Rio Hostel Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro

zuletzt aktualisiert am 05.01.2010

Rio Hostel is within a five minute walk from the busy center of Rio de Janeiro and the most electrical nightlife of Lapa as well as the same length away to the green Santa Teresa and the biggest urban rainforest in the world, the most convenient location to the get to Corcovado (Christ, the Redeemer), by the way. This youth hostel is the perfect choice in a city of millions of people and a great deal of charm and swing, with unforgettable dashes of samba and soccer, lust and rest, summer and carnival.
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SANTA TERESA
Santa Teresa is unique. No matter where you go, you will never find a place like this. It is a time resistant cultural melting pot a mixed bag of eclectic architecture and nature. Green is the color of this perfect slow town. No traffic lights, no service stations, no rush. It seems you had moved back in time. Going up the hill you will a chance to ride the turn of the century tram that still moves around the cobbled streets.
The famous boho and arty district is full of artists, musicians, performers, monkeys and birds. Santa has atmosphere of past in the heart of Rio. Why do artists always choose to be on top? During your stay you can visit museums, local studios and stores, eat at authentic Brazilian restaurants, enjoy the peace and quiet of this unique place.
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LAPA
Lapa is the core nightlife in Rio with more than 30 different concerts every night. What is best, you are staying just 5 minutes away from it, a lot better than if you had stayed by the beach. No matter where you had been during the day, to the beach or to the soccer stadium, you will end up your night at Lapa.
During summer, the bustling streets pack with the most different tribes from all over Rio and the rest of the world. The white arches will be a long standing flash of memory in your mind. Lapa is a live mosaic of music, contacts and fun. It is the best place to meet locals and others.
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FACILITIES
* Breakfast until noon
* Swimming Pool
* Bar – home of caipirinha lovers!
* Internet Access
* Guest Kitchen – we cater small bites, though.
* CD store – we have everything played in Lapa!
* Public Phone
* Cheap international calls
* Travel Desk/Travel Info
* Cheap flights
* VIP service for bus reservation
* Security Lockers
* Luggage Storage
* Linen Included
* Towels
* Laundry
* In and Out
* No Curfew
* No Lockout
* Credit Cards Accepted
* 24 hours check in
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MORE THAN ALTERNATIVE, A LIFE STYLE!
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Wichtige Hinweise

Please note that after booking you will receive our email address. You’ll need to send the security code of the card you used when booking (this is the last 3 digits number on the back of your card) in order to fully secure your booking. Failure to do so may result in losing your reservation.

Wegbeschreibung

Adress : Rio Hostel , Rua Joaquim Murtinho 361 , Santa Teresa , Rio de Janeiro.
From the International Airport:
Taxi - 20 minutes ride - don't get ripped off ! (R$ 45,00 reais/US$ 15,00)
Bus + taxi - 25 minutes - Cheaper...catch Real bus to the National Airport and then a taxi. (R$ 18,00 reais/US$ 6,00)
Bus - 35 minutes - catch Real bus to Nilo Pecanha Avenue, on the same avenue catch bus 206 or 214 , when it goes up the hill , start to look for the hostel on your left hand side. (R$5,00 reais/US$ 1,75)

From the Bus Station Novo Rio:
Taxi - 8 minutes only! (R$ 15,00 reais/US$ 5,00)
Catch bus 127 or 128, get off at Nilo Pecanha Avenue, on the same avenue catch bus 206 or 214 , when it goes up the hill, start to look for the hostel number. (R$ 5,00 reais/US$ 1,75)

From Santos Dumont Airport:
Taxi - 5 minutes. Taxi is the only way up.(R$ 8,00 reais/US$ 2,5)

Instractions in portugues for the taxi driver:
PEGAR A MEN DA SÁ .
VIRAR A ESQUERDA NA GOMES FEIRA .
SIGA EM FRENTE , SUBINDO RUA FRANCISCO MURATÓRIO .
DEPOIS DE 3 CURVAS , PRECURAR PELA CASA 361 DO LADO ESQUERDO .