Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
More Ipanema Hostel
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≈211 possibly bought · 3163 top-rated reviews scanned
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We compare every 5★ review's word count against the global distribution. Hostels where unusually many top-rated reviews are suspiciously short — way under the typical length — start to look like the staff (or a boost-my-listing service) is padding the score with throwaway praise.
The detector flags reviews that are both top-rated and below a length threshold, then estimates how many of them statistically shouldn't exist. For this hostel we scanned 3163 top-rated reviews and 0% were suspiciously short.
Length z-score: 7.94. A z-score measures how far this hostel's distribution of 5★ review lengths sits from the global average, in standard deviations. 0 = perfectly typical. 1–2 = slightly unusual but within normal noise. 3–5 = strongly anomalous. Anything 10+ means the pattern is so far from the global norm that it's effectively impossible to get there organically.
This is a heuristic, not a verdict — it surfaces hostels worth a second look, not proof of fraud. Read the actual reviews below and judge for yourself.
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Do NOT go there. All the good reviews you see are bought by offering free drinks. The photos are not how it is in real life. Very small rooms, uncomfortable beds, disgusting bathroom (mold, towel on the floor that’s rarely replaced) and you need to make your own bed (so why is a bed €50??). The staff is more concerned about their own partying then about helping the guests. At the check in, it felt als if the guy was directly annoyed by us. He did not even show us where we had to go to the room.
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Beware: this hostel collects positive reviews by offering discounts and free drinks. I stayed for a week and it was the worst hostel experience of my life. Some rooms are covered in mold; after a few days I got so sick I had to switch rooms in the middle of the night due to breathing issues. Hygiene is poor overall, and the humidity in the rooms needs to be addressed. On my first night, a girl threw up in her SLEEP after being given 12 shots at the bar. Staff need to act more responsibly.
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Location but to be honest, that's the only nice thing about the place - Loud music from the reception bar every night, echoing through all floors & rooms - People coming in at all hours being obnoxiously loud in the corridors & stairs - The hostel makes you pay £15/ day to store your bags - You can't control the AC temperature was actually too cold and the hostel refuse to give you a blanket - You can't bring food into your room Just not a typical welcoming hostel experience, definitely a party centric accommodation. Staff beg you for a good review...
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Location that's all - Loud music from the reception bar every night, echoing through all floors & rooms - People coming in at all hours being obnoxiously loud in the corridors & stairs - The hostel makes you pay £15/ day to store your bags - You can't control the AC temperature was actually too cold and the hostel refuse to give you a blanket - You can't bring food into your room - The hostel says it's got a lot of activities which you have to pay for - The 'free' arrival drink is available for 30mins and honestly Id rather drink bleach, drinks were gross Just not a typical welcoming hostel experience, definitely a party centric accommodation. Staff beg you for a good review...
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Beware – Theft and Filthy Conditions As a well-traveled guest, I’ve stayed in countless accommodations around the world, but my experience at More Ipanema was by far the worst. We experienced theft inside our “private room”, and when we asked to review the security footage, we were told the cameras “don’t work” — despite the fact that there were numerous cameras clearly turned on and facing guest areas. It was obvious the management was trying to cover up a known theft problem rather than help resolve it. Beyond the safety issue, the rooms were disgusting — the smell of mildew and mold hit us the moment we walked in. The walls were stained, the air was damp, and the place was crawling with mosquitos and roaches. It’s clear this property is poorly maintained and unsanitary. I strongly advise avoiding this place at all costs. There are far better and safer options in Ipanema for the same price.
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Ótimo!
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This is awesome!!!
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アクティビティがたくさんあり、ほとんどが実費のみしか掛かりません。ポンジアスーカルなど、有名なところも行けるし、毎日いくつもアクティビティがあり、昼はハイクやトレッキングやボート、スポーツ、夜はクラブなど、飽きが無かったです。友達も作りやすいし、スタッフもみんなフレンドリーで楽しかったです
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Maravilhosaaaa
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Vibe Analysis
More Ipanema makes the most sense when Rio is the agenda: Ipanema location, beach/subway/restaurants close by, and a schedule that pushes you out into the city. The social signal is real: daily activities, hikes, stadium or football outings, parties, beach drinks, and enough solo travelers that making friends seems easy when the group is clicking. The best fit is a solo traveler or party-social traveler who wants plans more than polish. Maya and Victoria get specific love, and the downstairs bar/party setup can be a useful launchpad. During the day it can be more chilled; at night it can tilt party-centric. The tradeoff is facilities. Rooms can be small, basic, and damp; bathrooms are a repeated pain point; the kitchen/fridge situation is weak; and value can feel off for the price, especially when rates spike. Treat it as a social/location play, not a comfort-first stay. If you need quiet, deep cleaning, roomy dorms, or a work-friendly common area, this one may test your patience.
Signals to check
- Cleanliness is the main practical risk: rooms and bathrooms can smell damp, feel dirty, and have mold or pests.
- Dorm and bathroom setup can be cramped; some rooms have one bathroom for many beds, and upper rooms may involve stairs after the elevator.
- There is no real guest kitchen/fridge setup, so plan food costs and storage around that.
- Service can swing from lovely to rude or disorganized, especially around supervisors, guides, and problem-solving.
- This is not a quiet base: parties, bar noise, corridor noise, and limited chill workspace can follow you upstairs at night.
- Use lockers/padlocks for valuables; loose room storage should not be treated as secure.