I stayed at Adryano's place for three nights and can highly recommend it. The appartment is small but well located in Copacabana right next to the metro and two minutes from the beach.

The best thing about the place is the host. Adryano is a man of many talents. He is a teacher, an actor, a skateboarder and a professional cook. The latter is to the great benefit of his guests. Adryano is extremely helpful and more than happy to show his guests around. Amongst others, he took me to the Lapa neighbourhood and the samba school Salgueiro.

If you're looking for a cheap, simple, central and friendly place to stay you can't go wrong with this one!