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Hostel Estação Maracanã

Maracana, Rio de Janeiro

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge and views of city, Hostel Estação Maracanã is located in Rio de Janeiro, a 8-minute walk from Maracanã Stadium.

A
Anthony
From
Ecuador
Everything was very good, the attention is very good from Vicky and Marcelo
Review score
Wonderful
1,333 reviews
Price from
$49.07
1 night, 2 adults

Gaia Hostel

Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro

Gaia Hostel in Rio de Janeiro provides adults only accommodations with a shared lounge, a bar and barbecue facilities.

G
Gerard
From
Australia
It was reasonably new and the facilities were good.
Review score
Wonderful
1,070 reviews
Price from
$50.16
1 night, 2 adults

Aquarela do Leme

Leme, Rio de Janeiro

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

L
Lívia
From
Brazil
The hostel is very clean and comfortable!
Review score
Wonderful
1,368 reviews
Price from
$47.04
1 night, 2 adults

Bamboo Rio Hostel

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

This lively hostel in Rio de Janeiro has a great location 984 feet from famous Copacabana Beach. It offers fun in its bamboo spa, pool bar and outdoor mountain lounge.

V
Valerie
From
United States
Good location - walkable to the beach. 24-hour reception. Lockers. Tours/events available.
Review score
Wonderful
1,528 reviews
Price from
$54.93
1 night, 2 adults

Castelo dos Tucanos Host

Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

Castelo dos Tucanos Host features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Rio de Janeiro.

S
Stephen
From
United States
Super friendly staff! They are all pleasant! The views of Christ the Redeemer are excellent!
Review score
Wonderful
443 reviews
Price from
$54.52
1 night, 2 adults

Casa das Luzes Hostel IVN

Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

Located in Rio de Janeiro, 1.4 miles from Selarón Steps, Casa das Luzes Hostel IVN provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

S
Sohrabi Mollayousef
From
United States
The owners genuinely cared about the property and the guests. The view was amazing.
Review score
Exceptional
153 reviews
Price from
$58.15
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Vista do Mar

Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro

Hostel Vista do Mar has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Rio de Janeiro.

M
Maryam
From
Canada
-The Hostess Nivenah was lovely and always around to help! -close to the beaches! - fairly clean -fair price -incredible views from the balcony! You can see the city, the top of the favela, can hear the waves crashing, and smell the ocean! -air conditioning was great in our 3 bed room -very good quality toilet paper, which was definitely appreciated! -the staff make coffee for you every morning, so nice! -tv with Netflix and such -2 fridges -overall a good stay :)
Review score
Wonderful
221 reviews
Price from
$54.06
1 night, 2 adults

Pura Vida Hostel

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

Pura Vida is just 656 feet from Copacabana Beach, and features barbecue facilities, a party area and free Wi-Fi. The 24-hour front desk arranges airport shuttle and bike rental services.

M
Margherita
From
Italy
Nice place and nice people. The staff was amazing. I appreciated the activities and tours they organize every day. We spent the evenings there and it was fun to hang out by the bar. They held our belongings for free the last day and we got the chance to shower before heading to the airport.
Review score
Wonderful
990 reviews
Price from
$94.19
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Cadê Teresa

Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

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

Review score
Wonderful
21 reviews
Price from
$34.89
1 night, 2 adults

Vitrine Estadia

Downtown Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Located within a 16-minute walk of Municipal Theater and 1.7 miles of Modern Art Museum, Vitrine Estadia has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Rio de Janeiro.

Review score
Wonderful
11 reviews
Price from
$35.98
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Review score
    Wonderful · 1,333 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge and views of city, Hostel Estação Maracanã is located in Rio de Janeiro, a 8-minute walk from Maracanã Stadium.

  • Gaia Hostel

    Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
    Budget options available
    Review score
    Wonderful · 1,070 reviews

    Gaia Hostel in Rio de Janeiro provides adults only accommodations with a shared lounge, a bar and barbecue facilities.

  • Review score
    Wonderful · 1,528 reviews

    This lively hostel in Rio de Janeiro has a great location 984 feet from famous Copacabana Beach. It offers fun in its bamboo spa, pool bar and outdoor mountain lounge.

  • Review score
    Wonderful · 443 reviews

    Castelo dos Tucanos Host features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Rio de Janeiro.

  • Review score
    Wonderful · 221 reviews

    Hostel Vista do Mar has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Rio de Janeiro.

  • Review score
    Wonderful · 990 reviews

    Pura Vida is just 656 feet from Copacabana Beach, and features barbecue facilities, a party area and free Wi-Fi. The 24-hour front desk arranges airport shuttle and bike rental services.

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    Wonderful · 21 reviews

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

  • Hotel Vila Bela

    Rio de Janeiro
    Budget options available
    Review score
    Wonderful · 98 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro, 25 miles from Maracanã Stadium, Hotel Vila Bela provides accommodations with a garden and free private parking.

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  • Review score
    Exceptional · 72 reviews

    Located within 1.3 miles of Flamengo Beach and a 6-minute walk of Selarón Steps, Santo Mirante Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Rio de Janeiro.

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    Wonderful · 1,368 reviews

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

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    Wonderful · 33 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro, Laguna Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

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    Wonderful · 11 reviews

    Located within a 16-minute walk of Municipal Theater and 1.7 miles of Modern Art Museum, Vitrine Estadia has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Rio de Janeiro.

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    Wonderful · 3 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro and within 1.3 miles of Botafogo Beach, Guest House em Botafogo - vista, tranquilidade e camas individuais em ambiente exclusivo para até 5 hóspedes -acesso somente por...

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    Excellent · 178 reviews

    Hostel Sunrise has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Rio de Janeiro.

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    Excellent · 21 reviews

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

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    Excellent · 308 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro and with Flamengo Beach reachable within 1.4 miles, Hostel Tavares Bastos provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

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    Excellent · 204 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro and within a 9-minute walk of Copacabana Beach, Chez Zany Boutique Hostel - Copacabana features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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    Excellent · 887 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro and with Copacabana Beach reachable within a 9-minute walk, Matianellu Rio has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

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    Excellent · 1,316 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Zona Sul do Rio de Janeiro district of Rio de Janeiro, Palace Beach Hostel is located a 10-minute walk from Copacabana Beach, 2.5 miles from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake and 4...

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    Excellent · 241 reviews

    Featuring barbecue facilities, Casa da Cacaia e do Henrique offers accommodations in Rio de Janeiro, 1.6 miles from Flamengo Beach and a 15-minute walk from Selarón Steps.

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    Excellent · 129 reviews

    Well located in the Santa Teresa district of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Vibes Hostel is located 1.1 miles from Flamengo Beach, a 15-minute walk from Selarón Steps and 1.2 miles from Municipal Theater.

    Guest review
    Everyone was friendly. The host are super nice. The area is very safe and convenient.
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    Excellent · 16 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro, 2 miles from Maracanã Stadium, Colinna Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

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    Excellent · 2,489 reviews

    Featuring a garden and a bar, JO&JOE Rio de Janeiro Largo do Boticario is located in Rio de Janeiro, 2.7 miles from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake and 3.3 miles from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens.

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    Excellent · 1,539 reviews

    Ipanema Beach Hostel is set in the Ipanema district in Rio de Janeiro, 1312 feet from Post 10 - Ipanema and 1640 feet from Post 11 - Leblon. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

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    Excellent · 677 reviews

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

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    Excellent · 1,012 reviews

    Just 164 feet from Glória Subway Station, Discovery Hostel is located 984 feet from Flamengo Beach. Set in a restored colonial building, it offers accommodations with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.

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    Excellent · 2,507 reviews

    Ideally located 2 blocks away from Ipanema Beach and 1 block from metro station Nossa Senhora da Paz, Ipanema Beach House provides an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi.

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    Excellent · 2,640 reviews

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

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    Very Good · 26 reviews

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

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    Very Good · 386 reviews

    DS Hostel features air-conditioned rooms with cable TV in the Zona Norte do Rio de Janeiro district of Rio de Janeiro.

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    Very Good · 121 reviews

    Located within 2 miles of Maracanã Stadium and 3.9 miles of Selarón Steps, Hostel Recanto de Alegrias em São Cristòvão has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Rio de Janeiro.

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    Very Good · 846 reviews

    Boasting a bar, shared lounge, garden and free WiFi, Aurora Hostel Rio is set in Rio de Janeiro, 1.3 mi from Copacabana Beach and 2.1 mi from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake.

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    Very Good · 643 reviews

    Located conveniently in the Leblon district of Rio de Janeiro, Leblon Design Hotel is located a 8-minute walk from Leblon Beach, 2.3 miles from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens and 3.3 miles from...

    Guest review
    Perfect cleanliness, polite staff, everything is very nice and pleasant
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    Very Good · 163 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro and with Selarón Steps reachable within 1.6 miles, Hostel Cidade Nova has a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Amazing hosts, they took care of our every need. They were so kind and attentive, and made all of us feel right at home.
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    Very Good · 405 reviews

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

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    Very Good · 485 reviews

    Books Hostel offers dormitory rooms and twin rooms with shared bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi is available. It is situated in Santa Teresa, just a few hundred feet from famous Lapa area.

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    Very Good · 211 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro and with Selarón Steps reachable within 1.4 miles, Central Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

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    Very Good · 908 reviews

    Offering a barbecue and terrace, Hospedaria Rio is set in the Botafogo district in Rio de Janeiro, 1969 feet from Botafogo Beach. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

    Guest review
    Such a beautiful chill property with the best staff, Isabel, Julia, Jessica, Laila, Eduarda!!! Best team and very accommodating and cormfotable
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    Very Good · 25 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Catete district of Rio de Janeiro, Casa Del Chaco Hostel Catete is located a 11-minute walk from Flamengo Beach, 2.1 miles from Municipal Theater and 1.1 miles from Selarón...

    Guest review
    The location, the staff, the breakfast store in the corner, I loved the way Daniel helped me to find anything I need and he even explained how to take the uber and some details that were important to arrive and hang around.
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    Very Good · 11 reviews

    Attractively set in the Santa Teresa district of Rio de Janeiro, Lapa Casa is located 1.4 miles from Flamengo Beach, a 6-minute walk from Selarón Steps and 0.6 miles from Municipal Theater.

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    Very Good · 95 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro, a 6-minute walk from Copacabana Beach, Ipanema Copa Hostel features rooms with city views and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    I really enjoyed the security aspect and able to use any and everything available to me.
  • Review score
    Good · 1,208 reviews

    Copacabana Hostel is 1640 feet from Copacabana Beach and 2297 feet from Cantagalo metro station. It has a tour desk, free Wi-Fi and airport shuttle for a fee.

  • Attractively located in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro, Pouso Compartilhado is located 1.5 miles from Flamengo Beach, a 3-minute walk from Municipal Theater and 0.6 miles from Selarón Steps.

  • Ideally located in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro, Candelária is located a 8-minute walk from Museum of Tomorrow, 0.9 miles from Municipal Theater and 1.1 miles from AquaRio Rio Marine Aquarium...

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  • Review score
    Very Good · 287 reviews
    Oh well, in my opinion, this is really a hardcore backpackers hostel and not necessarily for more mature travelers looking for a decent but affordable accommodation but here are the details. Good: refrigerator in the room desk in the room very good internet good lighting safe area and safe place
    Guest review by
    Walter
    Solo traveler
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    Wonderful · 36 reviews
    This was one of the best hostels l have ever stayed at because it felt like real home. The place is clean and beautiful with many art images around and feels safe. The manager of hostel is very kind and it’s a great atmosphere all around. The location is good, you need walk uphill for few minutes but for me that was not an issue. l can recommend if you are looking for a hostel with character that feels like being at home.
    Guest review by
    Maksym
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $162.82
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    Excellent · 1,539 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
    Travelers with friends
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    Wonderful · 36 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in, beautiful view in a super safe place, I recommend it to everyone
    Guest review by
    Godinho da Silva
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $49.07
    Review score
    Excellent · 1,012 reviews
    Best hostel for meeting people
    Guest review by
    Wanessa
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    Very Good · 908 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $133.62
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    Wonderful · 1,368 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $57.50
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    Excellent · 887 reviews
    The best hostel I stayed in in Rio! The staff is super amazing, always ready to help and super friendly (special thanks to Davi who saved me in so many situations). There is AC but the temperature can be adapted, so that you don't need to freeze to death like in so many other Rio hostels, also very good daily cleaning. There is also a common area to chill and meet people and the hostel is located in a safe area, close to the beach, restaurants and supermarkets.
    Guest review by
    Natascha
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $66.12
    Review score
    Wonderful · 1,528 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
  • Avg. price/night: $94.19
    Review score
    Wonderful · 990 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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