Friendly staff, great experience and amazing breakfast

Stayed in April 2024

Such a fun hostel! Since the moment i got in i was a part of the group and met so many amazing people. The energy was high and good. The crew was so nice and helpful, breakfest was tasty, the hostel is clean and comfortable. The location is great if you like to party. I left and came back because i liked it so much. Thank you!

Stayed in April 2024

One of the best party hostels in Rio. Couldn't recommend it anymore

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing!

Books is more than just the greatest party hostel in Rio, it is a community and a family. From stepping in through the front door, you immediately realise that this place has a shared history between the owners, volunteers and guests. Memories are printed and hung on the walls of inside jokes, photos, stories and testaments. The energy is electric all the time and you really do live in the moment here. There are events happening every day and the hostel has made it very intuitive to connect with other travellers, whether through their constantly active WhatsApp chat or at the long breakfast table. From 7-9pm, the 2 for 1 happy hour is unbeatably dangerous and nights out with the hostel are legendary. Showers and bathrooms have no faults, the TV has sports channels and Netflix, the rooms come with AC and lockers and the breakfast is for really champions - everything you would ever need! So fellow travellers, if you’ve read this far then what are you waiting for? Do yourself a favour and do not hesitate to stay with Books, as one day when you walk through their doors, you might be on the verge of creating and sharing something very special.

Stayed in February 2024

The hostel was very social which is perfect for solo travelers! The staff was very helpful and they planed a lot of activities :)

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

It’s like a home that invite people in to be happy! 🇮🇪

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing, we were so sad to leave!!

Best hostel in the world!!! We love Felipe and the Books Hostel family we created during our stay. Proper party hostel where you will get little sleep but make the bestest friends. Highly recommend at least a few nights if you are in Rio, you will have the best time ever and make the most amazing memories with the team and people who stay here. Daily activities with the hostel team, everyone was super lovely and friendly showing us the real Rio. We spent our 3 nights laughing, partying and fully immersing ourselves in the true Rio and carnival experience.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing

Amazing hostel, Everyone’s nice specially James

Stayed in January 2024

It wasn’t the most luxurious, but I knew that going in.

The social aspect of the hostel was incredible. Met some great people who are friends for life. The staff there, particularly Harry was great for me to help me settle in.

Stayed in January 2024

As there is party every day and place is quite small, you will hear the loud music in the room. Then all the drunk people coming back in the night :D. This is just something to consider before booking, of course if you will party too it won't bother you :D.

Breakfast with coffee every morning is a big plus! Place was being cleaned every day and people working there are very nice and helpful. Good wifi connection. If you are looking for that crazy party hostel, this is the place. Good location as well, just few minutes walking from all the parties in Lapa.

Stayed in January 2024

Very clean. Nice staff.

Stayed in January 2024

everything

Stayed in November 2023

Excellent

Stayed in December 2023

Books

Stayed in November 2023

Good vibes, clean, good breakfast, good location for exploring Lapa and seeing Escadaria Selarón, great staff. So many people come back to Books for multiple stays!

Stayed in October 2023

Very good staff and atmosphere. I was there for 2 weeks and I enjoyed it a lot, I met very cool people and the caipirinhas happy hour was excellent

Stayed in October 2023

Great vibe!

Stayed in September 2023

The bathrooms could do with some updating but they were standard for South America.

Breakfast was great, good selection of foods!

Stayed in August 2023

Incredible place to meet new people, the staff is awesome and offers a lot of activities together!

Stayed in September 2023

Room felt small and crowded,

Staff were kind and helpful, location ok if you want to explore the center of Rio, loads of places to eat and drink, comfy bed and pillow, fairly clean, great place to meet new people

Stayed in September 2023

staff! volunteers as well as regular staff were incredible, good location in fun district

Stayed in September 2023

The staff were super friendly and helpful and they were very welcoming and forthcoming with tips for the area. The hostel also organises nights out and trips which were really fun and there was a great mix of people. The courtyard seating area is also really well laid out so it is very easy to chat and meet people. We really liked Lapa as an area, it feels very local and there was a fun social atmosphere and good live music in the area every night. The room was very good value, the area is close to downtown sightseeing, near enough to to metro or only a short taxi ride to the SugarLoaf, Copacabana and Ipanema.

Stayed in August 2023

Good and social

Stayed in July 2023

Could be cleaner, facilities were oldish (beds, some bathrooms, the ones down didn't lock)

It is a party hostel with happy hour caipirinhas and very well located in the vibrant Lapa neighborhood in Río. Breakfast was good.

Stayed in June 2023