It was a very good hostel. Free high speed internet, no laundry but there were facilities to do your own. Security is very good - there are lockers in dorms, plus safe boxes, plus an overnight guard on duty. The staff are amazing and so helpful! The location cannot be beaten - its about 2 mins (1 block) from Ipanema... more

Clean Hostel, nice rooms, not far my the beach, bars or resturants. Made loads of good friends there, only downside was no noise in the evenings, but to be honest we went out most nights anyway. more

We stayed in a (very) small double room here for six nights. It´s very expensive but so is everywhere in Ipanema (which is way nicer and safer than Copacabana). Our room was small but nice, with an ensuite, a fan and air con. The staff were all (except one girl) extremely nice and helpful and friendly. The breakfast was excellent... more

travelled to Rio with 4 year old and 14 year old, nice old building, an oasis in Rio. More a place for younger travellers without kids. The owner is a nice aussie guy and the reception staff are helpful and speak English. Location is very good. My only moan is that its quite noisy and the rooms could do with... more

Having read lots of positive reviews of this hostel we were looking forward to our stay. Not to say that the Mango Tree was an awful experience by any means but only that it wasn't as good as all the hype. Having travelled around Brazil for a few weeks and stayed at a number of other hostels I would have... more

Stayed at this hostel in March 2009 and during the stay it was more or less ok (for a hostel of course). But when checking out I left my cell phone there - this was a huge mistake! When arriving home I immediately contacted them and asked to keep the phone until I find a guy from my country going... more

The location is fantastic in the center of Ipanema a few meters away from the beach and right in the middle of restaurants, bars and shops. The hostel is really nice and clean. We had a double room with private bathroom, right inside the garden. The room was simple but extremely clean and colorful, bathroom was large and comfortable. Simple... more

We stayed here for a week during Carnaval. The hostel was nice and secure. Our private double room was very small, but clean. The shower was nice and hot with good pressure (very important). The staff were really helpful in organizing things to do and see. The hang gliding is a must! Carnaval is absolutely mental! I don't think we... more

My boyfriend and I just returned from a short 10-day vacation in Brazil and we stayed at the The Mango Tree while in Rio. We had a private room (Room #2) with great a/c and plenty of hot water for long, relaxing showers. Even our room was next to the computer room (3 computers with fast access and Skype headsets),... more