Helping a hostel in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil

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Hey Guys,

I'm Ricardo I have done this kind of project in Hostels in Europe, and now it is the time for me to have my own Hostel, and I would really appreciate your help =)

We opened a hostel in São Paulo in the city centre, it is more a kind of B&B...
(As COVID situation, we are working as a mix of hostel, student house, long stay house)

We need someone to help us to renovate our Hostel in São Paulo city center
(Half week we dedicated to renovation and Half week for receiving our guests!!

We are looking for someone who has some, building, painting skills. gardening, or reception skills (friends and couples are also accepts)

5 hours a day, 5 days a week (Meals Included)

I will be working with you guys along the project with all duties. It's not gonna be a hard working (hope so) but if it does you can be sure that you won't be alone hehe

We have two small dogs and two cats!

We are a gay friendly place
:))
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As Sao Paulo being one of the biggest city of the world there are a lot to do and a lot of places to visit!
We are in the city centre only 7 minutes from the first site the biggest Equestrian monument of the world and the old governament palace :) here is a very multicultural street where Braziliians from all parts of Brazil chouse to live in! We are a very busy hostel with people from everywhere (Busy out of COVID SITUATION).
Help
Help with cleaning and organization, drywall projects (screwing drywall boards basically), painting walls, small renovations as painting old furniture.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: Beginner
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We offer you a bed in a shared-room, free access to all facilities of the house such fully equipped kitchen, TV room, terrace.
What else ...
Luz train station, 25 de Março, Sé catedral, are easly got by walking.

Around the hostel is a safe area, police station just around the corner, military base a few blocks, 4 supermarkets, farmacies, the emergency free public hospital is located 5 minutes down our street. lots os restaurants and pubs.

Av.Paulista is 3 stations from the hostel!

Ibirapuera Park the is the biggest Urban Park in South america and one of the most photografeted places of the world is $3 Dollares by Uber

Close to our place there are places to eat, supermarket, mall, pubs, clubs, the subway station is only 5 minutes by walking, the bus station is only 5 minutes by walking, Av.Paulista is two station from here, we are 10 minutes by walking from the historical centre of São Paulo.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
we have two internet 200mb each one!
Can possibly accept pets
cats, and some breed of dogs!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(5.0)

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(5.0)

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(5.0)

06/09/2021

Left by Workawayer (Logan) for host

This was my first workaway and it was a really great experience. Ricardo was an excellent host and the hostel was cozy. Perfect location to see the city, lots of sights within walking distance and a nearby metro station and bus stop. Most of my work consisted of remodeling the hostel, primarily installing drywall and occasionally working reception… read more

(Excellent )

08/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Dionata)

Dionata stayed a month with us as volunteer and a couple of months as a guest, we had a good time together, as he has a large experience as barista we changed our way to make a brazilian coffee, way that were aproved by our guests =) I hope to hear from him that he is going thought his dreams around the world ,best of lucky

(Excellent )

14/07/2021

Left by Workawayer (Dionata) for host

Fui para ficar um mês como voluntario e acabei ficando mais dois meses como hospede no hostel.
Quando cheguei no Ricardo, São Paulo estava completamente fechada e o hostel estava passando por reformas, por alguns dias ficou apenas eu e o Ricardo, neste período observei ele mudando um pouco da rotina e compras para casa, para que eu me sentisse… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (walter )

Having Walter with us were an incredible experience, He showed up in a moment when we were going through a tough renovating period, as a plumber he is able to fix and install gas, pipes, fix stoves, sinks, toillets etc. he can speak an understandable spanish, he can get by in Portuguese, and in this period he were up to learn English!
As a… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2021

Left by Workawayer (walter ) for host

En estos dos meses que estuve, puedo decir que ricardo es una persona genial me ayudo mucho la pase muy bien en cuanto al voluntariado tiene horarios flexible, el me ayudo con papeles que tenia que hacer el hostel esta en pleno centro a pocos minutos de un metro y ricardo es una persona muy paciente muy tranquilo super recomendable

(Excellent )

18/03/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)

Eva was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding volunteers here at the hostel, she became a great friend! always helpful and super proactive! She is not a party girl, she is immersed in her studies and assignments, but she loves to dance, so you can expect her to liven up the places that have parties! I strongly recommend that you receive her with… read more

(Excellent )

05/03/2021

Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host

I stayed with Ricardo for almost 3 months! My longest work away yet; because I felt so comfortable and at home there. Ricardo is very communicative and a friendly host. While I was there, I painted walls, cleaned, put up dry wall, sanded, plastered walls and helped care for the wonderful 2 dogs and cats. I would 100 % recommend him as a host to… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Micayla)

Mica is a lovely girls, has this calm way to talk, always handling difficult situations in a pacific way, she plays ukulele (or something like that hehe), She speaks a VERY understandable English, has been travelling for a long time, I really hope just the best for this incredibly woman, Enjoy your time at home and keep traveling girl =)

(Excellent )

02/03/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Thibaut & Marcos)

Thibau stayed with us for around one month! We really get along together ! he has good ideas, he is friendly, I still have people asking about him often, and for me that is a really great point! He is polite, and can speak other languages very weel! I recomend him to stay with you guys =)

(Excellent )

02/03/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Vyacheslav)

I had a good moment with Slava, He were very polite and respectful at home, trying to learn some hard works here! he spent a very short time with us, but I would definitely invite him again =)

(Excellent )

02/02/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica & Luca)

Hey guys, I'm really sorry for take soo long to answer you! The stuffs here are getting crazy and busy haha We really have good moments with this lovely couple, we recommend then to the next hosts, they are very kind and they cook very well! They love to explore the city around, we hope to see you guys again =)))) best of lucky

(Excellent )

21/01/2021

Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Luca) for host

This was our first experience in Work Away, as well as our first days in Brazil, and it was perfect!!! Ricardo and the other guests welcomed us with open arms, helped us to understand the local culture and the city, Ricardo was also available to wait for our arrival late into the night due to numerous flight delays. We found a family away from… read more

(Excellent )

17/01/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Luis)

Luis is the kind of person who gets along with everyone around, speaks a good English, a understandable Portugal Portuguese for Brazilians, stayed a short time with us, but in all the moments he showed himself very polite and respectful, we are going to receive him again in few weeks =)) I really hope that you have a great time in South of Brazil!

(Excellent )

17/01/2021

Left by Workawayer (Luis) for host

Had to leave 2 days after my arrival because I wanted to go south to the beach but I'm gonna stay with Ricardo when I get back São Paulo again. He is such a kind person and will always help you in everything. he's a good cooker and also a great person to have a conversation of any kind and have fun with him and the other workawayers.

(Excellent )

07/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Lucas) for host

Ricardo is very flexible and friendly, his descriptions on how to do things and why are superbly!
Super pleasant working there!

(Excellent )

07/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas)

I have just nothing to complain about lucas! He were definitely a surprise to me, im gonna miss him, he's kind, he avoids to go into polemic talks, he is very easy going and open minded person, in my avaliation I could say that he is a pro ative person, he can handly his own food! I hope he finds everything that he searches in this journey :)

(Excellent )

06/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Cristina)

HEY THERE, Im really sorry i had never left a review, I taught i had done ages ago haha, but I remember exactly how especial were to have Cristina here with us, this very energetic lady, ive met her when a worked away in Italy and it were definitely a great moment to have h4r with us! Im really hope she visiting us soon, i hope just the best for… read more

(Excellent )

09/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Cristina) for host

Ricardo is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He is a genuine nice guy, friendly, welcoming and fun. He knows all the places for great parties and makes a mean caipirinha.
I worked at his hostel for 2 ½ months and it was great, besides he is a great cook and his cakes are delicious. The work is very doable, attending the reception,… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Raquel & Lucas)

This were our first experience having people with the same nationality as us! Raquel & Lucas are such a really nice couple, I just had no problem at all having them as our helpers! Raquel has eyes for details and good taste for decoration, and always ready to learn new things even if they are tought or envolve the use of heavy machines! Lucas is… read more

(Excellent )

26/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Raquel & Lucas) for host

Our experience at the hostel was very gratifying! Ricardo is such a nice person, he received us very well. The hostel was under renovation, so our activities were related to it. He taught us new skills with a lot of patience, and he was always ready to help us. It is well located, close to the subway and in downtown São Paulo.

Nice to meet you… read more

(Excellent )

22/01/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)

Andrea is a very friendly, nice girl! She is also VERY smart, rarely you have to tell her to do something!
She can speak very good English, Italian, English and her Portuguese is getting better day by day!
She is not the kind of person with does and doesn't.
It was her second time working with us, And I can say for sure that she will be very… read more

(Excellent )

20/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host

I spent two great weeks with Ricardo in his lovely hostel in SP. And i came back for a week in January. My tasks were to work at the reception, which i really enjoyed. Ricardo took care of cooking and baking delicious cakes. :))) He is also quite flexible with the working hours, if i needed i could swap the shifts. And it was no hard work at all.… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Darragh ) for host

Oh My Darling Ricardo.. We miss you and your cake! mmmm!! xxxx

There should be 5 similes to describe this Workaway experience. We both loved every moment.

Ricardo is a fantastic host. with the most welcoming and caring family. he is an amazing cook and it was great to pick up some good tips to making authentic Brazilian, Italian and general… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Darragh )

Finally o/ *firecrackers*

OMgosh, what to say about this lovely couple?

Darragh is very polite, is always up to help, very friendly and easy going, He helps me to build doors, bookshelves, shopping, reception and tasks xD
Lisa is a great person, with a wonderful talent to painting, She made an incredible work in my garden making one of the… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)

Alex is a very nice boy, my father, I and the other helpers got along with him soon in the first day!

Alex has a special attention for details so his jobs are really really good, he made shelves in our Kitchen and now we finally have an organized kitchen! He also helped us to make a fence on our garden, and it became incredible! much more than… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniela )

Hey Danny! I'm really sorry for take too long to leave a review for you!
Danny is a great woman, She spent about 3 months or more with us! She made our lives are much more healthy cooking vegetarian food! She can speaks a perfectly Portuguese, her Spanish is very easy to understand, and I saw her English improving day by day!

She also taught… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Daniela ) for host

Minha experiência no este Hostel foi muuuuito boa, é como ficar na casa de teus amigos :-)
Cada dia foi uma nova aventura, que adorei muito viver junto com Ricardo e os companheiros.
Ricardo sempre foi muito atencioso em ter verduras e legumes pra mim que sou vegetariana.
Meu português e inglês melhoraram muito no hostel.
Muito obrigada por… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Marcel)

Hey there, I'm really sorry for the delayed answer!
Marcel is an incredible musician, I've never seen someone playing Brazilian old musics in the guitar like him! So if you are looking for someone to cheer your place up with nice music and chat, you really should invite him xD

(Excellent )

27/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Marcel) for host

I spent 10 days with Ricardo and Clau and I really enjoyed it! They both are very kind and friendly people, always worried that you enjoy your stay there! The hostel itself is very nice too! There's a very good atmosphere there! I really recommend you to go there if you think of spending some time in Sao Paulo!

(Excellent )

04/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)

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(Negative )

28/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Daan)

Daan is very intelligent and knowledge, he helped us to building a reception desk, one table and two sofas, and it made us save A LOT of money hehe...He is very polite and always put some good music on =) if you need help then you need him for sure xD

(Excellent )

27/02/2014

Left by Workawayer (Daan) for host

Had a wonderful time in Sao Paulo. Good energie and nice host! He shows you the city by day and night. :) Great fun!

(Excellent )

28/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Casey)

Casey is a really nice person, helped us a lot building bunks, painting, and he fixed all our electrical sockets, something that we've been trying to fix for a long time =) so we are very very grateful ! It is also a good craic to take a pint with him. I hope to see him again in November before he goes back to his home. I very recomend him to help… read more

(Excellent )

24/02/2014

Left by Workawayer (Casey) for host

Had great fun, Ricardo is very entertaining, he cooks well, and makes you feel at home. His father is keen to teach Portuguese and also adds to the homely feel. I spent three weeks with them, and really really enjoyed my stay! The work is easy going, and clau, Ricardo's dad is always there to help, and show you what needs doing. Great fun, must do!

(Excellent )

28/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Stefan)

It was really nice to have Stefan with us, he is very good painting, and he did a schedule of the works that should be done, and we could progrees faster with the things here =) it was also very nice going for some pints with him xD he is very welcome back here, and you should definitely invite him to join in your project!

(Excellent )

19/02/2014

Left by Workawayer (Stefan) for host

My experience was good, had some great 2 weeks in Sao Paulo. Ricardo is a host who takes good care of you. Show's the city and the nice places to go. In the middle of the center, near subway station, supermarket, etc.

(Excellent )

24/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Gaston)

Gaston is a really nice boy, helped my father a lot and he is a very easy-going man...I very recomend you spending some time with him =))

(Excellent )

20/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Gaston) for host

I stayed for 19 days, Ricardo and Clau (dad) this good (very) persons, Clau speak me all the time the city, your culture, and ours work, and he show me the city near areas.. thank you so much! :) ... Clau he was very good with me!

(Excellent )

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