Viva Hostel Design

Sao Paulo



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Type
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design-focused hostel with privacy-minded dorms
Local tip
The Vila Madalena metro station and bus terminal are about a seven-minute walk away, making them useful starting points for exploring the city.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

It suits independent travellers looking for a choice between dormitory accommodation and a private room, with communal facilities for everyday use.
The property lists eight-bed and six-bed mixed dormitories, a six-bed female dormitory, a four-bed mixed dormitory and a private room.
The Vila Madalena metro station and bus terminal are approximately seven minutes away on foot.
Reservations can be made through the property website, with direct contact also available by phone, WhatsApp or email.
The mix of shared rooms and a private room gives groups and families different accommodation formats to consider, subject to the property's booking conditions.
The equipped guest kitchen is available for self-prepared meals and includes recipe books featuring Brazilian cooking.
The kitchen allows guests to prepare their own food, while specific dietary arrangements should be confirmed directly with the hostel.
The listed common facilities are indoor areas including the lounge, television and games room, and bar; outdoor seating is not listed among the facilities.
The team provides information about activities and city tours, including suggestions for places known by locals.

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