Crab Hostel Brasil

Located in Ipanema, only 30 meters from the beach and 15 minutes from Copacabana and Leblon Beaches, the Crab Hostel was born in the heart of the most charming neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, known worldwide by the immortal song 'The Girl from Ipanema. Founded in June 2003, and since then opened all year long, the Crab Hostel is managed by people from Rio de Janeiro and provides brand new facilities and a never before seen infrastructure for this sort of accommodation. It is the right choice for backpackers who want to meet other travellers, exchange information and tips, relax in the pool area or even chat in the dorm room. All rooms with bathroom, fan and air-conditioning, except Fishes 10 and 11 which have only fans and bathroom outside. We are located just 50 meters from restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, bookshops, post office, and much more. Everything you could ask for in the security of a residential area.It's also here where you'll find the best nightlife in Rio and the traditional Hippie Market, just a few steps from the hostel.Save your time and money staying in the most exciting and interesting place in Rio, enjoying the local life and the hospitality of our friendly people.Our staff are prepared and waiting to help you with your itinerary throughout the city, offering a wide range of sightseeing tours with all you must visit and photograph in Rio de Janeiro!*We would like to remind our guests that our packages such as New year's eve and Carnival, must be respected. YOU MUST RECONFIRM YOUR BOOKING 3 DAYS PRIOR ARRIVAL* Any booking made in those periods, must be paid as a FULL package.For these special periods we work with PACKAGE and WE DON�T BREAK PACKAGENEW YEAR�S EVE (MINIMUM STAYING OF 4 NIGHTS)CARNIVAL (MINIMUM STAYING OF 5 NIGHTS)New year's pack: R$ 750,00 per person, 2009.* The period of this package is from the 29 th of december of 2009 to the 2nd of january of 2010. Every room are mixed (mens and womens).* Dorm: R $ 750.00 * Double: $ 1700.00 * Couple: $ 1900.00 * there's no price per night & limited places. Carnival pack: R$ 950,00 per person Carnival pack * The period of this package is from the 13 th of february of 2010 to the 18 th of february of 2010. Every room are mixed (mens and womens).* Dorms: R$950,00* Double room: R$2.200,00* Couple room: R$2.400,00Price per night:* Dorms: R$200,00* Double room: R$430,00* Couple: R$ 480,00 Check out some of the other amenities you'll find here:- Free food festival- Free music room- Free locker- Free sauna 3:00 until 4:00 pm- Free barbecue - Wood-burning oven for pizza- Chat area- Crabs pub We are waiting for you!!!

Directions

If you're coming from the International Airport: Look for the Transcoopas or Coopertramo Taxi counters to ask for a taxi.If you want to take the air-conditioner bus from REAL Company, take the Alvorada direction.Get off in front of Posto 9 at Ipanema Beach, just in front of Joana Ang�lica St. Get into this street and turn left at Prudente de Moraes St.You'll easily find us at number 903.If you're coming from the Novo Rio bus station:Look for the Coopertramo Taxi counter to ask for a taxi.If you want to take the air-conditioner bus from REAL Company, take the Leblon direction.Get off on Prudente de Moraes St, just on the corner with Joana Angelica St.