Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

4.5
(43 reviews)43

We are a home away from home for backpackers! Be part of our hostel and enjoy São Paulo! :)

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with the locals
26 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with international travelers
23 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

27h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Administration
Help with booking systems and payments.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

We're a home away from home for backpackers and independent travellers. You will find us in Paraíso, neighbourhood perfectly placed right in the heart of the city with easy access.Have a confortable, fun and unforgetable stay in São Paulo, the lovely biggest city of South America. We need your precious help for: checking guests in and out, welcoming guests, giving guests tips on where to go and overseeing the security of the hostel.

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Requirements

  • Fluent Portuguese and Beginner English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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  • c) How much did you spend on this trip?

43 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 26 Meeting locals
  • 23 Meeting international travelers
  • 22 Practicing English
  • 20 Immersing in the local culture
  • 16 Practicing Spanish
  • 13 Developing social awareness
Nataly

Brazil

5

I was very warmly welcomed by Ryo and Tom on my arrival at the hostel, and throughout my stay they were available and attentive to me. I was also warmly welcomed by the team as well—Ju, Ci, Camilo, Edu, Rita and Dilma—who were a really great group to be around; we had a lot of fun and I will keep all of them close to my heart. The tasks were well distributed among the volunteers, the facilities were comfortable, and the reception was very calm with flexible shifts. I will miss them a lot; it was a second home for me, besides the villa being such a tasty and homey place in the heart of Paulista/Paraíso.

6 months ago

Eduardo

Brazil

5

The weeks I spent at Villa were incredible. Rita, Ju, and the volunteers were very welcoming; I felt at home from the first days. The shifts are quite calm and the guests, in general, are super friendly.
Since we're not a party hostel, the environment is perfect for anyone looking for a quiet and peaceful place to volunteer. The hostel's location is great, close to a gym, a market, the subway, and Paulista, and the hours are also good for anyone who wants to explore the city; additionally, Ryo and Tomás are super friendly and flexible, which makes the experience even nicer. ✨️

7 months ago

Karen

Brazil

5

My first experience at Villa was so good that I decided to extend it! It was two great months learning with the team and really enjoying the city. I couldn't recommend this unique place in São Paulo enough!

7 months ago

Karen

Brazil

5

Great experience in a key location in the city of São Paulo! Ryo and Tomás are super nice people. The hostel is quiet and the schedules are flexible. I highly recommend!

9 months ago

Virgílio

Brazil

5

Very good volunteer experience at the Villa. Learnings, friendships and opportunities. The Villa is near the beginning of Paulista Avenue in the hostel neighborhood and everything is accessible nearby. The shift schedule is flexible and we help at the reception and with changing bed linens. Very worthwhile experience, I recommend it to everyone.

9 months ago

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Hosted by Ryo

Top Host
This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.
Response Rate
This host usually answers to 10% of the messages

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