Hostels in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

On average, it’s $73/night for a hostel in Rio de Janeiro, though $24/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $10/night in Rio de Janeiro. Try to avoid booking your hostel in February (the most expensive month). Booking in January (the cheapest month) could save you money.

Based on our data, Aquarela do Leme is the best Rio de Janeiro hostel, with a rating of 9.2/10 from 1,181 reviews.

If you’re looking for hostels in Rio de Janeiro that aren’t far from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, then the closest one is Hospedagem Ledo, which is 8.0 mi away.

While there are other neighborhoods throughout Rio de Janeiro, 4% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Zona Sul in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. El Misti Hostel Ipanema is our most popular hostel in this area.

If you’re looking for a hostel near Cristo Redentor while in Rio de Janeiro, then opt for the popular Injoy Hostel with a 8.6/10 review score from 858 users. The distance from Cristo Redentor to Injoy Hostel is 1.5 mi.

Staying at a hostel in Rio de Janeiro is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).