The studio was in great location, just one block from Copacabana Beach.If you want to go to Ipanema, its a bit further, so you can take the bus for a short and cheap trip. In the area of the studio you will find a 24hours opened supermarket (just 3blocks far), not the cheapest one, but very convenient. Some restaurants around are very nice. The terrace on the roof is quite nice and Bob is a very nice guy, always ready to help you if you need. The kitchenette in the room has got just the minimum, but it's quite enough because restaurants in Rio can be expensive. For me a great experience an if I had to come back to Rio, I would rent the same studio. Regarding the prices used in the restaurants, having a kitchenette is a good option!