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Aquarela do Leme

Leme, Rio de Janeiro

Aquarela do Leme has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Rio de Janeiro.

L
Lila
From
Slovakia
This is the best hostel I have ever stayed in! It has great vibes, it is modern and clean. And the location is just perfect, it felt very safe even at night. It is kind of hostel where you can easily make connections with people but it still remains calm and you can sleep well at any time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,329 reviews
Price from
US$87.35
1 night, 2 adults
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Bamboo Rio Hostel

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

This lively hostel in Rio de Janeiro has a great location 300 metres from famous Copacabana Beach. It offers fun in its bamboo spa, pool bar and outdoor mountain lounge.

S
Sadhana
From
Nepal
I had a fantastic stay at Bamboo Rio Hostel! The staff were cheerful and incredibly helpful, always responsive and supportive with any questions. The beds were comfortable, and I stayed in a room with a private bathroom, which was a great convenience. I felt safe throughout my stay. I attended a few events and parties with other travelers and had some amazing nights. The 24-hour reception service was excellent. The kitchen area was spacious, the pool was small but refreshing, and the common bar area was a fun place to meet new friends and connect with others. Overall, I had a great time and will definitely come back to Bamboo Rio Hostel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,590 reviews
Price from
US$80.54
1 night, 2 adults
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Casa das Luzes Hostel IVN

Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

Casa das Luzes Hostel IVN features a garden, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Rio de Janeiro.

S
Satyajit
From
Germany
Very beautiful architecture, clean rooms and facilities, uncomplicated booking process with no prepayment (not typical for Brazil), beautiful views , facilities to have healthy home cooked food for a good price (not just burgers and pizzas), safety and security, and the most important the wonderful and welcoming staff. If you come here expecting a big party hostel with a lot of alcohol and testosterone fueled action , you will be disappointed. If you come here for a peaceful place to relax and get some quiet time away from the crowds you will be very happy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
US$75.18
1 night, 2 adults
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Colinna Hostel

Rio de Janeiro

Situated in Rio de Janeiro, 3.3 km from Maracanã Stadium, Colinna Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
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US$34.11
1 night, 2 adults
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Surf'O Hostel

Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro

Surf'O Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Rio de Janeiro. Ideally located in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes district, this hostel offers a bar.

C
Carole
From
United Kingdom
Right on Macumba beach the area has bars restaurants all within a minutes walk. The atmosphere is chilled and relaxing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
US$41.95
1 night, 2 adults
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JO&JOE Rio de Janeiro Largo do Boticario

Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro

Featuring a garden and a bar, JO&JOE Rio de Janeiro Largo do Boticario is located in Rio de Janeiro, 4.4 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake and 5.2 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens.

C
Conor
From
Ireland
the staff were amazing and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,570 reviews
Price from
US$46.61
1 night, 2 adults
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El Misti Hostel Ipanema

Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro

Featuring free WiFi El Misti Hostel Ipanema offers accommodation in Rio de Janeiro. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Every room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower.

Y
Yaniv
From
United Kingdom
Great atmosphere, very lovely and proactive staff. Cristal was really friendly!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,710 reviews
Price from
US$154.78
1 night, 2 adults
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Castle of Vibes - Hostel

Centro, Rio de Janeiro

Located within 2.3 km of Flamengo Beach and 600 metres of Escadaria Selarón, Castle of Vibes - Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Rio de Janeiro.

E
Erwan
From
France
So good ambiance is very nice , and you laugh all the day and night with Igor, best host ever
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
Price from
US$20.01
1 night, 2 adults
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Maracanã Hostel Sport Bar

Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro

Located in Rio de Janeiro, Maracanã Hostel Sport Bar features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

F
Farkas Dániel
From
Netherlands
Very close to the Maracana stadium, well connected with public transport / highway access for (moto)ubers to any place in the city. The hostel was kept tidy with cleaning each morning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
Price from
US$60.84
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel e Pousada Barra da Tijuca

Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro

Situated in Rio de Janeiro, within 1.1 km of Barra da Tijuca Beach and 14 km of Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens, Hostel e Pousada Barra da Tijuca features accommodation with a shared lounge and free...

S
Stefan
From
United Kingdom
Great location close to shopping centre, metro station and 10 minutes walk from the beach
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
US$46.41
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,868 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Rio de Janeiro and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 400 reviews

Situated within 700 metres of Museum of Tomorrow and 1.5 km of Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro, Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditação features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom...

From US$48.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews

Attractively located in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro, Hospedagem Ledo is located 1.5 km from Escadaria Selarón, 1.7 km from Museum of Tomorrow and 2 km from Modern Art Museum.

From US$26.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews

Set in Rio de Janeiro, 2.1 km from Flamengo Beach, Hospedagem Cinelândia AP 617 offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From US$16.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Set within 2.1 km of Flamengo Beach and 200 metres of Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro, Hospedagem Cinelândia offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Rio de Janeiro.

From US$16.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 622 reviews

Set in Rio de Janeiro, Mambembe Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

From US$46.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

Conveniently set in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro, SapucAli Hostel Privativo is located 2.4 km from Escadaria Selarón, 2.8 km from Museum of Tomorrow and 3.1 km from Municipal Theatre of Rio...

From US$61.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 539 reviews

Featuring a pool set on a terrace with panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Forest is 500 metres from Lapa district. It also offers a communal kitchen, daily breakfast and free WiFi.

From US$55.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews

Well located in the Santa Teresa district of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Vibes Hostel is situated 1.2 km from Escadaria Selarón, 2 km from Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro and 1.7 km from Modern Art Museum...

From US$48 per night

Save money on hostels in Rio de Janeiro and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Conveniently located in the Santa Teresa district of Rio de Janeiro, Mariazi Hostel is set 1.8 km from Modern Art Museum, 3.9 km from Museum of Tomorrow and 5.7 km from AquaRio Rio Marine Aquarium.

From US$64.97 per night

Villa 25

Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,868 reviews

Boasting a swimming pool, Villa 25 Hostel & Suites is located in Rio de Janeiro, 1 km from Flamengo Beach, where guests can stroll with an amazing view to the Sugarloaf Mountain.

From US$68.68 per night

Hostel Bom e Familiar

Rio de Janeiro
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Hostel Bom e Familiar in Rio de Janeiro provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge and a bar.

From US$37.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Situated in Rio de Janeiro, 2.2 km from Maracanã Stadium, Hostel Casinha Tropical features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

From US$28.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

Located in Rio de Janeiro, Maracanã Hostel Sport Bar features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$60.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews

Ideally located 1 km from the Sugar Loaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach, HMG - Praia de Botafogo offers free Wi-Fi throughout and air-conditioned rooms.

From US$61.26 per night

Hostel Jandira

Rio de Janeiro
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

Set in Rio de Janeiro and within 1.4 km of Maracanã Stadium, Hostel Jandira has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

From US$40.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 975 reviews

Boasting a bar, shared lounge, garden and free WiFi, Aurora Hostel Rio is set in Rio de Janeiro, 2.1 km from Copacabana Beach and 3.4 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake.

From US$85.39 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Located within 1.4 km of Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro and 2.7 km of Modern Art Museum, Vitrine Estadia provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Rio de Janeiro.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

Located in Rio de Janeiro and with Escadaria Selarón reachable within 2.2 km, Central Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Located within 2.1 km of Flamengo Beach and 500 metres of Escadaria Selarón, Santo Mirante Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Rio de Janeiro.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

Set in Rio de Janeiro, Chez Zany Boutique Hostel - Santa Teresa features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$33.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

Situated in Rio de Janeiro and with Escadaria Selarón reachable within 2.6 km, Hostel Cidade Nova features a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

Casa das Luzes Hostel IVN features a garden, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Rio de Janeiro.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews

Located in a favela, a densely populated urban slum on the hills of Rio de Janeiro, Pousada Favelinha is a guesthouse overlooking the Sugarloaf Mountain and offering free WiFi access in guestrooms and...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Situated within 3.2 km of Maracanã Stadium and 6.3 km of Escadaria Selarón, Hostel Recanto de Alegrias em São Cristòvão features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Rio de Janeiro.

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Ipanema Beach Hostel

Hostel in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
Avg. price/night: US$143.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,527 reviews
The location is perfect and in a safe area, so it‘s a good place to explore Rio. The hostel has a bar, where you can hang out, meet new people and have some drinks, between 20:00 - 20:30 there‘s free caipirinhas all you can drink, in combination with party vibes, so it‘s good pre-gaming. Staff is super helpful, Tai is an angel, you can always ask for recommendations. Also, everyday they organize events that one can join.
Guest review by
Emil
People with friends

Discovery Hostel

Hostel in Gloria, Rio de Janeiro
Avg. price/night: US$55.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 982 reviews
Best hostel for meeting people
Guest review by
Wanessa
Solo traveller

Hospedaria Rio

Hostel in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 857 reviews
Great location in Botafogo, close to metro line and felt safe as a solo traveler. Cute breakfast with fresh cakes every day, nice outdoor area. The 2 cats of the hostel are very nice and social! The WiFi worked very well. The kitchen is great, clean and very organised, it was probably my favourite part!
Guest review by
Lucie
Solo traveller

Aquarela do Leme

Hostel in Leme, Rio de Janeiro
Avg. price/night: US$136.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,329 reviews
Beautiful hostel, very clean. Terrasse on rooftop. Very social vibes. Well organised. In a safe area of rio and next to copacabana. One of the best hostels I have stayed in! I had an emergency situation that made me change my booking and the owner Thibeau was very comprehensive and helped me a lot to sort everything out. Thank you so much! I wish I could have stayed longer
Guest review by
Louis
Solo traveller

Bamboo Rio Hostel

Hostel in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Avg. price/night: US$101.33
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,592 reviews
Great location, 10-15 min walk from Copacabana beach and near to cafes, supermarket and shops. Hostel is on a quiet street and felt safe to walk around area.
Guest review by
Gemma
Young couple

Pura Vida Hostel

Hostel in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Avg. price/night: US$75.16
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 999 reviews
It is important to put the whole review in the context of the New Year's party. The whole copacabana is exorbitantly expensive, so the prices for the two-bed rooms here were at a level where you can sometimes go to a 5* hotel in europe. Accordingly, it was disappointing to sleep on plasticised beds and plasticised pillows. All in all, however, it is a very nice hostel, in a great location, safe and with lots of activities.
Guest review by
Gabriel
Young couple

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