Hostel Hospedagem Ledo (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

If you're looking for simple no frills accommodation on a budget in the heart of vivacious downtown Rio, then this economy hostel might fit the bill. Reviewers thought the room rates were very easy on their pockets and more than fairly reflected the standard of this value accommodation. Some reviewers, however, had concerns about safety in the surrounding area after dark.

Most reviewers said they received a warm welcome from friendly and helpful staff.

This establishment occupies an attractive period building which was once the home of a renowned Brazilian politician. Many guests were interested in the history of the building and thought it had character and a degree of old world charm.

Reports about the free Wi-Fi service were a bit mixed. Some guests had a good experience using it, while others encountered frustrations with the signal strength and sluggish network speeds.

Guests couldn't help but notice that the rooms were pretty tight for space. The accommodation seemed to best suit an easy-going crowd who prioritized value ahead of luxury. Some critics raised concerns about occasional sub-standard cleaning and drainage and plumbing issues in the shared bathroom and toilet facilities.

Some reviewers had their sleep interrupted in hot weather by the limited ventilation in the rooms. For many visitors, things didn't improve with the fan turned on as it was noisy. At weekends and during holidays, the surrounding streets were prone to getting noisy at night.