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Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

2.0 star property

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Step into the inviting atmosphere of Che Lagarto, where a cozy table and potted plant greet you inside, and a comfortable bench and chair await outside.
Enjoy beach activities like volleyball on the shore, surrounded by palm trees and scenic mountain views.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a selection of fresh bread, watermelon, apple, ham, and cheese, accompanied by a warm cup of coffee.
Welcome to Che Lagarto Hostels, where guests can check in and enjoy a warm atmosphere.
Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, motivational poster, and a comfortable reading nook.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Paul Redfern, 41, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22041-080
  • Ipanema Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Leblon Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Christ the Redeemer
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Superior Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

Adults-only hostel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
A bar/lounge, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front desk safe and multilingual staff assistance.
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.
During your stay at Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema, you're just a quick walk from Ipanema Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, locker space and multilingual staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Ipanema Beach and a 4-minute drive from Avenida Atlantica
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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.

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Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 88 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

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

Matheus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

alice

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Achei o local bem simples e caro pelo o que oferecem.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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