84%Vila Carioca Hostel

Place was pretty good, very safe with the entire street blocked off by a security gate. It wasn´t a real party place but was great for a relax in between nights out in town. Great staff, very friendly and helpful. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to play music as they have just about... more Place was pretty good, very safe with the entire street blocked off by a security gate. It wasn´t a real party place but was great for a relax in between nights out in town. Great staff, very friendly and helpful. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to play music as they have just about every musical instrument here you could think of and they love it when people play them.close

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by luke-e-aitken9009 – posted on Sep 7, 2008

3

Very helpful staff, with excellent english. Great location to beaches, centro & other attractions. Highly recommend.

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by peterandsophia – posted on Mar 4, 2008

16

The hostel did not live up to the earlier reviews: - when we arrived they staff ignored us and then didn´t have our booking as they hadn´t checked their hostelworld emails - We had to make our own bed with ripped sheets - Security was poor as we only saw the security guard once and often... more The hostel did not live up to the earlier reviews: - when we arrived they staff ignored us and then didn´t have our booking as they hadn´t checked their hostelworld emails - We had to make our own bed with ripped sheets - Security was poor as we only saw the security guard once and often there was no staff at the desk to stop anyone taking their pick of the keys - Breakfast was ok once the fruit arrived 30 minutes after the time breakfast started. The only good things are the location, the cleanliness and if you are lucky you may strike a nice staff member. We changed to another hostel.close

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by lpg – posted on Feb 29, 2008

21

I stayed over Carnival, when like evrywhere else prices are 4x normal, & service probably lessthan normal. I think if not crammed full then it'd be a cool place. Only use big dorms if your part of a group. the common areas upstairs are a "secret" getaway.

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by rebelwithoutabrain – posted on Feb 14, 2008

30

The rooms were a bit cramped, hard to find room for luggage, also not much happening in botafogo, although easy to get buses/taxis to centre/beaches

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by lindastrav – posted on Feb 11, 2008

3

Friendly staff, good location, not too expensive.

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by davidkeemail1399 – posted on Feb 8, 2008

5

I will never forget this riotrip....thanks to the staff and the wonderful people coming there...hope to see you one day again ;)

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by katonhaeuser9286 – posted on Jan 3, 2008

2

The staff was very help and made you feel at home. The coffee and the fresh fruit was the best in the morning. The atmosphere at the hostel was great and give you added feel of the energy in Rio

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by dube672733 – posted on Dec 29, 2007

2

Very nice, laid-back hostel. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere. Would recommend this hostel to anyone.

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by travbugs – posted on Feb 28, 2007

21

more storage in the large girls dorm would be a big help. Even some more hooks or tables would help.

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by phil-kilkelly4737 – posted on Feb 24, 2007

1

Since I first arrived the staff has been very helpful and friendly. Obrigado Vila Carioca!

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by curio1 – posted on Feb 24, 2007

1

pretty average hostel. decent enough to stay a couple of nights if you cant find anywhere better...but I'm sure you could...

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by Rhysi – posted on May 27, 2006

1

The staff is extremely nice and speaks perfect English.

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by mreucr – posted on Feb 21, 2006

2

Really helpful staff, good breakfast, friendly atmosphere and the chance to see the monkeys in the street outside.

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by darrenan – posted on Feb 14, 2006

1

A good hostel, where we felt safe in (Rio) a city which was potentially quite dangerous. You have to catch a bus to most good beaches anyway and this location is close to Botofogo subway station and many buses. Although they have lockers, they are not big enough for backpacks, so you need to... more A good hostel, where we felt safe in (Rio) a city which was potentially quite dangerous. You have to catch a bus to most good beaches anyway and this location is close to Botofogo subway station and many buses. Although they have lockers, they are not big enough for backpacks, so you need to separate your valuable stuff if you want to store it. The hostel staff are very friendly and helpful, although write everything down and make sure you understand to try and not get lost (like we did) in Rio James, Australiaclose

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by james7345 – posted on Feb 9, 2006

4

Our stay at the Vila Carioca hostel was brilliant. The staff were really fantastic, full of good advice and great fun to talk to. They helped make our new year an unforgettable experience, and fed us well on ace brekkies.

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by Arenn – posted on Jan 3, 2006

2

Security would have recieved full marks if it wasn´t for the fact that fellow guests are allowed to buzz people in and go behind the reception desk as if they work there.

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by timfar5761 – posted on Aug 21, 2005

5

Great place, and great people. HIGHLY recomended!!!!

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by stck1 – posted on Jul 28, 2005

1

We have nothing bad to say about Vila Carioca. Thank you to everyone for making us feel so welcome. We will definitely return to VC when we are back in Rio - hopefully next year!! Kirsten e Jim xxxxxxx

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by Kirsten1823 – posted on Jul 6, 2005

4

As this is a new hostel it was fairly quiet but the staff went out of their way to make us feel at home, give us directions and even go out for drinks with you!! It has all the makings of a great hostel.

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by Gillianands – posted on May 23, 2005

1

My ratings says it all ;o) Solveig

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by solveig6924 – posted on Feb 22, 2005

1

Best Hostel I´ve ever stayed at.

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by Mgriffit – posted on Feb 16, 2005

6

One of the best Hostles I have ever satyed in! Highly recomended!!!

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by malin6972 – posted on Feb 13, 2005

1

This is a new hostel which may not be so well known. But the staff here were wonderful to us and were only too happy to answer all our questions. For New Years Eve we had a special party and two nights later enjoyed a great concert and barbecue. The facilities are clean, modern, and it is easy to... more This is a new hostel which may not be so well known. But the staff here were wonderful to us and were only too happy to answer all our questions. For New Years Eve we had a special party and two nights later enjoyed a great concert and barbecue. The facilities are clean, modern, and it is easy to reach the beach and other tourist attractions by bus or metro.close

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by Joobr – posted on Jan 6, 2005

1