Ace Backpackers Youth Hostel, Rio de Janeiro

We are on Lonely Planet 2011 edition for Rio de Janeiro. Check it out.We are an Official Hostel listed on the Mayor Local Guide called All rooms have air conditioning (that works ! Look at the reviews) 12/7 & privates 24/7. Brazilians guests: Ao contrario de muitos albergues no Rio que so querem (ou preferem) os estrangeiros, NOS queremos VOCE! Sejam bem-vindos.We have attractive prices because we have so many beds to be filled every night... so it is better to have a small price with a guest on our bed than a big price with an empty bed! That�s why we are focused for those on a budget.Do you want to be right in the heart of Rio de Janeiro�s post card (Sugar Loaf & Christ, one metro stop away from Copacabana) and everything else? Ace Backpacker�s Youth Hostel is conveniently located close to everything and is the best deal for budget travelers. Our staff is friendly and always willing to take you out on the town and regarding the security, we bet we are the safest in town!Free stuffBreakfast (included For all booking paying more than R$35,00 REAIS PPN from 8 to 10am)*, coffee and tea, sheets, WI-FI connection, popcorn (just in case you get a craving while watching a movie), kitchen with a microwave (BUT in the area there are plenty of inexpensive restaurants do not loose your time), fridge, etc , lockers (bring your padlock or buy one here), a really amazing view of the Christ from our veranda, travel information, pool table and great , really great conversation.SPECIAL RATES LOWER THAN R$ 35.00 DO NOT INCLUDE BREAKFAST.Security:Well, it�s easier to break out of some prisons in Brazil than it is for a stranger to get into the hostel: Just check our security ratings!We have a person at the front desk 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We have security cameras and two locking doors on the way in. It might seem like a bit much, but it�s better to be safe than sorry.Price:We have excellent prices on dorms, single rooms or double rooms. We are the most popular hostel in Rio de Janeiro! Groups of 20+ people: Ask about our discounts!Confort:We use 2 tier bunk-beds instead of 3 (common in many places in RIo) with very good mattresses. The sheets are clean and fresh. You will be in a comfortable, clean, well located, and safe hostel with a fantastic staff. Our promise to you: If you book a certain room you get it, or if for some reason we don�t have it, we�ll give you an upgrade .Cleanliness:What is a good hostel without housekeeping? The rooms and bathrooms are cleaned daily!Cheap means dirty? Of course not!!! Fleas, cockroaches, mites, bed bugs and ants? No, thanks! We work with the best company in Rio that fumigates the place monthly. We guarantee you won�t have trouble with insects or bugs here even though this winter (in Brazil of course!) has been hot!Location:The best location for the best price...We are one block from the metro (30 meters), a two minute walk to Botafogo beach, one metro station from Copacabana, two blocks from a super market and only one block to Botafogo Shopping Mall. Check on google maps.In front of the mall you can take a bus to anywhere in the city: Copacabana, Ipanema, Botanical Gardens, Leblon, Santa Teresa, Lapa and downtown Rio are all less than 20 minutes away. You can also get a bus to or from the International Airport and the Bus Station.We are located on one of the main streets in Botafogo, but the closest bars, clubs or pool halls are at least one block away: So you won�t need to worry about noise or music pumping at 1am.Fun:If you like parties... this is where to start your trip. We have a bar with sound equipment where you can plug in your iPod and be the DJ or let someone else take over. A pool table is available to use for free and the beer is cheap. The space is free so make the party you want! Thank God... It�s Friday night. Rio�s best nightlife is in Lapa. Everybody including the staff head out for a night of dancing in the streets!If you�re looking for something a little more laid back, there�s a television with plenty of movies and we are more than happy to book tours around the city for you. Or you can also book at our brother hostel called ECO Backpackers just a few steps ahead.Staff:This is hard to explain. We have, tall, short, fat, thin, blond, brunette... just joking...When you come back to the hostel after a long walk around town or from the beach, there is always a great atmosphere in our hostel, so if you like to socialize with others and bring positive vibes to share, then we recommend you stay here. Our Hostel is for all types of travelers and the only one in Rio de Janeiro declared gay friendly. We have a great and safe location, helpful staff and a price that can�t be beat. CARNIVAL, NYE and ROCK IN RIO BOOKINGS PLEASE READ BELOW CAREFULLYCarnival 2012 (7 nights package): February 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 e 22.NYE 2011 (4 nights package): Dec 29,30, 31 and Jan 1stRock in Rio (3 nights package per weekend): Sept 23, 24 and 25 / Sept 30, Oct 1st and 2nd.If your booking show up without any of the dates above IT WILL BE AMMENDED BY US AUTOMATICALLY or cancelled and you will loose your deposit to hostelworld.comIf you are booking a package for Carnival, NYE or Rock in Rio online, the hostel requests FULL payment 2 days after you made the booking to secure your bed(s). After making the booking for Carnival, NYE or Rock in Rio you should send a Western Union transfer (www.westernunion.com) get in touch via email to see procedures and send us the 10 digit tracking number in order to find your deposit and confirm your booking until 48 hours of your booking. 2 days after you book your package for NYE and/or carnival you agree that your credit card will be charged between 50% and 100% of the balance due, plus an extra tax of R$ 70,00. There are no refunds in case of cancelation.