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Hostel by Hotel Galicia

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Reception
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Bar (on property)
Hostel by Hotel Galicia in Rio de Janeiro Centro offers travelers a lively bar, on-site restaurant, free WiFi, multilingual staff for city navigation, and luggage storage for easier exploring.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (Mix )

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Carlos de Carvalho, 8, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, 20230180

What's nearby

  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Arcos da Lapa - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Museum of Tomorrow - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Flamengo Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Saara Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fazenda Paradiso Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beco da Noite - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rio Emporium - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Comida Saudável - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Aslam - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostel by Hotel Galicia

Hostel near Maracanã Stadium
Take advantage of a bar, a business center, and a restaurant at Hostel by Hotel Galicia. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel by Hotel Galicia offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (BRL 30 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; BRL 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Towels fee: BRL 7.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately BRL 25 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: BRL 30 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he 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. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Hostel Hotel Galicia Rio de Janeiro
Hostel Hotel Galicia
Galicia Rio de Janeiro
Hostel By Hotel Galicia Rio De Janeiro Brazil
Hostel By Galicia Rio Janeiro
Hostel by Hotel Galicia Rio de Janeiro
Hostel by Hotel Galicia Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel by Hotel Galicia pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hostel by Hotel Galicia?

Self parking is available for BRL 30 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hostel by Hotel Galicia?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hostel by Hotel Galicia?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hostel by Hotel Galicia located?

Located in Rio de Janeiro Centro, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Praca da Cruz Vermelha and Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo Beach is 1.9 mi (3 km) away. Saara Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Francisco Muratori Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

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