This was my first experience of a hostel, and it was a good one. Lovely location, helpful and friendly staff (although some volunteered lots of really helpful information, with others we had to ask more specific questions), lots of English spoken by the main hostel staff, and we also met lots of other guests which really added to the experience.... More

We stayed in Mar Ipanema Hotel in Ipanema. It's an expensive hotel with nice rooms.The downside of the hotel was that in order to sell their own tourist tours they witheld information on where to go. To solve the problem we went to the Lighthoouse hostel and asked if they could help us. They were just brilliant.The two girls there... More

My boyfriend and I stayed for 4 nights in October 2011. It was my first time staying in a hostel so I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly suprised. The location is great. It is two blocks from the beach and one block from the main street in Ipanema. It is down a gated alleyway which gives... More

This hostel is being reviewed very highly and it is in a great location and the staff are really really friendly and helpful, which is important in Rio...but, just so people are aware, this is totally a backpackers and the hostel is a little run down and the kitchen/breakfast area is tiny. We stayed in the private room and we... More

This hostel made our trip to Rio amazing! The staff is incredibly helpful. When you first arrive, they give you a map on which they have marked popular restaurants, all of the main sites, the buses you should use to get there, and basically all of the details you would want about Rio. We ran into a small incident in... More

The Lighthouse Hostel is amazing. Bright and welcoming the Lighthouse is at the end of a quiet courtyard lined with hostels. This one truly is saving the best for last. You will be greeting by enthusiastic and helpful staff who will be able to explain fun things to do and help you book tours, see sights, etc. Enrique and Ron... More

Just back from spending 4 nights at The Lighthouse hostel and it certainly lived up to my expectations. It is located in a very good , safe area in Ipanema, just 2 blocks from the beach and right beside plently of good restauarants and bars. The staff are all extremely helpful and friendly, particularly Enrique and Christine and they provide... More

We stayed here for 4 nights in the 8 bed mixed dorm with a shared bathroom. We arrived in Rio earlier than we had planned and so, we had to stay in another hostel for 2 nights previous to staying here, we couldn't have been more glad to move to such a great place! The hostel is located up an... More

I love this place. It feels like home in Rio. The staff here are amazing and so helpful, they go way beyond the call of duty to make you feel welcome and to ensure you get the most from your time in Rio. The hostel is open again after some minor renovations. It's in a very safe street in Rio.... More