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Praia Ipanema HotelvsChe Lagarto Hostel Ipanema
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Praia Ipanema Hotel scores significantly better than Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema. Praia Ipanema Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 77 with approval from 7 publications including Insight Guides, oyster.com and Fodor's.
Praia Ipanema Hotel
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Oyster
Gayot
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Av. Vieira Souto, 706, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420-000
From $122/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "This hotel between Ipanema and Leblon may not be deluxe, but it's across from the beach, and you can see the sea from all the rooms." Full review
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Request a room on a higher floor to enjoy the view and avoid the traffic noise.
Insight Guides "Ipanema beach-front hotel on the border of Ipanema and Leblon with a nice rooftop pool deck. Well-located and well-priced for such a desirable location."
Lonely Planet "With a view of Ipanema beach, this popular 16-story hotel offers trim, comfortable rooms, each with a balcony." Full review
Star Service "A beachfront property in fashionable Ipanema, right next to equally fashionable Leblon, this property is the second choice in Ipanema after the Caesar Park." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"A solid upper-middle-range option with an excellent location in a quieter neighborhood... the free breakfast buffet is a good value." Full review
Gayot "This bright and airy hotel welcomes guests in a prime beachfront setting."
The Telegraph7.0
"The recent renovation of the Praia Ipanema hotel has made it one of the more enticing options along the neighbourhood’s millionaire’s row, the beachfront Avenida Vieira Souto." Full review
Frommer's "This hotel has a superb location at the end of popular Ipanema beach...guests can also relax by the rooftop swimming pool with an excellent view, hammam, and lounge." Full review
Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Oyster Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Paul Redfern N0 48, Ipanema, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22411-001
From $8/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Kitchenette
DK Eyewitness "This Argentinian... is a popular party venue. Unlike most hostels, Che Lagarto does not offer a shuttle service."
Rough Guide "The best of Rio’s Che Lagarto hostels is in a good location just a couple of blocks from the beach and a short walk to the bars and nightlife of both Ipanema and Leblon."
OysterBudget
"Serves a free breakfast and has a pleasant outdoor terrace and communal kitchen. Many of the rooms are dorm-style... it typically draws a youthful, party-driven crowd." Full review
Lonely Planet "Convenient to the ferry dock and local nightlife, yet with a middle-of-the-jungle feel thanks to its forest-shrouded wooden sundeck, this chain hostel is geared to those looking for a youthful party vibe" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Che Lagarto's Ipanema location is a popular spot for those young travelers who want to be close to the beach. It's a five-story hostel, with basic rooms " Full review
