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Our Guide to Accommodation
Rent in Brazil is cheaper than in the UK, and you can expect to pay anywhere between 185-400 a month, depending on the location and the quality of the place. Use Facebook groups to find places and have a look around a few before you decide.
Universal resources for accommodation in Brazil
Accommodation in Rio De Janeiro
Useful Tips:
There are few great areas in Rio de Janeiro depending on the vibe you’re going for. Lapa and Santa Teresa are really great for a more buzzing nightlife vibe. Books is a great option for the party traveller. It’s family vibe and lovely owner Felipe create a great atmosphere for everyone who passes by. You’re likely to get caught up and end up staying for longer than planned! It’s based in Lapa, 5 minutes walk from the Lapa Arches.
What our students have to say:
"I work at Books, so I am suspicious to say. But in Rio for backpacker the best ones are indeed Books (More party) and Discovery (more chill). Close to the beach you can choose maybe Mango Tree (Ipanema). In Leme you have Aquerela in a favela but really nice place. An average stay in rio will be between £8-£10. Important to check if breakfast is included. These recommendations are because it is up to me to always check what is going on in the hostel industry."
"I stayed in a student housing accommodation called "Great House Rio" (not related to any university). You can find accommodation on Facebook. It's a place where around 40 students can live, each with an individual room, 3 shared kitchens and plenty of bathrooms. My room cost 1500 Reais, but there are also some cheaper rooms. If you want a house with a lot of people who are all into going out, planning activities etc. I think this is the perfect place. However, if you want to live with Brazilians and get better in Portuguese, it might be better to live in a regular apartment with a couple of roommates."
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Accommodation in São Paulo
Useful Tips:
Great areas for social life and student prices is Butantã, Vila Madalena and Pinheiros. Vila Madalena is more expensive than Butantã but it is a really lively area with lots of bars and restaurants. Pinheiros/Vila Madalena are two great places to live but Butantã is a good option if you are studying at USP. Perhaps you want to live closer to the centre, check out Avenida Paulista and surrounding areas.
What our students have to say:
"My living situation was like being back in halls, it’s what I wanted and if that’s for you, it’s the place to be. You'll meet amazing people from all over the world and if you want to live with locals and speak Portuguese all day, I'd live here. It's in Butantã so if you're interested, drop me a message or use the links above."
"I stayed in an Air B&B for the first, thinking it would be better to wait and get a feel of the place before settling down properly. When I arrived I began looking at facebook groups and found a really cool little house in between Pinheiros and Vila Madalena. As an area it was really safe and most importantly had a lot to offer, it would be the equivalent to Camden Town in London. I lived with two Brazilians, Maggie and Otavio and his Labrador Legolas. They were the kindest people and became like a family to me."
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