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Books Hostel

8.4
Very good (555 reviews) |
Rio de Janeiro ·
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Apr 25, 2025 - Apr 26, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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Books Hostel Rio de Janeiro

Overview

  • free wifi
  • airport shuttle
  • non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • air conditioning
  • bar
  • garden
  • laundry
  • breakfast

Intro

The property is set 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Rio de Janeiro, about 13 minutes' walk from the ornate Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro. This hostel features a library and a communal barbecue area as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Rooms

The property contains 50 rooms.

Location

The nearest airport is Santos Dumont, 5 km from Books. The 1800s park "Campo de Santana" is a 16-minute stroll. Fran's Cafe café is 5 minutes’ walk away.

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Rooms

Large Twin Room
Room size: 12 m2
Max capacity:
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Facitilies

Facilities

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Ironing facilities

Dining facilities

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dinner
  • Shared kitchen

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Happy hour

Relax

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Hiking
  • Table tennis

Reviews

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8.4 8.4 /10 (505 reviews)
8.4/10 Very good (555 reviews)
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  • Cleanliness 8.3
  • Comfort 8.2
  • Facilities 8.2
  • Free WiFi 8.4
  • Location 9.2
  • Total 8.5
  • Value for money 8.9
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Aaron

9.6/10
We loved the vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff at the hotel. The cleanliness exceeded our expectations, and the breakfast was always enjoyable. The location was perfect for exploring, and the social areas made it easy to meet fellow travelers. We also appreciated the comfortable beds and great facilities.
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Julian

9.8/10
We absolutely loved the friendly staff who went above and beyond to create a welcoming atmosphere, along with the cleanliness of the shared spaces which was consistently impressive. The location was fantastic, with easy access to notable attractions and local eateries, making our explorations seamless. Breakfast was surprisingly delightful and hearty for a hostel setting, providing us with a great start to each day.
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Samuel

10/10
We loved the friendly staff and the communal vibe. The location is perfect, with easy access to local attractions. Breakfast was fantastic, offering a great variety every morning. The cleanliness of the rooms and bathrooms was impressive and well-maintained.
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Location

Rua Francisco Muratori, 10
Landmarks nearby
Restaurants nearby
Transportation
  • 1. Museu Chacara do Ceu 330 m (1083 ft)
  • 2. Modern Art Museum 1.56 km (5118 ft)
  • 3. Escadaria Selaron 570 m (1870 ft)
  • 4. Carioca Aqueduct 430 m (1411 ft)
  • 5. Corcovado Christ the Redeemer 5.06 km (3.14 mi.)
  • 6. Museum of Tomorrow 2.17 km (1.35 mi.)
  • 7. Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria 2.05 km (1.27 mi.)
  • 1. Calango Carioca Tapiocaria 270 m (886 ft)
  • 2. Subway 180 m (591 ft)
  • 3. Botequim Os Ximenes 110 m (361 ft)
  • 4. Chopperia do Papai 90 m (295 ft)
  • 5. Os Ximenes 530 m (1739 ft)
  • 6. Sinuca Da Lapa 100 m (328 ft)
  • 7. Cobica 200 m (656 ft)
  • 1. Santos Dumont 2.04 km (1.27 mi.)
  • 2. Cinelandia 1.18 km (3871 ft)
  • 3. Gloria 1.27 km (4167 ft)
  • 4. Carioca / Centro 1.36 km (4462 ft)
  • 5. Presidente Vargas 1.43 km (4692 ft)
  • 6. Central do Brasil 1.84 km (1.14 mi.)
  • 7. P28 700 m (2297 ft)
  • 8. Brs 4 1.01 km (3314 ft)
  • 9. Brs 5 1.08 km (3543 ft)
  • 10. Ponto Final do 378 1.48 km (4856 ft)
  • 11. Central do Brasil 1.85 km (1.15 mi.)
  • 12. Plano Inclinado do Outeiro da Gloria 1.55 km (5085 ft)
  • 13. Terminal Menezes Cortes 1.65 km (1.03 mi.)
  • 14. Terminal Rodoviario Procopio Ferreira 1.70 km (1.06 mi.)
  • 15. Terminal Rodoviario Coronel Americo Fontenelle 2.09 km (1.30 mi.)