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Hostels in Rio de Janeiro

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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.

Most booked hostels in Rio de Janeiro and surroundings in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,710 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rio de Janeiro

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,579 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rio de Janeiro

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,108 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rio de Janeiro

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,443 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rio de Janeiro

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,466 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rio de Janeiro

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,566 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rio de Janeiro

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,636 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rio de Janeiro

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,722 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rio de Janeiro

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,877 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Rio de Janeiro

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3,511 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Rio de Janeiro and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 397 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$49.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 365 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$27.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 326 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$18.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 377 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 100 metres from famous Lapa area.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 619 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$47.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 115 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$199.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 541 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$53.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 983 reviews

Just 50 metres from Glória Subway Station, Discovery Hostel is located 300 metres from Flamengo Beach.

From US$56.87 per night

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Rio de Janeiro and nearby

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 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 63 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.

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.

Lapa Casa

Centro, Rio de Janeiro
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Situated within 2.3 km of Flamengo Beach and 400 metres of Escadaria Selarón, Lapa Casa features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Rio de Janeiro.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 90 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.

Hostel Samba

Rio de Janeiro
No credit card needed

Situated in Rio de Janeiro and with Escadaria Selarón reachable within 3 km, Hostel Samba features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 140 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 8.4
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...

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 156 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$49.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

Boasting barbecue facilities, Casa da Cacaia e do Henrique offers accommodation in Rio de Janeiro, 2.6 km from Flamengo Beach and 1.3 km from Escadaria Selarón.

From US$45.49 per night
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$66.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Situated in Rio de Janeiro, within 2.5 km of Flamengo Beach and 1.3 km of Escadaria Selarón, Casa Aprazível 5 features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and as well as free private parking...

From US$94.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews

Set in Rio de Janeiro and with Flamengo Beach reachable within 2.2 km, Hostel Tavares Bastos offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

From US$22.75 per night

Villa 25

Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,877 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$67.29 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$37.91 per night

Hostel Casa 8

Rio de Janeiro
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Set in Rio de Janeiro, Hostel Casa 8 is 1.8 km from Botafogo Beach and offers various facilities, such as a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

From US$29.57 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Rio de Janeiro

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Avg. price/night: US$212.09
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,523 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
Avg. price/night: US$56.87
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 983 reviews
Best hostel for meeting people
Guest review by
Wanessa
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 850 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,303 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
Avg. price/night: US$106.13
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,611 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: US$79.82
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,008 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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