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Bossa Design Apartments - Steps From Ipanema Beach - Rio de Janeiro

A seven-room design property on Rua Barao Da Torre, two blocks from the Ipanema shoreline, with a rooftop pool and apartment-style amenities.

  • Rooftop pool with sun loungers and terrace
  • Full kitchens with washing machine and dryer
  • Two blocks from Ipanema Posto 9
8.6 Great 10 reviews Booking.com 8.6 · 10 reviews

About

Bossa Design Apartments - Steps From Ipanema Beach - Rio de Janeiro

Bossa Design Apartments occupy a seven-room building on Rua Barao Da Torre, a short walk from the sand at Ipanema Posto 9. The property bills itself as an 'unhotel' — expect apartment-style living with a reception desk but no traditional hotel lobby.

Each unit is self-catering, with a kitchen or kitchenette, dining area, and laundry facilities. A rooftop pool with sun loungers and a terrace provides outdoor space in a compact building. The property is a 10-minute walk from Nossa Senhora da Paz metro station and about five minutes by car from Post 5 - Copacabana.

The location is the main draw: Ipanema Beach is essentially on the doorstep, and the surrounding streets hold a mix of restaurants, including Garota de Ipanema and Carretao Classic Grill. The building is non-smoking throughout and pets are not allowed.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Housekeeping

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Exceptional beach access — Ipanema Posto 9 is just 610 metres away — roughly a 7-minute walk — making this one of the better-positioned properties in the area for beachgoers.
  • Apartment-style amenities — Every unit includes a kitchen or kitchenette, and the building has laundry facilities — a washing machine and dryer — which suits longer stays or families.
  • Rooftop pool and terrace — A rooftop pool with sun loungers and a sun terrace offers a place to cool off without leaving the building — a genuine bonus in Rio's climate.
  • Good value for the area — Guest ratings put value at 8.9, with rooms scoring 9.1 — a strong combination for a self-catering property in Ipanema.
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Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Limited scale — With only seven rooms, the property has a small footprint — expect a more intimate, less anonymous stay rather than the full services of a larger hotel.
  • No on-site dining — There is no restaurant or bar beyond the self-catering kitchens, and the dining rating (8.7) may reflect the lack of an in-house food outlet.
  • Check-in is strictly after 15:00 — Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:59, so early arrivals won't be able to access rooms until mid-afternoon.
  • No pets allowed — The property does not accommodate pets, which may rule it out for travellers with animals.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Studio Apartment

  • 1 King-size bed

Deluxe Queen Studio

  • 1 Queen-size bed,1 King-size bed

Apartment

  • 3 Single beds,1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
  • Air conditioning

Duplex Apartment

  • 1 King-size bed,1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Private pool
  • Coffee machine
  • Balcony

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

In-room

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cots

Kitchen

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor dining area

Outdoor & leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.6
Great 10 reviews

Guest-rated 8.6/10 from 10 reviews

Booking.com · 8.6 · 10 reviews

04 — Location

Getting around Rio de Janeiro

Key spots near the property — Copacabana Fort is about 1400 m away.

  • Copacabana Fort1400 m · 18 min walk
  • Fresh coconut610 m · 8 min walk
  • Corcovado Christ the Redeemer3700 m · 46 min walk
  • General Osorio Square610 m · 8 min walk
  • Pedra do Arpoador1400 m · 18 min walk
  • Girl from Ipanema Park1400 m · 18 min walk

Beaches: Ipanema Posto 9 is 610 metres away; Copacabana Fort and Pedra do Arpoador are both 1.4 km. The sand stretches in both directions, with the famous view from Arpoador at the eastern end.

Green spaces: General Osorio Square and Girl from Ipanema Park are both within 1.4 km, while Parque Lage is 2.9 km — a wooded park at the foot of Corcovado.

Culture & sights: Nossa Senhora da Paz metro station is a 10-minute walk, and Corcovado Christ the Redeemer is 3.7 km away. Museums like the Eva Klabin Foundation (900 m) and Museu de Favela (1.4 km) are close by.

Food & drink: Restaurants cluster within a few hundred metres, including Satyricon (210 m), Carretao Classic Grill (250 m), and Garota de Ipanema (560 m). A supermarket is 480 metres away for self-catering supplies.

Shopping: Shopping Cassino Atlantico is 1.1 km, and Shopping Leblon is 1.9 km. The Hippie Fair Crafts Market is 1.4 km for souvenirs.

Rua Barao Da Torre, 107, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22411-001, Brazil

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 15:00-23:59
Check-out
By 12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
7 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

How far is the property from Ipanema Beach?

Ipanema Posto 9 is 610 metres away — about a 7-minute walk. The beach is essentially on your doorstep.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 12:00.

Is there parking available?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity. Note that no on-site restaurant is mentioned — for meals, the surrounding streets have several options.

Does the property allow pets?

No, pets are not allowed at Bossa Design Apartments.

What room types are offered?

There are four room categories: Studio Apartment (one king bed), Deluxe Queen Studio (queen or king), Apartment (three singles plus a king), and Duplex Apartment (king plus double, with a private pool and balcony).

Is there a pool on site?

Yes, there is a rooftop pool with sun loungers and a sun terrace.

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The bottom line

A well-positioned, self-catering base in Ipanema with a rooftop pool and a high rooms rating — best for travellers who want the beach on their doorstep and don't need hotel-style dining.

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