We booked after reading all the great reviews but I was initially disappointed and thought about leaving. We arrived after dark so that didn't help but the sheets/towels were thin and stained (although freshly laundered) and the bathroom was grotty with a small shower cubicle and toilet for the whole floor (10 people- another one downstairs by the kitchen). The... More

Fantastic staff, clean room and a nice intimate hostel. The location was perfect, close to the beach, lake, shops and restaurants. Breakfast was great and there was free drinking water and coffee that you could help yourself to all day long. The bathrooms were fine and the guests were all friendly - good to have a chat with and compare... More

The Lighthouse is a small and intimate hostel in a great area. The hostel staff are available, friendly and helpful. They even organised to post belongings I had left in Brazil back to Australia for me!! I cannot recommend the personalised approach which you are given here more highly! The staff give expert advice on any part of Rio which... More

the room is nothing special but you have you bed and you meet nice people. if have to recomend some hostel in ipanema would be this one or the near to (Harmonia). Both in the same bord walk, quiet, near the beach and the main street. The employes can t be better. explain everything and care about you. shows you... More

WE just had such a fabulous stay at The Lighthouse. We currently live in Buenos AIres and wanted to take a vacation and ended up here. If you want to be close to the beach, an amazing lake, hang with awesome staff, and meet amazing travelers, then look no further. What I liked most about the hostel was that it... More

The hostel is in Ipanema, a quick walk from the beach, which is really nice, and not too far from the next metro station. Unfortunately the room we stayed in was really tiny, just beds, no space for anything else, and the hostel had in total only 2 bathrooms with each one shower and one toilet inside of them, which... More

My husband and I stayed here the week before Carnival in Rio, in the 8 bedroom dormer. I have to say, I am really happy with our stay at the Lighthouse. The staff was truly a delight and each of them were so helpful to us, especially the owner, Sylvia. She really cares about the experience of her guests; it... More

This place is in a great spot, down a lovely little alley filled with hostels and plants in the centre of Ipanema. The hostel has super friendly staff and the small size means you can get to know the other travellers well. The staff know everything there is to know about tours and things to do in Rio so they... More

Stayed here with my boyfriend in the beginning of December. The hostel is located in an alley with a number of other hostels such as casa 6 and harmonia. The area feels very safe. As the hostel is quite small with one dorm and one private room it has a very personal and welcome feel, which is also enhanced by... More