200 EUROS STOLEN FROM THE SAFE DEPOSIT BOX BY THE HOTEL STAFF This hostel, which is advertised under different names Colinas residencia, Colinas de Copacabana, Colinas redidencia, etc. is located in Rua Saint Roman 338, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, was the worst experience we have ever had! Do not book this hostel 'cause your holiday can easily become a nightmare!... More

Stayed there in Feb 2007. It was the only place available due to the Carnaval being on and we booked last minute. The rooms were diabolical and the shower never worked. We also got pitched in with a Fabio lookalike who nicked my mp3 player. I have to say, though, I had the best time imaginable while there. Rodrigo (the... More

I was backpaking and asked for a dorm, luckily there were no more people in my room , which made it a good place.I must state that I am not very demanding in this aspect. I hardly stay in the hostels or hotels when I am travelling and what I need is a good bed, lots of water and cleanliness.... More

Colinas Residencia is a combination of Hotel and Hostel, located in the middle of Ipanema and Copacobana beaches in Rio de Janeiro. It's very close to a favela, but if you arrive with a taxi at night, it's ok. During daytime there are no security problems. I would not anybody recommend to come here. Here a list of our problems:... More

I stayed there Feb 2007 during the carnival. The place is unreal. The rooms are like prison cells, 3 story bunk beds (some with no ladders). No air conditioning. No sockets in the room. Showers didnt work and when they did they dribbled out cold water. Toilets are dirty and cramped. There are no lockers to put your stuff. There... More

Myself and a friend began our 6 week trip in this place, we left the airport and went there by taxi. On arrival, we were brought to our room and I almost cried. The bed clothers were filthy, it was very obvious that they hadn't been washed in a long time. The room was substandard and really grotty. I couldn't... More