Socia/tel Rio Lapa

3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro hotel in Lapa with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Rua Visc. de Maranguape, 9 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, 20021-390
  • Selarón Steps
    2 min walk
  • The Rooftop Selina Lapa
    1 min walk
  • Portinha Tram Stop
    4 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    20 min walk

Room options

Deluxe Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Rockstar Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Unique Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in Large Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Rio de Janeiro

Heart of Rio de Janeiro.With a stay at this Lapa hotel, you'll be steps from Arcos da Lapa and Selarón Steps. Circo Voador and Flamengo Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Selarón Steps - 2 min walk
  • Arcos da Lapa - 3 min walk
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 9 min walk
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 3 min drive
  • Flamengo Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 2 min drive
  • Portinha Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arcos da Lapa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Ernesto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Selina Lapa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lapa Irish Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gohan - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Socia/tel Rio Lapa

3-star hotel near Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Socia/tel Rio Lapa.

This 3-star Rio de Janeiro hotel is smoke free.

  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Socia/tel Rio Lapa offers 119 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 14.00 for adults and USD 14.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 14.00 for adults and USD 14.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.

Property is also known as

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Socia/tel Rio Lapa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 441 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 441 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 441 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 441 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 441 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis E

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the staff was very accommodating and it was easy to find but I didn't like that YOU HAD TO LABEL FOOD OR DRINKS OR THEY GET THROWN OUT!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hostels! The dining options were great, the room clean, guard on duty (it's Brazil....). Pretty building. I was able to walk everywhere I needed to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Standard Selina in not the best area. Nice rooftop bar, helpful staff. Small dorm for 8, no towel provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are wonderfully helpful (and speak English!). They accommodated an early check in for us and allowed us to store our bags after check out due to a late departing flight. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location & nice staff
The staff were super lovely and the property is in a good location. The rooms are nice but I think we were just a bit unfortunate to get one without a working extractor fan which made the room a bit damp and smelly... we did let them know but we were only there for a short time! Wifi was good Kitchen could do with a few more spoons!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Liliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robinson

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are all the best!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Urssulla

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay and the party at the rooftop.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniela paola

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Akanke

Liked: Cleanliness
I like the room. It was thoughtfully decorated and very clean. I didn’t find the staff very helpful or pleasant. It was like I was bothering them whenever I’d ask for information. It was the other guests who helped me when needed. The kitchen only had 2 spoons, no bowls, and 2 cups. I think it’s important to let people know that the Lapa area, at least near the hotel, has a lot of homelessness and people addicted to substances. I think having a Welcome Session to inform guests about the property, location, and public transportation options would be very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

elwira

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is a disgrace! I chose it specifically for its coworking space, but my experience has been a nightmare. The first night, I couldn't sleep due to loud toilet pipes at 3 AM. The second night, a man repeatedly tried to enter my room from 9 PM to 3 AM, leaving me terrified. Despite the supposed 24/7 reception, they were unresponsive. Now, Selina is refusing to refund me for the remaining stay, despite Expedia advising me to leave early. Avoid Selina at all costs.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria Paz

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty sheets. Awful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and son enjoyed their stay even though their room did not have a tv. I cant remember if I saw that it would be so that is on me. All that matters is they enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

STEPHEN, Fayetteville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in the tourist area of Lapa in a good way. Is best to get ESIMS before you get there so you can enjoy your touring with UBER because they are always around the hotel and saves you lots of of heartache due to language barrier. The Rooftop bar is also convienently on top of the hotel. I did not experience much noise either.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Mr peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location for Centro. Check-in stuff great. Rooms are fine. It’s really a young persons hotel. Very loud until 10pm, DJs etc. Breakfast chaotic and not great, which is an exceptional for Brazil. That said, good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sofia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

IKER ELI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, Selina have different options for your budget, you can find hostel shared rooms or individual rooms at a very affordable rate. Property is clean and convenient location near Lapa
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

IKER ELI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, convenient location near Lapa

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
I get what I pay for the stay is so cheap can't expect much like clean drapes, lack of bugs, soap in shower stall
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Cesar, Rio de Janeiro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gostei das instalações, tem estacionamento bem perto do hotel, lugares maneiros para curtir a night
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022