Even after reading the reviews here we still chose to risk staying here in the lead up to Carnivale. Very close to everything and the desk staff here were amazing (Bernardo and Luciano). Room was ok, plain, but that was all we needed. Bernardo and Luciano could not have been more helpful (after we had made a stuff up with... More

Great location (very close to Copacabana, Ipanema, metro station, bus station) Good breakfast, helpful staff (english speaking) Hotel is outdated but we had everything we needed for great time in Rio...

This is the absolute worst place ever!!! Imagine sleeping in a dumpster then multiply that by ten! It is right in front of a notoriously dangerous favela, and you can hear gun shots all night! As for the rooms it literally looked like a prison cell, it was so dirty I slept with my shoes on, the walls were so... More

After everything I’ve read here about this hotel, I was even afraid to stay there, but giving the absurdly expensive prices in Rio the Janeiro and the fact that the other hotel with similar prices was unavailable, I decided to stay in this hotel. It wasn’t that bad, but for the price paid I could have stayed in better hotels... More

We stayed here on two occasions and both times we were happy. Room is spacious, bed is comfortable enough, lots of hot water, AC works, safe worked great, staff were really nice. There is 24 hour reception, you are a 5 minute walk to either Ipanema or copacabana beaches. This is by no means a luxury hotel, but they are... More

I stayed in this hotel on two separate occasions, first in January, then in March, at the beginning and end of my trip to South America. I had been recommended the hotel by a friend who had lived in Rio for around 9 months previously. I was freaked out by all the negative reviews on here at first, but during... More

200 EUROS STOLEN FROM THE SAFE DEPOSIT BOX BY THE HOTEL STAFF This hostel, which is advertised under different names Colinas residencia, Colinas de Copacabana, Colinas redidencia, etc. is located in Rua Saint Roman 338, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, was the worst experience we have ever had! Do not book this hostel 'cause your holiday can easily become a nightmare!... More

Stayed there in Feb 2007. It was the only place available due to the Carnaval being on and we booked last minute. The rooms were diabolical and the shower never worked. We also got pitched in with a Fabio lookalike who nicked my mp3 player. I have to say, though, I had the best time imaginable while there. Rodrigo (the... More

I was backpaking and asked for a dorm, luckily there were no more people in my room , which made it a good place.I must state that I am not very demanding in this aspect. I hardly stay in the hostels or hotels when I am travelling and what I need is a good bed, lots of water and cleanliness.... More