Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema
- Free Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage storage
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro offers adults-only rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and tiled floors. Each room includes a shower, wardrobe, and TV. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and an outdoor seating area. Additional services include a paid shuttle, 24-hour front desk, housekeeping, tour desk, luggage storage, and karaoke. Prime Location: Located 8.7 mi from Santos Dumont Airport, the hostel is a 3-minute walk from Ipanema Beach. Nearby attractions include Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens (2.2 mi) and Sugarloaf Mountain (6.2 mi). Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, attentive staff, and easy beach access.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Daily housekeeping
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carla
Peru
“Che Lagarto Hostel is few steps away from Ipanema and also Leblon beach. The hostel was super fun, clean, the staff was very friendly, kind and on top of duties. I had a great time relaxing by the beach, making friends, going on tours. The...” - Yamil
United States
“Location , staff is friendly and the free caipirinhas everyday !!!! Easy to meet people” - Gabriela
United States
“the staff was so friendly and helpful, I loved the daily free caipirinhas! It’s a great way to meet other people. The location was perfect” - Alejandro
Czech Republic
“The staff where amazing. Great location. Great people.” - Gianluca
United Kingdom
“Excellent location and great value for money. Reception was amazing—friendly and always making sure we were ok. The atmosphere was really fun and welcoming. Location is amazing too” - Mads
Denmark
“I liked staying here. The people working here was very nice and outgoing. Talkative. Helpful and just insightful. If you wanna go meet people from South America it’s the perfect place to go. They have a lot of suggestions and even if you don’t go...” - Swadhapriya
United Arab Emirates
“The propert is nice & clean & very well located” - Alona
Ukraine
“Location is amazing, rooms are comfortable, staff is very friendly. Thank you, Vanessa! She took me to the Madonna concert, it was my first time in Rio and I don’t speak Portuguese” - Paul
Germany
“Staff was super helpful and very kind. The location is nice and the beds are comfortable. Unfortunately there is no space to hang out, apart from the chairs and tables the serve as breakfast facilities.” - Anna
Russia
“The staff was amazing: friendly, fun, always ready to help with anything, and they do a great Caipi happy hour every night (and will make you an amazing lemonade if you don't drink alcohol). The value for money is great too. The rooms were cleaned...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




The fine print
Please note that refunds are subject to a fee of 2.5% of the total price of the reservation and a fixed amount of BRL 12.
Please note that we never ask for payment through WhatsApp.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.