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  Located in Ipanema, only 30 meters from the beach and, and a 15 minutes walking-distance from Copacabana and Leblon beaches, the Crab Hostel was born in the heart of the most charming neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, worldwide known by the immortal song "The Girl From Ipanema".

It is also here where you´ll find the best nightlife in Rio and the traditional Hippie Market. Everything just a few steps from the hostel.

Besides, we are located just 50 meters from restaurants, pubs, coffee houses, bookshops, post office, trendy shops with the security of a residential area.

Save your time and money staying in the most exciting and interesting place in Rio, enjoy the local life and hospitality of our friendly people.

Click here for a MAP from the Ipanema area!

Contact us at our stand in the bus station arrival

 

 

Come and stay with us! Let us take care of everything. We´ll be pleased to have you over. Don´t forget to try out our delicious breakfast. All for free!
It´s quite easy to find us!

If you´re comming from the International Airport:


Look for the Taxi counters to ask for a taxi.

If you want to take the air-conditioner bus from REAL Company, take the Alvorada direction.
Get off in front of Posto 9 at Ipanema Beach, just in front of Joana Angélica St. Take this street and turn left at Prudente de Moraes St.

You´ll easily find us at number 903.

If you´re comming from Santos Dumont Airport:

Look for the Taxi counters to ask for a taxi.

If you want to take the air-conditioner bus from REAL Company, take the Alvorada direction.
Get off in front of Posto 9 at Ipanema Beach, just in front of Joana Angélica St. Take this street and turn left at Prudente de Moraes St.

You´ll easily find us at number 903.

If you´re comming from the Novo Rio bus station :

Look for the Taxi counter to ask for a taxi.

If you want to take the air-conditioner bus from REAL Company, take the Leblon direction.

Get off on Prudente de Moraes St, just on the corner with Joana Angelica St.

You´ll find us at Prudente de Moraes St, 903.