architect and designer felipe hess dreamed up this little dream of a hostel with his long time friend guilherme perez, who he has known for 15 years. 'we' hostel in sao paulo, brazil carries the relaxed traditions of hostels from all over the world, but brings the comfort, refinement and attention to detail of boutique hotels. converted from a mansion of nearly 4000 sq feet from the early 1900s, most of the original architectural features were preserved and played an important part in the design development. hess has used a quirky mix of carefully curated collection of furniture found in flea markets in and around san paulo which were then restored and updated by the designer, adding a vintage character to the contemporary design.
the design of the hostel has been kept simple with crisp white walls and black accents. the tv room has a chalkboard ceiling where travelers from all over the world leave messages. the bathrooms are colors blocked in fun blue, red, yellow or green and the bedrooms open to patio spaces which give guests a chance to socialize and unwind with drinks and delicious fare. graphics by the artist rodrigo marangoni are featured through the house and include neighborhood maps and mix tapes. there is a gorgeous lounging/reading room that comes fully stocked with books galore and cheerful furniture, inviting the weary traveler to put their feet up and loose themselves in a good book or the beautiful view.
it's definitely on my list for places to stay if we make it to that part of the world in the very near future. i hope saad opens this entry fast and gets the hint because we still have time to make it there for my birthday. meanwhile, you can look, book and enjoy the "we" hostel here.
xo
HM
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