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I Love Rio Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Rio de Janeiro with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Basic Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
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I Love Rio Hostel in São Cristóvão offers a vibrant social scene with a garden and bar, plus practical amenities. Guests enjoy reliable WiFi, productive coworking areas, and convenient laundry facilities, making longer stays comfortable.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 14 Large Twin Beds

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in São Cristóvão, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, I Love Rio Hostel is near the airport and near a train station. Christ the Redeemer is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ipanema Beach and Copacabana Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Maracanã Stadium, or consider a night out at Qualistage.
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R. Gen. Padilha, 63, 63, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20920-390

What's nearby

  • Quinta da Boa Vista - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Maracanã Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Shopping Tijuca - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Christ the Redeemer - 16 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Triagem Station - 3 min drive
  • Praia Formosa Tram Station - 4 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzaria Talento do Trigo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cristóvão Gourmet (Postinho) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Almirante Bar e Restaurante - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Corujão - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cucina Penna - ‬16 min walk

About this property

I Love Rio Hostel

Hostel near Maracanã Stadium
At I Love Rio Hostel, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and coworking spaces
Room features
All guestrooms at I Love Rio Hostel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: BRL 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately BRL 25 per person

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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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.

Property is also known as

I Love Rio Hostel Rio Janeiro
I Love Rio Hostel Rio de Janeiro
I Love Rio Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
I Love Rio Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Is I Love Rio Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at I Love Rio Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at I Love Rio Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at I Love Rio Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is I Love Rio Hostel located?

Located in São Cristóvão, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of São Januário Stadium and Quinta da Boa Vista. Maracanã Stadium and SulAmérica Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Rio de Janeiro Triagem Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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I Love Rio Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

laclaux

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It's in a very ugly neighborhood, shops close at 6, the neareast supermarket that remains open until 9 is 10 block away in this very ugly neighborhood. Hostel's staff is very kind but I'm not sure if it's a good option in a dangerous city like Rio. I would look for another place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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