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Reviews of Palace Beach Hostel

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

#29 of 394 hotels in Rio de Janeiro

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Review score

Based on 191 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    The most relax hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was just basic, only fruits are changing every time. But still not that major.

    The location and how clean it was. This is a hostel with a more relax vibe. The staff were also very friendly and accommodating. I also like the fact that they have a bidet in the toilet. So happy!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Wxactly what we needes
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good value for money!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    It was good. I would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The bathrooms could be cleaned more than once per day. I'm not blaming the cleaning lady, she did fine when she cleaned them, but I think they only clean them once per day, and they get used a lot.

    The staff was nice. The location is great and the bed is comfy.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    Great hostel in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast from 7:30, so we could only eat it once during our 3-day stay - we had to leave before 7 AM on the other days.

    Great hostel, right next to one of the metro entrances, friendly English-speaking staff, good breakfast. Walking distance from Copacabana and Ipanema, lots of shops and food nearby.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is really good that near subway just 50 m. Staffs are so helpful for carrying stuffs and give information of traveling. Room is clean and comfortable and breakfast is fine.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff is GREAT! Everything is very Clean. All perfect!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    8.0
    Lovely stay in Copacabana
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's not particularly social hostel. If you are looking for a nice and quiet place, it's perfect. If you are after meeting people, it might not be the best option.

    Nice and helpful staff. Perfect location. The private room was spacious and had everything I needed. Breakfast was good - loved having fresh fruits every morning.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

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

    Sometimes it was not very clean in the bathroom.

    Great location. Menro station is in 2-3 min from Hostel. There are some little shops in 5-10 min, where you can buy fruits, water and ets. Hostel is very nice!)

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    9.0
    Good place to stay in Rio
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was good but could have more protein like eggs or at least natural yogurt

    Really good location , close to the beach and metro. The staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    Localization and staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi didn't work on our first day but then it got fixed. Pillows weren't comfy but for a hostel we can't complain.

    It was the best hostel we've ever stayed in. The location was perfect, the staff were friendly, breakfast was very good. Would definitely stay here again

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The minimal cooking area could be better and somewhere to hang wet clothes , being a beach suburb.

    Airy dorm with large open window, multiple bathrooms, safe location, good security of property.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect place to stay and get to know Rio - nice staff, great breakfast and close to Ipanema and Copacabana beach.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    8.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, everything within walking distance. Very nice and friendly staff. The kitchen is small and you can only cook simple stuff with boiled water. I loved all the tips about Rio on the blackboard.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was so nice, I loved the private bathrooms.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    8.0
    Great hostel! There is better but there is MUCH worse
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms are maintained as possible by the cleaners that work very hard, but the toilets are often blocked and the showers and shower mats are dirty

    Great location. Good security gates. 24/7 reception.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    8.0
    Nice little place, good value for money for the area. Staff were welcoming and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slight musty smell in room and mouldy grout in shower.

    Nice simple breakfast, nicely decorated private room. Good price for the area. Very good staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    8.0
    Very nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is great, we were near supermarkets, restaurants, ipanema beach, copacabana beach and arpoador stone, a nice place to watch the sunset. The hostel is lovely, very clean, and we booked a private suite so we were very comfortable. The bed was huge and we slept well. The shower has good water pressure, the sink not so much. Even tho the room was nice, it was a 3rd floor and there is no elevator so i wouldn’t recommend it so much for people with mobility issues, baggage bigger than a carry-on or elderly folks. The staff is SO friendly and kind, there is someone at the reception desk 24/7 to help you with anything. They also helped us get our carry on up the stairs. The kitchen is a bit small and you can’t cook much, you can only boil water. You can store some things in the fridge if you tag it and find a place, which is convenient.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    9.0
    Great spot to stay in Rio
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We were looking for a well located, comfortable place to stay in Rio that could accommodate a family. We definitely found it with this hostel. A very reasonable price and located well for everything we wanted to do. Staff were always on hand and always helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the most comfortable stay but good value for money in a very expensive City

    We only spent one night and Stayed in a private room. The room was clean but no hot water in the shower The staff was helpful

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    8.0
    Perfect location for a beach person!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    - Bunk shelf was flimsy and inclined, my stuff and bunkmate's stuff kept falling down - A/C is pretty loud (FYI) although not a problem for me because I had earplugs - Because it's near a beach, it feels like there's always sand/humidity on everything including the beds right up until the A/C has been turned on (around 9PM) for some time

    - Location was perfect -> beach, metro, restaurants, cafes steps away and area felt pretty safe (FYI traffic is crazy around) - Amenable to morning beach swims - Showers are very modern and clean - Cleaning staff goes through the showers and bunk rooms every day - Lots of cool interesting people at the hostel and nearby bars

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed furniture (curtains, lamps..) are not the best anymore and would deserve some renovation. 8-bed-dorm tiny.

    Very helpful and friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere! Perfect location for all rio visitors who are not looking for the big party-hostels. Perfect location in Ipanema!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    10
    Beautiful hostel, warm welcome by the crew, cheap prices, Private showers, there’s enough space in the rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hostel, warm welcome by the crew, cheap prices, Private showers, there’s enough space in the rooms.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    8.0
    Expensive but ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One member of the staff was unfriendly and rude

    Clean and nice

    Stayed in January 2025

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