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Bamboo Rio Hostel Reviews

Rua Lacerda Coutinho # 45, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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86%

Excellent, I had fun and met wonderful people there... If you're boring or just want to relax do not go there, otherwise it's woth going. I had a great there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


50%

Kitchen very small. Bed for 37 R$ is not really cheap in this area of copacabana. the bathroom wasnt cleaned by the stuff every day. the location is very loud!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello, thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your stay very much. I must say that R$37,00 reals for a 8 bed dorm SUITE with air conditioner and breakfast is a very decent price. We are 3 blocks from the beach and if you search for prices in the area we are in a very affordable rate. Bathrooms are cleaned daily and we are located in a quiet residential street only with houses. Cheers

76%

The location is good. Great breakfast! We had a triple room, which was much better than average. Just one downside, it was supposed to be 3 beds, not 2 beds and one couch! Anyway.. I would come back.

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey Laura! Thank you for this post, you are right, our triple room is very spacious with 2 beds but the third one is a sofa bed. I promise to have this solved by next time you come by to accomodate you better. Next time we'll make sure to make your stay more comfortable and ill throw a discount and a free caipirinha! Was great having you here. Cheers see you next time!

40%

The Staff was unpolite. The room was full (in a place where you could only put 4 people, they manage to put 9). Everyone in the hostel was amazed how the pictures in the site were totaly diferent from the reality. There were bed-bugs everywhere and they said they would "call the man" in some days... Oh! BTW, they tryied to overcharge me for the stay. I paid 4 nights in advenced, and once i was checking-out, they told me i didn´t pay, and showed me the computer where there was an "open account".

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (8 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello, sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your stay. You booked a 9 BE DORM, so we WERE supposed to put 9 people there. We did NOT overcharge you for the stay nor we do that. We have an hotel management system where we print out the balance and give it to you so you can check your expenses and payments. And for the staff being unpolite you're only saying that because you hit on our sexy receptionist during your intire stay and got rejected. Better luck next time.

96%

Good hostel and lively staff. Security should be more aware because i was locked out for 30 minutes but in the other hand it shows its not that hard to get in i guess. Very good location. Bathrooms were very clean and the drinks kept me going during my intire stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Bolivia
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


43%

Bed bugs in all 3 of the beds I was changed to. After reporting issue we saw other people put in those beds. Very noisy because of bar. Only thing going for it is location. Will be returning to RIo soon again and will Not be staying here.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello! As it's known, bed bugs are not native from Brazil. Its brought to Brazil with tourists in their lugagge or clothes. We have a very good and effective fumingation process that its applied to all our rooms at least once a month but within these visits, some turists can bring these bugs again and this unfortunate episode happens. The bar closes at 12pm and after that, there is no outside noise. Remember, it's a hostel, a great number of people come and go, mostly young people wanting to enjoy themselves. You should try it. =) Cheers

86%

The Hostel has a great location near to the Copacabana Beach. Also the Staff was really friendly and helpfull the whole time! Thanks for this!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


96%

One of the best hostel I have been lately. Breakfast is really good, the staff is amazing and the vibe this hostels brings matches perfectly the vibe of Rio de Janeiro. Thank you all for making this trip unforggetable! Thank you all! I will definetly be back!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


50%

the bathrooms were not cleaned very well. breakfast was pretty awful with ants on the pre-made up breakfasts and cold coffee. The rooms were dark and dingey and the sheets were super thin and bubbly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello, im sorry to hear you didnt enjot your stay. We have 5 girls on the cleaning staff that work from 7 am to 11 pm. We try to keep bathrooms as clean as possible for a big hostel with many guests. Sometimes we have setbacks that can delay the cleaning process. We have always been complimented for our breakfast, as can be seen in many guests comments here on hostelworld. We definetly do not have an ant problem and breakfast is prepared FRESH every morning, with hot coffee. You are welcome to turn on the lights in your room and we have big windows that you can open any time. And i have no idea what a bubbly sheet means but sounds great. Next time, send me an email and ill book a night at the Copacabana Palace, for you, myself. Cheers.

66%

The location is really nice, quite close to the beach and the street seems to be quite. SOme of my things were stolen from the room. Some of personal are friendly and speak english, some are not so polite. The breakfast was good and all in all cleenliness is average, especially strange showers together with the toilet. But if you choose not a big room that can be nice place to stay in Rio.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

I had a perfect stay. Everybody was very helpful and the manager is super hot. hahah Parties were awsome and the weather was great. Rio is lovelly and Bamboo rocks!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


96%

I think there is a song that describes this hostel: "Cmon barbie, lets go party". I like the staff, the location is perfect, quiet street and good breakfast. Will come back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


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