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Rio de Janeiro Hostels

This is a complete list of all known hostels in Rio de Janeiro. If you know of a Rio de Janeiro hostel that isn't listed here, please use the "Add a New Hostel" link at the bottom of the page.
(Copacabana)
"Casa Carioka Rio Hostel is a new hostel in Rio, offering something a little different than the party hostels that are most common in Copacabana and Ipanema. Location The worst feature of...
(Botafogo)
 "So Cute! - I love Rio Party Hostel, great staff, clean, and comfortable. Great parties as well! I'll come back soon!" … "Rio Party Hostel If you want to have fun in Rio, you need to stay...
(Lapa)
 "I spent a month in this Hostel and it was one of the best of my life. There, I learned a lot of life. The staff there is really superb and even the owner is always there to help us. They give you...
"BRAZUCA'S is a cozy hostel, just one block from Copacabana Beach and 3 blocks from Ipanema Beach. The Hostel boasts an authentic Brazilian atmosphere and a helpful staff, who are always willing...
(Ipanema)
 "A cool place to stay in Ipanema - Cool atmosphere, safe location and very helpful staff (specially Franklin). They are very careful with the noise within the premises after midnight, which is...
"SURF < NATURE < RELAX < BBQs < FUN The Surf Hostel is all that and More ! Run by a freindly young family from Brazil and New Zealand , they will make sure your stay is as perfect as possible....
(Ipanema)
 "Genial! Superb! - Everybody is twenty-four hours, seven days a week, three hundred-sixty days a year there to answer every question, you can ask about rio or brazil. They know where to party, to...
(Ipanema)
 "i have traveled around brasil quite a few times and when i am in rio i stay at the hostel because it is really friendly and the location is good. and the staff are very helpful and friendly...
(Ipanema)
 "Worst experience ever - We booked eight nights in a bathroom with private bathroom. During this time we had several setbacks. Cockroaches in the room (three nights) -- big size. The cleaning lady...
(Ipanema)
  Offering a wide range of furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments, Ipanema Sweet is good value for those who seek space to stretch out, but still want to be in the thick of things. The...
 "Alpha Hostel is a place to stay for a couple of nights or for long term. It is a great place to meet people although there is little common space. There is a small common room with a television...
"Home away from home is the best way to describe Vila Carioca. Right from the minute you enter this hostel, the staff will make you feel absolutely comfortable. The cozy rooms named after the...
(Ipanema)
 "Fantastic place to stay. I spent four nights there. I would recommend that anyone who is going to Rio should stay there. The owner, Rob, knows the nightlife in the local area as well as further...
(Copacabana)
 "I stayed at Copa Praia for a couple of weeks in June and July of 2004 and was super impressed by the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. I stayed in a room with four beds as opposed to the...
(Botafogo)
 "This is a cool and friendly hostel in an amazing city. I'll be back!!!" … "This is one of THE BEST hostels I've ever stayed in! It has a great atmosphere, fabulous layout (you instantly feel...
(Ipanema)
 "We really liked this hostel... it was clean and the rooms were nice. The bar downstairs was a good place to hang out but the hostel is really noisy at night, so don't come here if all you want is...
(Ipanema)
 "Great place, very clean. They are a bit harsh about keeping the noise down at night, though." … "Hostel Ipanema is located in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, in a safe and quiet residencial...
 "This is quite simply the best hostel in South America." … "Fantastic hostel. It's the best I've been to so far. It has a really cool bar. It's really clean and safe. I met fantastic people...
(Botafogo)
 "This hostel is awesome, really cool people and really clean fresh rooms. Good advice for trips. Great food every day. The owners are amazing, very friendly. Love it." … "Tired to be a...
(Copacabana)
 "This hostel is only new and has younge owners who are very interested in the people who stay there. One owner Bow who is from Denmark and speaks Danish, english, portgugese and german. His...
(Copacabana)
 "Excellent vibe, lots of fun, and really friendly staff and people. It's in a good location to get to other parts of the city and attractions. Well worth the stay." … "I checked out some 4...
(Santa Teresa)
 "Nice place and staff, they make you feel at home. The only problem is the area, very cosy but dificult to reach specially at night. If you don't want to spend money in taxis choose a place down...
(Copacabana)
 "Fantastic - Very nice, clean, and all in hand. very close to copacabana beach. The staff are very nice too, the owner is a very nice girl." … "I stayed here for 4 nights over New Years...
(Ipanema)
 "This hostel does have an awesome location... however, the dorm rooms are extremely crowded - very little floor space AND triple bunks. Plus the atmosphere is not very friendly, with more rules...
(Botafogo)
 "Great staff, very friendly and really clean. It's close to a beach and a mall, and you can take the bus anywhere really easily." … "I liked the service the hostel provided me. I also enjoyed...
"Cool atmosphere and friendly staff. Hostel Ipanema is run by only LOCAL NATIVE BRAZILIAN PEOPLE, who speak English and Portuguese, holding a good knowledge of Rio and all its activities. Easy...
(Santa Teresa)
"Welcome to Rio, welcome to Trip Hostel. This is a completely unique hostel, different to any you may have seen before. Located in a beautiful old victorian house which has been completely...
(Ipanema)
 "Had the craic (an enjoyable time) in this hostel. The owners are what made it top class!" … "All the hostels on the backyard of Rua Barão da Torre 175 are great! They are your best option,...
(Ipanema)
 "This is THE place to stay in Rio! It has cool staff, nice people, and a good atmosphere. You'll get hardly any sleep, but a lot of parties! :) A swimming pool and Brazilian night life are...
(Botafogo)
 "This hostel was awesome! The staff were so friendly (who could forget about Mo?), the location was safe and it felt more authentic (I saw more Brazilians than tourists for once) and the new set-up...
(Catete)
"A new concept in travel and hospitality. We frequently have students, artists, musicians, and many friends passing through here.We have approximately 100 vacancies in total, as well as a large...
(Recreio dos Bandeirantes)
"Rio Surf n Stay is a spacious Portuguese colonial house, located opposite from " Macumba Beach" in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, on the outer skirts of the Rio City 30min South from Ipanema....
 "This was the first hostel of our trip and it was not until i stayed in a few others did i really appreciate how brilliant this hostel is. The location is unbeatable, two blocks from the stunning...
(Copacabana)
"Best Rio Hostel, is youth hostel in Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil indicated for backpackers or regular turists that are looking for a nice and comfortable and cheap accommodation, with low...
(Leblon)
 "This is a great hostel — brand new, squeaky clean and only a block from the beautiful Ipanema-Leblon beach! Staff are very friendly too, especially Maria, and the breakfasts are great. Highly...
(Copacabana)
 "This place has a great location, with great owners — Mario and Mauritzio and the guys!!! They are just great, and the owners help with everything!!!" … "Marios Hostel is a friendly place...
(Copacabana)
 "I lived at Newton's for a month and had the time of my life. Newton made us feel so welcome and became a good friend. The hostel is in the perfect situation in the middle of Copocabana and when...
(Ipanema)
 "The Mango Tree was a great home base for exploring Rio and experiencing Carnival 2007. Though the hostel had just opened the week we got there, things were well run and comfortable. Ingrid and...
(Copacabana)
The hostel is situated near an amazing tropical forest, full with strange monkeys, beautiful parrots and many other exotic animals! Best of all we offer a FREE AIRPORT PICK UP for all of our...
The Rio Rockers Hostel was created by carioca locals, young people that also like to travel around with a backpack. It is with the same spirit that we look to promote a cultural exchange with lots...
(Santa Teresa)
 "Lovely Hostel! - A friend of mine stayed at Terra Brasilis Hostel on her vacations. She had a very good impression -- comfortable, clean bathrooms, delicious breakfast, and situated at charming...
Two years down the road allows us to look back and say that with each day guests soon become friends and we never hesitate in going out of our way to make their time with us unforgettable! What...
 "Loud and dirty - This hostel is in a sad location of Copacabana. Copacabana is not the place to be when you go to Rio. Ipanema is much better. The rooms are dirty and hot and stocked with three...
(Ipanema - Copacabana)
Located in a priviliged place in Ipanema, 200 metres from two of Rio de Janeiro’s most beautiful beaches (Copacabana Beach and Arpoador Beach), with access to an ample range of transport...
(Santa Teresa)
4 story beautifully renovated hostel. Located in a quiet car-free street, on the famous stairs of Selaron and walking distance to the most popular night life in Rio de Janeiro. Pool, bar with BBQ...
 "Very good - the hostel was very cheap. The showers were always hot and the breakfast included. The staff were helpful and friendly. I didnt see one member of staff on the internet or watching TV....
(Gloria)
The Cidade Maravilhosa Hostel is a youth hostel where you will find modern facilities, comfort, everything according to the standards of hygiene and cleanliness, and all necessary infrastructure to...
Copa Hostel, Guimo's Pub and Cyber Copa is a new concept of diversion and convenience in the way of one well them bigger tourist points it Rio de Janeiro, COPACABANA! Receiving a public, as much...
(Copacabana)
Welcome to a comfortable and different option for your staying in Copacabana! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to stay in a charming old stoned house close to Copacabana and Ipanema beaches...
The hostal is located in Leme, just 5 min walk from the beach, on a hill at the border of the friendly and calm favela da babilonia! Surrounded by rainforest yet still in the middle of the city. ...
Our staff and the whole Urca District will welcome you, backpacker, with our arms wide open and a big smile. It will wake you up with a spetacular view from the Guanabara Bay and will make you...
This hostel in Rio de Janeiro opened its doors in September 2004 and offers all the safety and infrastructure you need to make your visit more pleasant. Managed by natives from Rio, the hostel...
Sun Beach Hostel was inaugurated in November 2005, and it offers to its guests an excellent environment, very warm and with the cleanest facilities ever, which is reason for compliments from the...
 "We stayed in this hostel back in July 2003 - We loved it. Definitely a home from home. It's the best hostel we have stayed in so far, and God knows we have been to so many - thank you Adriana and...
Run by independent travellers who have visited more than 20 countries all over the world, we certainly know what backpackers need. Recommended by Lonely Planet Book as one of the nicest hostels in...
(Botafogo)
We are within easy access of Rio’s best beaches, shops and metro. We offer all the facilities you need to make your stay in Rio a very pleasant one. Our family-run hostel has a 24 hour reception...
A new concept in travel and hospitality. We frequently have students, artists, musicians, and many friends passing through here. We have approximately 100 vacancies in total, as well as a large...
Located 3 blocks from the beach, 1 block from the metro and next to a beautiful natural park, CabanaCopa is a brand new backpacker´s hostel in the famous Copacabana beach. A large colonial house,...
The hostel is located in a quiet/safe street in the heart of Copacabana(2min walk to the beach) Recommended by Lonely Planet as one of the nicest hostels in Rio, the Wave Hostel brand has grown...
The Rio Rockers Hostel was created by carioca locals, young people that also like to travel around with a backpack. It is with the same spirit that we look to promote a cultural exchange with lots...
(Copacabana)
We welcome travelers and other good people to Copacabana Beach House, Rio de Janeiro, where guests enjoy good times and relaxation in a pleasant location near most points of interest in what is...
The best reference point for the Golden Lion is the "Cobal do Humaita", which is a very famous place located by "Christo Redentor" offering a variety of restaurants, clubs, and bars in a safe...
(Urca)
 "Had the very best time here. It's a very social environment. The staff is excellent and I can't say for the other languages, but their English is perfect. Good price & location. The front...
"The King is located near downtown in Rio de Janeiro, between Gloria and Catete neighborhood. You can go downtown on foot. We are next to the famous Flamengo Park, the biggest urban park in the...
(Botafogo)
 "I visited it in 2002. Great time. Friendly staff. It's the official HI hostel in Rio." … "bonita casa, staff mui gentil, passeos, asa delta, favela tour, samba party, rafting, scuba, bares,...
"Located between Buzios (15 minutes) and Cabo Frio (10 minutes), cerca 100 miles from Rio de Janeiro, ours accomodations are simples and cozy. See the best places at Região dos Lagos (Buzios, Cabo...
(Ipanema)
 "It's a smaller hostel in the heart of Ipanema. Staff are friendly if not very knowledgeable. The rooms are smaller than other hostels in Rio but they are clean and you get a huge locker to store...
"Rio Tijuca Hostel is the newest member of Hosteling International in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Located in one of the most traditional and central areas of the city, it was thoroughly prepared to...
(Ipanema)
Barão da Torre 175, Casa 1
(Urca)
Rua Ramon Franco 24
Located in a safe picturesque neighbourhood, just three blocks from the beach and 2 or 3 minutes from Copacabana, Rio Backpackers Ipanema is a cosy little villa guaranteed to exceed your...

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Rio de Janeiro Travel Tips & Suggestions

Comment by Anonymous
Rio is not the best city in Brazil, but definitely it's the most wonderful city in the world -- something you won't see anywhere else. The old Copacabana, Santa Teresa, Ipanema, and even downtown are great.
Comment by Anonymous
You have the most wonderful beaches, mountains, and the best people in one city -- Rio. Be careful just like in any other big city in the world.
Comment by Anonymous
The girls of Rio are the best in Brazil (and in the world). Lapa is great, Rio is great.
Comment by Peter, New Zealand
This is a somewhat overrated city, although it does have its charm. The girls do not live up their reputation. The sea on the beaches is a bit rough -- extreme caution when venturing in. I even saw a helicopter rescue, apparently a common occurrence on the beach, so watch out! The area of Lapa where the "famous" nightlife goes on is seedy and rundown. You need to have your wits about you. Still, I would go back although often I suspect people say this place is wonderful as a default statement, but the reality is a little different.
Comment by Anonymous
It's good.
Comment by Victor F
It's for people who want to meet great and wonderful people and beautiful beaches. It's the greatest city in Brazil, but be careful!
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Rio de Janeiro
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Petropolis (44 Km / 28 mi.)
Visconde de Mauá (57 Km / 35 mi.)
Teresopolis (60 Km / 37 mi.)
Saquarema (72 Km / 45 mi.)
Nova Friburgo (98 Km / 61 mi.)
Angra dos Reis (114 Km / 71 mi.)
Sana (119 Km / 74 mi.)
Arraial do Cabo (121 Km / 75 mi.)
Cabo Frio (122 Km / 76 mi.)
Rio das Ostras (136 Km / 85 mi.)

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