Foz do Iguacu · Brazil
Hostel Bambu
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Although the hostel is hospitable and social, my stay was overshadowed by bed bugs in my bunk and an inadequate response. After the second night I had clear bites and found a live bed bug and droppings on the mattress, which we recorded and reported. The initial reaction was dismissive and no immediate measures were taken to protect others. Only after insisting were costs reimbursed. Two weeks later, no proper follow-up has occurred and our trip was heavily affected. 0/10 would recommend
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Overall, mixed experience. The rating process here does not really reflect our experience. Two guys were really lovely and really cared about the hostel, unfortunatley other staff brought this down by being quite unfriendly. I had quite obvious bedbugs that seemed to have gone unoticed by the cleaning staff, we were promptly moved to a different room but shows quite a lack of attention to very important details. Not enough toilets and generally pretty unclean. Good vibes and kitchen/bar however.
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Unfortunately after my staying in this hostel, lots of bed bugs bites appeared in my body. I read one review on Google about an occurrence in there and neglected it. Now I’m definitely paying the price, this is the first time something like this happens to me.
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Confirmed Google Maps
Stayed there one night & it was one night too many. Came across this hostel on Hostelworld, but it looks nothing like it does in the pictures. It's old, needs maintenance, bathrooms aren't clean and need to be renovated, the entire place needs to be renovated. There are cleaner Hostels in the center, so I left and booked at a cleaner one. One guest complained of bed bugs on their mattress, the owner came, and he decided to throw that mattress into the pool... they don't care about hygiene and upkeep. I wouldn't recommend this place. I checked out the next day. The staff is lovely, so that compensates for the lack of hygiene and basic upkeep.
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Vibe Analysis
The free 8pm caipirinha is the little social detonator here: the bar, open kitchen, pool, games, and outdoor hangout space sit close together, so it can be easy to roll from a day at the falls into drinks, pool, ping pong, BBQ nights, and new travel plans. Hostel Bambu works best as a social base in Foz do Iguacu, especially for travelers who want help stitching together Iguazu Falls, Paraguay, Argentina-side trips, sunset plans by the Rio Parana, or a bike ride to the Brazilian side. Matheus, Lucas, Bruna, Ariane, Nely, Icaro, Henrique, and the volunteer crew give the place a lot of its personality, with practical route help, warm check-ins, drinks, dinners, and an easy table-to-table energy. The setup has plenty of hangout fuel: pool, billiards, ping pong, TV, gaming facilities, kitchen, fridges, free coffee, filtered water, lockers or lockable bed storage in newer dorm setups, curtains on some bunks, and occasional extras like a gym, library, or music room. The location is useful for supermarkets, restaurants, bus stops, and falls logistics. This is not a polished quiet pod. Cleanliness, bathrooms, maintenance, room security, and noise can be uneven, and the party side can get intense. It suits a social, activity-hungry stay more than a sleep-first reset.
Signals to check
- Bathrooms and showers may feel limited for the size of the hostel.
- Cleanliness can be inconsistent, especially in bathrooms, kitchen areas, and older rooms.
- Noise can run late near the bar, pool, and common areas; private rooms beside the pool may be affected.
- Some dorms or room doors may lack locks, and storage setup varies by room.
- There have been bed bug incidents, so inspect the bunk before unpacking.
- Card payments, luggage storage after checkout, laundry, tours, or other add-ons may involve extra fees.