Mellow Yellow Backpackers

Welcome to Mellow Yellow, Rio's biggest and best backpackers.

Created by backpackers, we provide everything you'd expect from a first class hostel and much more besides.

Best of all we offer a FREE AIRPORT PICK UP for all of our guests! *(terms apply - see below).

Our facilities include our famous bamboo bar, our 7 seater spa, a swipe card security system, the godsend that is our chillout lounge.

We also offer every guest a FREE HAPPY HOUR CAIPIRINHA COCKTAIL for each and every day of their stay.

We also have a special promotional discount on our 24 bed dorm at the moment!

As well as this, being just one block from the most famous of all beaches, Copacabana, the location can´t be beaten either.


We've also recently been rated the best hostel in Rio by the telegraph and the best hostel in South America by the guardian, two of the most popular english newspapers

We aren´t the cheapest hostel but we do offer better value for money than any other. We provide free WIFI internet, a free nights stay in dorms(for 6+days), R$5 midweek discounts on all our rooms & mellow yellow miles (see below).

We´re also recommended by the Lonely Planet, Footprint, Time Out and a number of other guides.

Don´t be fooled by cheaper hostels in other areas. You´ll spend the difference and a lot more on coming back and forth to copa night and day.

Whatever you look for in a hostel we fit the bill.

If you want to party we have the best hostel bar in Brasil, a pool room, weekly bbq parties, music playing throughout the hostel, live music at the bar, and the best trips and parties in Rio at the best prices.

If you´re looking for culture we have capoeira shows, can organise samba & forro lessons, portuguese classes, and provide more information on whats going on in Rio than any other hostel.

If you just want to chill out, relax and save some cash then we offer great value for money. Reservations made more than 2 weeks in advance receive a R$2 discount off the standard price. We provide spacious secure dorms, a fully equipped guest kitchen, a chill out lounge (with massage service,) a spa, a play station room, and a TV room with a selection of over 200 DVD’s!

Well, just in case you haven´t already made the decision to book, here´s everything in a little more detail;

(carnaval & new year package details at end of page)

THE HOSTEL

THE BAMBOO BAR!

What better place to chill, soak up some of the Brazilian sounds and savour the flavour of one of the choice cuts from our in-house menu (including chilli, indian & thai curries, lasagne, french crepes & tradtional brasilian cuisine). The quality is there for all to see. Fantastic chilled-out décor, cheap drinks & great specials, cool tunes playing through the night (including live music & capoeira shows) & most important of all, the friendly folk tending to your every need. It´s also air conditioned so you don´t need to suffer on those hot summer nights. Nowhere else in Rio comes close to competing with this.

JACUZZI / SPA

When we say spa - we mean spa!! This one caters for 7. After a leisurely soak in the tub, make use of one of our sun loungers on the terrace, crack open a beer while the chef gets busy with the BBQ (twice weekly).

CHILLOUT LOUNGE

Our personal favourite! Having spent just a few days tackling Rio's nightlife we can assure you this will be a godsend.

Chilled out décor & lighting, hammocks, beanbags, all combining to make this the most relaxing experience you'll have in Rio. (Check out the photo)

TV LOUNGE

Recover from Rio's nightlife while taking in a movie from the hostels extensive & varied selection. Over 300 DVDs.

We're also hooked up to Rio's cable network so no need to miss all your favourite t.v from home. We also have a big screen that is set up in the bar for all major european football games.

THE PLAY STATION LOUNGE

A PS2 for you to enjoy for free.

THE POOL LOUNGE

Free Pool table for you to enjoy. Also fully air conditioned.

DORMS AND DOUBLES

With attention to detail, we've made every bunk spacious, built in shelves and given each one its own spotlight. The Brazilian themed dorms are unique, with wardrobes, lockers and differing rates fitting every budget.

The double rooms are for those that want the socialbility of the hostel but the privacy and the comfort of a hotel.

All of our dorms and the vast majority of our double rooms are equiped with air conditioning.

BATHROOMS

We know what it's like hanging around, waiting for the shower at hostels, so we've put in plenty of bathrooms with hot showers to make things more comfortable.

KITCHENS

a fully equipped kitchen with plenty of space to create your own culinary delights.

RECEPTION

Anything you need to know, our friendly, multi-lingual staff will be happy to help. We pride ourself on having friendlier, better informed, more experienced staff than any other. They will always be there with the best suggestions for days or nights out here in Rio.

FACILITIES & OFFERS

FREE CAIPIRINHA COCKTAIL EVERY DAY

You'll receive a free happy hour (5-7pm) caipirinha cocktail for each and every day of your stay.

FREE AIRPORT PICK-UP

We offer a free airport pick-up for every guest.

*Please note that there is a minimum stay requirement of 5 nights to qualify for this. If you opt for the pick-up and then stay for less than then you'll be charged the normal pick up price of R$60 when you checkout of the hostel.

FREE INTERNET

Free broadband WIFI internet available 24 hours a day.

FREE MEALS, TRIPS & PARTIES

Mellow Yellow Miles: ´The Longer You Stay, The Less You Pay´. Earn Mellow Yellow Miles for each and every night you stay and trade them in for free drinks, free meals and a variety of free trips and parties. (Full details given on request)

FREE NIGHTS STAY

Stay at Mellow Yellow for 6 nights in a dorm and you will receive the next night for free. Most of you will be taking advantage of this offer because everyone ends up staying at Mellow Yellow for longer than planned.

MIDWEEK DISCOUNTS

Between tuesday and thursday all of our dorm and double beds are offered at a R$5 discount per person.

ADVANCE BOOKING DISCOUNTS

Book a bed more than 2 weeks in advance and receive a R$2 discount off the regular room rate.

LADIES NIGHT

Every Tuesday ladies receive a free caipirinha at the bar.

FREE BREAKFAST

A brilliant breakfast without question...Great selection including orange juice, tea, coffee, bread, ham, cheese, sausages, eggs, jams, brasilian fruits & cakes as well. Served until 1PM!! (Check out up until midday as well)

SECURITY

Entry card system, secure rucksack size lockers for all & 24/7 security guards, both inside and outside the hostel, in what is one of the safest neighbourhoods in Rio.

LANGUAGE CLASSES

We can organise Portuguese classes.

TOURS

More of Rio´s best tours available than any other hostel. Includes football trips, samba parties, favela parties, city tours, boat parties, christ statue tours, surf trips & a number of other great options that other hostels do not provide.

SAMBA / FORRO LESSONS

Well your in Brasil so why not learn to dance like a Brasilan. Speak with reception to organise lessons.

SURF / BODY BOARD HIRE

And everthing else you'd expect from a first class hostel………

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Rated 1 of the top 10 hostels in the world in October 2006 by customers of a leading hostel booking site.
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NEW YEARS PACKAGE 2008/9
(4 NIGHTS 28 Dec until 01 Jan)

Dorms - Between R$580-840 per person per package
Doubles - Between R$1680-2000 per room per package
Includes Free New Years T-Shirt & Party (with free drinks), Free Christ Statue Trip & a Free Boat Party

CARNAVAL PACKAGE 2010 (7 NIGHTS - 10/02-17/02)

Dorms - Between R$1015-1435 per person per package
Doubles - Between R$2910-3500 per room per package
Includes Free Carnaval T-Shirt & a Free Boat Party
& Free Carnaval Parade Tickets!

Please not that once you have paid the 10% deposit through hostelworld for our carnaval or new years packages the reservation will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment for another 40% of the total within 2 weeks of making the reservation.

The remaining 50% needs to be paid by the 15th November at the latest. We will contact you with our payment options.

Failure to make the 1st payment of 40% within 2 weeks will result in the cancelation of your reservation.

Directions

From the airport (GIG):
Catch the 'Real' Shuttle bus to Ipanema, get off at the 'Sol Ipanema' hotel. Walk away from the beach until you get to Barão da Torre, turn right and look for No 175 (next to 'New Natural' Restaurant), open the gate and we are the last house on the left, No 20. Taxi R$60-80

Bus Station (Rodoviária):
A/C bus to Ipanema (REAL Company) approx R$7 Local Buses No's 474 & 485 saying Ipanema. Taxi R$30-40
Note: If arriving after 10pm, push the buzzer for Casa 20 and a Night Guard will come to let you in.

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Airport Pick Up, Linen Included, Towels, Security Lockers, Guest Kitchen, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, WiFi in lobby, WiFi in room, Air Conditioning, Breakfast