I had a great time there with my friends. We meet a lot of nice people from around the world. The location is excelent!! Safe neighborhood, close to the beach. Breakfast was complete with bread, cheese, ham, juices, fruits, cake... The room was clean, bathroom clean too, but at night it got all wet because of the showers. also, it... More

Just got home from travelling the whole of South america and after my trip i still stand by this as the best hostel i have stayed in ! Ended up staying for 3 weeks in total ! The friendliest staff i have come across !! Nice rooms good air con amazing pool and perfect location in one of the nicest... More

It is in a convenient location to the beach, dining, shopping. During carnival (I was there for carnival) it is exceptionally busy in the area with blocos (Street parties) so a taxi fare is very high. The hostel is busy with people too during this time. The staff are friendly and helpful. The hostel is comfortable, clean, but I found... More

The location is good, but especially the bathrooms are always dirty, I can not recommend this place More

Breakfast al fresco very good, hostely type of ambiance, ( if you like that sort of thing) staff very aloof, price very high for what you get, and small room in courtyard absolutely horrid, smells of damp and mould, no room to swing a cat. and possibly got bedbugs. More

After looking into accommodation around Rio for a while and reading TA comments we thought we would give Ipanema Beach House a go. However I wish we kept looking. We had a private room that had pillows that felt like cotton wool. The bed had sheets that were so old they were see through. The shared bathroom had showers filled... More

This place could be a lot better by spending a little bit of money and a bit more care. Booked a double room and the toilet had old faecal matter stuck to the bottom area. No bath mat in the room so water went everywhere. A bit of fly wire would be good to stop the mossies flooding the room.... More

This was my home for 2weeks!!! I stayed here as I was a solo girl travelling around the world, so paying a little more for a SAFE and nice place was paramount for me. I have to say, Rio can be quiet daunting when you first arrive....especially as a blonde!! haha The beach house has very good security, all backpackers... More

locations is great, place is nice, staff is OK, communal areas good, but dorms are really terrible. 3 level bunk beds, 9 people in 9 square meters, including lockers! i stayed on the first floor and there is only 1 bathroom for 4 dorms (36 people!). shame.... More