72%Piratas de Ipanema Guesthouse

This hostel was great!!! Brian was particularly friendly and really, really helpful - without him our stay in Rio would have been much more boring. He organised so many events for us around the city & took us to places other tourists didn`t go - like the Funky party in the favela! Rio was... more This hostel was great!!! Brian was particularly friendly and really, really helpful - without him our stay in Rio would have been much more boring. He organised so many events for us around the city & took us to places other tourists didn`t go - like the Funky party in the favela! Rio was amazing, and there was always a great bunch of people & fun times at this hostel. I would definitely stay there again!close

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by simone8261 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

6

Had a really great time at the hostel, big ups to Brian for really making the effort to make the place great. Good daily events, overall nice people staying and working there. I ended up staying twice as long as planned. Rooms can be a little messy if your a clean freak, I'm not though :)

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by moloney553930 – posted on Oct 16, 2008

1

good location and nice staff....

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by vverbo3754 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

2

problems with deposit payment. owner very helpful, his colleague grumpy and not fond of questions. best location ever. good organisation of trips. nothing for people who like it comfortable and organized.

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by denisebaila7257 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

3

this hostel was amazing. great people, GREAT location. three blocks from the best beach, IPANEMA. Every other night they organized going to clubs, parties, drink-mixing contests, and more. we stayed about 2 weeks and were so sad to leave. the 25 person dorm was crazy, but fun and the bathrooms... more this hostel was amazing. great people, GREAT location. three blocks from the best beach, IPANEMA. Every other night they organized going to clubs, parties, drink-mixing contests, and more. we stayed about 2 weeks and were so sad to leave. the 25 person dorm was crazy, but fun and the bathrooms were generally clean. STAY HERE or you´re missing out for sure!close

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by brittneyhower5149 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

7

Great Layed back atmosphere with fun activities everynight. Favala funk on sunday nights was a particular highlight for me. Check the hostals blog for more info

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by Golly12 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

1

This is the most fun i have had in a hostel the guys running it have lots of activities going on every day of the week.

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by m-graeme7998 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

10

The character and staff are what made this hostel the best I've stayed in- everyone was very friendly, a lot of fun and more than happy to help with any problem you had. The discounted city-tours and Lapa nights out were fantastic and there was never a dull moment in Piratas. Brian and Freddy-... more The character and staff are what made this hostel the best I've stayed in- everyone was very friendly, a lot of fun and more than happy to help with any problem you had. The discounted city-tours and Lapa nights out were fantastic and there was never a dull moment in Piratas. Brian and Freddy- what can I say- you make a brilliant team!! Continue doing the great work! Oh, and it was very cheap and minutes away from the beach! I really don't have a bad word to say about this place!close

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by ra3111290 – posted on Aug 9, 2008

1

Great party hostel located within walking distance to Ipanema beach. Its one of the best value hostels in the location and Ipanema beach seems a lot safer than Copacabana. The staff are very welcoming, and have a lot of fun things organised in the hostel to keep you busy. Its just so difficult to...

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by petermcconnellireland9433 – posted on Aug 7, 2008

10

Awesome place with really friendly and helpful staff and a great atmosphere. Its really easy to feel at home there and theres always something going on. Easily the best place Ive ever stayed in.

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by mocar – posted on Jul 12, 2008

3

Very friendly staff and excellent location. Everything you need and great value for money.

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by bufflillie1736 – posted on Jun 20, 2008

1

This place was great..for starters the location is perfect. just a few minutes walk from both copacabana and ipanema beaches...the staff is really friendly and really helpfull and the price is insanely cheap;.... and there is a great vibe at this place.. it`s laid back and I met a lot of really... more This place was great..for starters the location is perfect. just a few minutes walk from both copacabana and ipanema beaches...the staff is really friendly and really helpfull and the price is insanely cheap;.... and there is a great vibe at this place.. it`s laid back and I met a lot of really cool people here. I`m going back to Rio in a month or two and am definately going to stay at Piratas again.close

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by evanlocey – posted on May 15, 2008

1

Though there are staff that clean, the rooms are a little run down. Mattresses and pillows have a stench. Only 2 showers for men, with only 1 that has hot water. Only 2 toilets for men, with the latch on 1 stall broken. Owner "Freddie" seems quite friendly and is willing to help.

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by pkuganathan547 – posted on Feb 11, 2008

1

It's pretty dingy and you won't want to linger in the bathrooms or your stuffy dorm room, but the price can't be beat and the location is fantastic. If you can get a cheap dorm bed I totally think this is worth it, but I would have been kind of pissed to pay for one of... more It's pretty dingy and you won't want to linger in the bathrooms or your stuffy dorm room, but the price can't be beat and the location is fantastic. If you can get a cheap dorm bed I totally think this is worth it, but I would have been kind of pissed to pay for one of the more expensive beds considering the fact that I didn't want to spend one minute more here than absolutely necessary for sleeping and showering.close

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by kimlehm – posted on Nov 26, 2007

1

The employees should worry better about the work instead of around the women.

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by sw5982 – posted on Mar 3, 2007

1

How can I sum up our experience here! It was the worst hostel I have ever stayed in. Full of really drunk people at 1am. Was awoken at 3am with a waterfall of toilet water rushing onto our bunk as one of the drunks had pulled off a pipe in the upstairs bathroom. Management say they encourage... more How can I sum up our experience here! It was the worst hostel I have ever stayed in. Full of really drunk people at 1am. Was awoken at 3am with a waterfall of toilet water rushing onto our bunk as one of the drunks had pulled off a pipe in the upstairs bathroom. Management say they encourage drinking and then said that it wasnt their fault. They kept our money for the night and offered no compensation what so ever. Toilets didnt flush, couldnt see your reflection in the mirrors, noisy and incompetant management. Do your self a favour and don´t go any where near this hostel.close

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by melaniepayne62551 – posted on Feb 24, 2007

3

Good hostel. In the best possible location. The hotel owner, Newton, is a legend and will help you with anything.

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by Azeco6 – posted on Feb 23, 2007

3

I was EXTREMELY dissappointed with the hostel- especially for the rates we were paying. A few hours after arrival we moved into a hotel.

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by ginar3463 – posted on Feb 22, 2007

1

i have stayed in many hostels worldwide and this has to be the worst, when it rained the rooms where damp and where stinking, i think they where still decorating, showers had no power and only one was hot, i know staying in hostels is very different to hotels but there has to be some level of...

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by sn69 – posted on Feb 4, 2007

4

lacks simple things such as toilet paper!

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by jenny5012 – posted on Jan 19, 2007

3

Hostel has the best location being between Ipanema and Cococabana beaches, which is perfect as when you wake up and exit the hostel there is no planning involved in deciding which beach you want to go to-equidistant! The staff are great and very helpful - they will actually walk you to the bank... more Hostel has the best location being between Ipanema and Cococabana beaches, which is perfect as when you wake up and exit the hostel there is no planning involved in deciding which beach you want to go to-equidistant! The staff are great and very helpful - they will actually walk you to the bank if you really want. Thank´s to Newton, Andreas, Santiago and ´the pineapple man!´. It is one of the cheapest hostels youwillfind in Rio and for that reason price reflects cleanliness. Still, a great place to stay and try the caipirinha´s!close

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by Guido9978 – posted on Dec 6, 2006

5

Hostel was overbooked when I arrived. Had to change dorm 4 times in one day. Locker was broken into. Toilets were blocked. Staff were nice however and were willing to compensate for all the trouble caused. Probably the most disorganised hostel I ever stayed in.

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by sarah4558 – posted on Mar 12, 2006

3

The hostel is located right inbetween ipanema and copacabana beach and so is a great location and easy to get back to after nights out on either side of town. The manger freddy, is areally great guy and really helpful however the hostel itself is nothing special and does not have a swimming... more The hostel is located right inbetween ipanema and copacabana beach and so is a great location and easy to get back to after nights out on either side of town. The manger freddy, is areally great guy and really helpful however the hostel itself is nothing special and does not have a swimming pool as advertised. The common room is crap and not used. But there is free internet. overal not the most comfortable place to stay but the staff are great.close

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by Kanchans – posted on Mar 5, 2006

2

The worst bathroom I've ever had to use. Disgusting and rarely cleaned. No hot water, sometimes not even toilet paper. I wouldn't have stayed a single night if I could have gone any where else.

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by Emcx3 – posted on Mar 4, 2006

2

i was unable to stay the full length of the stay,while i was here it was overcrowded and the toilets broke down so i was forced to move somewhere else like many others, the staff was excellent but the facilities were just not up to scrach so i need to know how i go about claiming my deposit... more i was unable to stay the full length of the stay,while i was here it was overcrowded and the toilets broke down so i was forced to move somewhere else like many others, the staff was excellent but the facilities were just not up to scrach so i need to know how i go about claiming my deposit back.i realise this was said to be non refundable but the hostel was not as it was advertisedclose

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by benbal – posted on Mar 4, 2006

1

This hostel is in a great location close to Ipanema beach...Watch the guys that run the place they have interesting ways of calculating exchange rates.. I booked with hostel world in USD and they wanted to be payed in reals at a rate set 3 months ago.. also make sure you get a receipt as they... more This hostel is in a great location close to Ipanema beach...Watch the guys that run the place they have interesting ways of calculating exchange rates.. I booked with hostel world in USD and they wanted to be payed in reals at a rate set 3 months ago.. also make sure you get a receipt as they request all payments in cash and they seemed to forget that I payed on arrival...The hostel is very basic,bathrooms not well kept and the non-smoking policy does not apply to the guys that run the place..I´l be staying at a different hostel when I return to Rio in 3 weeks..close

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by paulyea – posted on Mar 3, 2006

1

Shambolic organisation ahead of carnaval week, meant that they had no room for us due to "overbooking" which was blamed on Hostelworld. After waiting three hours to try and check in we were offered an appartment at the same price, 45Reais. it was now 11pm and we had no other... more Shambolic organisation ahead of carnaval week, meant that they had no room for us due to "overbooking" which was blamed on Hostelworld. After waiting three hours to try and check in we were offered an appartment at the same price, 45Reais. it was now 11pm and we had no other alternative... lots of other people were in the same situation and 9 people were crammed into a 6 man appartement, we slept on the floor, no breakfast etc. To me it seemed like a money making racket to overfill empty appartments and profit handsomely from doing so. So I didnt actually stay at the hostel but my ratings are based on spending time there trying to resolve the situation and looking round. Also their claims of a swimming pool and 7 computers werent trueclose

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by johnnygo – posted on Mar 2, 2006

5

Fun hostel with good staff. Cleaning of rooms got better in last few days. Toilet bins were always ful and overflowing. Cleaning wise the worst hostel I have ever stayed in

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by scott5318 – posted on Feb 28, 2006

6

This hostel is a dump - it is filthy and badly run - would not recommend

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by debow5514 – posted on Feb 27, 2006

4

Sadly the toilets are terrible and the showers of teen don´t work but the staff are great and so is the location

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by leanmeansmokin – posted on Feb 23, 2006

2

Although staff were very disorganised due to carnival/rolling stone chaos and double booking it was a great place to meet people.

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by allyry – posted on Feb 20, 2006

5

Awesome location - 2 minute walk to both ipanema and copacabana beaches. safe area too. And air conditioning in the dorms at night was fantastic too. Good guided tours as well.

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by tcorr6735 – posted on Feb 20, 2006

8

helpful and friendly staff!

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by Dlcole – posted on Jan 2, 2006

1

The Hostel itself is quite simple and small, However the staff here are excellent. They speak really good English, help with any problems (including Visa's), are full of information, can book any of the tours and even offer help to guest after they leave.

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by btreg – posted on Aug 23, 2005

2

Staff here are very friendly and always try to help you with anything you need. Its only 5 minutes from the best part of Ipanema beach and the hostel is clean, which is a HUGE bonus!!

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by claires1196 – posted on Jul 5, 2005

3

the staff was great. one of them even let me borrow money for the weekend when there was a problem with western union. they helped me out whenever i needed it. the location is good too.

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by kmac6 – posted on Jun 9, 2005

1

whilst the staff are friendly and helpful, there are discrepancies between the services listed on the hostel world website and the services offered by ipanema sun hostel. firstly, there is a pool but it is not available to hostel guests. secondly there is no bar and there is no hammocks. there is... more whilst the staff are friendly and helpful, there are discrepancies between the services listed on the hostel world website and the services offered by ipanema sun hostel. firstly, there is a pool but it is not available to hostel guests. secondly there is no bar and there is no hammocks. there is no computer room as stated on your website but there is the computer at reception which you can use if staff arent using. i understand the above discrepancies are not your fault as you receive your information from the hostel and in fact the brochures handed out by the staff at the hostel need to be updated as they state that they offer the above services when in fact they dont. as one staff member put it, "it needs to be updated". i think they dont update it on purpose in order to get the customers. for the information of your clients. matt sydney, australiaclose

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by Alam1 – posted on Apr 19, 2005

1

The people at Ipanema Sun Hostel were awesome! It was like being at home with family and friends!! Great times!

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by gqgir – posted on Feb 13, 2005

1

very new and slightly disorganized hostel but that staff is above par! very very helpful and very fun....i thoroughly enjoyed my stay...even tho the mattresses and the sheets were of very cheap quality..

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by cep – posted on Feb 10, 2005

1