Viva Hostel Design
Sao Paulo
At a glance
Viva Hostel Design is a design-focused hostel on Rua Girassol, in Vila Madalena, a bohemian and relaxed neighbourhood of São Paulo. The setting places the property near bars, pubs, restaurants, markets, banks and pharmacies, with the Vila Madalena metro station and bus terminal around a seven-minute walk away.
Accommodation includes mixed dormitories with eight, six and four beds, a six-bed female dormitory and a private room. The rooms are arranged with built-in bunk beds designed to provide added privacy, while individual reading lights, low-level guidance lighting and illuminated lockers support movement and comfort after dark. Lockers include power sockets for charging phones, tablets, laptops and other devices without leaving them exposed in the room.
The hostel's practical details extend to the bedding, with twin-size mattresses, percale sheets and pillows selected for different types of guests. Private bathrooms are available in the rooms described by the property. The accommodation is planned around the needs of independent travellers, combining shared sleeping areas with spaces for rest, conversation and everyday routines.
A guest kitchen is equipped for self-prepared meals and includes recipe books focused on Brazilian cooking. Common areas include a lounge with sofas, tables, computers and complimentary Wi-Fi, along with a room for cable television, films and videogames. The bar serves a range of drinks and has a projector for football matches, music videos, concerts and films.
Viva Hostel Design also provides information about activities, city tours and places favoured by locals. The combination of dormitory and private accommodation, cooking facilities, social rooms and transport access suits travellers who want a practical base with opportunities for interaction during a stay in Vila Madalena.