186 Lapa Central Hostel

2.0 star property
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only
Bar (on property)
Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rua do Lavradio 186 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20230-070
  • Arcos da Lapa
    3 min walk
  • Selarón Steps
    7 min walk
  • Flamengo Park
    10 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    10 min drive

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Rio de Janeiro

With a stay at 186 Lapa Central Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Rio de Janeiro, within a 5-minute drive of Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro and Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí. .This hostel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Copacabana Beach and 8 mi (13 km) from Christ the Redeemer.

What's nearby

  • Arcos da Lapa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Selarón Steps - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Flamengo Beach - 18 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 2 min drive
  • Francisco Muratori Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boteco Belmonte - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nova Capela - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tribunal Kilo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chopperia do Papai - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Booze Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

186 Lapa Central Hostel

Adults-only Rio de Janeiro hostel in Lapa with a 24-hour front desk
186 Lapa Central Hostel offers 8 shared accommodations with air conditioning. This Rio de Janeiro hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, housekeeping is provided daily, and you can request irons/ironing boards.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
At 186 Lapa Central Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
186 Lapa Central Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee weekdays 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: BRL 13 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Conveniences

  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 10.00 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately BRL 13 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he 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. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

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186 Lapa Central Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 51 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Best Location, Brilliant Staff, Very Safe
Hostel is amazing - provided you are pretty chilled and roll with whatever is happening. Had a brilliant stay, it was the perfect location to explore the city and surrounds; but also for Carnival events. Rooms were comfortable (had air con @ night, but fans through the day) and were fairly quiet. Unfortunately I don't think the room is swept often and the bathrooms got dirty very quickly; likely from a couple of plumbing issues which meant the floor in bathroom usually wet. Wi-Fi was very hit and miss; but great when it was working. Staff were amazing; special shout out to Fred! They knew everyone's names, very friendly, most could speak English, always wanted to help. Felt very safe - there is police station over the road and Lapa seemed to be a hip, cool suburb. The hostel also often had front door locked and just rang doorbell no matter the time and staff would let you in (and only guests because they knew you). During carnival there were free dinners and breakfasts - always delicious and filling! As well as free caipirinhas for 2hrs to get people started on the night (again just for carnival). Great atmosphere; guests talked to each other and went out exploring/partying together. Really great stay
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

MARIEM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad experience
It was not a good experience. Room facilities are poor: adapted bathrooms and very small, dirty beds, mattress with scabies, sultry rooms, air conditioning during limited hours. Many beds in one room and without any security. The atmosphere of the hostel is good, staffs are awesome, the location very good, but the minimum comfort is zero.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Emma T, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Party hostel right in Lapa
We stayed over carnival so perhaps it's not usually a party hostel! We stayed in a private room with air conditioning, bathroom was modern and clean. The room only had a bed, no space for luggage. It was very noisy most nights, our window was onto a terrace where the party seemed to move to. I wouldn't stay again however it is a great place to party and meet new people! Staff are friendly and helpful and breakfast is good!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't take advantage of any of the activities but I think the hostel offered special group/theme meals and bbq. Water and other beverages for sale. It was World Cup so there was a lot of partying going on in the main room and in the several restaurants/bars outside, but the upstairs/sleeping area was quiet. The women's dorm had a warm shower and toilet just for women. Bunks stacked 3 high. Nice sized kitchen, very basic breakfast. I'm not sure what the area is like at night when World Cup is not going on. Friendly, sweet rescue cat.

10/10 Excellent

Abiye K, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The ratings don't lie
It's a good thing I have seen other hostels before I rate this one. Now I know why it's rated highly... Light for each bed n a place to charge your phone or laptop - check Big locker enough to fit your large backpackers bag - check Locker needs little more maintenance n it's close to your bed. You got to have your own lock. Wifi every corner of the place without any problem - check Friendly n multilingual customer service - check Location walking distance from laps where all actions take place in the weekends.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great quality hostel
The staff are really friendly and will go out of their way to help you. Nice atmosphere, comfy beds & the bathroom was clean and spacious. Have already booked again for a few weeks time!

10/10 Excellent

GLEICE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Localização excelente. ambiente agradável. ótimo atendimento!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar tranquilo e barato!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Cintia

Nada me agradou
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Bruna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospedagem Ano Novo
O hostel é um lugar muito aconchegante e acolhedor, porém como estão em períodos de obra foge um pouco do descrito e das imagens na hora da reserva. Houve um pequeno problema em relação ao café da manhã mas os funcionários se moveram rapidamente e solucionaram. Não foi um ótimo café da manhã, sem opções de variedade, porém atendeu. O wifi não estava funcionando muito bem, porém os atendentes nos ajudaram e colocaram um outro que funcionava no quarto dos fundos, onde eu estava. O pessoal da recepção é muito acolhedor e prestativo, conheci o Frederic, muitíssimo simpático, outro rapaz que estava na manhã do meu check in, porém não lembro o nome (check in dia 29/12 - Período da manhã) e outro rapaz que ficou alguns dias durante a noite, também muito receptivo. O redor do hostel também é maravilhoso e pra quem busca uma noite agitada é perfeito, a região é repleta de barzinhos e boates. Num geral a estadia foi satisfatória, com alguns pontos a melhorar. Já indico o hostel aos amigos e pretendo voltar em fevereiro.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perto do centro da cidade
Fui para ver mais um jogo do Botafogo na Libertadores. O Hostel deu sorte, pois ganhamos nas duas vezes em que fiquei hospedado lá. Perto da Central do Brasil onde se pega o trem para o Estádio Nilton Santos.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Agradável próximo a Lapa
Gostei muito do atendimento, funcionários atenciosos ,como fiquei no quarto que o banheiro era compartilhado o banheiro era bem limpo .

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness
Hostel Limpo e Conveniente.
Perdemos o Vôo, e não tínhamos reservas previstas, portanto, foi um verdadeiro achado conseguirmos uma hospedagem imediata no custo apresentado. Sem contar na proximidade do aeroporto Santos Dumont (R$7,00 pagos pelo transporte via CABFY).

6/10 Okay

Themistocles, SP

Disliked: Staff & service
Boa opção para ficar no centro - LAPA
4 dia para olimpíada. Perto do Centro e fácil acesso. Atendimento no período noturno deveria melhorar e ser mais simpático.

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boa localização, custo / benefício muito bom.
Boa localização, rua próximo aos principais bares da lapa, mas sem estar no meio da confusão. Próximo aos arcos, facilidade de acesso à ônibus e metro. As acomodações são simples mas muito boas. Ambiente agradável.

10/10 Excellent

Giordano, Porto Alegre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quarto confortável
Fiquei apenas uma noite para ir num show no Circo Voador, que é a apenas duas quadras. É um ótimo hostel para esse fim. Os colchões são novos e superconfortáveis. Os quartos têm beliches de três andares, e em cada quarto dormem umas 16 pessoas, mas quando me hospedei o meu quarto não estava cheio e foi bem confortável. Tem ar condicionado no quarto, um pouco gelado.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eu vou voltar para o mangá hostel no carnaval
Não foi Valmir,fomos eu Rosa e Sandra,adoramos,pretendemos voltar no carnaval.Pessoal muito educado e bacana.adoramos.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Faltou uma limpeza no banheiro antes de chegarmos. creio que tenha sido uma falha, pois o quarto estava com a roupa de cama branquinha. E o problema com o barulho, pois o quarto ficava ao lado da área de confraternização, então era impossível conseguir dormir.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bem localizado
Atendimento cordial !! Hostel bem localizado, 25 min pra chegar em Copacabana de ônibus. Limpeza do quarto e roupas de cama deixou a desejar Café da manhã bom por se tratar de um hostel. Sinal de wi.fi muito bom

10/10 Excellent

edna, são vicente SP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lugar confortável e próximo do centro
atendeu todas as minhas expectativas.Próximo do centro, fácil localização e confortável.