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Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

2.0 star property
Adults-only Rio de Janeiro hostel in Ipanema with a 24-hour front desk

Photo gallery for Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

Beach bar
Superior Double Room
Reception
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$285
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Paul Redfern, 41, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22041-080
  • Ipanema Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Leblon Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Shopping Leblon
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Superior Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Exterior

Che Lagarto Copacabana - Hostel

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
3.6 out of 5, Good, (140)
The price is AU$138
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Che Lagarto Copacabana - Hostel

About the area

Rio de Janeiro

At Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Ipanema Beach and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Copacabana Beach. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Ipanema hostel include Avenida Atlantica and Arpoador Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Ipanema Beach - 3 min walk
  • Leblon Beach - 4 min walk
  • Arpoador Beach - 8 min drive
  • Copacabana Beach - 9 min drive
  • Christ the Redeemer - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station - 4 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 10 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Teva - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sorvete Itália - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Margutta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Artigiano - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fontes - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

Adults-only Rio de Janeiro hostel in Ipanema with a 24-hour front desk
Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a front desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This Rio de Janeiro hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. This Rio de Janeiro hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: BRL 34 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately BRL 34 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema?

Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$285.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema?

Yep, Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema is a short 3-minute walk from Ipanema Beach.

Is Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema family-friendly?

No, Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema is an adults-only property.

Does Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is served daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema?

No, Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 86 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly, they give free drinks between 6pm to 7pm, there are some bars around not far away, very close to ipanema beach for a walk
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

DAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SMALL room dormitory and very different from picture website/
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but it was very clean and nice. They had people outside in the lobby and sidewalk area having drinks as a social gathering. I would recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Marco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I'm sorry to say I did't like the hostel. The check in took 40 minutes and the room not dirty. it looks like the place are not well maintained. I stayed in other hostels in Rio and it was much better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and handy
Very nice staff. The shared room was clean and spacious, with enough space to store the belongings of every guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, amazing atmosphere and fancy location for super cool prices!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, cool stuff, just 2 min from the beach you can book many daytrips and etc
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

harsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING PLACE IN BUZIOS
The hostel is very well maintained, the reception and staff do a great job. They are very freindly and helpful people. I enjoyed so much that I extended my trip for 4 more days like other people from my dorm room. The hostel has such good vibes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

jesse, ipanema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
best staff ever espesh Carol hehe
i loved it def going back
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Natali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hostel to stay in Rio
Room is cleaned everyday, in 8 min from sea shore , parties every evening, staff - perfect, location is great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome staff, very helpful and could not recommend this place enough!

8/10 Good

Magno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Roberto César

Disliked: Room comfort
Bom para uma estadia rápida
Excelente localização, próximo ao metro, mercados, barzinhos e academias. Estrutura razoável.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

FABIO r

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
recomendo
Gostei muito do hostel. foi minha primeira vez. otimo cafe da manha. funcionarios exemplares. em especial a roberta que foi muito atenciosa e prestativa.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
muito proveitoso
localizaçao ótima, atendimento impecavel
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

flavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

FELIPE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

FRANCISCO R

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natália

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024