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.This includes 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 and offer a free airport pick-up for every guest who arrives on a tuesday or wednesday* (conditions apply - see below)..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 newspapersWe 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, spacious secure dorms, a fully eqipped kitchen, a chillout lounge, a spa, a PS2 and a tv room with a selection of over 300 dvds.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 HOSTELTHE 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 d�cor, 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 / SPAWhen 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 LOUNGEOur personal favourite! Having spent just a few days tackling Rio's nightlife we can assure you this will be a godsend.Chilled out d�cor & lighting, hammocks, beanbags, all combining to make this the most relaxing experience you'll have in Rio. (Check out the photo) TV LOUNGERecover 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 LOUNGEA PS2 for you to enjoy for free.THE POOL LOUNGEFree Pool table for you to enjoy. Also fully air conditioned.DORMS AND DOUBLESWith 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.BATHROOMSWe 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. KITCHENSa fully equipped kitchen with plenty of space to create your own culinary delights.RECEPTIONAnything 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 & OFFERSFREE CAIPIRINHA COCKTAIL EVERY DAYYou'll receive a free happy hour (5-7pm) caipirinha cocktail for each and every day of your stay.FREE AIRPORT PICK-UPWe offer a free airport pick-up for every guest who arrives on a tuesday or wednesday. *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 INTERNETFree 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 STAYStay 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 DISCOUNTSBetween tuesday and thursday all of our dorm and double beds are offered at a R$5 discount per person.LADIES NIGHTEvery Tuesday ladies receive a free caipirinha at the bar.FREE BREAKFASTA brilliant breakfast without question...Great selection including orange juice, tea, coffee, bread, ham, cheese, jams, brasilian fruits & cakes as well. Served until 1PM!! (Check out up until midday as well) AIRPORT PICKUPLet us know your flight number and one of our staff will get back to you with the details.SECURITYEntry 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 CLASSESWe offer 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 LESSONSWell your in Brasil so why not learn to dance like a Brasilan. Speak with reception to organise lessons.CREDIT CARDSWe accept most major international cards as payment.SURF / BODY BOARD HIREAnd everthing else you'd expect from a first class hostel���*********************************************************** Rated 1 of the top 10 hostels in the world in October 2006 by customers of a leading hostel booking site.***********************************************************NEW YEARS PACKAGE 2008/9 (4 NIGHTS 28 Dec until 01 Jan)Dorms - Between R$580-840 per person per packageDoubles - Between R$1680-2000 per room per packageIncludes Free New Years T-Shirt, Free Christ Statue Trip& a Free Boat PartyCARNAVAL PACKAGE 2010 (7 NIGHTS - 10/02-17/02)Dorms - Between R$1015-1435 per person per packageDoubles - Between R$2910-3500 per room per packageIncludes Free Carnaval T-Shirt & a Free Boat PartyPlease not that once you have paid the 10% deposit through hostelworld for our carnaval or new years packages the reservation will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment for another 40% of the total within 2 weeks of making the reservation. The remaining 50% needs to be paid by the 15th November at the latest. We will contact you with our payment options.Failure to make the 1st payment of 40$ within 2 weeks will result in the cancelation of your reservation.

Directions

From the bus station;Best option is to take a radio taxi from just outside the bus station. You pay a fixed fee at the counter. Will cost about 25 Reais to get you here. Walk straight past the counters inside the bus station as these work out more expensive. (Directions for taxi: Metro Cardeal Arcoverde. Pega a primeira esquerda na barata ribeiro (Rua Gal Azevedo Pimentel) depois da estacao arcoverde)Another option is to take the �Real� Bus from in front of the bus station. It�s cheaper but takes much longer. It costs 4 Reais, & the drivers speak English. Walk past the taxi rank just outside the station & wait for the bus at the side of the road opposite. They run every 15 minutes and will stop on the main beach road (avendida atlantica). Ask the driver to stop at the �Copacabana Palace� hotel. Walk two blocks away from the beach on �Rua Rodolfo Dantas� onto �Rua Barato Ribeira�. Take a left and then you�ll find us on the next street on the left (Rua Gal Azevedo Pimentel).Alternatively, walk over to the other side of the station and walk across the road, past the taxis to the local bus station which is at the other side of the road. Catch any bus to copacabana, most of which run along �rua barato ribeiro�. Look out for �Arcoverde� Metro station on your right. Take the next left, Rua Gal Azevedo Pimentel, the hostel is straight ahead.From the AiportAgain, the best option, particularly if you�re in a group, would be to take a taxi. Depending on the time and the driver, it should cost between 50-70 Reais if you are lucky as it could cost a lot more as the majority don�t think twice about trying to rip off gringos.(Directions for taxi: Metro Cardeal Arcoverde. Pega a primeira esquerda (Rua Gal Azevedo Pimentel) na barata ribeiro depois da estacao arcoverde)A cheaper option is the �Real� bus. Walk out of the arrivals lounge, take a right past the waiting taxis and look out for the aiport bus stop. At the time of writing this cost around 6 Reais. (See bus station info for instructions on where to get off the bus). However, be warned this takes a long time! Up to 3 times as long as a taxi. An alternative is to take the express real bus to the domestic airport �santos dunmont�, around R$4. This only takes around half an hour. From this aiport its about a R$15 taxi fare to copacabana.