The Cheapest Hotels in Rio de Janeiro

Da Lapa Design Hotel is near to Lapa (Rio de Janeiro’s famous nightlife spot), a wide selection of museums and art galleries, several samba schools, and just a few minutes by subway to the beaches. The hotel is spacious, clean, and comfortable and prices per night start from just $15. Not only that, but its trendy, contemporary design sets a creative, welcoming scene. Rooms come with either a shared or private bathroom and the hotel has a 24-hour reception, storage space for luggage, and private lockers. It also serves a free breakfast every day.

The Villa Santana in Centro, Rio de Janeiro provides private accommodation and easy access to key places in the city, such as Lapa, the Sambodromo (where the samba schools parade during Carnival), and near to the subway station for easy access to Copacabana beach (15 minutes away) and Ipanema beach (20 minutes away). The rooms start from $15 a night and are clean, simple, and colorful. Some notable services at the hotel include free WiFi throughout the property and a free buffet-style breakfast served every morning.

There are several great points to mention about the Aurora Hotel in Rio de Janeiro. First of all, it’s cheap with rates starting from less than $12 a night. Secondly, the hostel is located in Botafogo, one of the city’s hottest neighborhoods at the moment and just a few minutes away from Copacabana and Ipanema beach. Finally, the contemporary design of the hostel creates a pleasant and clean atmosphere and the street art painted on the walls adds an edgy touch. Other notable points are the daily continental buffet-style breakfast (included in the price), the shared lounge area that is great to meet people, and the multi-lingual staff who speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

For a proper hotel that isn’t by any means a hostel, the Américas Granada Hotel in Centro is one of the best value for money that you can find in Rio de Janeiro. The rooms are decorated in classic, neutral tones to create a modern, pleasant setting and the sun deck on the roof is perfect for sunbathing or taking a dip in the pool. WiFi is available for free and there are also parking spaces for a set price. The extensive breakfast buffet will easily get you out of bed in the morning and the hotel bar is open until 11 p.m. every night. Room rates start at less than $50 a night.

Located in the heart of Lapa, the Bristol Easy Plus Hotel is one of the best value for money hotels in Rio de Janeiro with private rooms starting from $36 a night. The rooms are bright, spacious and fully soundproofed, and include air-conditioning, TV with dozens of channels, a desk, and a safe for storing valuable items. The private bathroom has its own hairdryer and free toiletries too. The breakfast buffet is packed with different food items from several types of bread to cold cuts of cheese and ham.