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Socialtel Rio Lapa

Property class: 3

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A historic building with ornate architecture, multiple balconies, and a prominent entrance.
A modern room with a brick wall, a bed, a red sofa, a small table, and a patterned rug.
A rooftop terrace with tables and chairs, string lights, and a city skyline view.
A room with a brick wall, a bed with a patterned blanket, a yellow chair, and a small table with a lamp.
A breakfast setting with a coffee cup, fruit, toast, and eggs on a wooden table.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Rua Visc. de Maranguape, 9 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, 20021-390
  • Place, Selarón Steps
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcos da Lapa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fundição Progresso
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Rockstar Room

A room with a brick wall, a bed with a patterned blanket, a yellow chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Rockstar Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Unique Room

A room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a wooden floor.

Unique Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a window with a view of buildings and trees, and a wall with a mural.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a bathroom, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A room with a bunk bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Rio de Janeiro

Socialtel Rio Lapa puts you in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, within steps of Arcos da Lapa and Selarón Steps. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a library and a terrace. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Lapa hotel include Maracanã Stadium and Shopping Tijuca.

What's nearby

  • Selarón Steps - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Arcos da Lapa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fundição Progresso - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Flamengo Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 2 min drive
  • Portinha Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Me Gusta Gourmet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lanchonete Tic Tac - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar do Ernesto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jurema - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Os Ximenes - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Rio Lapa

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business centre on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Socialtel Rio Lapa.

This 3-star Rio de Janeiro hotel is smoke free.

  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Socialtel Rio Lapa offers 119 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 18 February 2026 to 17 February 2028 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 10 per cent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 14.00 for adults and from USD 14.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 58.902.158/0001-37

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

Socialtel Rio Lapa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Socialtel Rio Lapa?

The closest beach to Socialtel Rio Lapa is Copacabana Beach (5.9 km).

What makes Socialtel Rio Lapa a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Socialtel Rio Lapa.

Does Socialtel Rio Lapa serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

No, Socialtel Rio Lapa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Socialtel Rio Lapa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 596 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were incredibly lovely and always helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing stay, I enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, tasty breakfast and environment had a good vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for value, central
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. The staff is really helpful and makes you feel at home. The weekend music performances on the rooftop bar were nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, convenient location near Lapa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel fabuloso
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to be with; the food being served is excellent. Staff are always friendly and accomodating
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay and the party at the rooftop.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic friendly staff and creative room designs. The breakfast was well prepared and healthy. The surroundings are quite noisy - we were unlucky to stay for the weekend, and had to listen to a night disco during the whole night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the bohemian look. Rooftop bar was a plus since I don’t know the area. Restaurant connected to hotel was a plus great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in the vibrant Lapa neighbourhood
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, Selina have different options for your budget, you can find hostel shared rooms or individual rooms at a very affordable rate. Property is clean and convenient location near Lapa
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seline Lapa is the best
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are all the best!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went on a couple's trip - 1 night in Rio Location: Perfect. Right off the main road, minutes from the the popular Selaron steps & walking distance from the Metropolitan Cathedral and other great attractions. Staff: Helpful, fun and English-speaking. Room: just as pictured. Clean, working AC & clean air Vibe: Picturesque the roof top was a great night vibe - order a Caipirinha and just chill. Or have dinner before heading up to your room.
Street vendors right outside the entrance
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good

Good location. Comfortable public spaces. Room is relatively small and basic
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Standard Selina in not the best area. Nice rooftop bar, helpful staff. Small dorm for 8, no towel provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024