Best Rio de Janeiro inns
Located in Rio de Janeiro (Ipanema), JM Guesthouse Ipanema is within a 10-minute walk of Ipanema Beach and Copacabana Beach. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Overall 9.4 Excellent
Based on 570 reviews
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Excellent
9.2
Pros: Great location and great hosts. Very helpful and friendly, made us feel really welcomed.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: The host was very nice and gave us a lot of good advices. The house was nice and in a very good area of Rio.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Our stay in JM Guesthouse was just perfect. Gabby was the nicest host and helped us everywhere we needed something. Her tips for restaurants etc. were great too. Wer rally liked our room and the neighborhood. It‘s just 5 minutes to Ipanema beach and close to everything you need. We felt safe the whole time. The breakfast was the best we had in Brasil. It‘s in a little bakery next to the Guesthouse. Try the Pao de Queijos! Thank you JM Guesthouse and Gabby for the nice stay.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Joao and the crew were more than helpful at any time of day and really went the extra mile to make our stay as pleasant and fun as possible!
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Gabby & Joao were friendly and always so helpful. We landed in Rio early, Gabby organized an airport transfer (at an extra cost) and allowed us to drop off our bags and use the communal area if we wanted too. Gabby showed us around the area which was really great and she suggested a few amazing places to eat and things to do. The cash bar was also very useful. Beds were really comfortable and the best part was the communal area where we made friends with other guests and exchanged numbers.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Loved staying here. Gabby was so thoughtful and helpful throughout our stay, making sure we were doing okay. The breakfast was also a great touch, and the breakfast being all-day was wonderful. Amazing location, steps away from supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, shops, and a metro stop. Would no doubt stay here again the next time I'm in Rio!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I will definitely recommend JM Guesthouse. They really know how to make you feel comfortable and welcome. The apartment was really well located, clean and safe!
Excellent
9.0
Pros: We loved the location of the guesthouse on the main street of Ipanema. Lots of shops, restaurants and a nice market close by. Also the beach and the metrostation are just a few minutes walking. Would definitely recommend it!
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Reality friendly stuff even showed us important places in the neighbourhood
Excellent
8.8
Pros: We loved how welcoming the hosts were. Gabby helped us organise a tour and checked in with us after to see if we had a good time. She was helpful and available for questions throughout our stay. The free breakfast was from a cafe down the road. It was adequate. The cheese bread was worth paying extra for. There was no kitchen facility but there was tea and coffee facilities and an honesty bar which was great. It was very clean. The shared bathroom was also kept clean and although it was old it was adequate. Overall it was good and I would definitely stay again.
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Overall 9.4 Excellent
Based on 570 reviews
Bar
10.0
Location
9.8
Service
9.7
WiFi
9.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Amenities
8.8
Vibe
8.7
Breakfast
8.6
Room
7.9
Service
9.7
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
9.4
Breakfast
8.7
Amenities
8.7
Vibe
8.5
Room
7.3
Location
9.8
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Great location and great hosts. Very helpful and friendly, made us feel really welcomed.
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8.8 Excellent
Pros: The host was very nice and gave us a lot of good advices. The house was nice and in a very good area of Rio.
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: Our stay in JM Guesthouse was just perfect. Gabby was the nicest host and helped us everywhere we needed something. Her tips for restaurants etc. were great too. Wer rally liked our room and the neighborhood. It‘s just 5 minutes to Ipanema beach and close to everything you need. We felt safe the whole time. The breakfast was the best we had in Brasil. It‘s in a little bakery next to the Guesthouse. Try the Pao de Queijos! Thank you JM Guesthouse and Gabby for the nice stay.
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: Joao and the crew were more than helpful at any time of day and really went the extra mile to make our stay as pleasant and fun as possible!
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9.6 Excellent
Pros: Gabby & Joao were friendly and always so helpful. We landed in Rio early, Gabby organized an airport transfer (at an extra cost) and allowed us to drop off our bags and use the communal area if we wanted too. Gabby showed us around the area which was really great and she suggested a few amazing places to eat and things to do. The cash bar was also very useful. Beds were really comfortable and the best part was the communal area where we made friends with other guests and exchanged numbers.
Cons: If you plan on staying where the city is busy then expect a little bit of road noise.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Loved staying here. Gabby was so thoughtful and helpful throughout our stay, making sure we were doing okay. The breakfast was also a great touch, and the breakfast being all-day was wonderful. Amazing location, steps away from supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, shops, and a metro stop. Would no doubt stay here again the next time I'm in Rio!
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: I will definitely recommend JM Guesthouse. They really know how to make you feel comfortable and welcome. The apartment was really well located, clean and safe!
Cons: I wish they had a full size mirror in the public area :)
9.0 Excellent
Pros: We loved the location of the guesthouse on the main street of Ipanema. Lots of shops, restaurants and a nice market close by. Also the beach and the metrostation are just a few minutes walking. Would definitely recommend it!
Cons: Nothing
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Reality friendly stuff even showed us important places in the neighbourhood
Cons: Breakfast not in the house, it‘s in a bakery over the street
8.8 Excellent
Pros: We loved how welcoming the hosts were. Gabby helped us organise a tour and checked in with us after to see if we had a good time. She was helpful and available for questions throughout our stay. The free breakfast was from a cafe down the road. It was adequate. The cheese bread was worth paying extra for. There was no kitchen facility but there was tea and coffee facilities and an honesty bar which was great. It was very clean. The shared bathroom was also kept clean and although it was old it was adequate. Overall it was good and I would definitely stay again.
Cons: The only bad thing was that we found the beds very uncomfortable, particularly the pillows which were old and lumpy. But this was the only negative, everything else was great.
Located in Rio de Janeiro (Ipanema), JM Guesthouse Ipanema is within a 10-minute walk of Ipanema Beach and Copacabana Beach. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
With a stay at Casa Marques Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro (Santa Teresa), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Parque Henrique Lage and Maracana Stadium. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 466 reviews
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Excellent
9.2
Pros: Very nicely designed and a great view! The people working there are very friendly and cool!
Okay
5.4
Pros: The view, amazing view.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Everything! The amazing views, the beautiful room, the staff were so accommodating, welcoming and helpful! Also the breakfast each morning was absolutely stunning. Thank you for having us! We would definitely stay again :)
Good
7.5
Pros: Very stylish little hotel with comfortable rooms and stunning views of Rio.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: They were so accommodating and allowed us to check in early. They made food and brought it up to our room. They made sure we had transportation and everything we needed. The VIEW WAS SPECTACULAR...and even from our room!
Excellent
9.6
Pros: My partner and I enjoyed our 2 night stay here thoroughly. The room was clean, had a wonderful view and we enjoyed the top notch service. Breakfast was varied and they took into account my preferences. The pool is the piece de resistance so make sure you bring your camera to snap photos. I have more behind the scenes photos on my Instagram (@expatpanda) if you want to see more details.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything was absolutely amazing
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Great bed, great breakfast, lovely people, incredible views, away from the bustle of Copacabana and Ipenema. Very helpful people at reception. Decent road for jogging. About half a mile from the tram stop - which is nice way to get to the middle Santa Teresa - or Rio.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: This is a truly spectacular boutique hotel. We had no problems accessing taxis to take us to and from the hotel at all and staff there were beyond my expectations to meet every question with a smile and a very wonderful experience all in all. It’s a view like no other in the world. A kettle in the room would have been about the only thing that would have made it better but I would stay here again in a heartbeat, in fact we booked two further nights after our initial two. It’s phenomenally beautiful here and worth every penny.
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Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 466 reviews
Vibe
10.0
Room
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Pool
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Amenities
9.0
Breakfast
8.7
Service
7.7
Bar
6.7
Location
5.5
Value
5.0
Food
4.5
Vibe
10.0
Pool
9.4
Breakfast
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Room
9.1
Amenities
8.9
Service
8.3
Location
5.2
Food
4.4
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Very nicely designed and a great view! The people working there are very friendly and cool!
Cons: It does get a little loud when there‘s a party nearby, but it was not really a problem. It is also ab bit harder to find the hotel, so I‘d advise to ask for directions.
5.4 Okay
Pros: The view, amazing view.
Cons: When we got into the room there were a used towel hanged up on the door. Not good quality food, not confortable to get there on uber, not experienced personal. The only thing that works on the hotel is the city view, nothing else.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Everything! The amazing views, the beautiful room, the staff were so accommodating, welcoming and helpful! Also the breakfast each morning was absolutely stunning. Thank you for having us! We would definitely stay again :)
Cons: The only difficulty was finding the hotel, our Uber driver was very confused and we couldn’t speak Portuguese it was quite stressful. Once we knew where it was we were fine though!
7.5 Good
Pros: Very stylish little hotel with comfortable rooms and stunning views of Rio.
Cons: Too far from anywhere. The location, tucked away and up a steep hill was almost impossible for out-of-area taxis to find - this was a problem for us on arrival. Proximity of a favela could be a concern to some, but we had no problems during our stay.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: They were so accommodating and allowed us to check in early. They made food and brought it up to our room. They made sure we had transportation and everything we needed. The VIEW WAS SPECTACULAR...and even from our room!
Cons: Nothing.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: My partner and I enjoyed our 2 night stay here thoroughly. The room was clean, had a wonderful view and we enjoyed the top notch service. Breakfast was varied and they took into account my preferences. The pool is the piece de resistance so make sure you bring your camera to snap photos. I have more behind the scenes photos on my Instagram (@expatpanda) if you want to see more details.
Cons: The property is not ideally located for sightseeing as Uber drivers can’t find it and it’s set away from the city. While this isn’t a problem as the hotel can arrange taxis, it’s just something to note. If you are looking for a place to retreat and get away to, this is IDEAL.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Everything was absolutely amazing
Cons:
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Great bed, great breakfast, lovely people, incredible views, away from the bustle of Copacabana and Ipenema. Very helpful people at reception. Decent road for jogging. About half a mile from the tram stop - which is nice way to get to the middle Santa Teresa - or Rio.
Cons: This was my third visit to Rio. And a long weekend tacked onto a business trip. If you are coming for a week, and for the first time, I’m not sure you would spend all of it here.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: This is a truly spectacular boutique hotel. We had no problems accessing taxis to take us to and from the hotel at all and staff there were beyond my expectations to meet every question with a smile and a very wonderful experience all in all. It’s a view like no other in the world. A kettle in the room would have been about the only thing that would have made it better but I would stay here again in a heartbeat, in fact we booked two further nights after our initial two. It’s phenomenally beautiful here and worth every penny.
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With a stay at Casa Marques Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro (Santa Teresa), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Parque Henrique Lage and Maracana Stadium. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Located in Rio de Janeiro (Vidigal), Mirante do Arvrao is within a 10-minute drive of Ipanema Beach and Parque Henrique Lage. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 414 reviews
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Mediocre
2.5
Pros: Nada
Good
7.5
Pros: The view is absolutely amazing (especially from the presidential suite)
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very cool atmosphere at the very top of Vidigal Favela, now a pacified community. Nice place, nice people, good fun, best view in the Country....really amazing side stop.
Good
7.1
Pros: The view was stunning!! Water worked perfectly and the shower was nice. Breakfast (not included) was alright and the mini bar had a lot of options
Excellent
9.6
Pros: The food was great service outstanding, the staff was awesome and very helpful, the music here is one of a kind along with the events that they had going on on the weekend loved it, rooms had breath taking views loved it!
Good
7.9
Pros: There were some great qualities to Mirante de Avrao. Most of all the staff, were so friendly and happy to help with anything. The young guy on reception was incredible and helped with all my requests in person or on Whatsapp. The views from the property are amazing and really what I came for, in addition to understanding a little of Favela life. The areas within the hostel were great with a tasty bar/restaurant. Breakfast was served mornings on your private balcony (if you have one), however they did completely forget my brekkie on the last day which delayed my travel plans. The room was great with a big comfy double bed, air conditioning and private bathroom - the shower was warm and powerful. I'll never forget staying in Vidigal and at Mirante de Avrao. People should expect anything staying here but shouldn't be worried or feel unsafe, the staff were very reassuring and their calm vibe helped me relax more into life at the top of a Favela! I understand it's not for everyone but disappointing when people opt to stay here and then write bad reviews because they don't like what they see, which is a very normal day for the Vidigal community.
Mediocre
3.3
Pros: I DONT RECOMAND IT AT ALL ! The only one good thing is the view from the restaurant ! Water in the showers in the morning , you can forget about that !!! there are partys every night above your head untill 6 in the morning , forget sleeping , the price we payed for 4 nights was sooooo high that you think you will check into a palace , but actually it’s in the top of a Favela with very low basic hygiene , they only care about the bar ... receptionists are allmost never there , wake up early and you are by yourself , Toilets are .. I don’t know what to say , made our stay Rio less enjoyable ! I wouldn’t recomend it for my enemie !!!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It is a unique specs on top of the Favela Vidigal which I live so much. It is peaceful , safe and people are super friendly and open hearted. Excellent view to the seacoast - Ipanema...Mountain hike to the top. A hidden excellent sushi restaurant nearby - what do you need more ?
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Amazing views, amazing dinner. Definitely worth staying here if you ever find yourself in Rio!
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: N/A
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Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 414 reviews
Room
8.4
Breakfast
7.8
Service
7.3
Location
6.3
WiFi
2.2
Value
2.0
Room
8.0
Breakfast
7.8
Comfort
7.6
Service
7.5
2.5 Mediocre
Pros: Nada
Cons: No Access, closed Road, top of favela
7.5 Good
Pros: The view is absolutely amazing (especially from the presidential suite)
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Very cool atmosphere at the very top of Vidigal Favela, now a pacified community. Nice place, nice people, good fun, best view in the Country....really amazing side stop.
Cons: Nothing
7.1 Good
Pros: The view was stunning!! Water worked perfectly and the shower was nice. Breakfast (not included) was alright and the mini bar had a lot of options
Cons: Bed sheets and towels could have been cleaner. Also the curtains (there were a lot of dead insects). The most annoying thing was that the A/C didn’t work properly; we couldn’t choose the temperature. Furthermore, the 24hrs reception didn’t actually function. It could be improved.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: The food was great service outstanding, the staff was awesome and very helpful, the music here is one of a kind along with the events that they had going on on the weekend loved it, rooms had breath taking views loved it!
Cons: parking
7.9 Good
Pros: There were some great qualities to Mirante de Avrao. Most of all the staff, were so friendly and happy to help with anything. The young guy on reception was incredible and helped with all my requests in person or on Whatsapp. The views from the property are amazing and really what I came for, in addition to understanding a little of Favela life. The areas within the hostel were great with a tasty bar/restaurant. Breakfast was served mornings on your private balcony (if you have one), however they did completely forget my brekkie on the last day which delayed my travel plans. The room was great with a big comfy double bed, air conditioning and private bathroom - the shower was warm and powerful. I'll never forget staying in Vidigal and at Mirante de Avrao. People should expect anything staying here but shouldn't be worried or feel unsafe, the staff were very reassuring and their calm vibe helped me relax more into life at the top of a Favela! I understand it's not for everyone but disappointing when people opt to stay here and then write bad reviews because they don't like what they see, which is a very normal day for the Vidigal community.
Cons: I would have liked to have given the property a higher score but unfortunately the partying and noise really really let this place down. I didn't think the reviews (there was an odd one) or how the property was portrayed on Booking.com aptly described the facilities here. The hostel is a hostel/bar/club which means every night the music is pumping above your room and goes well into the early hours. Bar Laje is situated opposite the hostel and while the hostel bar might shut at 11pm (or so they tell you) I experienced two nights where it finished past 4am. It was incredibly disappointing as it made it really hard to enjoy the view and balcony with music blaring right above your head and sleep was non existent. I was a solo female traveller and I would firmly say this is a party hostel for those who like loud music and late nights.
3.3 Mediocre
Pros: I DONT RECOMAND IT AT ALL ! The only one good thing is the view from the restaurant ! Water in the showers in the morning , you can forget about that !!! there are partys every night above your head untill 6 in the morning , forget sleeping , the price we payed for 4 nights was sooooo high that you think you will check into a palace , but actually it’s in the top of a Favela with very low basic hygiene , they only care about the bar ... receptionists are allmost never there , wake up early and you are by yourself , Toilets are .. I don’t know what to say , made our stay Rio less enjoyable ! I wouldn’t recomend it for my enemie !!!
Cons: Price / quality. = 0 , lowest hygiene levels of all time , nascent personal , and the localization is not what it looks like, you ll be dead scared before you get to the top of the mountain favela outside the city you need a 40 reais drive to Leblon !! Really really disappointed
10.0 Excellent
Pros: It is a unique specs on top of the Favela Vidigal which I live so much. It is peaceful , safe and people are super friendly and open hearted. Excellent view to the seacoast - Ipanema...Mountain hike to the top. A hidden excellent sushi restaurant nearby - what do you need more ?
Cons: ...
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Amazing views, amazing dinner. Definitely worth staying here if you ever find yourself in Rio!
Cons: It's a little hard to get to as taxi's aren't allowed in the neighborhood. You can go up to the hotel by mototaxi, van or a pre arranged Uber. If you don't wanna risk your life, definitely don't choose the moto taxi.
2.5 Mediocre
Pros: N/A
Cons: The description of this hotel does not include that it is located in a slum of Rio that cannot be accessed by car. As we arrived late at night with our suitcases, we were not able to get to the hotel safely and had to book a hotel elsewhere. The taxi driver stopped at the slum entrance and advised us to take a motorcycle or walk to the hotel (with our luggage, at night, in a slum area). The room was non-refundable so we did not get our money back despite the inaccurate representation of this hotel on the website. I was then told by multiple people who live in Rio that Vidigal is not a safe neighborhood. As far as I can tell this hotel cheated me out of my money.
Located in Rio de Janeiro (Vidigal), Mirante do Arvrao is within a 10-minute drive of Ipanema Beach and Parque Henrique Lage. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Located in Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana), Casa del Angel is within a 15-minute walk of Copacabana Beach and Avenida Atlantica. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 112 reviews
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Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 112 reviews
Service
10.0
Comfort
9.1
Vibe
8.5
Location
7.6
Breakfast
6.4
Room
6.0
Cleanliness
3.6
WiFi
0.0
Located in Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana), Casa del Angel is within a 15-minute walk of Copacabana Beach and Avenida Atlantica. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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