Rio de Janeiro Hotels & Hostels (283)

Set on a prime plot of real estate overlooking Copacabana beach, the Miramar Palace Hotel has sizeable, comfortable rooms and decent service making it popular with a mix of Brazilian and foreign …

Set on a quiet street lined with imperial palm trees, the Paysandu is an affordable and decent option in Flamengo. The hotel’s best rooms feature high ceilings, good natural light and space to st…

Augusto’s plays off the kitschy ancient Rome theme in common areas. The rooms, meanwhile, are fairly straightforward with a light and airy feel, and modern bathrooms. Some have balconies (but no …

This six-story is the only hotel in town that doesn’t have a busy street between it and the beach. The rooms are small and basic, but the brighter, prettier ‘deluxe’ rooms have glorious ocean vie…

The better of the two hotels at the international airport is situated on the 3rd floor of the airport building. The 64 rooms here are comfortably furnished, with cable TV, modern bathrooms and 24…

This reliable hotel in Ipanema has trim, modern rooms with decent beds, good lighting, tidy wooden floors and an inviting color scheme. There’s no view, though.

In a good location between Copacabana and Ipanema, the Atlantis has clean, cheaply furnished rooms (with views above the 9th floor). There’s a modest pool and sauna on the roof.

This lovely all-suites hotel features stylish, modern furnishings spread between the living-dining area and the bedroom. The location is excellent and the pool enticing.

A top choice in Ipanema, the 18-story Plaza features nicely decorated rooms with tile floors, a muted color scheme and sizable windows to let in the tropical rays. You’ll also find broad, comfort…

The Spanish-owned Orla Copacabana has attractive, understated rooms, but the beach-facing location is the real draw. Avoid the dark and cramped standard rooms, and try for a deluxe room with an o…

Overlooking Copacabana Beach, the Olinda Othon is indeed a classic. Its marble lobby, complete with chandeliers, Oriental carpets and grand piano has an Old-World charm, although its rooms are mo…

With a view of Ipanema beach, this popular 16-story hotel offers trim, comfortable rooms, each with a balcony. The design is sleek and modern, with off-white tile floors, recessed lighting and ar…

The Sheraton is a true resort hotel, with large, peaceful grounds. Every room has a balcony, facing either Leblon and Ipanema or verdant greenery. The rooms are nicely furnished in a cozy, contem…

Mama Ruisa aims for bohemian chic in its seven spacious, uniquely designed guestrooms set in a lavishly decorated colonial house.

One of Rio’s priciest hotels, the French-owned Sofitel does its best to impress. The excellent service, comfortable rooms, two lovely pools and beachfront location have earned many fans. All room…

Marina All Suites offers style and comfort with ocean views. Elegantly furnished suites have decent sound systems and space enough for you to host your own small parties. The rooftop pool, lounge…

The city’s most famous hotel, the Palace has hosted heads of state and rock stars. The dazzling white facade dates from the 1920s, when the hotel became a symbol of the city. Inside you’ll find a…

One of Rio's best hotels, the Caesar Park has all the features you expect in a five-star hotel: impeccable service, a lavish restaurant, top-floor pool and fitness centre, as well as the excellen…

Designed by Philippe Starck, the ultra-stylish Fasano is the top destination for celebutantes when they come to Rio. It has a great location and a much-touted seafood restaurant and bar. If you b…

Located along Botafogo’s hostel row, El Misti is popular for its cheap dorms (with triple bunk beds) and lively atmosphere.

Probably the cheapest place to stay in Rio, Samba Villa has clean, basic dormitories above a popular bar operated by the same owners. There’s free internet, lots of helpful tips on making …

Che Lagarto’s Ipanema branch is a five-story hostel, with tiny, basic rooms and not much common space – aside from the pricey bar on the 1st floor. Great location.

Set in a converted villa, Bamboo Rio is a friendly, comfortable hostel with tidy air-conditioned dorm rooms (sleeping from five to 12), ample lounge space, a tiny pool and an inviting bar area.

Leblon’s first hostel, Lemon Spirit boasts an excellent location one block from the beach. The dorm rooms (nine beds in three-tier bunks) are clean and simple, there’s also a tiny courtyard and a…

Young backpackers flock to this popular, three-story hostel in Copacabana. Although the rooms are a bit small, the house has plenty of choice spots in which to relax and meet other travelers.

In an unsigned two-story house on one of Copacabana’s rare quiet streets, this nicely designed hostel offers fan-cooled dorms (each with three to 12 beds). It has a lounge room and a small bar, a…

Halfway between the beach and the lake, Casa 6 Ipanema is a converted home in one of Rio's loveliest neighborhoods. It's a small place with a familial air: just one double room and two six-bed do…

Located along what's quickly emerged as hostel row, the Wave Hostel is the nicest of the eight or so options here. The sleeping quarters and common area are clean and well-maintained, with handso…

A favorite among travelers, Rio Hostel has handsomely designed rooms, a cozy lounge and a backyard patio. The spirit of bonhomie prevails with barbecues and occasional jam sessions by guests and …

Located in Favela Pereirão da Silva, this clean, attractive guesthouse has four double rooms and a five-bed dorm, all with balconies and stunning views. While the Pereirão da Silva is one of Rio’…

Run by three Swedes, Hostel Harmonia is one of the best choices on Ipanema’s hostel row, with a good traveler vibe. The rooms have two-toned wood floors, with six beds in each room.

Rio Rockers is an HI hostel set in a small, converted house on a busy road and offers simple dorm rooms (with six or eight beds) and one private double. It’s a popular place, but there isn…

The Lighthouse has an easygoing vibe and clean, simple rooms that attract a good mix of backpackers. Accommodations consist of eight-bed dorm rooms and one private double (with a fold-out sofa to…

In a handsome villa in Ipanema, this popular hostel offers rooms with two-toned wood floors and a welcoming atmosphere. The front porch provides open-air space for unwinding, and there’s also a l…

This lovely converted two-story house has six- and nine-bed dorms (with three-tiered bunk beds). There are also several private rooms, spacious indoor and outdoor lounge spaces, a small bar and a…

A favorite among young backpackers, Argentine-owned Che Lagarto attracts a festive crowd that gathers over the pool table or at the patio bar for beer and caipirinhas most nights. It’s a good pla…

This small, narrow hostel has basic rooms and not much in the way of atmosphere. It is, however, brilliantly located on one of Ipanema’s best streets, with good cafés, bars and of course the beac…

A good alternative to high-rise hotels, Yaya has eight rooms with wood floors and walls and a clean, bright appearance set in a converted house on a quiet street. The downside: the rooms share fo…

On a quiet street near the Igreja da NS da Glória do Outeiro, the Turístico is a friendly spot that attracts a good mix of young Brazilian and international travellers. Its clean, well-…

Castelinho has spacious rooms with high ceilings, wood floors and a light, airy design. It’s set in a mid-19th-century mansion and has an outdoor terrace with a garden and lounge space.