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Rio Forest Hostel

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Rua Joaquim Murtinho, 517, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro
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Great location
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Scored 8
Rated very good
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  • City view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities

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Tue 4 Nov 2025
Wed 5 Nov 2025
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Facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms

Reviews

Scored 8
Rated very good
Location
Cleanliness
Value for money

Guests who stayed here loved:

Jack
Switzerland Switzerland
“The Location is great. 3 minute walk up the hill or down and you are submerged in the old city of Rio (Santa Teresa)”
Tamar
Israel Israel
“Great hostel on a mountain with really beautiful view :) good room chill atmosphire, nice breakfast, clean, nice stuff.”
Pawel
Ireland Ireland
“Great staff ! Super clean hostel. Amazing people and great hikes offer. Was quiet and good location. Good value for money!”
Radovan
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Amazing view from our room. The place is close to everywhere, yet very calm at night. Attentive and friendly staff. Beds are super comfortable!”
Ilia
Spain Spain
“The location and views from the hostel were amazing.”
Francesca
Romania Romania
“Amazing staff, breathtaking view, nice people and a very good energy of the place. I liked everything about it. I also had a longer stay and had to stay in the hostel for a...”
Lorenzo
Switzerland Switzerland
“This Hostel is just perfekt. It has everything you need and the staff is super friendly and helpful. We would like to thank especially Pimenta for helping us and for making...”
Daniel
Australia Australia
“While team was so friendly, everyone spoke great English and they were more than happy to help with anything we needed. Beautiful views over the city at night and in the...”
Ivan
Portugal Portugal
“I liked the building itself and the vibe of the people that host you. I had to change a night for the next day and there wasn’t any problem with it. The mattress really...”
Ross
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were super helpful. Dealt with 3 different members and all were keen to help”
  • This hostel has a bar on site!
  • Highly rated staffThe staff here are very friendly

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 bunk bed

377 feet² Air conditioning Balcony Wardrobe or closet Towels/sheets (extra fee) Garden view Landmark view City view

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Bed in 9-Bed Dormitory Room with External Shared Bathroom

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 bunk bed

431 feet² Air conditioning Wardrobe or closet Towels/sheets (extra fee) Hardwood or parquet floors Shared bathroom

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 bunk bed

431 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Wardrobe or closet Towels/sheets (extra fee)

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Suite with Balcony

Fits: 2 adults
Bed: 1 large double bed

183 feet² Air conditioning Sea view Private bathroom Balcony Garden view Mountain view Dining table

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Standard Double Room

Fits: 2 adults
Beds: 2 single beds or 1 double bed , 1 extra-large double bed

377 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Wardrobe or closet Hardwood or parquet floors

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Triple Room with Sea View

Fits: 3 adults
Beds: 3 single beds or 1 single bed , 1 extra-large double bed

377 feet² Air conditioning Sea view Private bathroom Balcony Garden view Landmark view

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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 single bed

377 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Wardrobe or closet Towels/sheets (extra fee)

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 bunk bed

355 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Wardrobe or closet Towels/sheets (extra fee)

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Deluxe Apartment

Fits: 2 adults
1 extra-large double bed

Entire apartment 431 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Balcony Extra long beds (> 2 metres) Garden view Landmark view City view

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Property surroundings

Rua Joaquim Murtinho, 517, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 20241-320, Brazil
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Property description

Featuring a pool set on a terrace with panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Forest is 500 metres from Lapa district. It also offers a communal kitchen, daily breakfast and free WiFi. All air-conditioned accommodations are furnished with...

  • Check-in
    From 14:00 to 00:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

  • Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

  • Kindly note that this hostel is accessible by stairs only, therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.

    All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

    Please note that towels are not provided for (dorms only). Guests can bring their own or rent them at the property for the following extra charges: Towel: R$15 per person.

    Early check in: subject to availability and additional fee.

    It is not allowed to bring alcoholic beverages from outside, but we have here at the reception and also in our rooftop bar.

    As we are a hostel, our accommodation is informal.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Rio Forest Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Bed linens and towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge of BRL 20.0 per person or bring their own.

  • If you want to request something specific, you can do that after you choose your rate.

    Once you book, we'll provide details so you can contact the property directly.

  • This property is part of our Preferred Plus Programme. It is committed to providing outstanding service and excellent value. It will pay us a higher commission if you make a booking.
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