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Rio Forest Hostel

2.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro hostel in Santa Teresa with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk
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Staircase
View from property
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Poolside bar

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Rua Joaquim Murtinho, 517, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20241-320
  • Selarón Steps
    6 min walk
  • Arcos da Lapa
    12 min walk
  • Municipal Theater
    17 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    9 min drive

Room options

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Dormitorio Feminino 6 Camas

Dormitorio Feminino 6 Camas

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Minibar
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (9 Camas )

Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (9 Camas )

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Minibar
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Quarto Misto, 8 camas, banheiro ensuite

Quarto Misto, 8 camas, banheiro ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Minibar
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Suite, Private Bathroom

Suite, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Minibar
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Quarto Misto, 6 camas, banheiro ensuite | View from room

Quarto Misto, 6 camas, banheiro ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Suite, Balcony

Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 40 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Rio de Janeiro

At Rio Forest Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Selarón Steps and Circo Voador. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Santa Teresa hostel include Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro and Flamengo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Selarón Steps - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arcos da Lapa - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 19 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Flamengo Beach - 18 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 4 min drive
  • Portinha Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Vila Galé - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Boteco Carioquinha - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Os Ximenes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café e Bar Victor - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Dalapa - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Rio Forest Hostel

Rio de Janeiro hostel in Santa Teresa with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Rio Forest Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rio de Janeiro hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Rio Forest Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM
  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Forest Hostel Rio
Rio Forest Hostel
Rio Forest Hostel Rio De Janeiro
Rio Forest Rio De Janeiro
Rio Forest
Rio Forest Hostel Rio Janeiro
Rio Forest Hostel Rio de Janeiro
Rio Forest Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Rio Forest Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rio Forest Hostel?

Rio Forest Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Rio Forest Hostel?

The closest beach to Rio Forest Hostel is Copacabana Beach (5.7 km).

Does Rio Forest Hostel have a pool?

Rio Forest Hostel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8 AM to 11 PM.

Does Rio Forest Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rio Forest Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rio Forest Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Rio Forest Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rio Forest Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mauricio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place in Lapa
Very unique place, with a quick 5-10 minute walk to Lapa. Loved this hostel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Rosano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

fabrissio, chile

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Plano

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, McDonough, GA.

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

GEORGIOS, Greece

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
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 Okay

Donald, Ladysmith, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
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 Good

Earvin Simone

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

8/10 Good

Maria, gothenburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Robert, Miami

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

CarnivalRio, Dublin

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

John, USA

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

Abel, Macaé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour en famille
2 jour sympa dans cette gesthouse bien situer pour visiter le centre de rio.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Tei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Excellent

Lilian , guarulhos- sp

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

Remi

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
jovem, que quer pagar um preço honesto e quer ter uma experiencia incrível nessa cidade mais incrível ainda.