Bossa Nova Ipanema Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Rua Bulhoes De Carvalho, 337, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The 4-star Bossa Nova Ipanema, also known as Arpoador Fashion By Bossa Nova, stands as a boutique hotel of monochrome minimalism created by Brazilian fashion stylist Gloria Coelho, offering a sundeck, spa, and complimentary red and white bikes at the intersection of Ipanema and Copacabana.

Custom Furnished Accommodations

All 87 individually furnished rooms at Bossa Nova Ipanema feature laptop-compatible safes, pillow menus, and Nespresso machines. Each airconditioned accommodation includes soundproof walls, walk-in showers, and city views.

Brazilian Culinary Experience

The breakfast buffet serves organic juices, tapioca pancakes, and homemade pastries with vegan and gluten-free options. The restaurant specializes in contemporary Brazilian cuisine, featuring items like vegetarian bean burgers with homemade ketchup.

Wellness Business Facilities

The property maintains partnerships with a nearby modern gym and spa offering beauty treatments. Additional facilities include a business center and a meeting room.

Beach Metro Access

Located 0.2 miles from Ipanema Beach, the hotel provides access to General Osório metro station connecting to Centro and Barra da Tijuca. Santos Dumont Airport is accessible by car.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Premium King Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

24 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Superior Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

City view

Shower

Air conditioning

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Center

Rio de Janeiro 5.2 mi

Airports

Santos Dumont (SDU) 7.4 mi

Galeao (GIG) 16.0 mi

Train

Estação D Pedro II Central Station 5.7 mi

Train400 ft

Metro stations

Ipanema/General Osorio1400 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Wi-Fi

Parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Adults only
Baggage storage
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

Business center
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Rua Bulhoes De Carvalho, 337, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Map view

street view

Rua Bulhoes De Carvalho, 337, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

City landmarks

Praca Coronel Eugenio Franco 1 Spot 6

Copacabana Fort

1.0 mi

Av. Vieira Souto

Fresh coconut

4700 ft

Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Alto da Boa Vista

Corcovado Christ the Redeemer

2.5 mi

Parks

General Osorio Square

2100 ft

Parks

Girl from Ipanema Park

1.3 mi

Avenida Epitacio Pessoa

Rodrigo de Freitas Lake

1.3 mi

Avenida Epitacio Pessoa 2480 Lagoa

Eva Klabin Foundation

3700 ft

Beach

Museu Historico do Exercito e Forte de Copacabana

1.3 mi

Art object

Estatua de Carlos Drummond de Andrade

4200 ft

Parks

Parque Lage

2.1 mi

Church

Igreja Sao Paulo Apostolo

3900 ft

Church

Our Lady of Peace Square

3900 ft

Av. Vieira Souto

Ipanema Posto 9

1.3 mi

Nearby

Avenida Francisco Bhering s/n Praia do Arpoador

Pedra do Arpoador

1200 ft

Shopping Area

Galeria River

1700 ft

Praia de Copacabana

Estatua Carlos Drummond de Andrade

1100 ft

Art object

Estatua de Tom Jobim

1300 ft

Museums

Museu de Favela

1300 ft

Mall

Shopping Cassino Atlantico

1600 ft

Rua Teixeira de Melo - Complexo Rubem Braga

Mirante da Paz

1700 ft

Rua Visconde de Piraja Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz

A Cena Muda

700 ft

Rua Visconde de Piraja 54

Oi Futuro

1000 ft

Events

Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim

2000 ft

Store

Supermarket Zona Sul

1300 ft

Store

Supermercado Zona Sul

1800 ft

Hippie Fair Crafts Market

1400 ft

Praia do Arpoador

1700 ft

380 Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana

Mundo Verde

1700 ft

Mall

Ipanema Harbor

300 ft

Beach

Surf Rio

4400 ft

Restaurants

Broth Restaurante

900 ft

Avenida Rainha Elizabeth da Belgica 480 House

Restaurante Faraj

800 ft

131 R. Gomes Carneiro

Sindicato Do Arpoador

700 ft

Rua Joaquim Nabuco

Le Boy

800 ft

Rua Raul Pompeia 102

Via 44

1200 ft

Rua Visconde de Piraja 44B

Apetite Cafe

1100 ft

Avenida Rainha Elizabeth da Belgica 122 122E

La Veronese

1200 ft

29 A R. Visc. de Pirajá

Banana Jack

1600 ft

6 R. Jangadeiros

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

58%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

5.8/10

Guest rating

Rooms

7.2

Location

9.2

Service

7.4

Dining

7.0

James

United States of America, March 2025

5.2/10

I had a fantastic stay at Bossa Nova Ipanema, thanks to its wonderful staff and great location. The hotel was clean and well-maintained, although I found the breakfast options a bit limiting. Overall, the service really stood out, making my experience nice.

Rooms

6.0

I enjoyed the modern design of my room, which even had a Nespresso machine. However, it took a bit of a walk to reach the nearby beaches.

Service

10.0

The staff, especially Felipe and Antonio, were incredibly friendly and accommodating, making me feel welcomed throughout my stay.

Location

10.0

The hotel’s location was perfect for me, situated conveniently between Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, which made exploring easy.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast was well organized, but I wished for a bit more variety. especially catering to different dietary preferences.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered essential facilities like housekeeping and tour assistance which were helpful during my stay.

Johnny

United States of America, February 2025

7.0/10

My stay at Bossa Nova Ipanema was quite lovely. The location was perfect, just a short stroll from both Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. However, I did notice a few cleanliness issues in my room that could use some attention. Overall, the great breakfast and friendly service made it a pleasant experience. 😊

Rooms

8.0

The room was spacious and beautifully designed, complete with a king bed and a nice bathroom featuring a jacuzzi tub. However, I found some cleanliness issues, like stained sheets.

Service

7.0

The staff were friendly and helpful, especially at the reception. However, I encountered a few instances of rudeness from some receptionists that detracted from the experience.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent, situated between Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. It’s in a safe neighborhood and near a metro station, which made getting around easy.

Dining

9.0

Breakfast was a highlight! There were plenty of delicious options, including hot foods and fresh fruits. Everything was well-prepared and satisfying.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered basic facilities like dry cleaning and housekeeping. While the amenities were minimal, they were sufficient for my needs during the stay.

Thomas

United States of America, February 2025

6.6/10

My stay at Bossa Nova Ipanema was quite enjoyable, as the hotel offers a beautiful ambiance and is ideally located between Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. However, I did find some aspects of the room's design to be less functional, and the breakfast selection could be improved. Overall, I appreciated the attentive staff and the hotel's value for the price.

Rooms

7.0

I booked a king deluxe room on the 9th floor. While the room was spacious, the stark white decor might not be for everyone, and the furniture layout felt a bit impractical. A larger sink in the bathroom would have been appreciated.

Service

9.0

The staff was very helpful, especially when I struggled with Portuguese. Giza from the breakfast area made my mornings brighter with her friendly service and language tips.

Location

10.0

The location is perfect. just a short walk to both Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, surrounded by shops and eateries, which was a huge plus for me.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast was decent, with a nice variety of options, though I wish there had been more fresh fruit selections. Overall, enjoying breakfast felt like a pleasant start to my day.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provides basic amenities, but it could benefit from some updates. Overall, I had a satisfactory experience with the services offered.

Frederick

United States of America, December 2024

5.2/10

I enjoyed my stay at Bossa Nova Ipanema, especially the friendly service and the spacious, well-decorated rooms. The breakfast had a decent variety, but some small issues like cleanliness and a slow WiFi connection dampened the experience a bit. Overall, it has great potential if certain aspects are improved.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were modern and spacious, with nice decor and comfortable beds, although I noticed some areas needed more attention to cleanliness.

Service

6.0

The staff were generally friendly and helpful, but I had a negative experience on my last day trying to access WiFi after check-out, which left me feeling undervalued.

Location

8.0

The hotel is ideally located between Copacabana and Ipanema, making it convenient to access both beaches and nearby restaurants, though it did require some walking.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast was decent with a mix of hot and cold options, but it could benefit from more variety and higher quality ingredients, especially over longer stays.

Facilities

7.0

While there was no swimming pool, the hotel offered beach service with free towels and chairs, which was a nice perk.

Jack

United States of America, November 2024

5.6/10

I had a mixed experience during my stay at Bossa Nova Ipanema. The location is fantastic, conveniently situated between Ipanema and Copacabana, which made it easy to explore both beaches 🌊. However, I encountered some issues with the service, particularly during my arrival, and the breakfast could definitely be improved. Overall, it's a decent choice but with room for enhancement.

Rooms

8.0

The room was spacious with a nice view, though the bathroom's design was a bit awkward. I appreciated the comfortable king-sized bed and the quiet atmosphere, especially on the 13th floor.

Service

5.0

While some staff were helpful, there were moments when the receptionists weren't very accommodating, especially during my check-in process.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly located in a residential area, just a short walk to both Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, which I loved.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast had a variety of options, but I found it somewhat lackluster and pricey. The on-site restaurant delivered better value with healthier choices.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provided essential facilities like housekeeping and laundry, but I expected more from a 4-star hotel in terms of room amenities.