The LightHouse Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro

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Description

A cute, quiet hostel owned and run by a New Zealander and a Brazilian. Located within Ipanema, one of the most beautiful and well-known areas of Rio de Janeiro.

Only 3 blocks from the beach surrounded by a wealth of restaurants, shops and of course pubs and clubs. We have a gorgeous double room that can sleep up to 4 persons and a 8 bed mixed dormirtory.

We offer:

Cable TV and DVD
24hr check-in and no curfew
Secure lockers
Cooking facilities / BBQ
Internet and internet telephony
A/C if desired
Laundry service


Tours and info on local activities
Unique local knowledge on nightlife
Chill Out parties
Knowledge on local surf spots
Candle making workshops
Soap making workshops
Casual Gym membership
Massage

Location and Contact

Location

• The ways to get here....
• From the airport (GIG),
• The cheapest way is by the "REAL" bus, this can be caught outside the terminal and will cost about R$7. The bus will make it's way towards Zona Sul (Ipanema/Copacabana), and you need to get off at the "Sol Ipanema" hotel on the Ipanema beach front. From here, walk away from the beach until you get to Rua Barão da Torre, turn right and look for number 175, it is behind a news-stand. There will be a gate there and what you need to do is reach thru the gate and turn the handle, sounds easy but confuses many people.
• Then walk down the Vila to No 20, the last house on the left.
• Taxi from the airport will cost around R$40, they will push for more but bargin hard.
• From the Rodoviaría (bus station)
• Again the "REAL" company have an A/C bus from the station to Zona Sul, cost is around R$4. Other than a cab, this is your best option... and safest. Ask the bus driver to let you off at Praça General Osorio. From there either use your map or ask for directions, most people are friendly around here.
• Taxi is around R$20-25.
• There is also public buses, we don't recommend these as they have been robbed on a number of occasions. They are fine to take when you don't have all your worldy things with you, but we say to either take a cab or the "REAL" bus.
• The numbers for Ipanema are 474 and 485.
• In the area we have 2 undercover security guards 24hrs a day and at night, in the secure vila we have another 6 or 7 security guards. It is very safe here....
• If you are arriving after 10pm, the main gate will be locked. What you need to do is ring the buzzer for number 20 and a guard will come to let you in and show you into the hostel.

Facilities and Amenities

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Breakfast

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Airport Pickup

City Tours

Lockers in Lobby

Parking

24 Hour Security

Air Conditioning

BBQ Grill

Cable TV

Concierge/Info Desk

Entirely Non-Smoking

Hot Showers

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Swimming Pool

Credit Card Payments

Towels

Max. Age: All Ages

Checkout: 12:00 (12 Noon)

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: Unlimited

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 9am - 10pm then an english speaking night guard

Size: Small (less than 30 beds)

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