More than a hostel: explore a new way to travel

The house is located in Santa Teresa neighbohood, but the truth is actually is in Glória. Glória neighbohood in a residential area full of markets, bars, banks and with a metro station. You will also enjoy the tradicional street market that happens always on sunday - enjoy all the fruits and vegetables from brazil.

Gloria is also near from Lapa where you can have a few caipirinhas. You can reach copacabana and ipanema by metro/bus/bike (yes, there is a cycleway

It's a pretty safe neighbohood and you might have a great time here

Bus Station - Novo Rio - 15min drive

Airport - SDU - 10 min drive or GIG - 30 min drive

Closest Metrô Station - Glória - 2 min walk

Closest Beach - Flamengo - 9 min by bike

Rua Hermenegildo de Barros, 29, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Discover new and unexpected friends

Meet your Host

With more than 10 years of experience hosting in Rio de Janeiro, Julia Zany is passionate about traveling and her own city.

The concept of Chez Zany was created in her apartment in Santa Teresa, where she discovered that her unique decor was attracting people who could become friends, regardless of their country or language.

She has visited more than 28 countries around the globe and over 17 states in Brazil. She is a traveler just like you. Reach out to her to get some travel tips ;)

Shared Spaces thought to create interaction between guests and still make the journey confortable

Bathrooms

Our bathrooms are big and as we like in our houses: big and well ventilated. Check what you will find in our bathrooms:

Good shower + Hot Water

Good Quality Toilet Paper

Hand Soap

Hair Dryer

Clothes Iron

Well ventilated bathrooms

Kitchen

Full Kitchen available for all our guests. Check what you will find in our kitchen:

Private space in the fridge

Pots and Pans

Private space in the pantry

Cooker

Microwave

Broad option of kitchens utensils

Why stay at Chez Zany?

Made by people to people

Chez Zany is a dream coming true. Our goal is that you had the best time at Rio with all the experiences that we have. Count on us for fast replies and a lot of tips :)

We are also Travelers!

We like to stay at hostels & airbnb, meet diferent cultures, habits and bring those learnings to our house. We know that location and some amenities matter a lot to travelers and you will find it at Chez Zany ;)

Pet Friendly

Not only we LOVE pets, but we designed a place for you to have an amazing stay with your best friend. Also if you miss your best friend, you might have some ‘petelse’ to pet \o

Our price matches our value

We reduced costs with staff, and not necessary amenities to bring more confort and an fair price to our guests. When you are traveling, is important, not only to explore a lot, but also make quality rests.

Create memories @ the terrace

The body and soul of this house. This amazing terrace is surrounded in a oasis inside the city of Rio de Janeiro. You can hear the birds, get some tan, work remote, see some little monkeys and also observe some possums at night.

Rest @ the living room

The corfortable living room has dinner table, sofas, books, guitar, games, and a cozy vibe to relax while waiting for a Uber or making dinner with your new friends.

  • "There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't yet met."

    William Butler Yeats (Irish Poet)