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Rio Forest Hostel
8.0

Excellent

38 Guest reviews

8.0
Excellent
38 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness7.8/10
Service8.4/10
Comfort7.4/10
Condition8.0/10
location8.0/10
Neighborhood7.8/10

Rua Joaquim Murtinho, 517, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. See map

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Transportation services
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Hotel Description

With a stay at Rio Forest Hostel in Rio de Janeiro (Santa Teresa), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro and 9 minutes from Copacabana Beach. This hostel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Christ the Redeemer and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Ipanema Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Children not allowed

Professional property host/manager

Pets not allowed

Check-in from: 2:00 PM
Check-in by: Anytime
Check-out by: 12:00 PM

Important information

You need to know
  • 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.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM.
  • Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Instructions
  • 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
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Spoken Language

Portuguese

English

Spanish

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Parking available

Airport transfers

Dining services

Concierge

Laundry

Entertainment

Smoking areas

Transportation services

Other

Concierge services

Airport transportation (surcharge)

Barbecue grill(s)

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Laundry facilities

Television in common areas

Garden

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Multilingual staff

Picnic area

24-hour front desk

Designated smoking areas

Area shuttle (surcharge)

Number of outdoor pools - 1

Snack bar/deli

Computer station

Rooftop terrace

Number of bars/lounges - 1

Number of poolside bars - 1

Free parking nearby

Terrace

Shared microwave

Shared refrigerator

Vending machine

Hotel reviews

8.0
Excellent38 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness7.8/10
Service8.4/10
Comfort7.4/10
Condition8.0/10
location8.0/10
Neighborhood7.8/10
4/10
Poor
Mauricio, 03 Jul 2019
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You get what you pay for

The location was good , and conditions acceptable if you had no money to look for a better place . I had 5 day reservation pay for it, and left the next day . Perfect for backpackers or anyone that don’t care about looks .

10/10
Exceptional
Eric, 05 Jan 2019
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Great Place in Lapa

Very unique place, with a quick 5-10 minute walk to Lapa. Loved this hostel!

8/10
Excellent
Rosano, 02 Feb 2018
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Nicely located place, decent breakfast, some interesting travellers, and lots of space to hang out or sit in silence. The neighbourhood is apparently not the safest but I didn't have problems.

10/10
Exceptional
fabrissio, 01 Mar 2017
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Nice view

You wont find a better hostel in Lapa. The staff is kind and helpful, they have the better información about almost everything in Río. There are pool parties all sundays.

10/10
Exceptional
Greg, 26 Aug 2016
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Great place

Great staff

10/10
Exceptional
Deborah, 17 Aug 2016
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Rio Forest Hotel.. delightful stay!! !!!

Rio Forest Hostel was like a villa on the cliffs of Rio. Scenery beautiful accommodations wonderful staff very helpful and delightful. All you could wish for in a community that was nostalgic and gorgeous. The staff was wonderful and catered to your every need. I give this hostel 5 stars and would definitely return here whenever in Rio de Janeiro.

8/10
Excellent
GEORGIOS, 09 Feb 2016
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Bautiful Hostel, nice location

Beautiful hostel, nice private room, friendly staff. The cleaning service was not that good and we didn't get fresh towels during our stay (4 nights).

6/10
Fair
Donald, 26 Jan 2016
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Stay marred by # of stairs from street + noise

Overall a good experience marred by: -dozens is stairs needed to get to the hostel from the street. Not noted In previous reviews. - noise New Years midnight to 6am as they hold a New Years party. Rio Forest refunded our room payment for that night. Wi-Fi worked, room was comfortable.

8/10
Excellent
Maria, 30 Jul 2015
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lovely

Lovely stay. Only negative was the cold water and the thin walls, people stayed up late and partied so it was hard to sleep at times but a really great hostel overall.

10/10
Exceptional
Robert, 25 Feb 2015
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Best place to stay in Rio!

i really love the staff and vibe of the whole place! It's a hidden gem!! Out of all the hostels her that seem a little overpriced ... You will be pleasantly surprised with the overall value and not to mention how convenient the pool here is... It gets hot in Rio! There are a lot of steps in Santa Teresa .. But it's soo well worth it!!

8/10
Excellent
CarnivalRio, 23 Feb 2015
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Comfortable & clean hostel, outside the main city.

Friendly & helpful staff, clean & comfortable room. Booked a "suite with balcony" for the "great views" but when we arrived we were told someone else was in it (!?) and had a view of a wall. A little disappointed but it was Carnival & the alternative room was just fine. 20 - 30 minute walk away from Gloria & Catete Metro stations that take you to the beaches, nice cafes/restaurants nearby.

8/10
Excellent
John, 06 May 2013
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Great place and ppl

Nice hostel. Has a lot steps to climb but awesome view of the downtown area. Staff was freaking awesome! And the pool side bar was very convenient.

8/10
Excellent
Abel, 22 Jul 2018
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Diversão na Lapa

Fui muito bem recebido, me trataram com atenção, fiquei num quarto legal apesar de quente. O acesso conta com MUITA escada, não é legal pra quem tenha alguma deficiência motora. É recomendável Sim, volto mais vezes.

2/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 17 May 2018
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PESSIMO HOSTEL!

Me acomodei no hostel no mes de abril de 2018 e debitaram um valor do meu cartão e ate hoje nao estornaram, valor este que foi debitado antes de minha chegada e disseram se tratar de um adiantamento que em momento algum foi abatido de valor total que paguei pela estadia. O hostel nao responde e-mail e nem contato que fiz pelo expedia. No mais, nao recomendo o hostel pois as instalações nao sao confortaveis, os quartos sao apertados e a localização não facilita uma saída noturna sem auxilio de apps de mobilidade. Gostaria de elogiar os funcionários que foram receptivos e simpáticos. Aguardo posicionamento referente a minha devolução de valores.

8/10
Excellent
Johan, 18 Sep 2017
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Séjour en famille

2 jour sympa dans cette gesthouse bien situer pour visiter le centre de rio.

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 03 Apr 2017
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não vale à pena

Café da manhã fraco. Cama horrível e travesseiros idem. Quarto apertado e sem cortina, ou seja, você é acordado com o sol na cara. Banheiro pequeno e a descarga estava quebrada. Manutenção precária do estabelecimento em geral. De positivo só o ar condicionado que funcionava bem.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 07 Mar 2017
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Passei o fim de semana no Hostel. A vista é fenomenal, o preço foi bom e o bairro onde o Hostel está localizado, Santa Teresa, é um charme

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 03 Jan 2017
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Cuidar mais da limpeza e trocar colchões.

O hostel precisa de um pouco mais de cuidado com a limpeza e com os colchões que são desconfortáveis. A localização é muito boa, principalmente para quem vai usar o aeroporto Santos Dumont, é o pessoal do hostel é bastante prestativo.

10/10
Exceptional
Lilian , 09 Dec 2016
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Agradável, ótima localização, ambiente agradável

Nunca havia ficado em hotel antes, este foi o primeiro! Eu gostei de cara pelo preço! E depois que cheguei lá fui super bem recebida o lugar super bom de localização, a vista linda dos arcos da lapa :) A recepção super atenciosa! Acomodação muito boa sempre limpa e café da manhã também muito bom! Recomendo!

8/10
Excellent
Remi, 24 Nov 2016
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Bon hostel, proche de Lapa

Bon hostel, dans le quartier des artistes Sanata Teresa, proche du bruyant quartier de Lapa pour les soirées, mais assez oloin pour ne pas etre dérangé par le bruit pour dormir, cadre de l'hotel agréable, tout comme l'équipe

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