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Z.BRA Hostel: a year of success

To celebrate its first year of existence, the most "beloved" city hostel gathers with Noon to make a unique party, this saturday (17/12), at 4 p.m., in 00.

Celebrating a year of a lot of work, success and existence, Z.BRA Hostel unites to well-known project Noon, from the most demanded couple of DJ's Flow & Zeo, to celebrate a unique party, which you surely don't want to miss out, this saturday (17/12). The spark will be set after the beach, but it will be set on fire by 16h, in 00, with resident DJ´s and more: Dubshape (SP), (Alê Reis and João Lee), Pedro Mezonatto and Bernardo Campos, both from Molotov 21.

If Z.BRA Hostel walls could speak, Oh well they would have several stories to tell, even more knowing that it used to be a spiritual centre. After a carefully thought and daring  plan, the space changed, gain a new identity and nowadays, its more spiritual, a house that receives well travellers from all corners of the world. In only a year, the "Brasil with Z" or the "Z in Brazil" stole the scene, gain notoriety and recognition and became one of the most beloved hostels in Rio, the most fancy that's for sure (without a zebra). 

From the interest and friendship of four "brothers" (Breno Novaes, Emir Bechepeche Jr, Michel Asseff Filho e Raphael Azulay), Z.BRA Hostel was born, raised and fastened upon one of the most coveted corners of Leblon. "The idea was to make a hostel which at the same level of standards of the neighbourhood, we din't want towels hanged on the windows" jokes Emir. "We created almost everything, the whole concept. At the beginning, we wanted to make something like a tropical paradise, although, in the end, we went for something more modern, without being futuristic." completes Breno. 

The decoration, coordinated by Le Modiste, from Lilli Kessler and Sol Azulay, uses a lot the retro concept, something that differentiates Z.BRA from other hostels. "We wanted to use a mix between retro and modern to break the futuristic image. We wanted something different, but without losing the carioca sight", states Breno. With an ambience all planned out, the way was to release the boat and paddle. "At the beginning, it was tense. We opened 5 days before new year's, full house a lot of complications. But, it was a learning experience, today we offer a better service. We have gain experience", says Emir. 

After a year of experiences, Z.BRA Hostel has enough reasons to celebrate and also to expect more. "We were blown away with all the spontaneous acceptance, all that success and care, it just gives us the desire to be a part of this project forever and improve even more, being more efficient", reiterates Michel. For those who want to have a closer look at the hostel, better hope that the world doesn't end, since there is only availability for 2012. “The trend now is just to grow, come along!", concludes Breno. 

Obs: Special hugs to all Z.BRA staff, who were mentioned here but the names are not visible. Congrats, really!!!! 

Check the party teaser Z.BRA (click here)

00 - Av. Padre Leonel Franca, 240 - (Planetário) Gávea

More informations: www.zbrahostel.com
Av. Gen. San Marti 1212, Leblon

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