Hostel jabuticaba

The place itself is pretty, and my room was clean. There was no fan in the heat, but thankfully a good breeze came through the window. The balcony was cozy and nice to sit on. The bathroom, though, made me feel sick. The sink drain was full of beard hairs and grease, the sink was greasy, there was slime in the corners, urine around the toilet rim, and a moldy cabinet full of old soap. Toilet paper was on the floor, and the bin looked like it hadn't been changed for days. I couldn't bring myself to shower or even touch the toilet. The fridge was dirty too, and there was food in the sink drain. I thought the owner cleaned every day. The place has potential, but the bathroom really unsettled me.

The owner was so friendly, and I found the room comfortable. The shared areas were comfortable too, and the price was great. The decor is chaotic but charming. I absolutely loved it.

The hostel is in a convenient spot, with bakeries and markets close enough to walk to, and the price is affordable. The common areas are monitored by cameras. Rooms were clean and organized when handed over, and the bathroom stays clean and has hot water. The decor really catches your eye, with a rock theme and lots of notable artists. There's even a jabuticaba tree on the property, which is really cool. The owner is a really nice person.

I paid R$70, and by Sunday at 11 the owner was calling to ask me to Pix him, even though I'd already paid and my belongings were still there. The whole stay felt depressing. The place was in terrible condition, there wasn't even drinking water, and he first showed me a shared room with the bathroom in the hall. When I said I wouldn't stay, he offered a “suite” on the third floor. It was a mattress on a bed with no legs, just old foam, with no sheets or towels. It was all dirty, with dust on the floor. I asked for a fan, and he put one on some kind of thing that wasn't even a stool. I felt almost like a homeless person. I had merchandise in my car and was exhausted from the trip, so I didn't leave; I also asked to stay Sunday. On the phone he'd quoted R$50 and said there was parking when I asked. Once I arrived, he raised the price to R$70 before I'd even gone inside. It was only because I was so tired that I didn't turn around and leave. This is far from a hostel, more like the end of the world in BH. I don't recommend it and would never dare return. BH has lots of much better options at this price. Sr . Reinaldo is also a liar and dishonest. Instead of accepting criticism and improving his dump, he makes up stories. I was never a hostel owner, and if I were, I'd treat guests well. I don't even live in MG. Be careful, he's crazy. Another guest said items had gone missing at his hostel. The health inspection should visit, because I'm sure this place has no operating permit. Those filthy mattresses could cause a fire any time. Shut this rat hole down, people of BH, urgently!