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About this property
Essential Facilities: Vidigal Varandas Hostel in Rio de Janeiro offers a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge, shared kitchen, or games room. Additional amenities include a minimarket, barbecue facilities, and a tour desk. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features interconnected rooms with sea views, balconies, and private entrances. Shared bathrooms include showers and hairdryers. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a barbecue area, karaoke, and film nights. Prime Location: Located less than 1 km from Praia do Vidigal, the hostel is 17 km from Santos Dumont Airport. Nearby attractions include Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens (6 km) and Sugarloaf Mountain (14 km). Highly rated for its scenic views and attentive staff.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Bar
- Garden
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Emil
Thailand
“Amazing location with one of the rest views in all of Rio and a great terraço and comunal área overlooking the sea in one of the more interesting áreas to stay in in Rio. Nice volunteers and good comunal spaces and kitchen.” - David
United Kingdom
“Having chosen a private room and paid a little extra for a sea view, I was not disappointed. A stunning and unforgettable sea view filled the window frame! Good price.” - Gabriel
Argentina
“A vista. O pessoal e as pessoas que ajudam, são muito amáveis.” - Michael
United Kingdom
“peace and quiet with stunning views, very welcoming favela” - Benoit
France
“The view, the common areas. The location is a bit of a double edged sword, on the the one hand vidigal is a cool neighborhood, but on the other hand, it is a bit far from everything.” - Leonardo
Brazil
“Fiquei pouco tempo na acomodação, mas, fui muito bem tratado, não tive muito contato com os funcionários sendo assim não tenho muito o que falar, o ambiente estava limpo, adorei a vista e sim voltarei mais vezes.” - Alexandre
Brazil
“A localização e a vista são maravilhosas. Sempre me hospedo no Hostel.” - Mariana
Brazil
“Ameeeeei, vou voltar em breve. Perfeito, vista mais linda do mundoooooooo. E tudo ficou ainda melhor com a recepção do João, ele é incrível!” - Nathalia
Brazil
“Excelente localização e equipe. Local limpo, seguro e confortável. Ótimo custo benefício também.” - Gerson
Brazil
“Bom atendimento funcionário da manhã,porque a moça da tarde é péssima no atendimento,muito rancorosa e trata mal os hóspedes o tempo todo”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.










The fine print
The property will pre-authorize the total amount of reservation at the moment of booking.
Please inform Vidigal Varandas Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).