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Hotel Villa Rica

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Selarón Steps

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Reception
Front of property
Family Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar
Hotel Villa Rica places travelers in the heart of Rio's vibrant culture. Enjoy a breakfast buffet and dine at the on-site restaurant. Connect to WiFi from your room or relax in the lobby with TV. Helpful staff impresses visitors, and car rentals are available.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Economy Quadruple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Family Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Family Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Triple Room Standard

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Quadruple Room Economy

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Double Room Standard

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Conde de Lages 2, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20241-080

What's nearby

  • Flamengo Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Arcos da Lapa - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marina da Glória - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Flamengo Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

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
  • ‪La Paris - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Suru Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar do Ernesto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baixo Glória - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Rica

Hotel near Selarón Steps
Located close to Passeio Público and Parque das Ruinas, Hotel Villa Rica provides a free breakfast buffet, car rentals on site, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A reception hall, a computer station, and a porter/bellhop
  • Laundry services, an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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.

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

Is Hotel Villa Rica pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Villa Rica?

Hotel Villa Rica doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Rica?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Villa Rica?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Villa Rica located?

Located in Lapa, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Selarón Steps, Passeio Público, and Arcos da Lapa. Flamengo Park and Parque das Ruinas are also within 15 minutes. Gloria Station is 6 minutes by foot and Portinha Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

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Hotel Villa Rica Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

8/10 Good

Lon

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

8/10 Good

Alvin

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

8/10 Good

nazareno

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

6/10 Okay

Fernando

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

10/10 Excellent

alexandrina

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

8/10 Good

Loic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel bien situé près de l’aéroport, parfait pour une première nuit, hôtel dans son jus mais propre, petit déjeuner excellent !!! Choix variés
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luis Roman

Liked: Amenities
Aseo. El cuarto cumple con lo que promete. El asignado era muy pequeño. Dos camas individuales para personas no más altas de 1.80 y de contextura normal. Bastante angostas pero cumplen para el descanso. La ropa de cama estaba rota por desgaste. Almohadas bien. Colchón bueno. Baño. Excelente ducha. Buena agua caliente. El lavabo y el inodoro son viejos. Funcionales. No me gustó que tuviera asiento acolchado (gusto personal). El cuart solo lo asean por pedido. Tenían 4 toallas para dos personas, lo que esta ok. Seguridad de la zona. Tomar en cuenta que es el casco histórico de Río, en un barrio histórico como es Lapa. Sumarle que si en Río hay indigencia en esta zona por demás, aunque no se meten con nadie. Cada quien en lo suyo. Pero siempre hay que andar con el cuidado de cualquier gran ciudad. Saliendo del hotel a unos pasos está Escalera de Selarón con su ambiente de bares y fiesta; en cualquier otra dirección y a menos de una cuadra hay ambiente bohemio, bares, música en vivo y comida, tanto de restaurante como callejera. Los precios son muy accesibles en la zona, casi que como en todo Río. A 3 cuadras del hotel estan los Arcos de Lapa y otro conjunto de bares, restaurantes y sitios de ambiente en la zona de Lapa. Primera impresión. De entrada no me vende el hotel. Se ve viejo y no muy seguro. Cuando fui estaba en remodelación al menos la entrada. Pero en un par de días lo ves como parte del paisaje y hasta familiar. Camas Funcionales. Pequeñas. Internet Ok Desayuno 10/10
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótima estadia.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

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

Excelente

O ambiente acolhedor, tudo muito limpo e bem cuidado. A equipe foi atenciosa e prestativa durante todo o tempo. Recomendo!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valter

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

Se quiser pode melhorar

Apesar dos imprevisto foi boa.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Valter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bem quando cheguei já não gostei da novidade não tinha internet e o aparelho de tv só funciona se vc tiver alguma assinatura,fora isso vc não vê nada, os canais sem pagar não tinha e sem internet aí eu fui pra rua. Quando voltei continuava sem internet,no dia seguinte após um maravilhoso café da manhã, pronto pra sair a internet voltou.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolaine

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosane C

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thayene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sixto

Liked: Cleanliness
La cercanía con los puntos turísticos de lapa, escaleras de silaron iglesia de san Sebastián me pareció magnífico,
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente estadia, atendeu todas as minhas necessidades, gostaria de ressaltar o ótimo atendimento do Guilherme e Diego e tb a qualidade do café da manhã
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

josmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Foi muito boa minha estadia, café da manhã maravilhoso, os meninos da recepção super atenciosos em especial o Guilherme com extrema simpatia, o quarto oferece o necessário para o descanso, porém a região aqui é bem movimentada e barulhenta
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leydson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bom no geral, porém cafe da manhã com poucas variedades.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

José Claudemir

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

Excelente localização

Quarto confortável, espaçoso e limpo. Hotel muito bem localizado. Excelente para curtir as atrações da Lapa a pé.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leonarda Batista

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonarda Batista

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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