I could trust her 100 %. Our place and I will never… read more

(Excellent )

06/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Florencia ) for host

WHEREEEEEEEE TO STARTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT?????
Since we met Carlos has been super friendly and honest with what he wanted and he respected 100% his words and he was really commited in making his team feel like a family. Always helping in the way he could, always cheering up people to go to parties and enjoy Rio. He knows everything about… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (varlet)

Pierre was here during the Olympic Games, such a busy time when I needed to count on my team a lot.
He went out with my guests almost every night; he never complained about anything, and he was always ready to help , he worked beyond the expectations, he did a great job at the reception and prepared amazing brazilian cocktails called Caipirinhas:)… read more

(Excellent )

04/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Dmitry)

We had such a great time with Dmitry. He is a good guy, very smart, helped us as a receptionist, and gave us a lot of ideas and tips for the hostel's technology. Thanks a lot mate :) You are forever welcome :)

(Excellent )

17/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Pascal) for host

I stayed 2 months with Carlos in his cool hostel in Botafogo. From the first moment we met, Carlos was a warming and cheerful person. He helped me, my colleagues and the guests with every question and problem they had. His willingness to share his stories and experience with us really impressed me. At any time during my stay I was happy to say… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jack)

Jack is a great guy! He is a very happy and friendly person, he is always happy to help with anything and rarely offers a complaint. He was very good with my guests and is very patient with everyone who needs help even when he is not working. He is very into his fitness and actually helped some guests and other workawayers with training which was… read more

(Excellent )

01/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host

I spent almost two months working here and had a truly awesome time. Carlos is a genuinely great person, very friendly and helpful and also very enthusiastic about Rio which was really infectious! :D the work was simple and enjoyable, I met lots of interesting people and had an amazing start to my travel experience. I will always return when… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)

Mark helped me a lot in the Hostel, He helped as a receptionist, at the bar and made great caipirinhas! Also helped with some IT work! He is such a great guy. Thanks a lot Mark :)

(Excellent )

14/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Hugo)

Hugo is a great guy who helped me a lot. It was amazing to watch him playing guitar, singing and provide such a good vibe for my hostel. He was really responsible and organized in helping as a receptionist, it means that he will be forever welcome back.

(Excellent )

10/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sian) for host

Carlos is a fair and honest guy whose top priority is providing his guests and staff with a great experience! I appreciated that he took the time to share his knowledge about Rio with me, so I could pass along the information to other travelers. I loved the two weeks I spent there, and felt the work schedule was fair and manageable. I would 100%… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander )

Alex is a great guy :) helped me a lot in the hostel. He is organized, clean, good knowledge about system and excel, helping me with the hostel administration. By the way, he is really extrovert, fun, and he was always with the guests for the nightlife and exploring the beaches and the nature of Rio.

(Excellent )

22/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Alexander ) for host

It was a great experience to be at this hostel for 4 weeks. Thank you Carlos for letting me in, great host!, very clear, direct and easy going.
The hostel work itself is very easy, relax, there is plenty of time to explore the city while not working, and Carlos arranges fair schedules to everyone. The hostel atmosphere is more like a guest house,… read more

(Excellent )

28/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Salvatore & Nathaly ) for host

Thanks Carlos for this wonderful experience. I spent three weeks in a fabulous setting, where I met great people. A harmonious atmosphere in a perfect location within walking distance of Copacabana and Ipanema. Thanks Carlos.

(Excellent )

18/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (daniel) for host

I had an amazing experience, the hostel was such a nice place to stay, great people around and many opportunities that carlos could give to the workawayers. But if you want to have fun and being happy in a place the first that you have to look it's yourself, Luckilly I was one of that people. A piece of my life will stay always in this hostel,… read more

(Excellent )

17/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (daniel)

Daniel is such a great guy. thanks a lot for staying at our Hostel. He has the best vibe ever to work with people :) Amazing experience.

(Excellent )

17/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (patricia) for host

Great place to volunteer. I spent 2 weeks here. The vibe is the highlight. It feels like a big family. Carlos tries to give the volunteers local experiences.
The Hostel is in an excellent location, near by the metro, beaches, mall, bars.

(Excellent )

17/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Gaetan)

Gaetan is a great gut. Always ready to help with a great smile and an amazing vibe.

(Excellent )

17/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

It was really good to have received her here. Thanks for helping Lisa :)

(Excellent )

17/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jake)

Great Guy :) he helped me a lot:) He has an amazing vibe. he is always with a friendly smile. thanks for staying with us :)