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Hostel Estação Maracanã

Zona Norte, 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.

J
Julian
From
Australia
All the staff were incredibly lovely, helpful & professional. All facilities were modern & clean + aircon in the bedrooms. Common space by the pool was a perfect place to relax and meet people! The best experience & most comfortable stay I've ever had in a hostel. Couldn't be happier & more thankful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,269 reviews
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$56.03
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

A
Adam
From
United States
Extremely warm and friendly atmosphere even for a non-Portuguese speaker like myself. I would definitely recommend Gaia Hostel for anyone looking to explore Rio de Janeiro with or without friends to travel with.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,050 reviews
Price from
$32.22
1 night, 2 adults
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Aquarela do Leme

Leme, Rio de Janeiro

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

P
Paule
From
France
Amazing hostel, big rooftop terrasse with a view on Rio. Great staff and activities. Perfect shared rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,360 reviews
Price from
$45.92
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 984 feet from famous Copacabana Beach. It offers fun in its bamboo spa, pool bar and outdoor mountain lounge.

P
Patrick
From
Sweden
Maria from the bar was a nice host for my first day. And Pedro theme from reception friendly and amazing guys. Fully Recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,568 reviews
Price from
$45.16
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

P
Padgen
From
United States
I loved the community at the castelo. The breakfast is always phenomenal, and it’s a great location where I was able to see Christ of redeemer and other great sights around the property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews
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$56.03
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
Sohrabi Mollayousef
From
United States
The owners genuinely cared about the property and the guests. The view was amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews
Price from
$63.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Sunrise

Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

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

C
Caroline
From
United States
Ah, such a lovely place!!!! The beautiful city views from the rooftop pool, the clean rooms, the hostel itself is a really cool old mansion type place. Marcos the owner is awesome & even upgraded my room for me! His staff member Melanie is awesome!! Both Marcos and Melanie are good friends of mine, I felt like I was in my own home! Thank you for the love guys, until next time! The vibes are super chill, super safe, and all the other staff is awesome as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
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$23.53
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Tavares Bastos

Catete, Rio de Janeiro

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.

K
Kiyomi
From
United States
ower. Edward was exceptionally good He helped me for anything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
Price from
$20.54
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
David
From
Chile
good atmosphere in the hostel and excellent rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 990 reviews
Price from
$84.69
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. Located conveniently in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes district, this hostel has a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
$42.21
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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Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Rio de Janeiro and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews

    Located within a 8-minute walk of Museum of Tomorrow and 0.9 miles of Municipal Theater, Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditação has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Rio de...

    From $48.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews

    Ideally set in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro, Hospedagem Ledo is located a 13-minute walk from Municipal Theater, 0.9 miles from Selarón Steps and 1.1 miles from Museum of Tomorrow.

    From $26.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro, 1.3 miles from Flamengo Beach, Hospedagem Cinelândia AP 617 provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    From $16.81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

    Located within 1.3 miles of Flamengo Beach and a 2-minute walk of Municipal Theater, Hospedagem Cinelândia has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Rio de Janeiro.

    From $15.87 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 408 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 633 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.

    From $49.42 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro, 1.5 miles from Selarón Steps, SapucAli Hostel Privativo provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    From $62.01 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews

    Featuring a pool set on a terrace with panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Forest is 1640 feet from Lapa district. It also offers a communal kitchen, daily breakfast and free WiFi.

    From $59.76 per night

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 143 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.

    From $48.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

    Located conveniently in the Santa Teresa district of Rio de Janeiro, Mariazi Hostel is located 1.1 miles from Modern Art Museum, 2.4 miles from Museum of Tomorrow and 3.5 miles from AquaRio Rio Marine...

    From $65.37 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro, within 1.5 miles of Flamengo Beach and a 16-minute walk of Selarón Steps, Casa Aprazível 5 has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool as well as free private parking...

    From $47.81 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, 3,858 reviews

    Boasting a swimming pool, Villa 25 Hostel & Suites is located in Rio de Janeiro, 0.6 mi from Flamengo Beach, where guests can stroll with an amazing view to the Sugarloaf Mountain.

    From $64.43 per night

  • Hostel Bom e Familiar

    Rio de Janeiro
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

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

    From $41.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro, within 2.4 miles of Maracanã Stadium and 2.9 miles of Selarón Steps, Santa Alexandrina Hostel has free WiFi.

    From $30.26 per night

  • Colinna Hostel

    Rio de Janeiro
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 22 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.

    From $35.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,552 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.

    From $47.48 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro and with Ipanema Beach reachable within a 6-minute walk, Hostel New Ipanema has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    From $66.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 20 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 195 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 83 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro, one mile from Flamengo Beach, Casa da Glória HOSTEL has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 224 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

    Ideally located in the Catete district of Rio de Janeiro, Hostel Flamengo is located a 14-minute walk from Flamengo Beach, 1.6 miles from Municipal Theater and one mile from Selarón Steps.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 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...

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  • Ipanema Beach Hostel

    Hostel in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
    Avg. price/night: $208.96
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,516 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

  • Discovery Hostel

    Hostel in Gloria, Rio de Janeiro
    Avg. price/night: $56.03
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 982 reviews
    Best hostel for meeting people
    Guest review by
    Wanessa
    Solo traveler

  • Hospedaria Rio

    Hostel in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 865 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

  • Aquarela do Leme

    Hostel in Leme, Rio de Janeiro
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,360 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

  • Bamboo Rio Hostel

    Hostel in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
    Avg. price/night: $94.10
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,568 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: $76.63
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 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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