
Karisma Hostel Ipanema is located at Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, in a safe residencial street, just three short blocks from Ipanema Beach and next to the best bars, grossery stores, restaurants, stores and nightlife of Rio.
Cool atmosphere and friendly staff. Hostel Ipanema is run only by local native brazilian people, who speak English and Portuguese and hold a good knowledge of Rio and all its activities.
Easy transportation from and to everywhere, lockers with individual safes in the rooms, very clean and organized, 24 hour internet, wireless connection, fully equiped open kitchen, tours booked thru the hostel like Hang Gliding Tandem Flight, Tour at the Favela, Favela Funk Party, Christ Statue, Sugar Loaf, City Tours, Tijuca Forest Hiking, Samba Shows, Football/Soccer matches at Maracana Stadium, Ilha Grande bookings, Guided Bicycle Tours and many more.

Breakfast not included. However, our kitchen with all available utensils is open to our guests for preparing their own breakfast and meals.
Dorm1 - 4 Bed Mixed Dorm: Two bunkbeds in the room.
Dorm2 - 4 Bed Mixed Dorm: Two bunkbeds in the room.
Dorm4 - 6 Bed Mixed Dorm: Three bunkbeds in the room.
Room3 - 2 Single Bed Private: One bunkbed in the room.
==========================================Booking Cancellation Policy:
Get in touch with the hostel 1 day before(or more) the arrival date.(2 weeks or more in special seasons)

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*NEW YEAR BOOKINGS :*
-min 5 nights;
-From December 27 to January 03 ;
- 50% of the Balance Due is required to be paid by Credit Card before arrival at the Hostel for final confirmation of the booking;
------Minimum stay of 5 nights or equivalent payment for------ .
Customer has to get in touch with the hostel to provide Credit Card number through the email
Reservations made without the 50% up front payment will be not accepted.
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**CARNIVAL BOOKINGS(min 7 nights) : **
-min 7 nights;
-From 02 of march to 12 of march;
- 50% of the Balance Due is required to be paid by Credit Card before arrival at the Hostel for final confirmation of the booking;
------Minimum stay of 7 nights or equivalent payment for------ .
Customer has to get in touch with the hostel to provide Credit Card number through the email
Reservations made without the 50% up front payment will be not accepted.
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Directions
From the airport:
From outside arrival terminal, take the shuttle bus named 'REAL' and ask the driver to drop you off at Ipanema next to the street FARME DE AMOEDO from where you walk until the street Barão da Torre. Turn right on Rua Barão da Torre and go to the number 177.
The Hostel Ipanema also arranges airport pick-up at a lower cost comparing with the taxis at the airport.
From the bus station 'Rodoviária Novo Rio':
From outside arrival terminal, take the shuttle bus named 'Real' or regular city buses numbers 127 or 128 and follow the same instructions as for the airport above.
Taxis from bus station cost aproximately R$30 on the meter.
Facilities
Internet Access, Airport Pick Up, Wheelchair Friendly, Linen Included, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, 24 Hour Check In