More Ipanema, near Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, offers a stylish city retreat. Enjoy the manager's reception, relax on the rooftop terrace, or browse on-site shopping. The property features high-speed WiFi and an outdoor entertainment area for a comfortable stay.
Located near the beach, More Ipanema is in Ipanema, a neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro. Shoppers can check out Shopping Tijuca, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden and AquaRio are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain climbing. Visit our Rio de Janeiro travel guide
R. Paul Redfern, 48, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22410-080
What's nearby
Ipanema Beach
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Leblon Beach
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Shopping Leblon
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Posto 9
15 min walk - 1.3 km
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)
25 min drive
Restaurants
Classico Beach Club Ipanema
3 min walk
Nema
3 min walk
Teva
3 min walk
Artigiano Ristoranti
1 min walk
Babbo Osteria
4 min walk
About this property
More Ipanema
Upscale guest house near Ipanema Beach
A free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and shopping on-site are just a few of the amenities provided at More Ipanema. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
Other perks at this guest house include:
A porter/bellboy, multilingual staff and beach umbrellas
A water dispenser, tour/ticket information and a TV in reception
Luggage storage, barbecues and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at More Ipanema have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars.
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Free daily manager's reception
Things to do
Shopping
TV in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach umbrellas
Outdoor entertainment area
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
3 steps to reach entrance
No lift
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (for example, a passport) at check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he 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. In the event that the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information.
Property is also known as
More Ipanema Guesthouse
More Ipanema Rio de Janeiro
More Ipanema Guesthouse Rio de Janeiro
Frequently asked questions
Is More Ipanema pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at More Ipanema?
This guest house doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at More Ipanema?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at More Ipanema?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is More Ipanema located?
Located in Ipanema, this guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Ipanema Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Copacabana Beach. Leblon Beach and Shopping Leblon are also within 5 minutes. Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station is only a 4-minute walk and Nossa Senhora da Paz Station is 13 minutes.
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Reviews
More Ipanema Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Excellent location, very clean, very affordable, staff spoke good English, good breakfast and they offered good activities. I highly recommend to anyone.
Great hostel with a lot of fun activities! Staff is very supportive, speaks English and helps you socialize with others. Special shoutout to Maya who always helped us so much!
I didn't like was having to wait until to check in time & having to self check in & make the bed, which i don't mind doing but this is one of the more pricier hostels & i had gotten there at 7am, I thought, we'll at the very least they're cleaning the room/bathroom but they hadn't, it was kinda gross. Since they don't make the bed or were cleaning the room, you would think they would let me know as soon the bed was available or at the very least, check in time! but that wasn't the case.
But besides that, it's a great social hostel with daily activities & great atmosphere.
This is one of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in! There are free activities and drinks on everyday and it makes it very easy to make friends ❤️ it also feels very safe - this was important to me as a female solo traveller. The staff at the hotel were absolutely amazing!! Always happy to help and made sure that all the group outings were super fun. One staff in particular - Maya, she was so helpful and was so good at hosting the events, it was always a fun time! Would highly recommend to other solo travellers who are looking for a fun and friendly hostel. It’s also right near t ipanema beach. I will definitely come back here! 🩷
Fatima
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Lily
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Let's start with the pros. The location of this property is great -- very close to the beach in a safe neighborhood surrounded by great bars and restaurants. The hostel was clean, with a great happy hour, and the breakfast was very good (though located down the street at their sister hostel). That being said, the photos of the rooms are misleading -- being a lot smaller than pictured. It should also be noted that the staff is not very experienced and didn't really know the area, having many recommendations for where to go, eat, etc. English is also not widely spoken amongst the staff which made it challenging to communicate at times. We encountered one very helpful staff member (thank you, Barbara!) but otherwise, we didn't find the staff very helpful. We even missed out on a tour we wanted to participate in because the staff took too long to provide our names to the operator and we lost our spot. There is also no good "hang out place" within the hostel and what is there, is not very warm and inviting. So, you'll be limited to hanging out inside your room or outside of the hostel for the most part. If you're simply looking for a bed to sleep in, in a good area of the city, it's a great option. If you're looking for a good standard hostel experience, I'd stay elsewhere.
Great staff. Great manager! Camilla is 10 out of 10 and good at foot volleyball. A lot of experiences planned for guest from parties, sports, drinks and tattoos etc lol. Good spot
Asher
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Taylor
24 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Not a 5 star fancy hotel but a simple hostel like facilities- nothing fancy but it does provide a basic roof over your head in a friendly safe environment Very friendly and helpful staff.
Room smelled like mildew and mold was growing on the curtains and bathroom. I had my sun glasses stolen from a private room and they conveniently waited until my last day to review security camera footage only to say the cameras were broken. The staff were really nice but management was awful and the condition of the rooms is absolutely NOT worth staying at. I have stayed at several hostels and this one has been the worst by far.
Nicole was absolutely amazing. Her customer service truly made my stay warm, attentive, and always willing to help. I stayed in a private junior room, and I’ll be honest: it was the tiniest room I’ve ever seen. Definitely not enough space for two people, so if you want comfort or space, this isn’t the spot for that. Also, the elevator only goes up to the 4th floor, and my room was on the 6th thankfully Nicole helped me carry my bags upstairs, which I appreciated more than they know. What really stands out here are the activities. They were amazing super social, well organized, and they keep you engaged the whole time. You literally don’t get time to be bored. If you enjoy meeting people, this place is perfect.
My breakfast was included, and it was okay nothing special but good enough to start the day.
Despite the tiny room, the hostel vibe, the location, and especially the staff + activities made my stay great value for the price. You’re paying for the area and the experience, not a luxury room.
Stephane is greeting you with her best smile, making you feel like home. She also makes the best Caipirinha in Rio 😉. The location is perfect, next to the beach. I would recommend this place for anyone staying in Rio.
Stephanie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
3 Feb 2025
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
hard to imagine a worse experience
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Bobby
16 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Ok
Ok. It was a pretty loud hostel. Im glad i brought my white noise machine! Windows are open, so be prepared for LOTS of mosquitos.
The value for the money is not good. Photos make it look better than it is. Cleaning staff is very rude and bed space is small, if you are tall you will not feet.
Fun hostel to stay at while still being in a private room. Bed was extremely comfortable. Water in the shower was lukewarm at best most times. My only real complaint is that my room was on the 6th floor and the elevator only went up to floor 4 so I had to lug a 50lb bag up 2 flights of extremely narrow stairs with no assistance.
False Advertise:
Don't have a "restaurant"
Meaning there is no breakfast.
Underconstruction so it's pretty noisy during the day. Bars are pretty noisy during the night.
Ear buds & Eyemasks are a must
Bar is the only common place u have to work. There is No desk so u won't be able to use ur laptop properly (for long hours)
The hostel appear on the website as new. It is not. They had renovation works going on at the peak of time (carnival), all day long.
I paid for breakfast and was told it was not included, that I had to pay 20 Reais to then be told a few days later that breakfast was free during carnival (scam! I paid for it and was not reimbursed).
The rooms are not comfortable. The doors are all wanky. If you want a towel or a blanket or a lock you have to pay.
You have to make your bed at the start and remove your bedsheets at the end. I paid 100+ dollars per night for a bed in a 6-bed dorm and this level of service… shocking.
There is no real management behind this place. Their pictures are renderings. Once you arrive you will find a construction site. They will walk in your room as many times as needed without your knowledge, if they perform construction work they will leave the dirt behind and that's how you will realize. They sap my entire bed on me. AC units are off early in the morning until late at night regardless of what price or room you paid for. Front desk staff is really friendly but they are as lost as you as far as finding missing keys, AC, water heater, etc. Location is not as great either.It is very noisy and there is no insulation between walls so you will hear everything inside and outside 24/7. Some of my stuff went missing, there was no room service ever even though they did not stop doing construction inside my room. You could pay me to stay there again and I will kindly reject it. Just get another place where there is a system of check and balances. This property is a free for all. The Argentinian lady managing this is a liar and a scammer.
Frank
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
27 Jun 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Like a low-cost airline, but made hostel
I didn't like More Ipanema. From the very beginning, I felt there is no social vibe in here. People only go to the bar for free caipirinhas, and then they all disappear. If you travel by yourself, then I wouldn't recommend you staying here.
The hostel is like a low-cost airline: they want to charge you for everything. Towels, blankets and even for taking a shower after checking out! (This was totally unbelievable for me: I've stayed +7n in here, I just want to take a shower before going to the airport!)
Comfort: 0. Everything is impractical: beds are for kids, because you can't sit in there nor sleep well. There are no curtains, and you're not assigned any bed, so you have to choose yours as soon as you arrive. Also, you have to prepare your own bed with the sheets they give you. Mattress was hard as a stone.
Social spaces: -1. There are no common spaces to meet people. Only the bar, with loud music and free caipirinhas for 30 min.
Hot water: 10/10. Taking showers was the best thing! Even though the bathroom is not always clean, hot water was perfect. You don't have any soap to wash your hands, so it's a bit disgusting.
Wi-Fi: 10/10. It worked perfectly! Anyway, there are no working spaces, s it's not a digital nomads hostel.
No water dispenser.
Volunteers: they do a great job!
There's a WhatsApp group, but whenever you complain about something from the hostel, the admin writes a pm to kindly ask you to delete it. Amazing
If I go to RJ again, I wouldn't stay here.