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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 hundred feet from famous Lapa area. Breakfast is included and guests can enjoy the communal barbecue area or cook in the shared kitchen. Books bar offers a variety of drinks during the day such as Brazilian caipirinhas and cold beers. There is an on-site library and a room with TV and computer. 24-hour front desk service is provided. It is situated less than one mile from the bus station and the subway is around the corner, from where many places of interest in Rio de Janeiro can be explored.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Buffet


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Andrés
    Chile Chile
    Very good staff and atmosphere. I was there for 2 weeks and I enjoyed it a lot, I met very cool people and the caipirinhas happy hour was excellent
  • Karim
    Lebanon Lebanon
    It is a party hostel with happy hour caipirinhas and very well located in the vibrant Lapa neighborhood in Río. Breakfast was good.
  • Molly
    United States of America United States of America
    Great place to be for carnaval. Very social & party hostel.

Area info

Amenities of Books Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Garden
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Ping-pong
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Books Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Books Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Books Hostel

  • Books Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Ping-pong
    • Happy hour
    • Themed dinners
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • The prices at Books Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Books Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Books Hostel is 1 miles from the center of Rio de Janeiro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Books Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Books Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet