As another reviewer mentioned, definitely not everyone's cup of tea as this is located on the edge of Brazil's largest favela (some of my dorm mates were not aware of this prior to arrival).

Saying that, I found it an overall good experience. It was relatively safe as the military police were very visibly patrolling the area and the dorm was on the top (3rd) floor. The dorm has 6 bunk beds (i.e. 12 in total) with one ensuite toilet-cum-shower (tiny in size but the water is nice and hot). The common area (lounge with TV, wifi, kitchen and second toilet-cum-shower) is across the corridor. Beto was a great host, meeting me upon arrival and even giving me a lift to a taxi stop when I left as it was during the evening then.

Be warned though that the dorm is only accessible via stairs without railings on the top two levels (probably unsafe for kids and older folk) and that the dorm is above a garage so the front entrance wasn't really what I was expecting. Otherwise, certainly recommended!