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Socialtel Rio Lapa

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Flamengo Beach

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Balcony view
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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Experience the vibrant spirit of Lapa at Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro, where a rooftop terrace offers breathtaking views and a library invites quiet reflection. Connect with free in-room WiFi, grab a drink at the bar or get work done at the business center. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (4)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Rockstar Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Unique Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Visc. de Maranguape, 9 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, 20021-390

What's nearby

  • Arcos da Lapa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Flamengo Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Museum of Tomorrow - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 5 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 32 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 45 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Flag Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 5 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 26 min walk
  • Portinha Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Francisco Muratori Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Cinelandia Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar do Ernesto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lapa Irish Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Selina Lapa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cortiço Carioca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sabor Peruano - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Rio Lapa

Socialtel Rio Lapa features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, Maracanã Stadium and Shopping Tijuca are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Portinha Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Francisco Muratori Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 119 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 14.00 for adults and USD 14.00 for children
  • There is a service fee of 10 percent

Children & extra beds

  • 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.

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 58.902.158/0001-37

Also known as

Selina Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Selina Rio Hotel
Selina Rio Rio de Janeiro
Selina Lapa Rio Janeiro Hotel
Selina Lapa Rio Janeiro
Selina Lapa Rio Janeiro Hotel
Selina Lapa Rio Janeiro
Hotel Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Hotel Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro
Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Selina Rio
Selina Hotel
Selina

Frequently asked questions

Does Socialtel Rio Lapa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Socialtel Rio Lapa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Socialtel Rio Lapa.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near Socialtel Rio Lapa?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Socialtel Rio Lapa like?

Socialtel Rio Lapa is in Lapa, a short 4-minute walk from Portinha Tram Stop and 9 minutes' walk from Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro.

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Reviews

Socialtel Rio Lapa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Rooftop bar
Breakfast
Location

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, tasty breakfast and environment had a good vibe.
Mj, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay. The staff is really helpful and makes you feel at home. The weekend music performances on the rooftop bar were nice.
Montez, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location near the beach
Liliana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fun place to be with; the food being served is excellent. Staff are always friendly and accomodating
Dennis, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel fabuloso
José, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed my time at Selina hostel ! This is my second time to come back there as they are so friendly , clean , clients oriented and very welcoming team ! I highly recommend it ! And already coming back next Monday again .
Souleymane, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Window in our room wouldn't close, reception sent maintenance up promptly but it wasn't fixable. Also the tap in the shower had been spun out from the wall so wouldn't work, but we screwed back on ourselves once we figured it out. Mattress needed replacing or cleaning. Good location next to the selaron steps, markets and Lapa for food and bars. Breakfast had a nice selection. Rooftop bar was an added bonus. Quiet inside the hotel.
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Corinne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Melinda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They have a bar on the rooftop with DJ, magnificent view of Lapa in the night, sometimes they close the bar at 10:30pm, you have a welcome drink from 5:00pm to 5:30pm so don't be late.
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Dennis E, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a awesome hotel they have a kitchen so you can cook and save money a library my room didn’t have hot water but maybe that’s normal in Brazil the area is kinda scary to walk around at night but in the day time is pretty safe
Oscar, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Holly, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

No spaces to work as was advertised. Room was very dirty and infested with cockroaches. Staff did nothing about the cleaning after I complained.
28-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not so good

Unwelcoming registration. No information given, just a sheet to fill in and then you're on your own ! The morning staff were nicer than the evening staff. Breakfast was unremarkable and not very tasty. I think there was a water infiltration problem in the 3rd floor, and the whole floor smelled of damp including the room, it was horrible. As I only stayed one night, I didn't complain. The hotel is well located, right in the center, but in the evening it's not very safe in the surrounding streets.
Room
Corridor
Alexandre, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Giuliano, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Alex, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Leonardo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Marwyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Daise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sandro, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Durante a minha estadia precisei trocar de quarto duas vezes por devido a problemas nos quartos. No primeiro, a fechadura do quarto não funcionava. Ou não trancava a porta na nossa saída ou não fazia a leitura do cartão de entrada. No segundo quarto, o piso estava danificado e, na primeira chuva, descobrimos a razão. A parte superior da janela estava sem vedação e chovia dentro do quarto. Ao solicitar mais uma mudança, o atendente do hotel sinalizou que teríamos que mudar de andar, porque outros apartamentos no mesmo andar que estávamos tinham o mesmo problema. A limpeza do quarto só foi feita mediante solicitação na recepção e, ainda assim, faltavam itens de higiene pessoal. Foi uma estadia desagrável e bem cansativa. Havia um esforço dos atendentes do hotel para resolver os problemas, mas tudo era muito era precário e resolvido no improviso.
Luiza, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Arquitetura diferenciada, bem bonito. Bom café da manhã e boa infraestrutura. Porém, achamos cabelo na parede do banheiro e na cabeceira da cama, isso assim que chegamos, sem utilizar nada. A localização é boa, mas muito barulhenta. Quem quer descansar, ou usa abafador ou esquece. Música, buzinas e gente gritando a noite toda. Barulho externo mesmo. Café da manhã gostoso, mas demora repor utensílios, todos os dias faltou algo, ora talher, ora copo, ora xícara. Atendimento ok.
Juliana M a Silva, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Não teve retirada do lixo e troca da toalha todos os dias. Gostei muito do café da manhã porém precisam colocar outra máquina para fazer café. Todos os dias faltava. Os funcionários foram bem atenciosos.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Boa estadia!

Pontos positivos: Hotel bem localizado, no coração da Lapa. Próximo aos bares e aos principais pontos turísticos. No 8º andar do hotel tem um rooftop com uma vista incrível dos arcos da Lapa. Pontos negativos: Paredes e banheiros sujos de sangue, provavelmente de muriçoca, mas que facilmente seria resolvido com limpeza das paredes.
Thalita, 2-night trip