Exactly what I was looking for downtown Rio. I knew and liked the neighborhood a lot already. Close to one of the classiest Brasserie in Centro, close to the busy party areas of Lapa. Just the best neighborhood in my view. The flat is fully renovated, super clean and comfy. The space is really big as the ceilings are super high. Comfy bed, nice dinner table, kitchenette, clean bathroom and shower. Ultra clean four star hotel grade bed, towels, sheets, and duvet. I recommend it a lot. It is a typical Carioca habitation building being renovated. The building entrance is a notch lower standing than the flat but the guys at the door 24/7 are super helpful and professional. Four modern elevators lead you to corridors that still need to be renovated and will give you a bit of a local vibe. Don't let that fool you, they lead to a five stars flat. The entrance is on a somehow adventurous alley right behind the Brasserie. Some of the businesses around are a bit exotic. Anyway as for the usual in the area, it's a 100% safe at any time of the day and night. I routinely came back at 2am with two beers in my system without ever feeling like it was a somewhat audacious thing to do. I personally preffer to stay in Rio around centro and Lapa and move around using the metro to go any beach I wanna go. It is a matter of taste though. I wish you a pleasant stay.