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Reviews of CabanaCopa Hostel

Travessa Guimaraes Natal, 10, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22011-100, Brazil

#283 of 378 hotels in Rio de Janeiro

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Review score

Based on 80 hostel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Never ending stairs, no elevator. My room was like on the 2nd/3rd floor, and the kitchen is on the 3rd/4th next to the rooftop, which closes at 22 pm! So I could never cook dinner or save anything there that I would like to have later, and the best zone to be on the hot nights at the hostel could not be used. My room had 4 lockers, and there were 6 beds, so it was messy and uncomfortable to move whenever all of us were there cause it was a small room.

    Clean, close to the beach and downtown copacabana

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    7.0
    Location location location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorm room was a bit of a tight squeeze - we could barely fit all our luggage. The room had some mould which gave it a pretty bad smell.

    The location is great, so close to Copacabana beach but still on a quiet street. The staff were really nice and helpful, and the bar area was fun at night.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    good location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff didn't even acknowledge us for ages when we were waiting at the desk. They then grumpily gave us our cards and didn't even direct us to where our room was

    The rooftop bar is nice and beds are comfy

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Comfort Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There's not much I can say, perhaps the beds in the private rooms are a bit small, but nothing too bad

    The hostel has an excellent location, just 10 minutes from the beach and close to many restaurants, bars, and activities in Copacabana. It also has a bar and is a great place to socialize. The neighborhood is safe. The hostel is located on an incline, but it's not a problem at all.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    7.0
    Fair hostel, but not that comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There isn't any elevator. The beds aren't that comfortable and it seems like they can break at any time. It gets very noisy everytime someone has to climb the bunk bed. I had to ask for a pillow since there wasn't any when I got there. There is no towel on the floor when you leave the shower, and the place is always full of water. The toilets should be cleaned more often. The breakfast is a little expensive for what is offered.

    The location is pretty good, close to eveything and specially very close to the metro station, but not as close to the point it gets too noisy. Actually, the hostel is on a quiet street and you can just hear the forest and birds during the night (which is a rare thing in Copacabana). The staff was nice. The are enough toilets and showers for everybody. There is a good common space to interact with others.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen doesnt have enough things to cook properly and the fridge is way to full. Missing nice areas to socialize.

    Staff was friendly and the place was clean during my stay. Very good location in Copacabana.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2023

    8.0
    Hostel aconchegante
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Horario restrito do funcionamento do bar

    Do aconchego e da localização.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds can be shakey sometimes

    Atmosphere

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2023

    8.0
    friendly hostel in good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a bit noisy every night. weak shower.

    good location, very friendly helpful staff, organised tour and transfer.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2022

    8.0
    Great location, nice hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Comfort Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2022

    6.0
    ok for max 2 nights if your budget is not too high
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattresses are definitely bad and uncomfortable, the air conditioning is very loud (luckily you can turn it off) a bit dirty at times, otherwise ok for the price. I still wouldn't recommend it.

    The receptionist was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    8.0
    Definitely coming back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Climbing the hill to the door when you've had a little too much caipirinha...

    The staff is amazing! They're friendly, give tips and just mingle with other guests so everyone feels at home

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2022

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe some more attention could be paid to hygiene. The toilets were continuously clogged and the shower spray was very minimal. Many employees did not speak a word of English. You may expected this since you work in hospitality and deal with travelers from all over the world. Breakfast is very small for the amount you have to pay for it.

    Great location next to a metro station

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2022

    6.0
    Location is ideal but comfort is not.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were very crowded and it was hard to sleep at the best of times. Social spaces were cramped and awkwardly laid out. Bathrooms weren’t great.

    Great location in CopaCabana and cool roof space overlooking the jungle.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2022

    6.0
    Good for price, aside from check out issue
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fridges were quite messy/dirty & not kept in good order. Check out is 11am & check in is 2pm, yet I had 4 girls come into my room the morning of check out at 9am being loud whilst waking 2 other guys in the room. I felt as if I needed to rush out so that one of the girls could have my bed/storage which is not what you want straight away in the morning?! A member of staff told me that the girls paid for 'early check in' which I think is absurd as how does that then suit the others in the room that are trying to sleep/don't have to check out yet?

    Rooms were nicely ventilated & spacious

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2022

    6.0
    Decent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room couldn't get dry and there was mold. It is a expensive, especially when you only get a bed.

    The location was perfect! A quick 10min (maximum) walk to the Copacabana Beach! Full control of the air conditioner all day.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2021

    8.0
    Great Hostel i only recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The lockers in the room are partly bent, they still worked but it wasn't easy to open them.

    Cabana Copa is a nice Hostel with a friendly roof top and a great employees. Especially Carol, she explained everything, gave me some tips about Rio, helped me out with some struggles i had and was allways kind and profesional.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2021

    7.0
    Nice simple hostel well located but uphill in a safe area of Copacabana Beach, close to metro and the beach. The 4 bed r
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some bathrooms had a really strong smell of pee even when it was clean. I believe it could come from the bins they have to put toilet paper because on the bathroom downstairs next to reception and upstairs the smell was really strong. The 4 bed room I stayed was really small also. There was not enough space for 4 people if they were not lying on the bed.

    The terrace with the rain forest view and the safe location as they have private security around the block.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was trying to book the same room with my friend a week before our trip but in the site it was stated that there is only one bed available in the female dorm. However I was the only one staying in this dorm, all three nights, with 4 beds available. It is a hostel so of course there is no expectation for services like changing bedsheets etc but at least there could be more frequent cleaning in the bathrooms and in the dorms. Bathrooms were most of the times messy and there was food left in my dorm from previous tenants that was left there for days and in general the dorm was messy.

    Great location.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    1.0
    When you leave a non refundable booking after 1 day of 7, it says a lot. Avoid this place like the plague
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was filthy, dilapidated and mis-sold. It was a cheap stay, so I wasn’t expecting the world, what I wasn’t expecting was a degraded hellhole, with rusty bunks, blocked sinks and toilets and a staff that were indifferent at best

    The location was OK, being at the north end of the Copacabana and a short walk to shops etc

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    its not on the luxurious side of stays but if you are young you can handle it.

    Happy staff, good bar and hang out area. Perfect location to explore Copacabana

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2023

    10
    Brilliant hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 29 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the whole experience

    The people are super friendly, they become like family. I absolutely loved this hostel. I travelled alone but always had people to go to things with.

    Stayed in April 2023

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