80%Copacabana Wave Hostel

The staff were really helpful at the wave hostel, a couple of the guys spoke perfect english and told me exactly what bus i needed to go where i needed. I think this was the best thing for me about the hostel. Great location, 2min walk from copacabana beach. Free internet was excellent.... more The staff were really helpful at the wave hostel, a couple of the guys spoke perfect english and told me exactly what bus i needed to go where i needed. I think this was the best thing for me about the hostel. Great location, 2min walk from copacabana beach. Free internet was excellent. showers and toilets were adequate but nothing to write home about.close

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by murraydalgliesh1270 – posted on Nov 7, 2008

1

The staff are the friendliest i have experienced on my world travels, willing to help with any questions. The location is great and i would recommend this hostel to anyone who is looking for a great time in Rio!!

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by pedrowallace824918 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

2

The Wave Hostel has truely been a good experience because of the staff members. They have been helpful, polite and could not seem to do enough for you. I would recommend the Favela tour as a definate must!

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by adamtreki – posted on Oct 6, 2008

2

We planned to stay 3 nights but stayed only one as the double room was not ver clean.We told them so they might be more careful.But staff were really lovely.Basic breakfast but ok.

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by leslymoon8024 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

5

Fantastic place to stay, great location awesome staff.

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by christiansaville8789 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

2

I can not talk highly enough about this hostel. The staff are sensational, always trying to help with whatever you need. So close to the beach. Was only going to stay 3 days but ended up staying 10 days. Only disappointment was the cleanliness of the bathrooms. Will definitely come back and stay...

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by upthemountain3353 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

1

Great place to stay, beds were a little uncomfortable, but everything else was just perfect. Excellent breakfasts

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by daniela2849 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

2

The staff in the hostel are lovely and easy going. Its only a 5 mintue walk to the beach and they staff are happy to organise activities for you. The toilets arent the most clean but we found that this quite common in Rio and people acually moved to this hostel from other hostels so if you want... more The staff in the hostel are lovely and easy going. Its only a 5 mintue walk to the beach and they staff are happy to organise activities for you. The toilets arent the most clean but we found that this quite common in Rio and people acually moved to this hostel from other hostels so if you want somewhere cheap and cheerful this is the one plus the breakfast is included and is excellentclose

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by mcallister2420 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

4

Apart from one girl with blond hair, the staff were unfriendly and unhelpful and this was reflected in the atmosphere in the hostel - extremely dull!! The mens toilets are downstairs in the reception area. There was only one sink and one working toilet, so queues in the morning! When they finally... more Apart from one girl with blond hair, the staff were unfriendly and unhelpful and this was reflected in the atmosphere in the hostel - extremely dull!! The mens toilets are downstairs in the reception area. There was only one sink and one working toilet, so queues in the morning! When they finally check me in and they finally gave me sheets, they resembled the fabric of my rucksack. Couldn´t wait to leave!close

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by duffyste – posted on Jul 30, 2008

4

this hostel has a perfect location on the copacabana beach. however we prefered the beaches of Ipanema, so that was a 20 min walk. When we were there it was almost empty, so we had the room and internet to our selves. not much fun in the nights do. It's a good, clean hostel, with good breakfast... more this hostel has a perfect location on the copacabana beach. however we prefered the beaches of Ipanema, so that was a 20 min walk. When we were there it was almost empty, so we had the room and internet to our selves. not much fun in the nights do. It's a good, clean hostel, with good breakfast and hospitallity, hopefully it's more fun in the high seasons...close

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by roelcarianne – posted on Jul 29, 2008

13

Stayed there 6 nights. felt that the hostel was very crampt, dirty and lacked any character. The staff were of little help...one even tried to get money from a hang gliding company we had booked with independantly saying she was confirming our reservation through the hostel when this had never... more Stayed there 6 nights. felt that the hostel was very crampt, dirty and lacked any character. The staff were of little help...one even tried to get money from a hang gliding company we had booked with independantly saying she was confirming our reservation through the hostel when this had never been asked of her....she tried to get the company to pass the charge onto our fee! stayed in several hostels in south america- this by far the worst...would never recommend!close

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by 040381839 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

4

Good location, would be nice if they cleaned the place a bit more often tho...

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by write2moose8044 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

4

Both the staff and location of this hostel is great! Carolina and Barbera were fantastic and VERY helpful... Its fun and has a great vibe thats suits Rio. A great place where lots of people stay for ages. Thanks guys!

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by jckassa – posted on Jul 17, 2008

9

My stay here was pleasant. Staff were nice but the beds wern´t the comfiest.

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by claire-3799088 – posted on Jul 10, 2008

2

Good Quality Vibe, good location and lots of fun had with our time here!

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by TerryBlato – posted on Jul 9, 2008

4

Wave Hostel is a fantastic place to stay and has everything you could want from A Hostel. First off the location is fantastic the closest hostel in Rio to the Copacabana Beach. Staff are brilliant really friendly, great knowledge of the city. I cant recommend the hostel enough. Mark.Carol is...

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by markupdate4548 – posted on Jul 5, 2008

4

Great hostel. Friendly staff, with warm atmosphere.

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by rch032 – posted on Jul 3, 2008

5

It's a perfect place to stay. The staff is the BEST. Very helpful, and very friendly.

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by sigrun8101 – posted on Jul 1, 2008

3

Had a good time at the hostel, its really good for meeting other people, thought the staff were a little unhelpful though espescially with helping with travel arrangements :-(

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by maryisth5484 – posted on Jun 24, 2008

16

Before my stay in the Wave Hostel I had only experience with hotels, but I had very good time during my stay here of 17 days. The location is really perfect close to the Copacabana beach, metro, bars, restaurants and 15 minutes walking to the Ipanema beach. In the hostel you can book an organised... more Before my stay in the Wave Hostel I had only experience with hotels, but I had very good time during my stay here of 17 days. The location is really perfect close to the Copacabana beach, metro, bars, restaurants and 15 minutes walking to the Ipanema beach. In the hostel you can book an organised bus trip to the amazing football games in the Maracana stadion. The friendly staff takes care for a very family atmosphere and the most of them speaks very good English and can advise you very well about the interesting places in Rio. In the hostel there is also a small courtyard for the bbq and in the sleeping room there was air conditioning and lockers for your money and papers. I can recommend young and old to stay in this Hostelclose

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by fredmentjox4854 – posted on Jun 23, 2008

1

Barbara, the owner, is a babe! If you are nice maybe she´ll give you a free language lesson. Ted USA

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by wese0 – posted on Jun 14, 2008

1

Nice location, nice staff. Good breakfast. Could be much cleaner (toilets * showers)

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by eminoz – posted on Apr 4, 2008

32

I stayed at this hostel for two weeks and I was incredibly happy with it. It's a 3 minute walk from the Copacabana beach, a 15 minute walk to the Ipanema beach, and a 5 minute walk to the metro. There's a great kitchen, a nice common area including a courtyard (which makes it very easy to meet... more I stayed at this hostel for two weeks and I was incredibly happy with it. It's a 3 minute walk from the Copacabana beach, a 15 minute walk to the Ipanema beach, and a 5 minute walk to the metro. There's a great kitchen, a nice common area including a courtyard (which makes it very easy to meet people) and free fast internet. The staff (a.ka. Bernardo) is the most knowledgable and helpful I have ever encountered at a hostel. All of Bernardo's recommendations were excellent and he was always eager to give advice. He's also an excellent griller (they have a bbq every Sunday). If you're going to Rio I strongly recommend staying at the Copacabana Wave Hostel.close

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by noahhellman2162 – posted on Mar 6, 2008

1

We enjoyed our stay at Wave, the staff are really friendly and helpful in organising tours etc.. and there is a good vibe all over...Rooms and bathrooms are clean! Would stay here again! P.S Thanks for the lovely recomendation of Ouro Preto Bernado - it was lovely!

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by Bswan6 – posted on Mar 1, 2008

2

This is a place taht looked much better on paper than in real life. There were 4 of us travelling together and we got a private room with 4 beds. The place did not have any air conditioning and it was unbearably hot there to the point where we could not sleep and went to a hostel down the street... more This is a place taht looked much better on paper than in real life. There were 4 of us travelling together and we got a private room with 4 beds. The place did not have any air conditioning and it was unbearably hot there to the point where we could not sleep and went to a hostel down the street which had A/C. Also there are only 2 bathrooms in the hostel, one for males and one for females. When we were there, there were mostly males staying there, and you could see how nasty it could become when you have a bunch of guys sharing 1 sink, 2 toilets and 2 showers. However, I have to say that the hostel staff was really helpful to us and very nice! Another thing was that on our first night there, there seemed to be a lot of weird older people staying there, so I think we were just there on a bad week. If you are going to Rio in Febuary, it can be very humid and I would definately stay at a place with Air conditioning.close

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by rahul319 – posted on Feb 27, 2008

2

Great staff, very fun hostel

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by ronbigman9929 – posted on Feb 27, 2008

10

We had a problem with our reservations when we first arrived, and contacted Hostelworld about it. Luckily, when some more employees arrived later in the day, our online reservations were honored and we had a place to stay, and my friend and I have even stayed on for several days more than... more We had a problem with our reservations when we first arrived, and contacted Hostelworld about it. Luckily, when some more employees arrived later in the day, our online reservations were honored and we had a place to stay, and my friend and I have even stayed on for several days more than intended. The staff is very friendly, and often spends time with the travellers going sightseeing, to the beach, etc. It´s not always the quietest place, and the bathrooms leave something to be desired, but it seems to attract a great collection of people, the BBQ is great and the beach is very close.close

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by melissa8225 – posted on Feb 12, 2008

2

Keeping on top of the cleaning of the bathrooms and the kitchen would improve things, I know there were some grubby people staying, but the bathrooms did make things a little unpleasant. The hostel always has activities and events for stayers to attend which is great. The staff just need to... more Keeping on top of the cleaning of the bathrooms and the kitchen would improve things, I know there were some grubby people staying, but the bathrooms did make things a little unpleasant. The hostel always has activities and events for stayers to attend which is great. The staff just need to communicate with each other a little more re: bookings.close

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by fldee – posted on Feb 7, 2008

7

Great staff. Very helpful!! Bathroom was a little on the dirty side, and room as a bit cramped and hot, but overall it was a good place to stay.

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by littlegreengirl9973 – posted on Jan 24, 2008

2

What a great spot. Was really welcomed into the Wave way of life. Its hardly a tough one! Bernardo Sarah and Alberto(if thats your real name) are top people and I only hope to meet them again sometime. Sarah, Ireland

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by sarah16831972 – posted on Jan 22, 2008

1

Great hostel and the staff are brilliant.

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by patsy-67811 – posted on Jan 20, 2008

4

I had a really good time at Wave Hostel Copacabana. I felt comfortable with the staff and the characters of the hostel. I knew more people on the tours and barbecue party organized by them.

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by ytalac1044 – posted on Jan 20, 2008

1

This hostel is clean and very friendly. The staff are extremely helpful, especially Benardo who has is a fantsastic source of knowledge on the city and the surrounding area's, and always takes time to help and chat. The staff make this hostel what it is: a friendly place to spend time. Would go...

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by diannesutton6644 – posted on Jan 14, 2008

1

Great hostel, friendly and helpful staff and great atmosphere! Had a fantastic stay and would defintely stay again! :)

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by rainydaytoast – posted on Jan 8, 2008

1

Really near to the beach.It is defintely agreat place to stay.Especially the staff is very friendly and helpful.

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by Borisr – posted on Jan 4, 2008

1

Wonderful location, in the middle of everything, 24h shops around, 30 sec from beach and underground. Good character, small courtyard to relax and know people, lockers provided in room free of charge. Only one weak point, the bathroom: small, just one sink, some door locks don't work. Staff are... more Wonderful location, in the middle of everything, 24h shops around, 30 sec from beach and underground. Good character, small courtyard to relax and know people, lockers provided in room free of charge. Only one weak point, the bathroom: small, just one sink, some door locks don't work. Staff are nice, Bernardo is helpful, and, until carnival, there is Sarah, a nice, kind, and very beautiful english receptionist.close

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by foscus – posted on Jan 2, 2008

5

No bar in the hostel, but in the description it said there was one.

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by marcie8101 – posted on Dec 29, 2007

8

A great hostel in Copacabana! I stayed here for a week. The location is great, close to the beach but tucked into a quiet spot. Walking distance to all beaches, bars, restaurants, metro, etc. I walked several times to Ipananema. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. The staff... more A great hostel in Copacabana! I stayed here for a week. The location is great, close to the beach but tucked into a quiet spot. Walking distance to all beaches, bars, restaurants, metro, etc. I walked several times to Ipananema. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. The staff was the best part. Very helpful. I bought a Brazilian cell phone that ended up to be broken and Bernardo (staff member) went with me to the store to help me resolve the situation. The owner of the place even let me borrow his surfboard! Highly recommended.close

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by cwjones2 – posted on Dec 6, 2007

2