Elisa, Sid and Ermes warmly welcomed me and it felt like visiting my old friend's place. She is a big fan of Japan and 日本語がとても上手いです。 We did language exchange almost everyday! I very much enjoyed talking with them about food, music, movies, culture, art, living abroad, life...and some grammars. If you value meeting great local people, then this is the place for you.

The place is so close to everything and perfect for exploring Lapa/Centro/Santa Teresa. Super easy to go anywhere. All the important live music venues as well as samba clubs are within a walking distance if you are interested. Check the concert schedules before you come.