The 4 Best Hostels in Rio De Janeiro
The wonderful city of Rio De Janeiro, more often than not simply referred to as Rio, is the second most populous city in Brazil and the sixth most populous in the Americas. Being one of the most visited places this side of the planet, it is widely known for its many natural settings, its carnival, rich rhythms such as samba and bossa nova, and its beaches like Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon.
As the home to sights such as the impressive Christ the Redeemer atop the Corcovado mountain, the widely known Maracanã Stadium, and the innovative Museum of Tomorrow, this city is nothing short of a marvelous destination for any world traveler. And to them we present this list of the best 4 hostels available in Rio, so that they can better plan their trip.
1. Discovery Hostel
- Price: Around 16 Euros a night (Private rooms go for up to 22 Euros a night)
- Location: .
- Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, its atmosphere has a vibe highly appreciated by its guests.
- Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, it has a free, high-speed connection.
- Is the breakfast included? Yes, breakfast is included for free.
Voted as Top Hostel in Latin America and Brazil in popular webpage HostelWorld, its pretty clear how Discovery Hostel acquired this title by seeing the accomodations offered by its premises: A fully equipped kitchen, a computer’s lounge, a reception and tourist information desk, a TV area, and, of course, a bar and chill out patio.
Overflowing with such historial value, this hostel was developed by fellow world-travelers to provide comfort, coziness and warmth, as well as a social environment where many guests can meet like-minded people to travel together.
2. Aquarela do Leme
- Price: Around 20 Euros a night.
- Location: .
- Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, its vibe is one of a very social hostel.
- Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, it has a free, high-speed connection.
- Is the breakfast included? Yes, breakfast is included.
With one foot in the sparkling, colourful and pacified favela of Babilonia and one foot on the famous beach of Copacabana, Aquarela do Leme is a safe and charming hostel close to many of Rio’s marvelous sights. Designed by travelers for travelers, all of its rooms have balconies with a stunning view, and a rooftop terrace and a cozy lounge where the guests can relax for a bit while deciding how to tackle the city’s nightlife.
3. Castelo dos Tucanos
- Price: Around 40 Euros a night (Private rooms go for up to 80 Euros a night)
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- Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, it has a very social vibe.
- Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, it has a free, high-speed connection.
- Is the breakfast included? Yes, breakfast is included.
Located within a stunning heritage castle in Santa Teresa, Castelo dos Tucanos is a hostel where travelers will experience extreme comfort in both their private rooms and mixed shared dormitories. Offering modern decorations, individual lockers, and a connection with nature thanks to the monkeys, toucans, opossums, and diverse birds that visit the property, guests will see their experience enhanced tenfold along with its large swimming pool and a churrasco area that can be used every Sunday.
4. Rio World Connection Hostel
- Price: Around 25 Euros a night.
- Location: .
- Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, its atmosphere gives a vibe highly appreciated by travelers
- Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, it has a free, high-speed connection.
- Is the breakfast included? Yes, breakfast is included for free
To finish our list, we have the Rio World Connection Hostel, located right in the heart of Rio. Offering an outdoor swimming pool, a lush garden, a shared lounge, and a captivating terrace to its guests, it has many of the city’s interesting sights such as the Museum of Tomorrow or the Marine Aquarium of Rio de Janeiro (Or AquaRio) very close.
With an on-site restaurant and bar, travelers can enjoy good food without having to leave the premises, and its rooms adorned with a fully functioning A/C and balconies will make it even harder. Its multilingual staff will also be always eager to give you recommendations on where to go next.
