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Hotel Villa Rica

Property class: 3.5

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A restaurant with yellow walls, white ceiling lights, and a long counter with yellow stools.
A reception desk with a sign for Hotel Villa Rica, a wooden cabinet, a television, and a security camera.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a wall-mounted picture.
A hotel with a curved facade, multiple windows, and a blue awning.
A hotel hallway with wooden paneling, framed artwork, and wall-mounted lamps.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$72
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Explore the area

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Rua Conde de Lages 2, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20241-080
  • Place, Selarón Steps
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Flamengo Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcos da Lapa
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Economy Quadruple Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Family Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

About the area

Rio de Janeiro

At Hotel Villa Rica you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Selarón Steps and Passeio Público. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a computer station and multilingual staff. Additionally, you'll find a porter/bellboy, luggage storage and a television in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of car rentals on site. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Lapa hotel include Arcos da Lapa and Flamengo Park.

What's nearby

  • Selarón Steps - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Flamengo Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arcos da Lapa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marina da Glória - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 3 min drive
  • Gloria Station - 6 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beco do Rato - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BRAVA doceria e café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Paris - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Suru Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Os Ximenes - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Rica

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Hotel Villa Rica also features multilingual staff, 24-hour room service, and a porter.

This 3.5-star Rio de Janeiro hotel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Villa Rica offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Rio de Janeiro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink

More

  • 5 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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.
  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Villa Rica Hotel
Villa Rica Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Villa Rica Rio de Janeiro
Hotel Villa Rica Rio de Janeiro
Hotel Villa Rica
Hotel Villa Rica Rio De Janeiro Brazil

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Villa Rica?

Yep, Hotel Villa Rica is a short 19-minute walk from Flamengo Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Villa Rica?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Villa Rica on 23 Nov 2026 start from NZ$72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes Hotel Villa Rica a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Villa Rica.

Does Hotel Villa Rica serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is offered daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Villa Rica?

No, Hotel Villa Rica does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Villa Rica?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Villa Rica's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Villa Rica?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Hotel Villa Rica Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in process. Clean room and very helpfull reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel right in the heart of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friendly helpful receptionists and staff. Room was clean, firm but comfortable mattress
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. The included breakfast was great. It was very simple and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location - close to Lapa, Gloria and Cinelândia. You can walk to Flamengo beach and Gloria Marina for a boat ride. The rooms are basic but comfortable and the shower is hot with excellent water pressure. The breakfast is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Mattress is about 3 inches thick. Pillows were smelly. Shower was leaking water outside into the hallway. Breakfast is very basic. Better than not having a place to sleep at all. Reception was available 24 hours, unlike the information I received stated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
WiFi terrible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just an OK Hotel, I wanted a little more with Air Conditioning and the Qualities.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GOOD
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very good breakfast! Wi-Fi was not working during 3 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is terrible. Very dirty, noisy, a lot of homeless people. The only good thing about this hotel is the staff and the breakfast. I wouldn't recommend it for solo female travelers, especially first time in Brazil. I was so shocked and scared to leave my room.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very colorful, but it was very comfortable. the lights and different settings were very cool. very modern . The staff was very nice and professional, especially Leo. For a foreigner is very difficult to adapt to Brazil, everything felt different to me, but he explained to me everything and was very patient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I booked Hotel Villa Rica because the rate was reasonable for my stay in Rio. Based on the listing, I wasn’t expecting a luxury hotel, but I was disappointed by the overall condition of the property. The first room I was assigned was spacious, but the bathroom—particularly the shower—did not appear to be thoroughly cleaned, and the furniture was extremely dated and heavily worn. The bed consisted of what felt like a thin mattress topper on a platform and was very uncomfortable. After speaking with the front desk, the staff kindly allowed me to inspect and choose another available room, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the second room had many of the same issues. Although the bed was an actual mattress, it was exceptionally firm and uncomfortable. The furnishings were again heavily worn, the window would not remain closed, and there was visible mold in the shower. After four nights, I decided to check out early because I simply wasn’t able to get adequate rest due to the bed. The breakfast was very good, and the front desk staff were friendly and accommodating throughout my stay. I also requested a prorated refund for the unused nights. The hotel initially responded promptly through WhatsApp and indicated a refund might be possible, but after Expedia submitted the formal request, communication stopped and the issue remains unresolved. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this property and would choose to stay elsewhere on a future visit to Rio.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eu amo me hospedar nesse hotel. A localização é excelente, o café da manhã é ótimo e o quarto também.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La habitación no es especialmente cómoda, siendo difícil trabajar. No hay casi luz, siempre hay ruido del aire acondicionado y el grifo del baño es un infierno. Dicho esto, es una opción interesante: está bien situado, tienen un desayuno aceptable y el precio (fuera de temporada) es bastante conveniente. Si sólo se usa para dormir lo recomendaría, si se va con familia o se quiere trabajar, plantearía otras opciones.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ótima hospedagem com café da manhã muito bom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cafe da manhã 5 estrelas
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quarto muito barulhento, por conta das caixas de ar condicionado dos outros quartos
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel excelente, sempre fico lá quando vou ao Rio. Café da manhã muito bom mesmo. Pessoal do restaurante muito atencioso. Só uma ressalva, o elevador, pela primeira vez em muitas estadias, estava com problemas no fechamento da porta. O sensor abria e fechava a porta várias vezes antes de descer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Café da manhã bacana e ar do quarto gelando bem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sem comentários.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O hotel é excelente com uma localização privilegiada,café da manhã e equipe de funcionários excelente,mas só faltou um telefone no quarto,precisei ligar pra recepção e não tinha telefone no meu quarto,no mais eu recomendo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Local de excelente localização, café simples mas bem servido, com boas opções, o imóvel é um pouco antigo, como a maioria nas imediações, nada que atrapalhe. Bom para passar o fim de semana.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uma grata surpresa. Sempre tive receio de me hospedar na Lapa e me surpreendi positivamente. O hotel é o maior responsável por isso. Recepcionistas super atenciosos, prestativos, cortês. Eu cheguei na madrugada e fui bem recepcionada. Saí muito cedo e não senti receio de aguardar um Uber na porta e durante o café da manhã (que merece um 10/10 de tão bom) atenderam um pedido mesmo com um número menor de funcionários. O Felipe, então foi extremamente agradável e solicito. Indico e com certeza voltarei a me hospedar no Villa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026