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Our top choices for Zona Central hostels

A historic building with a large tree in the front yard, a staircase leading to a balcony, and a well-maintained lawn.

1. Hostel Casa Aprazível

Hostel Casa Aprazível
2.0 star property
Santa Teresa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Great property but a little bit far from all the tourist attractions"
United States
dennis
The price is ₩57,612
₩60,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Hostel Casa Aprazível

2. Hostel Sunrise

Hostel Sunrise
1.0 star property
Santa Teresa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"El ambiente en este hostel me encanto. Bonita piscina y vistas, pero más que nada me encanto el Sentido de comunidad porque no es demasiado grande. "
Spain
Melanie
The price is ₩64,164
₩67,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Hostel Sunrise
A terrace with a view of a cityscape, a building with columns, and potted plants.

3. Hostel Casa das Luzes

Hostel Casa das Luzes
2.0 star property
Santa Teresa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"This was a great first stop in Brazil! There is nothing like starting your journey out in prayer and greatfulness on top of their private mountain with sugarloaf Christ the Redemeer and the other side of the city all within a turn. There are many reading nooks across the property to calm down after all your adventures. The entire was clean and the sheets even had a faint smell of bleach meaning you know you are in a good place. Even the matresses were clean. They have frozen meals for purchase...
United States
Liberty
The price is ₩114,811
₩120,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hostel Casa das Luzes
A building with a sign reading "Sangha Urena".

4. Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation

Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation
1.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Incrível!"
Brazil
Gabriel
The price is ₩60,898
₩63,944 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation
A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, a TV mounted on a wooden panel, and a small table with a vase.

5. Colinna Hostel

Colinna Hostel
1.0 star property
São Cristóvão
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Exatamente isso quarto muito bom tudo limpo e a equipe ótima "
Brazil
Patricia
The price is ₩23,700
₩63,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Colinna Hostel
A multi-story building with balconies, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

6. Villa 25 - Hostel

Villa 25 - Hostel
3.0 star property
Laranjeiras
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (383 reviews)
"good for cheap stay"
Brazil
Henrique
The price is ₩74,034
₩77,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Villa 25 - Hostel
A historic building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a decorative balcony.

7. Jo&Joe Rio de Janeiro Largo do Boticário

Jo&Joe Rio de Janeiro Largo do Boticário
3.0 star property
Cosme Velho
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (708 reviews)
"It was a great stay just beware of mosquitoes being everywhere"
United States
Ana Sofia
The price is ₩68,112
₩71,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Jo&Joe Rio de Janeiro Largo do Boticário
A modern dining area with a wooden ceiling, wicker furniture, and a kitchen with open shelving.

8. Leblon Design Hotel

Leblon Design Hotel
2.0 star property
Leblon
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (201 reviews)
"Great location and the staff are friendly. Staff also speak English."
United States
Efrain
The price is ₩157,734
₩165,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Leblon Design Hotel
An indoor pool area with artificial grass, yellow and black seating, and hanging lights.

9. Maraca Hostel

Maraca Hostel
2.0 star property
Vila Isabel
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (45 reviews)
"."
Canada
Nicholas
The price is ₩42,600
₩44,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Maraca Hostel
A beach with people enjoying the sunset and waves, with mountains in the background.

10. El Misti Hostel Ipanema

El Misti Hostel Ipanema
3.0 star property
Ipanema
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"El Misti is wonderful hostel with great staff and amazing activities to do! The staff is wonderful, friendly and super accommodating! The hostel is really close to the beach and to great dining and shopping places. The bar’s staff and drinks are also amazing! Thank you!"
United States
Martin
The price is ₩152,964
₩160,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
El Misti Hostel Ipanema
A wooden-framed doorway leading to a room with a brick wall, a ceiling fan, and a visible staircase.

11. Palace Beach Hostel

Palace Beach Hostel
2.0 star property
Copacabana
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (29 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff and great location."
United States
Ruthann
The price is ₩78,319
₩82,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Palace Beach Hostel
A swimming pool surrounded by a wooden deck with people relaxing and socializing.

12. Beach House Ipanema - Hostel

Beach House Ipanema - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ipanema
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (113 reviews)
"Wonderful staff. The place itself is very well located, but the bunkers are not very solid and are made from light wood (I was on the top one and all night waking up because every time the guest underneath me moved, the whole bed moved too). The communal shower is also very tight. Overall, budget friendly for backpackers who don't mind a certain degree of discomfort "
Canada
Anonymous traveler
The price is ₩93,435
₩107,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Beach House Ipanema - Hostel
A multi-story building with large windows and a wooden facade.

13. Arena Maracanã - Hostel

Arena Maracanã - Hostel
1.0 star property
Maracanã
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (75 reviews)
"Staff was great and attentive "
United States
LuisJoel
The price is ₩46,424
₩53,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Arena Maracanã - Hostel
A bridge leading to a beach with a view of a cliff and the sea.

14. Brasileranza Hostel

Brasileranza Hostel
2.0 star property
Boa Viagem
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (26 reviews)
"Não tenho nem mt uq falar, apenas dizer q é a melhor pousada da região, tudo sempre limpo e organizado, o pessoal com 100% de atenção a qualquer dúvida q vc tiver, sempre atentos e tem os melhores quartos e são mt confortáveis, ótimo em todos os aspectos!!."
Brazil
Allison
The price is ₩30,489
₩56,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Brasileranza Hostel
A rooftop terrace with green cushioned seating, a white table, and a potted plant.

15. Aquarela do Leme - Hostel

Aquarela do Leme - Hostel
2.5 star property
Leme
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"Excelente "
Brazil
Danylo
The price is ₩133,706
₩140,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Aquarela do Leme - Hostel
A hammock in a room with a wooden ceiling and a window.

16. Hostel Bom e Familiar

Hostel Bom e Familiar
1.0 star property
Praça da Bandeira
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"A experiência foi muito boa,o Sr Sebastião foi muito solicito e me deixou bem a vontade no hostel. Bem localizado, fica a 5 minutos de caminhada da Estação Estacio, mas a Estação Afonso Pena fica próximo também. Os quartos possuem ar condicionado e o banheiro compartilhado atendeu muito bem as minhas necessidades. "
Brazil
Anonymous traveler
The price is ₩52,622
₩55,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Hostel Bom e Familiar
A person seated at a wooden desk in a room with a blackboard wall covered in various writings and drawings.

17. MEC Office Hostel

MEC Office Hostel
1.5 star property
Niteroi Centro
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (35 reviews)
"They charge you for a receptionist the mattress are nasty and they done care about their customers service "
United States
Rodolfo
The price is ₩61,907
₩63,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
MEC Office Hostel

18. Cocos Hostel Rio

Cocos Hostel Rio
2.0 star property
Copacabana
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Super clean, friendly, and well-maintained hostel in the heart of Copacabana. The staff is very warm and easy-going, I became friends with everyone quickly :). I liked how they updated the activities board daily and invited me to events going on that day. I even joined the Caipirinha-making class run by one of the staff, it was so much fun! This is the cleanest hostel I have stayed at, from the bathrooms to the beds to the kitchen, which made my stay extra comfortable. I also really liked how...
United States
Karel
The price is ₩115,139
₩120,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Cocos Hostel Rio
A hostel entrance with a tiled pathway leading to a gated area.

19. Hostel Residential Inn

Hostel Residential Inn
1.5 star property
Rocha
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"The owner is really nice and helpful. Bed was comfortable. I stayed in the private room and it is nice and spacious for 1 or 2 people. Train, stores and pharmacy are all nearby. Great place to stay during carnaval as it is away from all the party, so you can rest well for the next day. "
United States
Ferdynnan
The price is ₩40,497
₩82,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Hostel Residential Inn
A bustling indoor bar with a stone archway entrance, a visible staircase, and a tiled floor.

20. Che Lagarto Copacabana - Hostel

Che Lagarto Copacabana - Hostel
2.0 star property
Copacabana
7.6 out of 10, Good, (198 reviews)
"I had a tiny private room with an even tinier bathroom. Had I known how small and bare bones my accommodation would be I probably wouldn't have selected it for a 5 day stay. However, it was clean and within walking distance of the beach and other landmarks."
Canada
Hannah
The price is ₩21,154
₩22,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Che Lagarto Copacabana - Hostel
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Hotel Art Lapa

Hotel Art Lapa

8/10 Good
"Good location for some of Rio’s key tourist attractions. Also close to bars and noisy nightlife. Area has many vagrants and people sleeping rough and constant smell of urine."
Andrew 6-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Art Lapa

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Zona Central Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,041
Accommodation
18 Hostels
Lowest Price
₩22,212
Highest Price
₩165,621