My boyfriend and I stayed at Diogo's flat in Botafogo for four days, and he was a very helpful, easy to reach, and overall fantastic host. The space has very updated appliances, gorgeous outdoor space, and was the perfect size for two people. We spent most of our time outside of the apartment as there is so much of Rio to explore in just the few days we stayed before heading to another city in Brazil. The location is perfect, very safe, lots of restaurants and bars, grocery store nearby and both the Pao de Acucar and Corcovado.

The apartment is on the top floor of a two floor flat, to which you can only access by walking up a fairly steap, winding staircase. It was no issue for us but I think if you have any mobility issues it could potentially pose a problem for you.