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Reviews of Palace Beach Hostel

189 Rua Sá Ferreira, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22071-100, Brazil

#25 of 372 hotels in Rio de Janeiro

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 82 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only suggestions would be a bit more of a deep clean on the bathrooms-- they looked a bit dingy. Also, I had a hard time with the hot water being inconsistent, though I'm not sure if there is much that can be done about that!

    The staff was the highlight of this place for sure! Gabi and Jorge especially went above and beyond to help whenever I had a question or needed anything at all. The beds were very clean and comfortable, the location perfect (quiet and convenient), and the common area quite cozy. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Excellent place, the people was so friendly, the food was good, and the quiet atmosphere was nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, quiet and staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Feeling young after being amoung all young and happy people
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very helpful staff , Gubi at reception is a Gem ! Helped us to feel at home and took care of us like our daughter. She helped to find lost cellphone in Uber , getting SIM card and showing the way to interesting sites..

    Our room was clean and with street view. I would recommend to add two small side tables and lamps. There were no elevator to the upper floor, but with the help of their lovely staff, that was resolved 😀

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    A great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Love the staff here! Miss them! Very nice breakfast energized for the day Super close to the metro station A quiet area at night Love the caipirinha here so gooood

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The private room was very small (smaller than what indicated when booking) and quite hot

    Very close to the subway, good location overall

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    The perfect place to stay when you visit Rio
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    I enjoyed the location, the facilities, the cleanliness and the staff was very attentive and helpful, especially Eduardo, who went out of his way to help us in a difficult situation.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Staff is very friendly and helpful, they can speak good English which is very important. The equipments are well maintained, bed is comfortable, with curtain and lamp. How water in bathroom and AC quiet in the evening. The nearby area is safe.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be nice if the top beds had curtains too (but even so the beds were high enough for me to have some privacy up there :D), with six people it gets a bit crowded if people don't put their luggage in the boxes beneath the beds

    Staff was very nice and helpful, nice breakfast (toast, bread, jam, cheese, ham, cereal, juice, fruits, milk, cake), each bed has its own light, socket and little storage place, shared toilets and showers for all the dorms on one floor but seemed to be enough (I never had to wait), everything was clean, location is close to Copacabana and Ipanema Beach, there's an entrance to a favela close by but I never felt unsafe throughout my stay and still went out alone for late dinner or sunrise

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Excellent!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The place was awesome and the staff was even better. Everyone was super helpful. Thanks!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I felt like we were in Thailand or somewhere outside of Brazil as the place is white, modern and boring. We were watched in our every action, reminded of our 11am checkout as though we were intruding by enjoying our morning coffee. The kitchen has no stove and you are allowed to only boil water if you use the stove so basically you cant cook. Im uncertain why it says you have a kitchen as you really just have a fridge.

    The people working here are extremely kind and helpful. Its right in front of the metro...

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing much.

    Very courteous staff. A nice and comfortable hostel. Very close to the beach. I appreciate their approach to helping guests. Grateful.god bless. It's absolutely safe.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing staff, good breakfast, great location and clean rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff are very nice and friendly Love the most👌

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms could be cleaner, breakfast could include crumbled eggs which is a must in my diet.

    Location is great! It’s close to a metro station and bicycle post, also walking distance to both Copacabana and Ipanema. Staff is frendly and installations are nice with lots of natural light.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Would come back :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn’t a super social hostel. Bathroom was shared with the whole floor and therefore got dirty pretty quickly. Also the hangers in the showers were almost all broken so not really a possibility to hang your clothes and towels.

    Very nice and clean hostel which is well cared for, nice breakfast and perfect, safe location. Shoutout to George, Harry and the whole reception team. They are a bunch of very lovely and helpful people :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    The other hostels are so cramped and busy, this is like a home. Thank you Gabriella for being great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was great

    I have stayed at other hostels in Rio but this one is the best. Reception staff are amazing, Gabriella is very helpful, clean, comfortable, staff are amazing, the AC is good, you really cannot complain

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    9.0
    100% recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean, modern, friendly staff, good location, nice breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    9.0
    Nice and secure in perfet location between beaches.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast is lacking a little. But for the price you can't complain too much.

    Great place with super friendly staff. Very secure. Good vibe of everything including guests.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice hostel in good location but no kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too much air conditioning. They automatically switch it on at night but it was raining and fresh temperature outside. I don't see the point of sleeping with long pyjamas and blankets! They have a kitchen but you can't cook anything but boil water. It's like having no kitchen at all so you can't cook.

    Comfortable bed, nice breakfast included in the price, good location, staff spoke english.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    10
    great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    thank you

    Wonderful hostel. Rooms are clean, area is relaxing and nice. Good wifi

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Good hostel in Rio. Perfect location in between Copacobana and Ipanema.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Good location and good value and friendly people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like sharing 6 people to a room and getting the top bunk. But if you’re looking for a cheap place during Carnaval, that’s what you get

    I liked the location and everybody there was very friendly . I was able to meet cool people from all over the world and experience carnival

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    It was my first stay at hostels and I loved it. All stuffs was good. And the beds very comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom wasn’t very clean but ok

    Muito flexível, seguro, aconchegante.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    9.0
    Cute place :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was no hot water in the shower and some of stuff did not speak proper english, but were very friendly.

    Nice, small, clean place. Room with AC worked very well.

    Stayed in November 2023

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