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Reviews of Ipanema Beach Hostel

Rua Paul Redfern 37, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22410-080, Brazil

#190 of 382 hotels in Rio de Janeiro

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 192 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    Party
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The AC freezing cold at night and not duvet provided

    The wave, parties, staff and atmosphere

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    7.0
    Overall, it’s the perfect place when you want to have a fun time in Rio in an excellent location, party and don’t care t
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Master Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were a few things broken in the room, and there were some problems with the water from time to time.

    The location is perfect and in a safe area, so it‘s a good place to explore Rio. The hostel has a bar, where you can hang out, meet new people and have some drinks, between 20:00 - 20:30 there‘s free caipirinhas all you can drink, in combination with party vibes, so it‘s good pre-gaming. Staff is super helpful, Tai is an angel, you can always ask for recommendations. Also, everyday they organize events that one can join.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super close to Ipanema Beach and the Metro, great parties!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    low maintenance, the building and rooms need to have some maintenance.

    location and staff very kind trying to help when you needed.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I really liked the hostel, super good rooms/ bathrooms and the people have been super nice. Location is 1a. Alexandra was super helpful in finding spots in the city. There could be a basket before rooms to remove some of the sand before entering.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    7.0
    Great party hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only common area is downstairs in the bar, which can get quite crowded at certain times. Bathroom is tiny. AC works great, but is turned off during the day and is freezing at night!

    Amazing and friendly staff who are available to help you 24/7. Cleiton welcomed us late in the evening and he and the rest of the staff made sure we were comfortable at all times. Lots of activities, tours, and a great place to meet people. 1 block from Ipanema Beach. Curtains on the beds were a plus. Shower had great pressure and temperature. Cleanliness was decent. We always felt safe here.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    9.0
    Until the next time I’m in Rio
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Master Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and amazing staff! Mel and Augusto at reception were super helpful and friendly! Loved the free caipirinhas and all the daily activities that were available. Definitely a place to meet travelers, enjoy with friends, and create new friendships.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    9.0
    Great for solo travelers!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Master Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No privacy curtains for the bunks but it looked like they were in the process of installing them as I was leaving. Also, the lockers are there but there’s no system so you can run the risk of not having a secure one.

    The staff was amazing, a great atmosphere with plenty of activities to always do

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    9.0
    Galera do hostel, vocês são os melhores!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Master Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bathroom door needs to be fixed, at times it gets difficult to get it locked.

    Staff made the difference, helpful and always keen to guide guests, even organising nice events in and outside the hostel, taking into account weather conditions and people's preferences. Big shout to Rodrigo, Tay e Sol.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Master Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    I liked to location! Its 2mins walk to the beach I also liked the activities that they do every day.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    8.0
    Friendly staff, amazing location and social atmosphere. Great value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds need curtains to block light.

    Great staff who are always creating social events to allow travellers to meet. Free hiking and frequently suggesting things to do in the city / for the day. The staff, especially Juana were amazing; continually having a positive and welcoming attitude whilst being eager to help.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2023

    8.0
    A great place to stay for my first time traveling to Rio!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Master Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

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    The location is pretty strategic for me to enjoy Rio. It was only a 2-minute walk to the beach, many restaurants nearby, and places to hang out. The staffs were amazingly kind and helpful! A great place to meet new friends, especially with all the offered activities there. Make sure to join the WhatsApp group because I completely missed that on the first few days of my stay.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    soo hard to understand the tv … it is the type of detail that matters when you are staying in a private room

    the location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    8.0
    Nice place to be
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lighting of the stairwell

    Free caipirinhas, the bar, the people, the activities, the proximity to the beach, the WhatsApp group to chat with other guests and plan activities, decent breakfast with scrambled eggs and cheap sausage

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom is extremely small and the sink is in the room itself.

    The beds had curtains, the breakfast was very good! The location is very good.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy street, too much cars and trucks

    The girls provided very good service since I arrived, they let me in prior check-in time since I got an red eye flight from Bogotá, the facilities could be better but they are not so bad, breakfast is good. Tay, Iza and Ste are great staff members, also one of the guys helped me when I had to go out to get back my phone left in a restaurant.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2023

    7.0
    Good place and good breakfast, but facilities had some problems.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The door keys not working, having to get help everytime I enter or exit room.

    Good place and good breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Master Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    It is a great location near the beach and also feeling like a local. I extended my stay an additional five nights.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Master Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a lot parties and activities offered, very nice if you travel alone you can meet people, and well located

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - The hostel doesn't have a kitchen - The AC didn't work properly in my room. Could be an issue in the summer.

    - Friendly and energetic staffs. Melissa, Tay, and Veronica were lovely - Convenient and safe location in the Ipanema beach. Many restaurants in the area - Many international guests and other guests are nice - The hostel offers many activities (e.g. parties, hiking, bonfire in the beach)

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2022

    7.0
    Awesome staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Social atmosphere… hardly any people in the dorm

    The staff Nadine, mar and Mellisa were awesome.. they were always helpful n sweet…

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2022

    8.0
    a great party hostel, perfect location to Ipanema beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    small rooms, old bed mattresses, air condition not working well

    location and staff are perfect! also a great hostel if you want a party hostel vibe

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2022

    8.0
    Great if you're wanting a party hostel 24/7
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fair to say that it's a party hostel & it's surrounded by other hostels/bars which means everywhere plays loud music until early hours

    Staff were friendly and the rooms were cleaner/more comfortable than other hostels I've visited

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2022

    9.0
    Good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can get a little loud in the evenings but you need to expect that from a party hostel

    Location!! Great to meet people as well

    Stayed in January 2022

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