My girlfriend and I stayed in this studio for two nights during the World Cup. The location was excellent--one block from the beach in Ipanema and also 1-2 blocks from the metro stop. The area was safe to walk around at night. The studio was tiny though, and the water pressure in the bathroom wasn't the best. Due to the World Cup, prices were inflated, so it was expensive for what we got, but at least the location was good.