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Lisetonga Hostel Reviews

Rua Ary Barroso casa 15, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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88%Overall Rating

From 36 ratings
  • 91%Character
  • 91%Security
  • 77%Location
  • 93%Staff
  • 90%Atmosphere
  • 87%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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  • Avid Traveller: 10-20 Reviews Added
  • Globetrotter : 20+ Reviews Added
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100%

The best hostel i´ve stayed, ever! THANK YOU GUYS!


93%

Great hostel. Very friendly staff and great atmosphere!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

The hostel and staff were very welcoming. Owing to an early flight arrival, the hostel welcomed me an even invited me to breakfast although my check in was due only later in the afternoon. It is a steep walk, one that I did once otherwise it is a BRL10 taxi ride if not there is a moto taxi ride option for BRL2.50 ( helmet provided ). It is very close to a favela and provides an interesting view into the lives of ordinary people in that area. Not once did I feel unsafe - locals were friendly.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 16 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male, 41+
  • (12 reviews)


83%

A nice place once you entered the door to the hostel. A steep hill has to be climbed first to reach the hostel though. Not a place for quiet evenings since rooms are noisy due to loud music being played until 11-12 at night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Lovely hostel with real buzz and atmosphere. Not too big so easy to meet friends straight away. Beautiful house in small favela, very safe and lots of character, minutes from the beach. I strongly recommend it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


90%

A nice place to stay if you are just by yourself

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

My very first impression coudnt be better! I forgot my locker key at home (but lock my bag) and very kind miss, that works there, made everything to help me open my luggage. Everyone in the staff is amazing, the location is great, my room was lovely ( there was a very loud guest, but you hardly can blame the hostel abt this ;) ). every place was uber clean, has a lovely bar, great people working and a amazing vibe. i'll be back for sure! Thank you guys, for everything.

  • Globetrotter
  • 17 Mar 2013
  • lyllis
  • Brazil
  • Female, 25-30
  • (23 reviews)


97%

We had such a nice time at Lisetonga, it was one of the best hostel we ever been to. The room was very clean, bathroom nice as well. The breakfast there was excelent!! All staff there speaks english and is very helpfull.. We were so happy that we choosed this place!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Slovakia
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


77%

Probably could do with cleaning under the beds every now and them Also wondered at what point you would get clean sheets

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Elizabeth as your friends like to call you here at Lisetonga Hostel. We are very sorry that you lost your wallet in downtown and that bittered your experience. Do you remember we helped you with a paypal transaction and gave you cash you needed so that you could continue enjoy Rio without ANY inconvenience? We feel you failed to mention that in your comment. We are dedicated to giving each and every guest 100% of ourselves and we are sorry that the cleaning was not up to your standards. All guests get clean bedsheets at check-in and when they ask for them during their stay. Just ask next time. Plus the whole hostel is cleaned 7 days a week for about 6 hrs per day. Have a nice trip and try to be happy :-) Lisetonga.

93%

Great place, amazing breakfast. I'm surly recommend this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Male, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


100%

This is the best hostel where I stayed in Rio. This is like a huge house and you feel like you are a roomate! This house is so charming, this is in a small favela very secure, they are restaurant very good and cheap just next to the hostel. I recommend it!!!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 16 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 25-30
  • (12 reviews)


73%

Very nice hostel with lovely areas for socialising and very clean facilities. The staff are friendly and helpful and everyone is very respectful!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello Megan and thank you for staying with us. We also thank you for your kind words in your rating. We are however deeply frustrated that eventhough you say we are a ˜Very nice hostel...and we are friendly, helpful and respectful˜ etc... you gave us on of our worst ever ratings. We would love to understand that better and we cannot hide our dissappointment.

100%

Although you have to walk up the hill - that is part of the chalm of the hostel. There is nothing else you need to worry about.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 31-40
  • (12 reviews)


83%

The hostel and the staff are very nice. The location is excellent except that you need to walk up a steep hill to reach it. The only minus are the smelly pillows - I couldn´t get rid of the smell from my hair even after two washings.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Slovakia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


67%

They definitely need to replace the pillows as they are old and smelly. This is the bare minimum they could do to improve after getting rid of some of the dusty ornaments and general improvements on the cleaning. Its a real shame as the actual building has loads of character and has a great location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello Sarah, thank you for honest feedback. We bought 15 new pilows and changed them on 14th of january 2013. We would do it even if you tell us directly without leaving a bad review as we are honest people and we understand that good night sleep is important. We will contact you on your email to understand better what do you mean by "getting rid of some dusty ornaments" as our english is not perfect. We are happy you liked our building and location ;-) , we totally love it! Note, that sometimes general cleaningness of a room, toilet or common area is a result of joint effort of guests and staff. Safe journey! Lisetonga.

100%

the best place in Copacabana under 50 euro a people. Up 50 Euro i don´t know because i never spend more!!!!1


93%

I had very nice time, met a lot of new people from many countries, so it was very interesting to stay at Lisetonga.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Slovakia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Nice place and amazing people!




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