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Socialtel Rio Lapa

3.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Flamengo Beach

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Balcony view
Lobby
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro captures the neighborhood's vibrant energy while offering peaceful retreats. Enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop terrace, quiet moments in the library, and free in-room WiFi. The property features a bar, business center, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩53,950
₩59,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Rockstar Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Unique Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Socialtel Rio Lapa is in Lapa, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Flamengo Beach and Copacabana Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Maracanã Stadium or Circo Voador.
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Rua Visc. de Maranguape, 9 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, 20021-390

What's nearby

  • Arcos da Lapa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Flamengo Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Museum of Tomorrow - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 2 min drive
  • Portinha Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar do Ernesto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lapa Irish Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Selina Lapa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caipirinha da Fátima - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Drinkeria Lapa Night - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Rio Lapa

Hotel near Maracanã Stadium
Close to Flamengo Beach, Socialtel Rio Lapa provides a rooftop terrace, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 119 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 14.00 for adults and USD 14.00 for children
  • Service fee: 10 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 58.902.158/0001-37

We should mention

Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.

Property is also known as

Selina Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Selina Rio Hotel
Selina Rio Rio de Janeiro
Selina Lapa Rio Janeiro Hotel
Selina Lapa Rio Janeiro
Selina Lapa Rio Janeiro Hotel
Selina Lapa Rio Janeiro
Hotel Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Hotel Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro
Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Selina Rio
Selina Hotel
Selina

Frequently asked questions

Is Socialtel Rio Lapa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

As of Oct 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Socialtel Rio Lapa on Oct 19, 2025 start from ₩53,950, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Socialtel Rio Lapa located?

Located in Lapa, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Selarón Steps and Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo Beach is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away. Portinha Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Francisco Muratori Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Socialtel Rio Lapa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 516 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 516 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 516 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 516 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 516 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, tasty breakfast and environment had a good vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the bohemian look. Rooftop bar was a plus since I don’t know the area. Restaurant connected to hotel was a plus great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. The staff is really helpful and makes you feel at home. The weekend music performances on the rooftop bar were nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to be with; the food being served is excellent. Staff are always friendly and accomodating
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel fabuloso
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Souleymane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed my time at Selina hostel ! This is my second time to come back there as they are so friendly , clean , clients oriented and very welcoming team ! I highly recommend it ! And already coming back next Monday again .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service
Window in our room wouldn't close, reception sent maintenance up promptly but it wasn't fixable. Also the tap in the shower had been spun out from the wall so wouldn't work, but we screwed back on ourselves once we figured it out. Mattress needed replacing or cleaning. Good location next to the selaron steps, markets and Lapa for food and bars. Breakfast had a nice selection. Rooftop bar was an added bonus. Quiet inside the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hostels! The dining options were great, the room clean, guard on duty (it's Brazil....). Pretty building. I was able to walk everywhere I needed to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are wonderfully helpful (and speak English!). They accommodated an early check in for us and allowed us to store our bags after check out due to a late departing flight. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robinson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are all the best!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have a bar on the rooftop with DJ, magnificent view of Lapa in the night, sometimes they close the bar at 10:30pm, you have a welcome drink from 5:00pm to 5:30pm so don't be late.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the staff was very accommodating and it was easy to find but I didn't like that YOU HAD TO LABEL FOOD OR DRINKS OR THEY GET THROWN OUT!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a awesome hotel they have a kitchen so you can cook and save money a library my room didn’t have hot water but maybe that’s normal in Brazil the area is kinda scary to walk around at night but in the day time is pretty safe
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location & nice staff

The staff were super lovely and the property is in a good location. The rooms are nice but I think we were just a bit unfortunate to get one without a working extractor fan which made the room a bit damp and smelly... we did let them know but we were only there for a short time! Wifi was good Kitchen could do with a few more spoons!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No spaces to work as was advertised. Room was very dirty and infested with cockroaches. Staff did nothing about the cleaning after I complained.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandre

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not so good

Unwelcoming registration. No information given, just a sheet to fill in and then you're on your own ! The morning staff were nicer than the evening staff. Breakfast was unremarkable and not very tasty. I think there was a water infiltration problem in the 3rd floor, and the whole floor smelled of damp including the room, it was horrible. As I only stayed one night, I didn't complain. The hotel is well located, right in the center, but in the evening it's not very safe in the surrounding streets.
Room
Corridor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Luiza

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Durante a minha estadia precisei trocar de quarto duas vezes por devido a problemas nos quartos. No primeiro, a fechadura do quarto não funcionava. Ou não trancava a porta na nossa saída ou não fazia a leitura do cartão de entrada. No segundo quarto, o piso estava danificado e, na primeira chuva, descobrimos a razão. A parte superior da janela estava sem vedação e chovia dentro do quarto. Ao solicitar mais uma mudança, o atendente do hotel sinalizou que teríamos que mudar de andar, porque outros apartamentos no mesmo andar que estávamos tinham o mesmo problema. A limpeza do quarto só foi feita mediante solicitação na recepção e, ainda assim, faltavam itens de higiene pessoal. Foi uma estadia desagrável e bem cansativa. Havia um esforço dos atendentes do hotel para resolver os problemas, mas tudo era muito era precário e resolvido no improviso.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Juliana M a Silva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arquitetura diferenciada, bem bonito. Bom café da manhã e boa infraestrutura. Porém, achamos cabelo na parede do banheiro e na cabeceira da cama, isso assim que chegamos, sem utilizar nada. A localização é boa, mas muito barulhenta. Quem quer descansar, ou usa abafador ou esquece. Música, buzinas e gente gritando a noite toda. Barulho externo mesmo. Café da manhã gostoso, mas demora repor utensílios, todos os dias faltou algo, ora talher, ora copo, ora xícara. Atendimento ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Não teve retirada do lixo e troca da toalha todos os dias. Gostei muito do café da manhã porém precisam colocar outra máquina para fazer café. Todos os dias faltava. Os funcionários foram bem atenciosos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thalita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boa estadia!

Pontos positivos: Hotel bem localizado, no coração da Lapa. Próximo aos bares e aos principais pontos turísticos. No 8º andar do hotel tem um rooftop com uma vista incrível dos arcos da Lapa. Pontos negativos: Paredes e banheiros sujos de sangue, provavelmente de muriçoca, mas que facilmente seria resolvido com limpeza das paredes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raphanele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DEIVID

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Hospedagem excelente, mas limpeza precária

A limpeza do local deixou muito a desejar. A entrada estava simplesmente imunda, a mesa do café da manhã estava marrom, de tão suja. Passei um guardanapo para limpar e ele saiu completamente marrom. O café da manhã era um tanto quanto limitado, os sucos bem aguados e deixaram a desejar. Pedi água quente para fazer um drip coffee e o atendente foi super grosso comigo. Perguntou "o que você quer, água?", ao invés de ser gentil. Em compensação os seguranças foram muito queridos, os atendentes da recepção também! Pessoal da cozinha me ajudou a esquentar uma comida que eu tinha levado, foram queridos. Pecaram mesmo em limpeza. Decaiu muito desde a época do selina.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025