What is the cost of a hostel in Rio de Janeiro?

€83/night is an average price for a hostel in Rio de Janeiro throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in February is the most expensive month to book, and in November is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Rio de Janeiro hostels for as low as €7/night. In general, Rio de Janeiro hostels for €14 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Rio de Janeiro?

Based on our data, Ipanema Beach Hostel is the best Rio de Janeiro hostel, with a rating of 8.6/10 from 2,328 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Che Lagarto Hostel Copacabana is the nearest hostel in Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, at a distance of 19.1 km.

What area of Rio de Janeiro is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood is Zona Sul, with 5% of our users looking to stay in Rio de Janeiro searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. Pura Vida Hostel is a popular hostel in Zona Sul that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

What is the most popular hostel in Rio de Janeiro closest to Copacabana Beach?

The most popular hostel in Rio de Janeiro that’s close to Copacabana Beach is Che Lagarto Hostel Copacabana. Just 0.6 km separate Che Lagarto Hostel Copacabana from Copacabana Beach, the city’s most popular attraction. 3,634 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Che Lagarto Hostel Copacabana a score of 7.4/10.

Should I stay in a Rio de Janeiro hostel?

Staying in a Rio de Janeiro hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Rio de Janeiro tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

Does Rio de Janeiro have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

Yes, 5 Rio de Janeiro hostels list “Air-conditioned” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Rio de Janeiro with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Che Lagarto Hostel Copacabana.

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Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Rio de Janeiro including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Rio de Janeiro is July (€22). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Rio de Janeiro is February (€437).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest day to stay in Rio de Janeiro is Thursday (€31). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is €54.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Rio de Janeiro?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 63 days before your trip to Rio de Janeiro. The lowest price found when booking 63 days ahead was €20 per night.

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Carlos de Carvalho, 8, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

0.5 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

€6

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Travel insights for hostels in Rio de Janeiro

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Rio de Janeiro including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Rio de Janeiro is July (€22). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Rio de Janeiro is February (€437).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest day to stay in Rio de Janeiro is Thursday (€31). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is €54.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Rio de Janeiro?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 63 days before your trip to Rio de Janeiro. The lowest price found when booking 63 days ahead was €20 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Rio de Janeiro for the selected dates. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.

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Facts about staying in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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