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Citylights Hostel
Sao Paulo, Brazil | Youth HostelsStarting at $19 per person
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In the intensity of Sao Paulo, we have made a hostel that embodies the things we value: Design.Sustainability. Authenticity.
Our in-house architect has reinvented a classic 1930s Sao Paulo house with sustainable building practices, salvage materials and a bit of classy DIY. Our intimate bar, shared kitchen, and congenial open spaces are available to those staying in our six shared and two private rooms.
FACILITIES
We have dorm-style rooms varieing from 4 to 11 beds, an all girls ensuite dorm room, and two private rooms with queen beds and contemporary bathrooms. All standard rooms have a sink. Each bed has an individual power socket, reading light, and locker.
LOCATION
Located on a quiet street off of Av. Faria Lima. We sit just blocks from the galleries and boutiques of Vila Madalena, and the countless restaurants of Pinheiros. With Faria Lima Metro only 600m away, you can be at Paulista or Liberdade in less than a half hour.
FOOD AND DRINKS
Our gourmet food, including complimentary breakfast and delicious ready-made meals, is provided by Cae Atelie de Cozinha. Our bar serves natural smoothies, cold beer, and mandatory caipirinhas.
If you love to cook, head to the nearby market and prepare yourself a meal in our fully equipped professional kitchen.
ALTERNATIVE TRIPS
From remote waterfalls to hidden fishing villages, CityLights Alternative Trips let�s you visit inaccessible locations, and gives you the freedom to soak in the local culture. When it�s time to leave Sao Paulo, let us show you our favorite out-of-the way spots.
How to Get Here
From Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
There�s three options for traveling from GRU to Citylights. If you�re on a budget, and don�t have too much luggage, you can brave the bus and metro (R$6 /person) If you�re alone, but aren�t sure about the public bus, you can take a shuttle service and then the metro (R$38 /person). If you�re with friends, or just want the safest and easiest option, we�ll pick meet you outside customs and drive you to the hostel for R$120 (up to 4 people). You can also always catch a taxi at the airport - it�s R$130.
LOCAL BUS AND METRO
Catch local Bus 257 to Metro Tatuape. It stops at the island outside Terminal 1. Pay the conductor near the turnstile after boarding (R$3). Get off at Tatuape station. Buy a single metro ticket from the �Billeteria� (R$3), and take Line 3 (Red) towards Palmeiras-Barra Funda. Get off at Republica and transfer to Line 4 (Yellow) headed towards Butant�. Get off at Faria Lima station, and look for a pink and black striped skyscraper (Instituto Tomie Ohtake) in the distance. Walk down Av. Faria Lima towards it for about 600 meters and turn right on Rua Padre Garcia Velho. We�re a block and half up the street on the left-hand.
SHUTTLE BUS AND METRO
Walk out of the terminal 2, turn right, and walk past the shuttle buses to the ticket office labelled �Airport Bus Service�. Buy for a ticket to Republica (R$35, cash or credit card). Buses depart every 30-45 minutes and the departure time is on your ticket. When you arrive at Republica Square, go to the metro station, buy a single ticket at the �Billeteria� (R$3), and take Line 4 (Yellow) towards Butant�. Get off at Faria Lima station, and look for a pink and black striped skyscraper (Instituto Tomie Ohtake) in the distance. Walk down Av. Faria Lima towards it for about 600 meters and turn right on Rua Padre Garcia Velho. We�re a block and half up the street on the left-hand.
AIRPORT PICKUP
Call or Email us in advance. We�ll be waiting with beers outside customs.
TAXI
Outside Terminals 1 and 2, are taxi ticket booths labelled �Guaracoop�. Show them the address, and they�ll arrange a taxi for the fixed price of R$130.32. You can pay with in cash ($, �, $R), or with a credit card.
From Congonhas Airport (CGH)
If you�re by yourself, and don�t have too much to carry, a local bus goes directly from Congonhas to the hostel. If you�ve got a lot of luggage, or aren�t so fond of local buses in developing countries, you can always take a taxi.
LOCAL BUS
Catch local bus 576M-10 toward Pinheiros. Pay the conductor near the turnstile after boarding (R$3). Get off at the last stop, and walking up Av. Faria Lima towards the pink and black striped skyscraper. After 400 meters, turn right on Rua Padre Garcia Velho. We�re a block and half up the street on the left-hand.
TAXI
There�s plenty of taxis outside the airport. They�re all safe and will use the meter. It�ll be about $R30 depending on traffic.
From Tiete Bus Terminal
Find the metro within the bus station, and buy a single metro ticket from the �Billeteria� (R$3). Take Line 1 (Blue)
towards Jabaquara. Get off at Luz and transfer to Line 4 (Yellow) headed towards Butant�. Get off at Faria Lima station, and look for a pink and black striped skyscraper (Instituto Tomie Ohtake) in the distance. Walk down Av. Faria Lima towards it for about 600 meters and turn right on Rua Padre Garcia Velho. We�re a block and half up the street on the left-hand.
From Barra Funda Bus Terminal
Find the metro within the bus station, and buy a single metro ticket from the �Billeteria� (R$3). Take Line 3 (Red) towards Corinthians - Itiquera. Get off at Luz and transfer to Line 4 (Yellow) headed towards Butant�. Get off at Faria Lima station, and look for a pink and black striped skyscraper (Instituto Tomie Ohtake) in the distance. Walk down Av. Faria Lima towards it for about 600 meters and turn right on Rua Padre Garcia Velho. We�re a block and half up the street on the left-hand.
Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Laundry, Airport Pick Up, Wheelchair Friendly, Linen Included, Credit Cards Accepted, Bar, Towels, Luggage Storage, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Bureau de Change, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Non Smoking, Air Conditioning
Our in-house architect has reinvented a classic 1930s Sao Paulo house with sustainable building practices, salvage materials and a bit of classy DIY. Our intimate bar, shared kitchen, and congenial open spaces are available to those staying in our six shared and two private rooms.
FACILITIES
We have dorm-style rooms varieing from 4 to 11 beds, an all girls ensuite dorm room, and two private rooms with queen beds and contemporary bathrooms. All standard rooms have a sink. Each bed has an individual power socket, reading light, and locker.
LOCATION
Located on a quiet street off of Av. Faria Lima. We sit just blocks from the galleries and boutiques of Vila Madalena, and the countless restaurants of Pinheiros. With Faria Lima Metro only 600m away, you can be at Paulista or Liberdade in less than a half hour.
FOOD AND DRINKS
Our gourmet food, including complimentary breakfast and delicious ready-made meals, is provided by Cae Atelie de Cozinha. Our bar serves natural smoothies, cold beer, and mandatory caipirinhas.
If you love to cook, head to the nearby market and prepare yourself a meal in our fully equipped professional kitchen.
ALTERNATIVE TRIPS
From remote waterfalls to hidden fishing villages, CityLights Alternative Trips let�s you visit inaccessible locations, and gives you the freedom to soak in the local culture. When it�s time to leave Sao Paulo, let us show you our favorite out-of-the way spots.
Directions
How to Get Here
From Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
There�s three options for traveling from GRU to Citylights. If you�re on a budget, and don�t have too much luggage, you can brave the bus and metro (R$6 /person) If you�re alone, but aren�t sure about the public bus, you can take a shuttle service and then the metro (R$38 /person). If you�re with friends, or just want the safest and easiest option, we�ll pick meet you outside customs and drive you to the hostel for R$120 (up to 4 people). You can also always catch a taxi at the airport - it�s R$130.
LOCAL BUS AND METRO
Catch local Bus 257 to Metro Tatuape. It stops at the island outside Terminal 1. Pay the conductor near the turnstile after boarding (R$3). Get off at Tatuape station. Buy a single metro ticket from the �Billeteria� (R$3), and take Line 3 (Red) towards Palmeiras-Barra Funda. Get off at Republica and transfer to Line 4 (Yellow) headed towards Butant�. Get off at Faria Lima station, and look for a pink and black striped skyscraper (Instituto Tomie Ohtake) in the distance. Walk down Av. Faria Lima towards it for about 600 meters and turn right on Rua Padre Garcia Velho. We�re a block and half up the street on the left-hand.
SHUTTLE BUS AND METRO
Walk out of the terminal 2, turn right, and walk past the shuttle buses to the ticket office labelled �Airport Bus Service�. Buy for a ticket to Republica (R$35, cash or credit card). Buses depart every 30-45 minutes and the departure time is on your ticket. When you arrive at Republica Square, go to the metro station, buy a single ticket at the �Billeteria� (R$3), and take Line 4 (Yellow) towards Butant�. Get off at Faria Lima station, and look for a pink and black striped skyscraper (Instituto Tomie Ohtake) in the distance. Walk down Av. Faria Lima towards it for about 600 meters and turn right on Rua Padre Garcia Velho. We�re a block and half up the street on the left-hand.
AIRPORT PICKUP
Call or Email us in advance. We�ll be waiting with beers outside customs.
TAXI
Outside Terminals 1 and 2, are taxi ticket booths labelled �Guaracoop�. Show them the address, and they�ll arrange a taxi for the fixed price of R$130.32. You can pay with in cash ($, �, $R), or with a credit card.
From Congonhas Airport (CGH)
If you�re by yourself, and don�t have too much to carry, a local bus goes directly from Congonhas to the hostel. If you�ve got a lot of luggage, or aren�t so fond of local buses in developing countries, you can always take a taxi.
LOCAL BUS
Catch local bus 576M-10 toward Pinheiros. Pay the conductor near the turnstile after boarding (R$3). Get off at the last stop, and walking up Av. Faria Lima towards the pink and black striped skyscraper. After 400 meters, turn right on Rua Padre Garcia Velho. We�re a block and half up the street on the left-hand.
TAXI
There�s plenty of taxis outside the airport. They�re all safe and will use the meter. It�ll be about $R30 depending on traffic.
From Tiete Bus Terminal
Find the metro within the bus station, and buy a single metro ticket from the �Billeteria� (R$3). Take Line 1 (Blue)
towards Jabaquara. Get off at Luz and transfer to Line 4 (Yellow) headed towards Butant�. Get off at Faria Lima station, and look for a pink and black striped skyscraper (Instituto Tomie Ohtake) in the distance. Walk down Av. Faria Lima towards it for about 600 meters and turn right on Rua Padre Garcia Velho. We�re a block and half up the street on the left-hand.
From Barra Funda Bus Terminal
Find the metro within the bus station, and buy a single metro ticket from the �Billeteria� (R$3). Take Line 3 (Red) towards Corinthians - Itiquera. Get off at Luz and transfer to Line 4 (Yellow) headed towards Butant�. Get off at Faria Lima station, and look for a pink and black striped skyscraper (Instituto Tomie Ohtake) in the distance. Walk down Av. Faria Lima towards it for about 600 meters and turn right on Rua Padre Garcia Velho. We�re a block and half up the street on the left-hand.
Facilities
Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Laundry, Airport Pick Up, Wheelchair Friendly, Linen Included, Credit Cards Accepted, Bar, Towels, Luggage Storage, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Bureau de Change, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Non Smoking, Air Conditioning
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