86%Bamboo Rio Hostel

Cool outlay and nice enverioment. Very good location close to Copacabana and the metro station what goes to downtown. Nice breakfast as well. Helpful stuff. Thanks, Rita and Beata from Hungary

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by Agoston – posted on Nov 24, 2008

4

Girls at the reception are great, but the rest of the staff are unfriendly and unhelpful, to say the very least. By all means avoid the double room, it is just a bunkbed in a cupboard in the noisy backyard, next to the laundry where the staff spend the day doing nothing. What this place really... more Girls at the reception are great, but the rest of the staff are unfriendly and unhelpful, to say the very least. By all means avoid the double room, it is just a bunkbed in a cupboard in the noisy backyard, next to the laundry where the staff spend the day doing nothing. What this place really lacks is managements, to tell staff they should be more considered to the guests, who, after all, pay their salaries. But, I insist, the girls at the reception are great.close

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by IVANDRE – posted on Nov 24, 2008

5

Helpful and friendly staff, walking distance to Copacabana beach clean rooms and bathrooms, what more could you ask for ?!

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by zairahunjan9924 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

2

Nice arrangements of day-trips etc.

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by ninnilind5722 – posted on Nov 16, 2008

1

double room suprisingly spacious given that its so close to copacabana beach. great location and super friendly staff.

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by Andyle2694 – posted on Nov 16, 2008

3

The rooms and bathrooms were kept amazingly clean, and the doubles are wonderful! We also stayed in the 9 bed dorm one night, and it was pretty small (as was the other dorms) and right across from the reception area, but this is reflected in the price. Everyone does get a security locker. The...

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by helnk – posted on Nov 12, 2008

2

The 9 bed rooms are a little cramped but from what I have heard, guess all Rio hostels are like that. But definitely a great place to meet people.

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by atsealevel – posted on Oct 27, 2008

9

good tours, nice staff, great location

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by Peys – posted on Oct 19, 2008

20

Muito bom o albergue! Muito bem localizado, lugar muito agradável, café da manhã bom e o staff é bem receptivo e simpático. Fiquei no quarto Maracanã, o mais barato. Era um tanto apertado e mal ventilado, mas no geral, foi legal!

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by accme – posted on Oct 18, 2008

7

When they sell you a double--and then you find out it the room is 6 x 7 ft, how would you feel? Secuirty guard did not know how to get hot water early. 1 Key for 2 people--I guess you be warden!

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by laebonypoet2812 – posted on Oct 18, 2008

2

People from other hostels were coming here and saying it was great and it was quite good; the staff were helpful. I gave up on breakfast after day 1, it just wasn't worth getting up for. Also, the football tours are way overpriced, just do it yourself.

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by mickohal – posted on Oct 2, 2008

22

Towels and bedsheets should be replaced if you are staying over a week! Also someone kept eating our food--maybe it was the monkeys in the middle of the night!! Other than that i would definately recommend this hostel, was good craic!!!

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by aistree – posted on Sep 29, 2008

11

nice chilled hostel, full of lovely and helpful staff, the rooms were clean and comfortable. Good location 10mins from beach and also with shops nearby,.

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by sarahachucarro9726 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

4

A very friendly hostel. Staff were excellent the rooms a little small though.

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by amelia3505 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

13

all round great hostel, good location friendly staff! def reccommend

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by ollie4813 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

1

Fantastic hostel, great location and the staff are so helpful, however the rooms are a bit small and ours was just off reception so very noisy, but thios only really bothered us after a long flight!

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by becca-anderson3687 – posted on Sep 9, 2008

1

we had a private room en suite and it was lovely and clean. staff were brilliant and this is a lovely small hostel to get to know people and chill out. would highly recommend. seeing the monkeys was a bonus too!!

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by nmycawka – posted on Sep 7, 2008

3

The 10 bed dorms are a joke. We only had 6 people in ours and we literally couldnt move. The tv room has a couch for 3 people to sit and see the tv. The bar shuts at about 11pm - any night we drank in the bar, everyone was told to be quiet because of complaints from neighbours. And we were just... more The 10 bed dorms are a joke. We only had 6 people in ours and we literally couldnt move. The tv room has a couch for 3 people to sit and see the tv. The bar shuts at about 11pm - any night we drank in the bar, everyone was told to be quiet because of complaints from neighbours. And we were just talking to each other. Its a bar for gods sake. I have no idea how people love this place. Its only ok. The tours are good, some of the staff are friendly and its a decent location - thats about it guys!close

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by DamoOsb – posted on Sep 5, 2008

1

Highly recommend this hostel. We had the private 4-bed ensuite which was absolutely supurb for a hostel and the hostel all-round was excellent! Brilliant location for those wanting to centre around cococabana and the beach life. Central enough to get to other parts too. Good tours too. Would... more Highly recommend this hostel. We had the private 4-bed ensuite which was absolutely supurb for a hostel and the hostel all-round was excellent! Brilliant location for those wanting to centre around cococabana and the beach life. Central enough to get to other parts too. Good tours too. Would definitely recommend it to anyone heading for Rio.close

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by mother-bruce5569 – posted on Sep 3, 2008

1

Great hostel, very clean, good fun and lovely breakfast. Short walk to the beach. Highly recommend this hostel.

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by gfinch – posted on Sep 3, 2008

6

an excellent hostel with friendly staff, nice breakfast, good location and a good bar in the evenings. dont go there for the swimming pool cos its tiny but everything else is brilliant

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by igoulbourne9878 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

2

Amazing staff, great security, stupidly small rooms, cold showers actually in the toilet!

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by mattijones5905 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

3

Vous avez 20 ans, vous êtes blondes, vos vacances sont celles d'un ado, le calme n'est pas fait pour vous, cuisinez dans un endroit que l'on peut appeler de "dégueulasse" et enfin vous aimez que les gens ne vous disent pas bonjour alors oui cet hôtel est fait pour vous sinon passez...

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by esteldavid797 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

3

A great Hostel, but they don't have space for the bags and all in the room (10 people) had to put our bags on the floor. I love Rio, and if I go again to this hostel, I hope they had fixed this litlle problem

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by jorge-giron – posted on Aug 20, 2008

4

A real relief to end up here (6days) after our last place ("Brazil hostel"). It´s in a great location (safe area, key for Rio, & near shops); a good breakfast; very friendly English speaking staff (helped us replace the camera stolen from around the last hostel); and a good social...

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by ozbound033653 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

8

Close to the Metro (important in Rio), bathrooms noticeably clean (for a hostel), very friendly staff who go out of their way to answer questions. And the spider monkeys really do come down to the patio at breakfast.

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by meaganls4438 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

2

The staff were helpful and warming. I would recommend the hostel, however, there are some improving points: - set less people per room(12 in a small one) - try to have hot water in the bathroom (some days there were no hot water)

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by erisso9480 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

3

Awesome hostel. Staff were helpful with everything. Loved Nelson the security guard..Quality!

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by khairoc – posted on Aug 16, 2008

1

Our room was very noisey, we were kept up and woken up in the middle of the night and early in the morning. The air conditioning was apparantly switched on through the night but it didn't seem to do much - I would hate to stay there in the summer. You get a free breakfast but its pretty poor.... more Our room was very noisey, we were kept up and woken up in the middle of the night and early in the morning. The air conditioning was apparantly switched on through the night but it didn't seem to do much - I would hate to stay there in the summer. You get a free breakfast but its pretty poor. The reception staff were excellent - very helpful.close

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by lynseyseeley561 – posted on Aug 16, 2008

4

overall good choice. Quite loud by the bar (and be extension throughout most of hostel) until quite late (e.g. 2-4 AM), but ideal place for travelers that want to party every or most nights and/or meet people. staff is mostly quite friendly and helpful. Room was clean, but heard someone got... more overall good choice. Quite loud by the bar (and be extension throughout most of hostel) until quite late (e.g. 2-4 AM), but ideal place for travelers that want to party every or most nights and/or meet people. staff is mostly quite friendly and helpful. Room was clean, but heard someone got mugged on the hostel’s street while we were there (but it is Rio afterall). breakfast is kind of boring, but good coffee.close

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by sherm969514 – posted on Aug 15, 2008

5

This was a fantastic hostel to saty in- clean, friendly, attractive and a good location. The only downsides were the size of the rooms (very small) and showers thats did not always work! However, one of the best hostels I have stayed in with the most helpful, lovely staff you will ever meet.

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by kalpa-uk9535 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

2

legends!the lot of them! send filipe and tarissa our love...ash rob and hol xxxxxx

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by pink-nerd9796 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

1

Really Great Party Hostel, The staff are always helpful and itsnice and close to the beach. The room are very cramped though.

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by tironekahn8533 – posted on Aug 9, 2008

3

Great party hostel, wonderful staff (they go out with you), but not superclean. Good common areas, very easy to meet people.

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by rickardmarkgren – posted on Aug 6, 2008

3

It was certainly a VERY small room to share with 4 others. More space for putting your backpack would be welcomed

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by godgaard7673 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

3

Had the greatest time ever in Bamboo. Staff are amazing and will take you out to the nightspots. Philipe you are a legend.

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by calabrother2892 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

1

Good location and staff but far too cramped and noisy. The beds are piled 3 high and the bedroom next to the reception gets to hear all the coming and going throughout the night. I had clothes and my guide book go missing and the staff made cock-ups with both my bed bookings and my payments.... more Good location and staff but far too cramped and noisy. The beds are piled 3 high and the bedroom next to the reception gets to hear all the coming and going throughout the night. I had clothes and my guide book go missing and the staff made cock-ups with both my bed bookings and my payments. Despite the problems at the hostel the location and the Maracana football stadium were great (20 reals if you go yourself).close

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by noelr – posted on Aug 5, 2008

6

Great location near Copacabana beach. Good lockers to store all your bags. Good breakfast, kitchen available but not much in the way of cooking equipment. Tours available at the hostel although the staff try to push these a little too hard.

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by cheriewerner6132 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

6

Fantastic hostel! Staff are very helpful and always up for the craic. Has a good bar so there´s always a good group around at night. The breakfast is great. Probably worth paying a bit extra for the smaller rooms because the big dorms are very cramped.

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by squirlymaher7463 – posted on Jul 30, 2008

6

Bamboo Rio was great. It was a 5-10 minute walk to Copacabana Beach and close to some good restaurants. The staff was fantastic and even went out with us to different clubs and bars. They also arranged for tour vans to pick us up from the hostel and take us sightseeing or to parties. Like many... more Bamboo Rio was great. It was a 5-10 minute walk to Copacabana Beach and close to some good restaurants. The staff was fantastic and even went out with us to different clubs and bars. They also arranged for tour vans to pick us up from the hostel and take us sightseeing or to parties. Like many people, I ended up extending my stay. I had a blast in Rio and will definitely stay at this hostel the next time I´m in town.close

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by aluka5438 – posted on Jul 29, 2008

1