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Casa6ipanema Reviews

Barão da Torre 175 / House no6, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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75%Overall Rating

From 104 ratings
  • 70%Character
  • 76%Security
  • 93%Location
  • 75%Staff
  • 70%Atmosphere
  • 68%Cleanliness

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100%

Good friendly staff, this was my second time visiting, and I am always glad to stay there at the hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


67%

Single room was very small with no windows (only slats in doors) - looked like former bathroom changed to room, and there were lots of mosquitoes at night (not pleasant with the dengue fewer around...). But it was very cheap for Ipanema (safe and nice neighbourhood). Staff was friendly and helpful and location excellent - safe area, close to the beach and the subway, right next to the per kilo restaurant! I enjoyed my stay here, only the room was depressing and mosquitoes bothering.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Czech Republic
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We are 3 blocks from the beach and the ground is sandy . Your Single Room called TUCANO is on the ground floor with white ceramics to avoid humidity from the ground . You have a strong ceiling fan and when in use not many mosquitoes can get you . But reflecting about your review , I may offer a mosquito net on request , let say starting August 2012 . Please keep telling us about what we can improve ! Thank you , Stephane ...........Owner.

53%

1) The shower mostly did not work, 2) no lock was provided for our bedroom of 6 persons, 3) the front door would only open from the inside with a key which I consider a fire hazard.


53%

Tiny room, 3 tiered bunks, grotty bathroom.

  • Globetrotter
  • 30 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • All Female Group 31-40
  • (22 reviews)


87%

Good location in a little street with 7 hostels. Nothing out of the ordinary.


63%

The hostel is in a good and safe neighbourhood and you can walk to Ipanema beach in just a few minutes. Breakfast is simple, but okay, and there is more than enough. The people at the reception are very nice and helpfull. However, don`t expect any comfort. The beds in the 6beds dorms are very simple and there are three above each other. The shower works more or less and the whole building could use a refurbishment.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


83%

The private double room is not in the hostel itself but in an apartment 2 blocks away without wifi ..staff are awesome!! very helpful..breakfast is really good!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Couple 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We have always one double room ensuite in the hostel . Sometimes during the year , we rent 2 double rooms ensuite in an appartment 1,5 blocks away from the hostel , 4th floor with elevator , living-room , kitchen and view of the Corcovado . Wifi will be in the appartment in August 2012 or before .

93%

we stayed in the private room a couple of blocks down from the hostel. it was just perfect for what we were looking for!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


63%

We asked for a private double room and we were sent to an apartment more than one block away from the hostel itself. we didn´t have there the offered facilities such as WiFi or Breakfast. In addition, I received a message from my family and they never told me about it, they told me it was because they haven´t seen me (we didn´t have breakfast there because it was poor) and they were not capable of leaving me a note at least in the apartment they sent us and I miss my appointment because of that

Owner Comment (Show)
We are sorry you missed your appointment.It is the first time I am aware of such a problem and for next times a note will be throwed under the room door.It is true that we have 2 Double Ensuite 1,5 blocks away in the same Barao da Torre street where you can have your breakfast if you wish by putting whatever you need in the kitchen fridge .We have organics eggs,ham,cheese,yogourts,bread,butter,marmelade and fresh fruits.In the kitchen of Casa6ipanema,the self-service breakfast is from 8AM to 3PM ... In the appartment , 1,5 blocks away , it is whenever

80%

2nd time i m staying in this hostel. Very good value for money, calm even if surrounded by other hostels and clean. Private rooms have even some charm...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Couple 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Very good hostel, clean, safe and helpful. If the dorms are full it lacks a bit of bag space but no issues. Highly recommend.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


57%

We order a private room in a hostel as we thought it would be good to meet some people on holiday as well, well if you want this don't stay here. We arrived and straight away was taken 3 blocks down the road to a private apartment. Things only got worse when we were told the place didn't ave air conditioning! With evening heat of 23-27 degrees even the Favelas have air conditioning, a ceiling fan really won't keep you cool! We stayed before this place at O Veleiro B&B in Botafogo, much nicer.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
It is true that in the same Barao da Torre Street,we have an appartment with two Double Room Ensuite,rooms VISTA and SOL.On the 4th floor with elevator,a living-room,a kitchen and a little view of the Corcovado.To make it clear,Casa6ipanema has 3 Double Rooms Ensuite which those last two are 1,5 blocks from the villa.The Double Room Ensuite in the villa is called ARPOADOR.The 3 rooms have the same rate but if I had to chose quality,I will chose first VISTA then SOL then ARPOADOR.The biggest bed is in VISTA,2m x 2m with 3 pillows.In all rooms,I mean,the appartment and the 2 houses in the villa we do not have AC only fans and you will sleep well if before going to bed you finish your shower with cold water.......................Stephane.

93%

I stayed in the private double ensuite and it was certainly good enough for people who 'don't do' hostels. Load of shelving space, clean room and good shower. The only downside is that this room was not in the hostel itself but in an apartment down the road therefore there was NO INTERNET IN THE APARTMENT. However you can use the internet in the hostel and they even let us shower in the hostel after our check out time before we went to the airport. The staff are EXCELLENT. Highly recommended

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
You stayed in Double Room Ensuite SOL . WIFI is today in Casa6ipanema Lobby and in some rooms . In August 2012 or before , WIFI should be in ALL rooms .................................Stephane (Owner).

87%

Cinthya and the rest of the staff were great!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


40%

Dirty single room where I was staying, the floor was very dirty and and sticky. Unfriendly stuff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
The only reason I see for a sticky floor is because the cleaning lady after passing the hot steaming machine in the room did not dry enough . I talked to her and this mistake should not be made anymore .... Anyway , for all of you coming next , tell Reception as you see something that we can do better and can be fixed . Writing a review , I like when you give us an advice about what to improve . Thank you , Stephane .

53%

BED BUGS! and they didn't even treat them! They just put us in a new room for the last night of our 4. We were told to send an email to the boss - who never replied. So we just sucked it up and got on with our trip. We pitty the next couple that stays in that room - it's the one directly above the reception.

Owner Comment (Show)
Sorry for the late answer,I was away from Rio for holidays.New York was the first city where I got bed bugs.It is today a world problem and only heat will kill them for good.To avoid having them we do steam all rooms before each new arrival.Now,we don't know when someone will bring us new ones...anyway,we do our best about cleaning and you can be sure that a special care has been done as you left by our cleaning ladies and will be done again.Since you left the house the 8th of March,nobody did complain....Stephane (17th of March).

73%

Very friendly and helpfull staff, except one who seemed very sour.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Feb 2012
  • tnr6618
  • Denmark
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Umm ! I wonder who was sour ? Please next time write his name down ... Everyone can have a bad day or improve his way of dealing with guests . We all have a badge with our name ...Thanks for the 73% review .............................Stephane .

80%

Great location and helpful staff. Good breakfast - although juice would be a welcome addition. Social atmosphere as lots of hostels down the same alley so lots of mingling amongst them. And casa6 was the best down the alley. But I wish some of the rooms had air-con.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 31-40
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the 80% positive review . You have everyday fresh oranges in the fridge for you to do a juice with the juice-machine . From December to March , you will sleep better if before going to bed , you finish your shower with cold water . The same as you wake up before breakfast ............................Stephane (Owner Casa 6 Ipanema).

90%

goog hostel in cventer of Ipanema. Very clean and safe. Close to metro station and bus stop.


87%

Great location, great staff. Enjoyed My stay. A bit expensive. They should put an aircon in the rooms.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


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