Finding reasonably priced accommodation in Rio over New Year's eve was a nightmare. Only by…read moreaccident I found this tiny place and I am so happy I did. Injoy is not in popular Copacabana or fancy Ipanema, yet its location is very convenient to reach both (by taxi or subway, only one stop to Copa). The hostel is in a lovely and quiet side alley, isolated from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet in supercentral Botafogo. Injoy is relatively new and very well maintained and clean. The rooms are simple yet comfortable but what really makes the difference at Injoy are the very helpful and friendly staff. They are more than happy to help you in all possible ways. Injoy is a hostel but it also offers private double/triple rooms ensuite.

It's a nice little hostel right next to bus lines and the metro station. The receptionist are even…read morehelpful in regards to giving great advice on non touristy things to do in the area. Also if you ask nicely a receptionist would even turn your room a/c on early as the rooms can get extremely hot and the fans are just not enough. I was in a small four person dorm and felt as if I was going to melt. Also, if you'd like to save money get water from a neighboring store as the water at the hierro can be a little pricey. Even the food! Download Rappi or just walk around to the different food places in the area. Although, they'll all be kinda pricey as well. I did LOVEEEE that the hostel was so close to Ipanema beach and if you enjoy sunsets like I do, this is the best area to see them. While there were minor things I didn't like about the hostel (the smoking on the balcony) I still really enjoyed my stay here nonetheless.

A hostel next to ipanema beach. What I liked: - daily happy…read morehour with free caiprinhas - location (less than one minute from beach) - friendly staff (although not all speak English) - safe - they have all female dorm - they offer nice trips (best to pay in cash with local reals, upon arrival) The overall guest is young (younger than 30) and in January mostly from Argentina. Definitely will return. Do note, not suitable for Light sleepers. The reception is good in throwing parties with loud music.

Fun place to stay! Clean rooms, awesome staff, very safe. There is also a single room with a…read moredouble (maybe queen) bed available for couples. Two blocks' walk from Ipanema Beach. Amenities on the block include a delicious lanchonete and laundry service. Shopping nearby, by foot or bus. I'm saving my pennies to go back!

After coming down from our trip to visit the Cristo Redentor, we wanted to grab some lunch. Hostel…read moreCristo Rei is very close to the tram, but hidden just enough to make it hard to find unless you know what you're looking for. The building is nondescript except for a small hanging sign by the entrance. To enter the hostel, you have to walk up a flight of shady-looking steps to get inside. It was all a little creepy, til we got inside and were greeted by the warmest staff people in all of Rio. Lunch is served in the dining room, which looks and feels like someone's home. And the staff treated us just like guests in their home. I felt like I was visiting a friend for lunch. Drinks and food are delicious, and priced very reasonably. There is nothing I didn't like about my experience here. Furthermore, the host (I wish I had gotten his name) was phenomenal. He was incredibly friendly and truly made us feel welcomed. He was also super helpful in trying to help us get to our next destination. Don't hesitate to visit Hostel Cristo Rei when you're in the area. You'll not only get a taste of delicious Brazilian food and drink, but also amazing Brazilian hospitality.

If your intention is to enjoy great wifi services in a non-social environment that is clean and…read moreserves pretty good breakfast, this is the place for you to stay in Rio de Janeiro. One of the advantages of coming here is the fact that you get a key to the place and your room. So you can move around as freely as possible. Also, the AC unit in my room worked pretty well. For those that want to enjoy the beach at a very close proximity, and want to be in an environment conducive to partying, look for places closer to the beach.

This was my first time staying at a hostel. This one had a beautiful view and the host kept the…read morerooms and bathrooms clean. The breakfast was a huge spread of bread and fruits and coffee. Very nice place to stay.

Voted the #1 hostel in Rio as well as Latin America...and I can see why…read more One friend arrived before two of us and he described Discovery Hostel as a house. When we arrived, I could see what he meant. You walk into a reception area which is in the living room area. You'll find that other people staying here will hang out and talk in the living room. There's a kitchen which you're able to use or store your perishables. The kitchen serves a complimentary breakfast during the early morning and has a bar with cheap drinks during the evenings. The rooms are clean. What I loved about the rooms was that there is a nightlight and power outlet at each bed. I stayed in the all female room which had two bunk beds (3 beds high) and a private en suite bathroom. My only gripe was having to stay at the top bunk (they're difficult to get up and down). This room is the only room with an en suite. Other than that, there are other male/female dorm rooms and I believe two private rooms for two people. Staff is helpful and friendly. Take advantage of their help for events and activities. Events and activities are updated daily at the reception board. You pay a bit more for some of the activities, but it usually includes transportation. We went to Marcana for a futebol/soccer match which turned into a hostel outing. Another night we went to a club in Lapa. WHAT TO KNOW: *Cash only!! You cannot pay anything by credit. *Price is right. We each paid 164 Real (About $55) for 3 nights. *Check-in is not until 2pm and they do make you wait until then. *Complimentary wifi...though it was a bit spotty for me. *Bring your own towel and lock for your storage locker. If you forget either, you can purchase a lock or rent a towel. *Short walk to Lapa and the colorful Escadaria Selaron steps. *Metro station located half a block away so sites like Copacabana, transportation to the Christ statue, etc. is just a ride away. *A cat lives at the hostel so beware if you have allergies.

Rated one of the best hostels in Latin America by trip advisor I can definitely see why. It's…read morecentrally located close to Flamingo beach, Gloria metro station, and the famous Escadera Selaron, this is a great place to stay if you're not necessarily looking to stay close to the pricey beach scene. It's just a few metro stops away from copa cabana so I didn't feel inconvenienced at all! Now for the place itself, it's an intimate hostel with no more than 25 guests. It's an house so you really get to meet everyone and make some great friends. -plugs and lights by all the beds - kitchen for use until midnight - water filter -cheap caipirinhas - their own hostel logo memoribilia for sale which is awesome - a HOSTEL KITTY. LIKE. Put a fork in me I'm done. - one of the best breakfast spreads I've seen in South America (fruits, bruschetta, juices, coffee, etc) - awesome public showers - lockers for use - 5 star security. You have to ring the bell to enter the hostel, there's security cameras everywhere. And your bags are locked if you use their storage. Definitely a big thumbs up. - the all girls dorm is awesome with a private bathroom and balcony -great WiFi everywhere - transfer to ilha grande - did I mention there's a hostel cat? Yeah. Book now. **only thing is its cash only. Which sucks because ATMS in Rio are always so moody.

If you are looking to be in a chill neighborhood, right by the beach, but also want to be in a…read moresociable environment, this is the place for you in Rio de Janeiro. Stellar multilingual sociable staff and amenities. Would certainly return for another stay in Rio de Janeiro.

This place is absolutely spectacular if you are traveling to Rio for the 1st, 2nd or 3rd time. They…read morehave a great bar that's open till 11pm and the BEST BARTENDER IN RIO, PANDA!!!! Panda makes the best caipirinhas, if nothing else, stop by this hostel get a drink from Panda and fall into a rabbit hole of amazing conversation! UR THE BEST PANDA!!!