FIAP - Hostel

The room was unbearably hot, with no air conditioning. We couldn’t sleep with the windows shut, but opening them meant hearing street noise all night, with cars parking right by the bed. Then someone tried our door early in the morning. Breakfast was terrible for the price. The hard-boiled eggs were overcooked and tasteless, there was no fresh fruit or vegetables, and the fruit salad had no taste either. I really wouldn’t recommend staying here if you want a good night’s sleep.

The rooms are sparse and practical, without even coffee-making facilities, but once you get past that, it’s a great place to stay. The desk staff are super friendly and helpful.

The food was a problem. The buffet had very little choice, and dinner on the first day was only lukewarm. I later saw microwaves in the dining area, presumably for reheating meals. The trays were usually dirty, and sometimes bowls or trays still had food left by the previous guest. The cutlery was often sticky and generally not very clean. We also had to sit through a 15-minute hotel briefing at the start, including obvious points like holding the key card to open the door and not using the elevator in a fire. I wouldn’t recommend it.

Comfy beds and a really lovely stay. Thanks to Santiago at the front desk for the suggestions!