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Banana Leaf Eco Hostel

2.0 star property

Photo gallery for Banana Leaf Eco Hostel

A swimming pool with a view of a river and bridge in the background.
A wicker sofa with cushions and a small round table on an outdoor balcony with a view of a river and bridge.
Dining
A living room with a sofa, a television, and a wicker chair.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Caminho Chico Buarque de Holanda 331, Barra de Guaratiba, Rio de Janeiro, 23020-270
  • Place, Barra de Guaratiba Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ipanema Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Copacabana Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 camas)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 camas)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

A neatly made bed with a folded towel, a lamp on a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 camas)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 camas)

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A neatly made bed with a folded towel, a lamp on a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Quarto Compartilhado com 8 camas, Com Vista Mar

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quarto Compartilhado com 8 camas, Com Vista Mar

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Rio de Janeiro

At Banana Leaf Eco Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Telegraph Stone and Barra de Guaratiba Beach. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Barra de Guaratiba hostel include RioCentro Convention Center and Olympic Park.
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What's nearby

  • Barra de Guaratiba Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grumari Beach - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach - 28 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Ipanema Beach - 51 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Copacabana Beach - 53 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Cruz Station - 33 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beira Mar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marambaia Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Garota de Guaratiba - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cantinho da Tia Penha - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kantinho do Grumari - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Banana Leaf Eco Hostel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Banana Leaf Eco Hostel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rio de Janeiro hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Banana Leaf Eco Hostel offers 6 accommodations with a ceiling fan. This Rio de Janeiro hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Banana Leaf Eco Hostel Rio de Janeiro
Banana Leaf Eco Rio de Janeiro
Banana Leaf Eco Hostel Janeiro
Banana Leaf Eco Hostel Rio de Janeiro
Banana Leaf Eco Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Banana Leaf Eco Hostel?

Banana Leaf Eco Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Banana Leaf Eco Hostel?

Yep, Banana Leaf Eco Hostel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Banana Leaf Eco Hostel?

Yep, Banana Leaf Eco Hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Barra de Guaratiba Beach.

Does Banana Leaf Eco Hostel have a pool?

Banana Leaf Eco Hostel has an outdoor pool.

Does Banana Leaf Eco Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Banana Leaf Eco Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Banana Leaf Eco Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Banana Leaf Eco Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Banana Leaf Eco Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Banana Leaf Eco Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hidden paradise

It's a hidden paradise, really good comfortable, cousy, construction, an incredible view to the beach and the mountains. Clean and comfortable beds, practical clean bathroom, great space. It's hidden up at the the hill, but it worth the climb! The host really gives "friends" tipe treatment, good advises, and also sell for food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

jolyon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
nice staff, large room with lots of natural light and air. it's a tranquil place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Juuso

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great for laying low, hiking, misses some comforts

The location far away from everything with no services nearby might throw you off at first, but after a while it's relatively pleasant. This hostel is for chilling, laying low, sunbathing and hiking. Don't expect vibrant nightlife or trendy and busy restaurants - there are none within walking distance. The hostel itself is quite dirty, but otherwise pleasant. The hosts are super nice and really care about their hostel and the guests. The facilities are reasonable, and the patio and the pool are an awesome addition! Great place to lay low and relax by reading, for example. When you walk down to the village, you get a great beach and a supermarket to keep to your belly full - the kitchen at the hostel isn't open after 4 pm. There are some great hiking trails nearby, so this hostel is awesome headquarters if that's what gives you kicks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Refugio da vida agitada

Muito legal o ambiente, ideal para fugir da agitação da cidade, recomendo a suíte mais cara pois tem uma vista excepcional, ambiente bem roots. Super recomendo em dias de frio.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beach hut paradise outside of Rio

Our stay was excellent at the Banana Leaf with chill vibes, great food, and lovely service. A beautiful hostel that is tucked into a hill in a non-touristy part of the suburbs of Rio. Very close to good hiking and a nice little town with beachfront bars and a little grocery store. We would highly recommend a stay here. The staff was extremely helpful and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Maravilloso

Excelente hostel, muy genio el dueño Marc. Los ayudantes muy atentos. El lugar increíble muy bello. Super recomendable
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Para lavar a alma

Atmosfera incrível, com muita música, funcionários carismáticos e atenciosos, frequentadores animados, e uma energia muito boa. Mark é o melhor anfitrião que se pode ter, e os músicos contratados muito alto astral.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

cold would

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Please please!!! Go elsewhere

The hostel is located up a very steep hill. Plenty of walking. You will need a car to get around. The staff is okay. The staff is always asking for money for everything.. Basically bring your own food and water
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silverio da

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019