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Rio de Janeiro

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Address	Rua General Barbosa Lima 51, Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Map
Price	Dorm Beds - R$33-39 Double Rooms - R$95-110 Check Current Prices by Date Here

Location/Contact

Details

Description

Features

Free Breakfast
Kitchen
Lockers
Bar
Gameroom
Lounge / Common space
Pool Table
Hot tub / jacuzzi
BBQ
Food/Restaurant
TV
Movie Library/Rental
Book Collection/Exchange
Elevator/Lift
Travel information provided
Bike Rental
24 Hour Free Hot Showers
Phones (public or in room)
Air Conditioning
Washing Machine (laundry)

Ratings & Comments

4.2 Average from 11 Ratings

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Comment by Meredith, Atlanta, GA

May 2007

It was great! Many different countries represented there, aging between twenty and thirty-five. The tours are safe and well planned, I got a free BBQ, free t-shirt, and free nights stay for staying just ten nights. I highly recommend it.

Comment by Lee

November 2005

Overall this is one of the better places I have stayed at, mostly because of the fun atmosphere, location and facilities. The food was great and the nights were well coordinated. But the showers weren't always warm and the TV was shut off at 1:30 a.m. so there was barely enough time to watch one DVD after a few drinks at the bar. The bar shuts early (but I guess they want to keep the noise down), and the staff don't "bring up" the subject of discounts, free arrival drink etc., you have to ask for it. This is the only hostel I have been to that has decided that fruits and juices in Brazil are too expensive to be given more than once. The foreign staff are particularly cool, as are a large number of the Brazilian staff, though not all.

Comment by Ian

October 2005

Don't believe the crap about staying for seven days and getting a free barbecue! Or all the other "specials." You could check the small print if they had any.

Comment by Dan

September 2005

Simply put, this is how hostels should be. It's run by people who have clearly been travelling themselves. The hostel encourages travelers to mix and go out together without the need for any "forced fun." It's the best hostel I've found anywhere in the world thus far and what with the location, the best placed from which to enjoy Rio.

Comment by Nicola

September 2005

Great place — very chilled out, great bar and the chill out room is pretty good, too! The staff are great and happy to arrange trips. Fantastic location, just minutes from the beach.

Comment by Anonymous

June 2005

When I stayed there in May, the hostel was full of 18-20 year olds looking to get drunk and get laid every night. Many people got drunk by the end of happy hour even before going out for the night (great prices on caipirinhas though). Every night I stayed there, there was someone having sex in my dorm. Yeah, this is Rio and everyone gets laid, but for Christ's sake, get a motel room! I guess it all depends on what you are looking for. Oh, if you do stay here make sure to ask for your key deposit back. They won't return it unless you ask when you are checking out. I thought it was shady since they ask for a deposit from everyone who checks in. They should automatically return the deposit when you leave. The location of this hostel is great though.

Comment by Anonymous

April 2005

Great place, very chilled out. It has excellent facilities and a good party crowd, the best I experienced in South Africa. Check it out!

Comment by Gall

April 2005

This is quite simply the warmest hostel I've ever stayed in! Get some air-conditioning or bigger windows please! Otherwise fairly it was ok. Some of the staff were very friendly, others not. The bar closes very early. All in all a grand place, but the heat would drive you daft.

Comment by Dan

January 2005

This is the best hostel we have stayed at in all of South America so far. Great atmosphere, food and people.

Comment by Anonymous

January 2005

Fantastic hostel. It's the best I've been to so far. It has a really cool bar. It's really clean and safe. I met fantastic people — both guests and staff. It has a great video collection and great communal areas. I really recommend it!

Comment by Leeroy Ransom

January 2005

This is quite simply the best hostel in South America.

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