Tupiniquim Hostel Reviews

Some staff were super friendly and helpful, others somewhat scary. Sometimes difficult, because some did not speak any English (but they did their best!). A bit of money got stolen from our room, but it was our fault (left it lying around). Location is great (Botofogo rules!). Very clean, good shower, and a lovely breakfast!!! Monkeys on the terrace and a great view of Christo Redentor! Rained into our room once... Common room noisy in the evenings, but hey. I recommend it anyway.

We enjoyed our stay at Tupiniquim. A couple of drawbacks: breakfast runs out early and the staff is not very helpful at giving directions... they sent us to the wrong place to take the bus back to the airport!

The staff was always very busy fixing problems (broken toilets, luggage room,...) so that they couldn't give helpful tips for the city. Also, when we booked a tour, they told us 3 different prices and different sights and things that should be included. Most used words: "I'm so sorry" and "don't worry, everything is included" (of course it was not)! Don't go there! Ps.: They also told us to take a bus to the island Ilha Grande (not a boat/ferry) ;-)

The owner was rude and very inflexible. The rooms were very noisy, the bed was broken and the ceiling was full of holes. We had a room right next to the reception. We had to get up in the middle of the night to ask the (non-english speaking) reception lady to turn off her music and not talk so loud in her phone. Multiple times. Internet cost money even though wifi was free. The owner wouldnt allow us to transfer pictures to the common computer via USB since "guests dont know what they're doing".

Upset we only stayed one day here. The rooms were fantastic clean and spacious. staff were very helpful and hilarious! Only downside the suburb is a bit out the way of everything so you have to take a cab to get anywhere decent at night and during the day

The Tipiniquim has a good location in Botafogo, close to métro and buses, not far for Copacabana beach and the Centro. Staff is friendly and the terrasse and the view on Corcovado are nice. The beds are confortable and the showers clean.

Bad hostel, no main room to socialise with friends or anything, scary staff, I don't recommend. Better than sleeping in the street though.

Nice small hostel, friendly staff, good breakfast. Walking distance from major beaches, buses and subway station. 8-person room has it's own bathroom & shower, which is a nice extra.

Very well organised hostel, felt extremely safe and content there! Really great team of staff speaking a variety of languages and they took all the time in the world to answer every single question I had to ask - perfect!

I loved this place, feel like home! Everything is correct! For sure you will have a great time, it's just the perfect place to stay in rio!