Beach Backpackers Hostel Rio de Janeiro
Rua Guilhermina Guinle #95, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 22270-060
318 out of 362 HostelBookers customers would recommend 'Beach Backpackers Hostel Rio de Janeiro'
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Recent review (25/01/2012)
The kitchen was very clean and nice, had everything you could ever think of.. The staff was very friendly and helpful with everything.. The hostel dog Charlie was cute :)
Overview
Welcome to Beach Backpackers Hostel, Rio de Janeiro!
Our mission is to provide comfortable, secure and clean accommodation to the budget traveller. We offer competitive prices and extras such as free breakfast, free internet and WiFi, free lockers and free bed linen and towel.
Our 24-hour reception is operated by helpful staff that are ready to answer all of your questions and offer the best advice about the local area.
Our large social area offers a great place to relax on comfortable couches. You can make use of our flat screen TV with satellite channels for watching sports and movies. We have a DVD selection, a PlayStation 2, a book exchange and board games.
You will also find free internet stations with Skype headphones and free WiFi with a strong, fast connection. There is a guest phone for receiving calls from home or for making local or international calls.
Our fully equipped kitchen has two large fridges for our guests to store food. We also have a built in water filter to top up your drinking bottles with fresh filtered water.
Our private courtyard garden is a peaceful space to chill out and enjoy morning coffee or have an evening drink while listening to music and get to know your fellow travellers. We also have regular BBQ nights here with really excellent food and a fun party atmosphere.
Tours and Activities:
We have a fantastic night-life guide for travellers keen to party, which includes information for gay and lesbian backpackers. We have loads of ideas for people on a tight budget or for travellers who want to splurge and treat themselves to a great Brazilian meal.
We also offer the best tours available to all tourist attractions in Rio including; Sugar Loaf, Christ Statue, Maracanã Stadium, Botanical Garden, Santa Tereza Stairs, Lapa (the most famous bohemian neighbourhood where a huge street party takes place every Friday).
CARNAVAL - MINIMUM STAY 7 NIGHTS FROM THE 16TH FEB. BOOKINGS WITH LESS THAN 7 NIGHTS FROM THE 16TH SHALL BE CANCELLED AND THE 10% PAID TO HB IS NOT REFUNDABLE.
NEW YEARS - MINIMUM STAY 5 NIGHTS FROM THE 27TH DECEMBER. BOOKINGS WITH LESS THAN 5 NIGHTS FROM THE 27TH SHALL BE CANCELLED AND THE 10% PAID TO HB IS NOT REFUNDABLE.
**AFTER YOUR BOOKING THE HOSTEL WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU TO PROCEED WITH A 50% DEPOSIT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE UPON ARRIVAL, IN ORDER TO CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION**
Accommodation Information
We have private and dormitory rooms available with ensuite or shared bathrooms. Our rooms are spacious with modern furnishings and have new, comfortable mattresses. Our wi-fi signal is strong in all our rooms.
Location Information
Our hostel is situated in Botafogo - a safe, central location.
Within walking distance of our hostel you will find Botafogo Beach (5 mins) where you can see the famous Sugar Loaf. You can also walk to the world renowned Copacobana Beach (18 mins).
We are beside many great local amenities including the metro, bus stops to all tourist attractions, trendy bars, restaurants, night clubs, frozen yogurt stores, juice bars, and supermarkets, local markets, two large shopping malls (Starbucks!), 24-hour ATM (HSBC), pharmacies and a public hospital.
What's Included |
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| Luggage Room | Free |
| Breakfast | Free |
| Linen | Free |
| Towel | Free |
Purchasable Extras |
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| Airport Pickup | USD 29.13 |
Facilities |
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| Air Conditioning | Bar |
| Credit cards accepted | Car Parking |
| Self-catering Facilities | No curfew |
| Currency Exchange | Games room |
| Secure lockers | Lounge area |
| Internet | 24 hour reception |
| Safety deposit | 24 hour hot showers |
| Tours/Travel Desk | Washing machines |
| Wheelchair accessible | Laundry service |
| Bar(s) | Communal kitchen |
| Internet access in public areas | Television room |
Check-In/Out Details
Earliest check-in: 14:00
Latest Check-out: 12:00
Important Information
CARNAVAL - MINIMUM STAY 7 NIGHTS FROM THE 16TH FEB. BOOKINGS WITH LESS THAN 7 NIGHTS FROM THE 16TH SHALL BE CANCELLED AND THE 10% PAID TO HB IS NOT REFUNDABLE. NEW YEARS - MINIMUM STAY 5 NIGHTS FROM THE 27TH DECEMBER. BOOKINGS WITH LESS THAN 5 NIGHTS FROM THE 27TH SHALL BE CANCELLED AND THE 10% PAID TO HB IS NOT REFUNDABLE. **AFTER YOUR BOOKING THE HOSTEL WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU TO PROCEED WITH A 50% DEPOSIT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE UPON ARRIVAL, IN ORDER TO CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION**
Cancellation Policy
Guests can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 2 days before arrival. Payments made to HostelBookers are non-refundable.
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