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Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

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A cafe named 'che Lagarto' with outdoor seating and a visible entrance.
A breakfast setting with bread, ham, cheese, an apple, watermelon, and a cup of coffee on a wooden table.
A bedroom with a bed, a green pillow, a white pillow, a gray quilted bedspread, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with dark curtains.
A beach with a volleyball net, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.
A slice of watermelon on a white plate with a metal scoop, surrounded by apples and other fruits on a table.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Paul Redfern, 41, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22041-080
  • Place, Ipanema Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Leblon Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a door, and an air conditioning unit.

Shared Dormitory, Women only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a green pillow, a white pillow, a gray quilted bedspread, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with dark curtains.

Superior Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a tiled floor, and a curtain-covered window.

Superior Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro

With a stay at Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro (Ipanema), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Ipanema Beach and Leblon Beach. .This hostel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Copacabana Beach and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Christ the Redeemer.
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What's nearby

  • Ipanema Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Leblon Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rio Design Leblon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Posto 9 - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station - 4 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 9 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nema - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zucco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Babbo Osteria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Teva - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Classico Beach Club Ipanema - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Rio de Janeiro hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately BRL 34 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 120 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome vibe, great staff. I stayed in the private room. I do recommend the hostel to solo travelers as the staff makes sure to relay events allowing guests to meet and go out. Daily happy hour free Caipirinhas.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location next to the beach! Good brrakfast and many activities. Very noisy room, since the window could not be closed and it was facing the street.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Che lagarto was very good stay for the price and the prime location near the beach and 2 party hostels. I had to change rooms but no big deal.. The bed was comfy, the bathrooms were fairly clean but I think they could be cleaner. Erika was really nice and caring volunteer, she made an amazing breakfast buffet for the morning. I only stayed one night but I would recommend this hostel anytime.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Atende as expectativas.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SMALL room dormitory and very different from picture website/
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked one day off requested change in date was given the hope could be done , was stringed along until the time to cancel became the day to check in could no longer cancel on line ! Only to find out the law in Brazil allows one to cancel within 7 day of booking will dispute charge with my card company ;((
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quarto limpo, equipe de funcionários bem competente e atentos para atender qualquer questão. Café da manhã bom, só penso que poderia ter algum suco natural ou alguma bebiba láctea, além do leite para acompanhar a granola que fica disponível. Um ponto que por vezes pode causar algum tipo de estresse é a abertura da porta dos quartos…a magnetização as vezes não resolve e fica impossível acessar o quarto depois de tentar 10x hahahaha. No mais, não tenho do que reclamar. Tem uma ótima localização, atendeu minhas expectativas e ainda tem rodadas de caipirinha free. Muuuito bom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nunca mais volto, paguei até outro lugar só para sair desse lugar, péssimo atendimento, empatia zero do funcionário com tatuagens atrás dos braços, educação zero, mesmo querendo pagar a diferença para passar para outro quarto não quis ajudar, ainda riu da minha cara, me ofendeu, foi mal educado, no dia seguinte eu tinha compromisso e até perde por não ter dormido a noite toda pelo bando de bebados, roncando super alto que tinha no quarto e vomitando, roncando alto, banheiro imundo, quando cheguei nem lençol limpo me deram, eu usei o meu próprio jogo de lençol, a minha cama estava com 2 lençóis sujos tudo embolado e jogado quando cheguei, e os tirei quando cheguei. A funcionário até riu da minha cara, após eu relatar a situação. Treinamento péssimo desse lugar, zero acolhimento com o hóspede. Já fui em hostels de diversos lugares e diversos países e este foi o pior da minha vida!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Localização perfeita; pertinho da praia e do metrô. Equipe fantástica; voltarei em breve!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Localização excelente, o que facilita acesso à praia e ao metrô.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Como sempre, Che Lagarto, tudo ótimo! Tudo limpo, funcionários super educados e prestativos. E o melhor, caipirinha free!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bien. Pero el tercer piso con maletas te mata
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Localização otima e funcionarios prestativos
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Já tinha ficado no hostel em 2022 e voltei porque adorei! Gostei muito desta última estadia. A equipe é sensacional e a localização maravilhosa. É um hostel bem fácil de socializar também e tem uma cozinha com microondas e geladeira, o que é extremamente útil. São três andares e não tem elevador, mas isso não é uma questão pra mim. A única coisa que poderia incomodar outras pessoas é que a pessoa que faz a limpeza dos quartos, no geral passa bem cedo. Nos primeiros dias ela estava passando para limpar às 9h da manhã, o que é um pouco incômodo para os viajantes que viveram uma noite longa no Rio de Janeiro hahaha mas no domingo eu saí de lá às 11 e ela ainda não tinha aparecido, então não sei se é o padrão (sugiro que não seja haha). No mais, quando voltar ao Rio, com certeza ficarei lá novamente! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cama quase encostava no teto, não tiraram a roupa de cama suja, banheiro sujo,, ar condicionado vazando no quarto, hóspedes não respeitaram o silêncio no quarto a noite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lugar seguro, próximo a praia. Equipe atenciosa.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar simples com uma vibe muito boa. Amei me hospedar lá. Muito bem localizado
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelente custo beneficio!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Péssima experiência

Paguei o café da manhã na hora da reserva e não me deixaram comer 7h30, pois começava 8h, sendo que a mesa já estava servida. Disseram que me serveriam um prato para não estragar a mesa, fiquei esperando até 7h50 e não me trouxeram. Tinha que estar às 8h no trabalho, então fui embora pois iria me atrasar demais. A estrutura do Hostel não é nada parecida com as fotos. Está super deterriorada, a limpeza não é boa, barulho a noite toda pois fazem festa a noite, o quarto uma bagunça, o banheiro sujo e precário, atendente fumando em cima de você enquanto tu tenta fazer a refeição no espaço minúsculo da recepção onde quase todas as mesas ficam na calçada. Foi uma péssima escolha ter ido para um hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A equipe do hostel é muito gentil e atenciosa, a localização é boa e a cama confortável. Gostei da opção de cadeira grátis na praia que eles oferecem em dois quiosques! Todo dia também há happy hour com caipirinha e socialização da galera. O café da manhã tem um bom custo benefício, com opções de pães, frios e frutas. Há maleiro para guardar a mala gratuitamente antes ou depois do check in. Os pontos a melhorar são da infraestrutura do prédio, pois há vazamentos de água nos corredores.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

El bar esta bien ubicado, pero esperabamos que las instaciones estuviera en mejores condiciones. Me he hospedado en otros che en Mexico y en Brasil y este es el peor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ruim

Lugar só com localização boa ..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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