Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 184 reviews.
Babad
Israel · Solo · September 2026
+The staff were very friendly and helpful, hostel in a good location in terms of gyms and restaurants though the metro is a bit far.
−The room had no curtains and was above the street, woke up every morning at 9am from the noises.
Stephany
Brazil · Solo · May 2026
“It's Rio”
+It's definitely a party hostel. From 7pm to 11pm there's LOUD music playing as a warm-up for any parties the hostel people might be heading to in the city. It's impeccable how everyday there are activities to do so it's pretty easy to connect with new people. I'm a solo traveler and this was one of the few trips I haven't been alone for not even 5 minutes because there was always some company. The cleaning ladies are so lovely and kind too, they always keep the hostel super clean and fresh. The beds are SUPER comfortable. Breakfast is pretty much the same everyday but it's enough to keep you full until lunch time. Also, hostel is located in a key part of the city, very accessible to public transportation, but you gotta be careful around.
−I think the hostel lacks the basic: curtains for the bed, a little shelf to support your phone while it's charging (also the USB entrances of my bed were super noisy, probably having electrical issues). Except for the guy who takes the late night shift and is always wearing a cap, who was always super kind and sympathetic, the staff lacks good manners. I'm not talking about volunteers, because all of them were wonderful people and the hostel seems to know how to pick its volunteers but the actual staff need a wake up call.
Erik
Brazil · Solo · September 2026
“Pretendo volta em uma próxima viagem ao rio e recomendo.”
+Gostei do quarto, ambiente bem limpo. Gostei muito do café da manhã.
−Tirando o som MUITO alto o na parte do quarto 8, seria nota 10. Minha sorte que viajo com tampão de ouvido, consegui dormi de ressaca no dia seguinte. Mas foi um desafio para os outros que estavam no quarto.
javier
Germany · Solo · September 2026
+La dinámica del hostel, las actividades que realizan para conectar personas desconocidas entre si, la gente que trabaja allí que es muy buena onda. Es muy buena oportunidad para ir y conocer gente de todo el mundo. Mi estadía fue maravillosa
Stephany
Brazil · Solo · July 2026
“2nd timer at Books”
+Books has become a family. This is my second stay and even more remarkable than the first one. Glad to choose to stay with them again and enjoy such a good time in Rio. It's impossible to stay at Books and don't make friends or at least have an amazing time with the plans they always make for parties and gatherings. Super well managed and even the volunteers are very well picked (super nice and lovely people).
−I'll keep advocating for curtains on the beds! Hahahah and also room 2's outlets still make an annoying electrical noise
Turists_LV
Latvia · Solo · June 2026
“Kā Borats saka: Very nice, I like it. Rio ballītes izcilas.”
+Izcils party vibe. Ja neesi tusētājs, tad šī vieta nebūs tev, bet ja patīk ietusēt, tad vieta ir izcila. Labs 'community spirit'. Brokastis bija ok, beer pong izcili, galda spēles un saziņa ar citiem iemītniekiem arī ok. Personāls ļoti draudzīgs un atsaucīgs un pats galvenais - uzticas viesiem. Happy hour izcili.
−maza alus izvēle. Būtu arī labi, ja istabas būtu slēdzamas ar pieeju tikai tiem, kuri tur apmetušies nevis jebkuram, kurš ir ticis iekšā Hostelī. Būtu labi, ja arī pats hostelis piedāvātu veļas mazgāšanas pakalpojumu.
Humberto
Brazil · Solo · June 2026
“Decepcionante”
+Localização.
−Escolhi pela avaliação alta, mas foi uma decepção. O quarto que reservaram para mim (n° 3) estava sujo, com odor azedo, cheio de roupas e calçados espalhados pelo chão. A cama não estava pronta (e talvez seja melhor assim, porque havia roupas e peças íntimas de outros hospedes em cima). Quando questionei se a cama estava mesmo disponível, a atendente perguntou se eram de um rapaz que estava deitado na cama de baixo e deixou na escada da beliche. As roupas de cama pareciam OK, mas a toalha estava bastante gasta. Banheiros são pequenos e apertados, sem local para pendurar roupas e acessórios. Suporte de papel higiênico reserva muito perto da lixeira, assento sanitário gasto. À noite, alguém deixou uma toalha de banho sobre a pia. Não tive coragem de dormir em um ambiente tão insalubre, tanto que fui embora de madrugada, mesmo tendo pago duas diárias. Acredito que higiene e limpeza deveriam ser prioridades de todo hostel, justamente por ser um espaço coletivo. Entendo que os hóspedes precisam fazer sua parte, mas a equipe precisa fazer valer as regras de convivência, não ficar "passando a mão em cabeça de gringo". Eu geralmente confio no sistema de avaliações da Booking, e só reservo
Victor
Brazil · Solo · April 2026
+Localização no coração da Lapa, ambiente bem acolhedor.
−Das dinâmicas e opções no entorno.