About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Mar da Babilônia Hostel in Rio de Janeiro offers air-conditioned rooms with tiled floors. Each room includes a private or shared bathroom, shower, TV, and balcony with sea views. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a bar and free WiFi. The hostel features a lounge, 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen. Additional amenities include a balcony, TV, and shared bathrooms. Prime Location: Located 6.2 mi from Santos Dumont Airport, the hostel is a 17-minute walk from Leme Beach. Nearby attractions include Sugarloaf Mountain (3.1 mi), Rodrigo de Freitas Lake (3.7 mi), and Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens (5.6 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, safety, and scenic views. Reception staff speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Luis
Canada
“Interesting stay at a favilia!! Definitely recommend staying, as opposed to the more expensive tour!!” - Tobias
Germany
“the host alex was really nice and tried to help everywhere he could. he was also warm and funny.” - Kevin
Germany
“Alexandre is the greatest of host! Very friendly and always ready to help. He even brought me to improve my Portuguese as we discussed a lot.” - Michael
Spain
“An extremly welcomeing and familiar environment. The hosts Alessandro and Cristina are very kind and helpfull. The hostal is located in the community of Leme, 10 minutes walking from the beach, with amazing sea views and local nature close by....” - Josh
United Kingdom
“the location is unbelievable. Alexandre and Cristina will make you feel right at home, no matter where you’re from. A great place to stay, you’ll not stop laughing with the comedian Alexandre.” - Vinicius
Brazil
“A distância até a praia com certeza é um dos grandes benefícios. Lugar muito tranquilo, me senti muito seguro durante toda a estadia.” - Eric
Brazil
“Dono gente boa, bom custo-benefício, 15 mim andando da praia do leme” - Pedro
Brazil
“Recepção maravilhosa! Alexandre sempre preocupado com o nosso bem estar! Os moradores também muito simpáticos! Ambiente familiar é limpo! Tomada ao lado de todas as camas! Vista maravilhosa!” - Joao
Brazil
“O Sr Alexandre é um dos cariocas mais legais que já conheci. O hostel tem uma vista incrível, a Babilônia é uma comunidade muito boa de ficar, tem mototáxi o tempo inteiro pra subir e bares incríveis” - Helison
Brazil
“Esse é o primeiro hostel que eu me hospedo e me sinto muito confortável em interagir com os outros, todos os hóspedes eram muito simpáticos. O hostel fica no Morro da Babilônia, uma comunidade pacificada do Rio, muito segura e tranquila, fica...”
Area info
Amenities of Mar da Babilônia Hostel
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Bedroom
- Linens
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Hiking
Food & Drink
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
General
- Air conditioning
- Tile/Marble floor
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


The fine print
A deposit by bank transer is required to secure the reservation. Mar da Babilônia Hostel will contact guests after booking to provide bank transfer instructions.