Located centrally in Copacabana, with the good and bad of the area. Homeless people are in the whole Rio, if that scares you, you shouldn't come to Rio . Some people stay around the entrace, but they won't bother the guests. The bed was confortable and the staff really nice. However, the bathroom could use a deep cleanning once in a while. Overall it was a great experiemce. Definitly staying there again