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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 bedroom with two beds, a window, and a view of buildings.
A bar area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
A bar area with wooden bar counter, stools, and a TV displaying music.
A pool area with a mural on the wall and a bench.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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, Selarón Steps
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcos da Lapa
    ‪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 )

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Dormitorio Feminino 6 Camas

A room with a bed, a window, and lockers.

Dormitorio Feminino 6 Camas

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Rio de Janeiro

At Rio Forest Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Selarón Steps and Circo Voador. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Santa Teresa hostel include Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro and Flamengo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Selarón Steps - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arcos da Lapa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Flamengo Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

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
  • ‪Restaurante Vila Galé - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Clube dos Democráticos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boteco Carioquinha - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Rio Forest Hostel

There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Rio Forest Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rio de Janeiro hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Rio Forest Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 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 lift

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher 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.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM
  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Rio Forest Hostel?

Rio Forest Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Rio Forest Hostel?

The closest beach to Rio Forest Hostel is Copacabana Beach (5.7 km).

Does Rio Forest Hostel have a pool?

Rio Forest Hostel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8 AM to 11 PM.

Does Rio Forest Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rio Forest Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rio Forest Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at Rio Forest Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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 review

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 review

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 review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Great place

Great staff
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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

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