Discovery Hostel

It was great and the staff were awesome

The showers were quite small but nothing can be done about that

Friendly staff, willing to accommodate little things I needed such as luggage storage. Good blend of relaxed rules and structure. Also the rooms are semi modern with good facilities, plugs everywhere and all those little things. Showers were warm too, always a bonus. The free breakfast is pretty standard but certainly does the job. I didn't really interact socially (i was tired) but seemed like a good vibe going too.

Nothing really.

The breakfast. It’s up there- 10 months in South America and this is the best breakfast. Ample amount and great varied options. Amazing. Convenient for the subway I had mail delivered whilst there, communication before getting to the hostel was good and after I left more mail came that I returned for. Beds are solid 3 tier so no wobbling when others are getting in to theirs. Spacious - great communal areas Netflix Music Lovely vibe Always someone going to party. They party in the hostel until 10-11 and then they tended to go out and I got to sleep!

Smoking in the communal area - outside space. But some guy smoked at the table at breakfast. Specify smoking area away from others would be better. Even if restriction only at breakfast.

Breakfast included (with pancakes! :)) and super nice staff Supermarket nearby Whatsapp group with all guest, which is super cool! Activities during the day (some payed, some free) Night life nearby (but dangerous to walk to)

I didn't find the location very good... I always felt unsafe in the zone (it was honestly a deal breaker for me). I was in Leblon the week before and I felt much safer. The bathroom wasn't very tidy, always flooded. The vibe of the hostel didn't match 100% mine, but it's a personal opinion.