This was the most affordable suite available in Copacabana. Great value for someone traveling on a tight budget. The suite is located in a favela; so I will be reviewing as such. Though located in a favela, I did not feel unsafe at any time. Most of the people who live there are working class, families. Walking up and down the stairs, most people would say “hello, good morning” which is a friendliness you don’t get in the city. The unit was clean and livable. The downside is the stairs: I counted 240 stairs from the street up to the suite. I noticed other guests would taxi to the top and walk down to their unit (smart, convenient, but costlier). A short walk into the tip of Copacabana / about 1.3km to Copacabana beach; very walkable. There are mototaxis that you can take back up the hill to the stairs (I never used it, but they are available). The host, her brother, and her mother are very friendly and helpful. Neighbors are nice people.