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About this property
Essential Facilities: Mambembe Hostel in Rio de Janeiro offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the picnic spots. The property includes a lounge, shared kitchen, games room, and bicycle parking. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or city views. Additional amenities include streaming services, parquet floors, and wardrobes. The hostel provides a continental buffet breakfast with cheese and fruits. Prime Location: Located 3 km from Santos Dumont Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Escadaria Selarón and close to attractions such as the Municipal Theatre and Modern Art Museum. Flamengo Beach is 2.1 km away, and Sugarloaf Mountain is 10 km distant.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Air conditioning
- Garden
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rebecca
United Kingdom
“Great location, comfortable room. Lovely communal areas and big garden. Breakfast was tasty and filling. The staff were super nice - one of our group had an injury and the staff were so kind and quick to help” - Tali
United Kingdom
“it’s a beautiful building in a fantastic location and retains a type of calm that’s very difficult to find in Rio. This place felt like a second home to me for a few weeks, I will definitely be coming back. A special shout out to Andres who made...” - Daniela
Brazil
“Amazing people, for amazing hostel. The best in Rio, thank you” - Julius
Netherlands
“Beautiful setting, lots of little balconies with hammocks to chill.” - Ren
Australia
“A lot of common areas to hangout with other travelers” - Carlotta
Italy
“Highly recommended! The best hostel I've been so far! The position is really good, only 5min away to the famous Escadaria Selaròn and really close to the Lapa neighborhood. The hostel itself is very clean. The kitchen and bathrooms get cleaned...” - Sara
Italy
“Very friendly staff, clean facilities, dormitory beds have curtains and own light and plug, lockers for everyone in the rooms, plus air conditioning. Breakfast is included and for sure a big plus for this hostel: they serve tea, coffee, juice,...” - Bruno
Brazil
“Good location in such a lively neighbourhood, satisfying cleanliness and a simple decent breakfast makes Mambembe a nice worthy choice. But nothing of that beats the staff. The staff group is beyond any compliment. Absolutely friendly, respectful...” - Yannick
Germany
“I loved the maze-like structure of the hostel, the quiet neighborhood and the great staff. Breakfast is perfect to connect with other guests. Be aware that the neighborhood is rather far from Copacabana / Ipanema, yet close to the nightlife...” - Paul
Ireland
“Beautiful, dreamy building full of soul and good vibes. I felt relaxed from the moment I stepped inside. It’s a home away from home and I will return when I go back to Rio. The staff are lovely too.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Mambembe Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.