Books Hostel
4.3
Excellent(557 Reviews)Hostel in Santa Teresa
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this hostel
Books Hostel offers dormitory rooms and twin rooms with shared bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi is available. It is situated in Santa Teresa, just a few 100 metres from famous Lapa area.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Santa Teresa
Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 193 ft²
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1 Bunk • 215 ft²
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1 Bunk • 172 ft²
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1 Bunk • 193 ft²
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1 Bunk • 279 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Reviews
4.3
Excellent(557 Reviews)100% verified reviews
4.3
A localização é ótima, fato. O Felipe muito gato e fica sempre sem camisa, então aos meus olhos isso é uma visão perfeita, até porque ele é um gato.
Ficar no hostel me motivou a começar a estudar inglês, me mostrou que é muito importante! Obrigado por isso!
O hostel tem bem pegada de hostel raiz. Há alguns problemas que precisam ser corrigidos imediatamente, como por exemplo;
Os funcionários da recepção (os que não são brasileiros) são de difícil comunicação, não consegui me desenvolver, até porque não falo inglês, arrisco um pouco no espanhol. O chuveiro, não esquenta nos banheiros de cima, isso é bem um problema. O café da manhã podia melhorar só um pouquinho, além de melhorar A GROSSA da funcionária que serve o café, o mulherzinha amarga. Fora essas coisas, minha estadia foi perfeita! Tomem cuidado com a darling, ela pode te colocar em quarto errado Kkkkkkkkkkk mas é um amor de menina 🥰❤️
4.3
There was a community vibes and the staff were amazing. It is quite close to the historic centre and bars in Lapa. Breakfast was good. There was a bar in the ground floor which is quite handy if you prefer the safe environment of the hostel whilst also meeting other travellers
An electric kettle could do wonders and it is cheap! Please have one!
4.3
El ambiente del lugar y la buena onda del personal
4.3
The staff were super friendly and helpful and they were very welcoming and forthcoming with tips for the area. The hostel also organises nights out and trips which were really fun and there was a great mix of people. The courtyard seating area is also really well laid out so it is very easy to chat and meet people.
We really liked Lapa as an area, it feels very local and there was a fun social atmosphere and good live music in the area every night. The room was very good value, the area is close to downtown sightseeing, near enough to to metro or only a short taxi ride to the SugarLoaf, Copacabana and Ipanema.
4.3
The bar was very good, cheap prices for good caipirinhia. The hotel staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I meet a lot of good people, i liked the whatsapp-groupchat and that we did a lot together.
The accommodation was too far away from the beach, I realized too late.
The kitchen is very, very simply furnished, I think it's a pity that you can't use the toaster in the evening. The recommendation for the laundry wasnt very helpful, i didnt want self-service.
4.3
Good and social
4.3
It is a party hostel with happy hour caipirinhas and very well located in the vibrant Lapa neighborhood in Río. Breakfast was good.
Could be cleaner, facilities were oldish (beds, some bathrooms, the ones down didn't lock)
4.3
comfy bed , clean , very social hostel , Happy hours , restaurants near -> if you’re solo travelling def go there !( Delicious Pizza place down the street for pizza lover (: )
nothing !
4.3
the staff, its clean, hot water, free cold water, localisation is really good close from monuments and pub street, the buffet breakfast is really perfect! Good atmosphere! i recommand it 100%
nothing
4.3
clean 4 person dorm with good air con
nothing
4.3
Best hostel in rio full stop. AWESOME vibe, very social. Facilities and bedrooms are all awesome.
Absolutly nothing, great hostel.
4.3
very good location to stay in. the staff are amazing and very involved with everyone. the set up of the hostel is also perfect if you want a place with a good vybe for night (and day) but also if you want to chill out and relax up in the dorms.
absolutely nothing!
4.3
This is an amazing party hostel located in the heart of Lapa with amazing nightlife. The hostel is equipped with friendly staff and good facilities. Despite this being a party hostel, it's still possible to get a good night's sleep aswell
They didn't offer a laundry service which was the only annoying aspect. They really should offer this service as it is commonly offered in the majority of hostels.
4.3
the party
hard to leave
4.3
amazing staff!! super friendly and helpful. very social hostel and easy to make friends
maybe could use a few more bathrooms but nothing major
4.3
the staff was very nice and helpful, the breakfast was great, and the place was super social! most of us were solo travelers and we ended up having so much fun together!
4.3
The staff are great. This is a good hostel if you are travelling solo, very friendly guests and staff. They have parties at night but they stop at 11ish, you can then go out with staff and other guests if you want.
Nothing. Some people may be put off a bit by the area but the hostel is very secure and just don't wonder around waving valuables about and you'll be fine
4.3
Staff 10
Breakfast 10
Location near to escadaria selaron, cathedral, and aqueduct- 10
Transport bus or uber - 10
Lots of nearby resto and supermarket ..
They allowed me to have early check which allows me to have a nap before exploring the neighbourhood
Though the neighbourhood can be a little sketchy - just DO NOT bring out your mobile from your bag when walking around at Lapa area and you will be fine
Just the party noise after 8pm...
I do understand that there is a bar downstairs which opens at night...
Eventually I adjusted myself from the noise and still can sleep even with a noise...
4.3
This is my 2nd time at the hostel...same observation on 1st review...
The familiarity of the area makes me to decide to just stay here again...
4.3
perfect stay if you’re travelling alone or with friends and are looking for having fun in rio. the guys who work there are absolutely amazing, very cool people. thank you for making my stay so great!! :)
4.3
Very central location, good breakfast, nice staff.
A bit old looking, but price was very good.
4.3
Beds were decent & everywhere was kept clean regularly. Showers were hot & staff made every effort to get everyone involved in plenty of social activities going on in the evenings. Breakfast was basic but very good & for the price you can’t go wrong.
Had no issues with it personally but some people might not like some of the surrounding areas, but hey that’s Rio!
4.3
Best party hostel in Rio! Wonderful people, the whole hostel drinks together and then goes partying every night!
When the other guests are coming back from their night out partying (usually at dawn, around 5 am), it gets really noisy.
4.3
I stayed here for close to three weeks for Carnaval and while exploring the areas around Rio. I made many good friends here and the staff was welcoming and attentive -- great atmosphere!
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Santa Teresa?
The average price for a rental in Santa Teresa is $60 per night. This rental is $15 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Books Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Books Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Books Hostel?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and laundry.
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