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Rio Forest Hostel

2.0 star property

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A nighttime cityscape with a prominent building featuring a balcony and a staircase leading up to it.
A bar area with wooden bar counter, stools, and a TV displaying music.
A bar area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
A bedroom with two beds, a window, and a view of buildings.
A pool area with a mural on the wall and a bench.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Rua Joaquim Murtinho, 517, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20241-320
  • Place, Parque das Ruinas
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Selarón Steps
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (9 Camas )

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (9 Camas )

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Quarto Misto, 8 camas, banheiro ensuite

A room with bunk beds, a green wardrobe, and a window with blinds.

Quarto Misto, 8 camas, banheiro ensuite

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Quarto Misto, 6 camas, banheiro ensuite

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bathroom with a sink, and a window with a curtain.

Quarto Misto, 6 camas, banheiro ensuite

  • Beach view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Balcony

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a door, and a wall-mounted tree decoration.

Suite, Balcony

  • Beach view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a red chair, and a wall decoration of a cityscape.

Suite, Private Bathroom

  • Beach view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with a blue patterned bedspread and white pillows. There is a wooden floor, a red door, and a glass door leading to a bathroom.

Triple Room

  • Beach view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Dormitorio Feminino 6 Camas

Dormitorio Feminino 6 Camas | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Dormitorio Feminino 6 Camas

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro

Located in Santa Teresa, Rio Forest Hostel is adjacent to Parque das Ruinas and within a 10-minute stroll of Selarón Steps. This 10-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Parque das Ruinas - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Selarón Steps - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Arcos da Lapa - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Flamengo Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 4 min drive
  • Portinha Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dario Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bar do Serginho - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Clube dos Democráticos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Dalapa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Boteco Carioquinha - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Rio Forest Hostel

At Rio Forest Hostel, guests have access to an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free offsite parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee (available 24 hours). The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a computer station.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other amenities include dining areas, sitting areas, and refrigerators.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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 elevator

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 16 and younger (only guests older than 16 are allowed)

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent must present—in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo—a letter authorizing 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 authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Rio Forest Hostel?

Rio Forest Hostel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Rio Forest Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Santa Teresa within a 10-minute walk of Selarón Steps and Parque das Ruinas. You'll also find Flamengo Beach and Maracanã Stadium within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Rio Forest Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at the hostel but you'll find free parking.

Does Rio Forest Hostel have a casino?

No, Rio Forest Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Rio Forest Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8 AM and 11 PM.

Is Rio Forest Hostel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a minibar as well as a poolside bar and an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Rio Forest Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Rio Forest Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Rio Forest Hostel serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Does Rio Forest Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rio Forest Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Rio Forest Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How far is the airport from Rio Forest Hostel?

The closest major airport to Rio Forest Hostel is Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), which is 2.3 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), which is located 12.2 mi away (29-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Rio Forest Hostel?

Yes, some rooms at this hostel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy beach and garden views.

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

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Abel

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fabrissio

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

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!
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian

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

Albergue aconchegante, honesto e divertido.

Excelente albergue para quem visita a cidade do Rio de Janeiro-RJ. As acomodações são agradáveis e limpas, o café da manhã é pontual e especial, a equipe humana é diversificada, compreensível, divertida e informativa. A casa está localizada no bairro Santa Tereza, muito perto do Centro histórico, do Morro Curvelo, dos arcos da Lapa, dos Museus, dos teatros, dos bancos e da panificadora oficial dos biscoitos globo... A locomoção do turista pode ser feita a pé e ou com transporte público para qualquer praia e ou ponto turístico da cidade maravilhosa.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Great place

Great staff
Verified

8/10 Good

Gustavo

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

Ótimo Hostel

Muito boa. Ótima localização, bem frequentado, ótimo atendimento. E Hostel muito legal. Vários ambientes, mirantes com lindas vistas. Não tive problemas, mas acho que poderia ter mais banheiros e chuveiros.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

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

Vista linda e muito próximo da Lapa, arcos e bares

Muito agradável, equipe muito atenciosa e um bar incrível!
Verified

8/10 Good

Vitinho

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

Hostel legal porém muito afastado.

Funcionários legais e prestativos, tudo ótimo, tirando a ladeira que temos que subir e descer pra acessar o Hostel. Tem Bondinho que passa em frente mas ele para de funcionar cedo, tem onibus também mas nao tem ponto perto. Café da manhã regrado demais, horrivel mas tudo bem é o único detalhe negativo.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

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

Muito bom

Hostel perto do centro e da vida noturna do Rio, muito limpo, bom atendimento, com uma vista incrível e todas as áreas do hostel são muito confortáveis. Só deixou a desejar no café da manhã, pois, diz ser incluso mas só pode pegar uma vez sem nem poder pegar mais um copo de suco.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chambre Forest

Très bon séjour de cinq nuits au Rio Forest dans la chambre avec balcon, vraiment agréable! Le quartier est central et pratique pour toutes les visites de la ville (plages, centre...) mais un peu difficile d'accès en montée, ne pas hésiter a prendre des taxis qui sont à des tarifs vraiment abordables. Le point négatif c'est l'implication du bar et petit déjeuner, ne parlant pas anglais donc sans effort supplémentaire en plus du service de base. Les réceptionnistes, eux, sont tous eux très sympas et serviables! Un très bon hôtel dans l'ensemble avec la piscine trop agréable en fin de journée.
Verified

8/10 Good

Bart

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

Prima verblijf voor 3 nachten

Toen we met de taxi de rit naar het hostel namen schrokken we in eerste instantie een beetje van de buurt waar we doorheen gingen, maar al snel kwamen we in een andere buurt terecht en zag het er redelijk veilig uit. Eenmaal bij het hostel belden we aan en moesten we een redelijk lange trap omhoog lopen met de bagage, gelukkig kwam er na de eerste trap een klein gondeltje naar beneden om de bagage op te halen, want om bij het hostel te komen moet je nog een stukje klimmen (en in de hitte is dat best zwaar!) eenmaal boven werd onze bagage uit de gondel gehaald de de receptioniste en naar de receptie gesleept (het was een klein vrouwtje, maar ze wilde heel graag helpen!) inchecken verliep vlot en ik kon het resterende bedrag met mijn creditcard betalen (bleek ook nog eens 10 euro goedkoper te zijn vanwege de koerswisseling!) vervolgens moesten we weer een trap op om bij onze privé kamer te komen (santa Teresa) en de receptioniste bood weer aan om de tas de tillen, uiteindelijk hebben we het met z'n tweetjes gedaan ;-). De kamer was erg hoog, er was airco en een aparte badkamer, maar alles oogde een beetje oud, is ook wel de stijl van het hostel. beddengoed wordt niet verschoond, maar je bed wordt wel opgemaakt iedere dag! Geluidsoverlast hadden we ook nauwelijks. metro stations liggen op loopafstand, maar je moet niet slecht ter been zijn. Hostel is zeker een aanrader, vooral dankzij de staff!!
Verified

8/10 Good

GEORGIOS

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).
Verified

6/10 Okay

Donald

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.
Verified

4/10 Poor

michele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bruyant , perché escalier buffet minimum

Java toutes les nuits , que des escaliers, Petit déjeuner à la chichette Nous avions commande un taxi pour notre départ commission pas faite et nous avions failli rater notre bus Quartier tranquille mais en altitude Il faut tjrs grimper comme dans l hotel