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Cheapest monthJuly
Most expensive monthFebruary
Top rated by travellersHostel Bom e Familiar, ₹ 1,897
Cheapest bed foundHospedagem Cinelândia AP 617, ₹ 1,186

Finding cheap hotels in Rio de Janeiro: FAQs

According to our pricing calendar data, you can bag the cheapest bed in July.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Rio de Janeiro. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Rio de Janeiro hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Rio de Janeiro generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Rio de Janeiro. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as ₹ 1,186 per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Vitrine Estadia, Hospedagem Cinelândia AP 617 and Hospedagem Cinelândia as the best central Rio de Janeiro hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.