85%Ace Backpackers Youth Hostel

They helped us sort out many of our days trips whixh was brilliant. They alsop showed us the night life in Rio by inviting us all out which we thought was really good. We would say that when it was rainy we couldn´t chill and watch a bit of tele as a guy was generally sleeping on the sofa - but...

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by davidmunday821092 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

1

Not a great location in Rio, was very quite while we were there, rooms are really, really small.

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by stephenthenomad – posted on Aug 23, 2008

5

When you arrive, you think you´d be entering someone´s garage. Not a very good area to stay during the slow season unless you feel like taking a cab or bus whenever you feel like going somewhere. The staff was bilingual, which was nice, except they tried to charge my group for a football game... more When you arrive, you think you´d be entering someone´s garage. Not a very good area to stay during the slow season unless you feel like taking a cab or bus whenever you feel like going somewhere. The staff was bilingual, which was nice, except they tried to charge my group for a football game that we never went to. The walls are paper thin and the rooms are smaller than a jail cell. I don´t recommend this place anyone, especially if you´re trying to find a bargain...not worth the money.close

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by jonathansp – posted on Aug 18, 2008

1

Very helpfull and caring staff. Ask them to bring you to Lapa street party on Friday's night.

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by krzysztofrozmus5102 – posted on Aug 15, 2008

13

Friendly staff but the rest was below average. Room & ensuite stank because no ventialtion, toilet bin not emptied daily, electric shower broke daily but the 8am noise from construction nextdoor was unbearable. The communal WC may be better & the building should be over in a few months.

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by rich-cam – posted on Aug 13, 2008

2

Nice hostel, the staff were friendly. Rooms quite small with no windows! Near to the metro and bus stops but theres not much else going on in Botafogo but it is in walking distance of the sugar loaf.

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by lauradeega5021 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

4

Great place - loved the staff.

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by Thebeck – posted on Aug 7, 2008

9

If you're looking for a small, stuffy, noisy, overpriced double room with poor ventilation, a musty odour and no windows, then look no further. Not the best way to experience Rio.

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by stubadhair6441 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

9

Great hostel! Exactly what we wanted. It is quiet, uneventful, safe, and in the absolute perfect location. The staff, especially Barbara, are among the best we´ve encountered. If you want a nice cheap bed in a clean safe place so you can go out and have fun, this is the place.

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by loltron8502 – posted on Jul 22, 2008

3

lovely staff who can speak english which is a real bonus! Nice communal area and breakfast too.

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by chutneyj2414 – posted on Jun 10, 2008

3

Good location, good staff and a enjoyable place to stay, would go back there when in Rio next.

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by tomvinall4397 – posted on Jun 3, 2008

5

Itsa gret hostel to stay for a few days. The staff are very friendly. Its vry close to the shopping centre which has nic place to eat the japanese is my favourite! Great tv room. Esy access to the airport ony 6.50 reais by bus. had a great stay

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by elaine2282 – posted on May 9, 2008

1

We only stayed one night here as heading to the airport the next day. The staff were excellent and welcomed us from the moment we arrived. We had an excellent nights sleep and lounged around next day while waiting for taxi to airport which they organised for us. Would have liked to stay longer,...

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by deirdre-dillon6749 – posted on Apr 18, 2008

2

the staff at this hostel are so fun...we did not want to leave!!

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by charlotgill4176 – posted on Mar 10, 2008

9

The staff there are really nice- I,m sorry that it was such a bad hostel. The kitchen was locked half the time so if you wanted to get something out of the fridge or make something you had to ask to get it opened- i don,t know if it,s like that all the time. It felt like a dungeon or a prison the... more The staff there are really nice- I,m sorry that it was such a bad hostel. The kitchen was locked half the time so if you wanted to get something out of the fridge or make something you had to ask to get it opened- i don,t know if it,s like that all the time. It felt like a dungeon or a prison the way it was set up, the rooms have no windows to the outside and the airconditioning didn,t work and was soo noisy at night. The only good thing was it was so close to the subway- but other than that it has no character at all.close

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by wheres-alexia-now – posted on Feb 28, 2008

2

Hostel location is very convenient... a minute away from buses and metro between Copacabana and Central. Not much action at night but enough activity in neighbourhood to feel safe. Rooms are quiet and air conditioned, staff friendly and helpful.

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by janetleesmail7687 – posted on Feb 20, 2008

5

its an ok hostel but its far from everything and theres no atmosphere here.. not a party place..

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by pjhaynes – posted on Jan 11, 2008

24

i liked this hostel, the kithen/tv area and the small relaxed bar was a good way to meet people. the rooms are a bit dark and stuffy because there are no windows that open to the outside.

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by justinpcurran – posted on Jan 11, 2008

3

you need more lounging areas especially in the bar, it´s just not comfortable enough.

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by john1moodie3493 – posted on Jan 2, 2008

7

To bad you can´t bring your own booze...

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by haukur9581 – posted on Apr 9, 2007

2

the room we were in backed onto reception and entertainment areas so was a bit noisy, which wouldnt have been too bad if there was glass in the internal window to keep the noise out. the second night the air conditioner broke down and there was no exterior window for air flow. When informed the...

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by Atheli – posted on Apr 8, 2007

3

Great locations, easy to get around, staffs are friendly and helpful. Had a blast meeting other travellers

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by diemmie – posted on Apr 1, 2007

4

The hostel as a whole is clean and functional, but there are much better choices available just down the street for the same price. The dorms have no windows and thus no air circulating, the entire place is poorly lit and feels like a prison. The management try to extract money from you at... more The hostel as a whole is clean and functional, but there are much better choices available just down the street for the same price. The dorms have no windows and thus no air circulating, the entire place is poorly lit and feels like a prison. The management try to extract money from you at every available opportunity. They charge R$5 per hour for internet where other places have it for free. The extortionate prices of their drinks are made worse because they dont allow drinks (soft or alcohol) in the hostel apart from those bought there. During carnaval they organised nothing for us, unlike the other hostels in the area. Stay somewhere else! Easy Hostel was nicer.close

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by adsheff – posted on Mar 3, 2007

2

Out of all the hostels we have stayed in the last 6 months, this was one of the poorest. Sheets did not fit the bed, the shower got the entire bathroom wet and they did not provide any towels except at an additional cost. For $78USD a night I expect towels and a bath mat. They claim to have... more Out of all the hostels we have stayed in the last 6 months, this was one of the poorest. Sheets did not fit the bed, the shower got the entire bathroom wet and they did not provide any towels except at an additional cost. For $78USD a night I expect towels and a bath mat. They claim to have wireless in rooms but it did not work. So they only place to be able to use wifi was in rooms that did not have AC.close

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by sgillett – posted on Mar 1, 2007

2

Hostel will not allow you to bring in outside drinks and overcharges at the bar.

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by jparker3766 – posted on Feb 23, 2007

1

The swedish girls who looked after the front desk were awesome, and were a great help that enhanced my stay in rio ten fold.

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by Claireedwa – posted on Feb 14, 2007

4

Good for shopping but not good for the beach

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by deanir – posted on Jan 22, 2007

8

there is a pay for and get the 5th free offer on here, if we had booked only 4 we had no way of securing the room for the 5th night, ( ie they may be full) so we booked 5 and hoped to pay for only 4, this caused a great deal of trouble although the helpful owner did agree in the end, can you... more there is a pay for and get the 5th free offer on here, if we had booked only 4 we had no way of securing the room for the 5th night, ( ie they may be full) so we booked 5 and hoped to pay for only 4, this caused a great deal of trouble although the helpful owner did agree in the end, can you please sort out some way of securing the 5th free night other than only booking 4 on lineclose

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by bucko2045 – posted on Jan 14, 2007

2

This hostel is fine. Nothing special. Clean enough but not spotless. Location is great and it´s good value for what you are paying.

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by maeveloug – posted on Jan 11, 2007

6

Really really nice staff that will do their best to help you with little problems e.g. phoning local airport to book a domestic flight for us as we couldn't speak Portugese.

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by Dpm298 – posted on Jan 5, 2007

1

the vivacious louie makes this place feel like home....go there if you want to get to know a few people well....

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by stephanie8098 – posted on Dec 24, 2006

1

was a shame that while i was staying building work was being done

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by Greeng3127 – posted on Dec 16, 2006

1

the bathroom is a disaster - one male toilet working for the entire floor although it was clogged every morning- only two showers with hot water,,, but the staff saves the day (Luiz, Eduardo, Joaojoao), I guess the owner is only interested in the money he gets ; what a pity

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by Rastap8656 – posted on Dec 7, 2006

1

Ace was a great place to stay. The staff was great and it made staying there fun and relaxing. It is as clean as you can clean an old building, but still very clean. The rooms are small, but you´re willing to forgoe that luxury for a hostel with a good vibe. However, the staff that was there... more Ace was a great place to stay. The staff was great and it made staying there fun and relaxing. It is as clean as you can clean an old building, but still very clean. The rooms are small, but you´re willing to forgoe that luxury for a hostel with a good vibe. However, the staff that was there before are now gone, so the second time we stayed there was not anything like the first time. The second time felt like a dungeon, as there´s no natural sunlight.close

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by Rycepi – posted on Nov 27, 2006

9

We stayed at ACE for more than one occasion We came back the second time because we had a good experience the first time. First of all, if it wasn´t for the STAFF, this place wouldn´t be a very cool place to stay. I´ve stayed at tons of hostels before, but this one feels overly like a... more We stayed at ACE for more than one occasion We came back the second time because we had a good experience the first time. First of all, if it wasn´t for the STAFF, this place wouldn´t be a very cool place to stay. I´ve stayed at tons of hostels before, but this one feels overly like a dungeon, so it´s not ideal for a long-term stay. After 3 days, you start to feel like you´re in a dungeon, especially upstairs in the double beds where you can´t see the sun at all. So you´re willing to sacrifice basic amenities to be surrounded by good, knowledgable staff. But when we came back the 2nd time around, the staff we so enjoyed were gone. A pity, because they´re the ones who made the place worth staying. The location is great, although there are other hostels right around the corner in a quieter area that benefit from being near buses and the metro. It´s very clean, or clean as it can be cleaned. There´s just no windows at all, and it´s so expensive, but if there´s nowhere else to stay, this would be the default. The best thing about the place is that it has WIFI. Free!! Internet like anywhere else in Brasil is expensive, so this free WIFI is a relief... I think the STAFF makes a difference. The second time around, it was just not the same fun vibe. There´s a difference of feel when you know the people behind the hostel knows what it likes to travel. And this time around, the hostel had an empty feeling...like what´s the most minimal we can give for the most amount of money. My suggestion is to stay at a hostel that really helps you enjoy your time in the city.close

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by Rycepi – posted on Nov 24, 2006

9

Nice staff and good security, would prefer to have been closer to the beach´s for convience.

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by Johnkh – posted on Nov 4, 2006

1

Wouldn't recommend this place.The bedrooms feel like saunas. Staff try to be helpful but aren't.

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by mslbl – posted on Oct 16, 2006

4

The location is ok, you can get buses to pretty much anywhere you wanna go, the bus stop is like 20 steps aways and the rides are quite quick (something like 20 minutes or so). The hostel is pretty clean, but looks a little dodgy when you first get there. The rooms have no windows, which can be... more The location is ok, you can get buses to pretty much anywhere you wanna go, the bus stop is like 20 steps aways and the rides are quite quick (something like 20 minutes or so). The hostel is pretty clean, but looks a little dodgy when you first get there. The rooms have no windows, which can be kinda weird, and aren't very well ventilated. Breakfast didn't have any chocolate for the milk and some showers aren't hot - which isn't really a problem considering Rio's weather. Overall the hostel's ok, not the best I've ever been to but it's cool.close

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by febeck – posted on Oct 16, 2006

5

The rooms on the first floor (twin private and 4 bed dorms) don´t have any windows, don´t know about the second floor but if you are claustrophobic you should think about it twice. Rooms are very noisy and small. The nightclub which is mentioned is not open to the public any longer. Location...

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by claudiaka – posted on Oct 7, 2006

1

The staff are brilliant, extremely helpful and very friendly...and facilities are excellent.

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by clare4427 – posted on Oct 5, 2006

1