80%

it is not located in the city center, but st. theresa is one of the most beautiful places in rio, a place even the carioca come to to enjoy the view over the city and the sea and have a drink at one of the various bars. the sunset is amazing. since it is taking the bonde (tram that goes up the hill) is the fastest way up and down the hill. once you've reached the foot of the hill the subway station 'gloria' is in walking distance. community kitchen, 3 bathrooms (one very nice, the other two could use renovation), a pool (only seldomly cleaned, but good for skinny dipping after living it up all night), 2 PCs in the living / dining room, where if you're lucky the older staff members are going to pick up their guitar and play with you; samba is everywhere in rio. sometimes very loud at night, since the bars are opened long.

78%

88%

I stayed here at the end of Carnaval 2011 for 3 days and chose the hostel because of its location in Ipanema. Some of the reviews I read were negative but I actually found the hostel quite nice. The rooms were ok but clean, bathrooms clean, and staff very nice and helpful. The best part of the hostel was really the location in Ipanema. Great experience!