Offering a sun terrace and views of the city, Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro is located in the trendy Lapa district in Rio de Janeiro, 200 metres from Santa Teresa. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, as well as a coffee house. It features air-conditioned rooms, a bar, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout. The hotel offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro offers a terrace, a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen. The famous Sugarloaf Mountain is 8 km from Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro, while Copacabana Beach is 6.5 km away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 2 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
6 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alice
    France France
    highly appreciated the kindness of the staff and their good advice, the design and art around, the comfort of the room, the vegan shampoo and soap.
  • Keyuri
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bed was comfy and the shower was good. The social areas are really nice and the rooftop bar was cool.
  • Haidar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff and facilities were great. Top notch as expected from a Selina. The rooms were extremely spacious and comfy.
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    Andrea
    Canada Canada
    I booked a room, and it was absolutely stunning! It was super comfortable and bright. The staff was amazing and quite helpful. They spoke English, which made my stay much easier because I could have a conversation (my Portuguese is terrible, but...
  • Tom
    Germany Germany
    “Had a great stay at Selina Lapa Rio! The location in Lapa is fantastic, with lots of bars and restaurants nearby, plus easy access to the metro. The room and the entire hostel were big, clean, and well-kept. The rooftop bar is nice, although it...
  • Jimena
    Mexico Mexico
    I was there only to spend one night and go my way. I just needed a bed for resting 8 hours and it was ok. The staff was really nice and welcoming. The breakfast was really good. In general the facilities are nice
  • Inés
    Brazil Brazil
    I loved the activities in the rooftop,the way the hostel is decorated and the how the spaces are organized.
  • Beatriz
    Portugal Portugal
    The common areas (reception, bar, rooftop) are very beautiful, the rooms are good, the staff is very sweet and helpful and the location is incredible!
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    great breakfast, great location, very good workspace
  • Claudia
    Germany Germany
    24/7 security. They helped me a lot, cause there are some beggars around the neighborhood. I felt safe every single day. You also get a welcome drink. The bathroom was great. The shower was cold or it was me who couldn't do it right.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Brazilian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegan

Facilities of Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Karaoke

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro

  • Check-in at Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Twin
    • Dormitory Room

  • Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1

  • Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro is 0.9 miles from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Happy hour
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Movie nights
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Live music/performance
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Walking tours

  • The nearest beach is just 0.8 miles from Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.