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The LightHouse Hostel

Barao da Torre, 175 Casa 20, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20411-001, Brazil
The LightHouse Hostel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 72 reviews from 1 source
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 72 reviews
from 1 source
  • Overall: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "It was a cool atmosphere and the staff cleaned every day really well :) We�d definately recommend this place to anyone-- especially if it�s your first time is Rio." source Hostelworld

    "the lighthouse is the best hostel i have stayed in the staff are so helpful and friendly, like a home from home would defo recommend it." source Hostelworld

    "Regardless of what your desire is when going to Rio De Janeiro they will have tips to ensure that you have a great experience." source Hostelworld

    "Silvia was wonderful, and I would absolutely recommend the Lighthouse Hostel to anyone looking for an amazing time in Rio." source Hostelworld

    "Highly recommended, tiny hostel, so well cool and nice and chilled out, one of the security guards is well scary though." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The hostel was very clean, the people were fantastic and I would definitely stay here again." source Hostelworld

    "Great staff, very clean, good security, close to the beach, what more could you want." source Hostelworld

    "The hostel is clean well located but most of all the stuff exceptional." source Hostelworld

    "Staff is extremely friendly & helpful and clean the rooms daily." source Hostelworld

    "The hostel is nice and is kept very clean." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "Great and helpful staff, they can book tour for everything." source Hostelworld

    "Very polite staff, and welcoming." source Hostelworld

    "Very helpful staff and the other guests were awesome too." source Hostelworld

    "Really friendly and helpful staff." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "It's located in an gated alley off the main street with many other hostels which makes it easy to meet people from Lighthouse and other hostels next door." source Hostelworld

    "Nice place to stay, staff were amazing and the location was great, just a few blocks from Ipanema beach." source Hostelworld

    "This is a great hostel which is in a nice/safe area in Ipanema and just 5 mins walk to the beach." source Hostelworld

    "This place is cute, cosy & has a great location - just 3 blocks up from Ipanema beach." source Hostelworld

    "You couldn\'t ask for a better location - near the beach and in a safe part of town." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "sylvia & sabina great value." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "The room was SO hot--hotter than the rest of the building--I think the clothes dryer vented into the room or something." source Hostelworld

    "There is not much room, so if you want a great place to stay in Rio, book early." source Hostelworld

    "Double room was a little hot and noisy but dorms seemed nice (and had aircon)." source Hostelworld

    "The rooms are simple and basic but the staff are absolutely amazing." source Hostelworld

    "Rooms are cleaned and made up every day." source Hostelworld

More information on The LightHouse Hostel

A cute, quiet little hostel owned and run by a New Zealander and a Brazilian. Located within Ipanema, one of the most beautiful and well-known areas of Rio de Janeiro.Only 3 blocks from the beach surrounded by a wealth of restaurants, shops and of course pubs and clubs. We have a gorgeous double room that can sleep up to 4 persons and a 8 bed mixed dormitory.We offer:Cable TV and DVDAir Conditioning in the dormUnique local knowledge on nightlifeKnowledge on local surf spotsCity ToursFavela ToursHang GlidingBoat ToursTijuca Forest ToursFootball Match: tickets and transfer 24 hours cab service

Directions

From the airport (GIG):Catch the 'Real' Shuttle bus to Ipanema, get off at the 'Sol Ipanema' hotel. Walk away from the beach until you get to Bar�o da Torre, turn right and look for No 175 (next to 'New Natural' Restaurant), open the gate and we are the last house on the left, No 20. Taxi R$60-80Bus Station (Rodovi�ria):A/C bus to Ipanema (REAL Company) approx R$7 Local Buses No's 474 & 485 saying Ipanema. Taxi R$30-40 Note: If arriving after 10pm, push the buzzer for Casa 20 and a Night Guard will come to let you in.

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