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Socialtel Rio Lapa

3.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Flamengo Beach

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Balcony view
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$71
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June

Explore the area

Map
Rua Visc. de Maranguape, 9 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, 20021-390
  • Arcos da Lapa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Flamengo Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Rockstar Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Rockstar Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Unique Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Unique Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in Female Dorm

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in Large Dorm

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Large Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Lapa hotel include Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro and Flamengo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Arcos da Lapa - 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
  • Flamengo Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 2 min drive - 2.2 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

  • ‪Arcos da Lapa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Ernesto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Selina Lapa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lapa Irish Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gohan - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Rio Lapa

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Flamengo Beach
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.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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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
  • Smoke-free property

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 11:00 AM
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

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

Important information

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 51.909.096/0001-46

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

As of 15 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Socialtel Rio Lapa on 25 June 2025 start from AU$78.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Socialtel Rio Lapa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 499 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No spaces to work as was advertised. Room was very dirty and infested with cockroaches. Staff did nothing about the cleaning after I complained.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathaniel

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

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

10/10 Excellent

WAEV

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

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

10/10 Excellent

Oscar, Bakersfield Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier Quintero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jhgh
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis E

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

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

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

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

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Liliana

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

10/10 Excellent

Robinson

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

10/10 Excellent

Urssulla

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay and the party at the rooftop.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniela paola

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Akanke

Liked: Cleanliness
I like the room. It was thoughtfully decorated and very clean. I didn’t find the staff very helpful or pleasant. It was like I was bothering them whenever I’d ask for information. It was the other guests who helped me when needed. The kitchen only had 2 spoons, no bowls, and 2 cups. I think it’s important to let people know that the Lapa area, at least near the hotel, has a lot of homelessness and people addicted to substances. I think having a Welcome Session to inform guests about the property, location, and public transportation options would be very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

elwira

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is a disgrace! I chose it specifically for its coworking space, but my experience has been a nightmare. The first night, I couldn't sleep due to loud toilet pipes at 3 AM. The second night, a man repeatedly tried to enter my room from 9 PM to 3 AM, leaving me terrified. Despite the supposed 24/7 reception, they were unresponsive. Now, Selina is refusing to refund me for the remaining stay, despite Expedia advising me to leave early. Avoid Selina at all costs.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024