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

This hotel is in an amazing location - just one block from Ipanema beach and close to lots of shops, bars and restaurants. Very safe and well run. Staff were all very friendly and helpful - a notice board was also updated every morning with recommendations of things to do that day and tours being run. The double room that... more

My boyfriend and I stayed here for a week as part of a 6 month round the world trip and could not fault this place. Really well run, excellent location and service with a smile! When we arrived there had been some confusion over our booking and there was not enough beds for both of us so the owner held... more

i just returned from a fabulous vacation in Rio de Janeiro, and ended up extending my stay at the Mango Tree hostel for nearly 2 weeks. It is located on a quiet street one block from the beach, with 24 hour security, and is one block from numerous banks, restaraunts and pharmacies. The staff are very friendly and helpful; in... more

Mango Tree was the first stop of our Brazil tour and, looking back, this was the best hostel we stayed at. Located just 5 minutes from Ipanema Beach this is a really good starting point to do sightseeing tours, go clubbing or just hop down to the beach. The hostel provides daily tours around Rio - definitely recommend the daily... more

My husband and I stayed at The Mango Tree in a 'large double ensuite room' during October 2008. Our main reason for choosing this place was the excellent location for the price and on this count we weren't disappointed. The Mango Tree is one block from Ipanema beach and within easy walking distance of bars and restaurants in Ipanema. The... more

We arrived at the hostel before check in so they let us dump our bags, have breakfast and shower which was great! The cake at breakfast was probably my favourite thing about the whole hostel!! In the courtyard there was places to sit and have drinks which was really sociable, staff kept the noise down for neighbours and other guests.... more

This is the best hostel we have ever stayed in. The location is fantastic, just a block away from Ipanema beach. We used the hostel as a base as we travelled around Brazil and were able to leave our bags there for a couple of weeks at a time. The staff, particularly the super friendly and very helpful Australian Manager... more