Rio de Janeiro is a top destination choice for many people and luckily, it’s home to an array of accommodation for all types of travelers. Whether you’re looking for a luxury resort, a Couchsurfing experience, or a rental apartment, the city has it all!
If you’re traveling on a budget to Brazil, especially Rio de Janeiro, there are several accommodation options, from hostels to apartment rentals. For those looking for more affordable accommodations in Rio, we partnered with accommodation aggregator AllTheRooms, and created a list of the best and cheapest places to stay in Rio de Janeiro — meaning you can relax knowing your home-away-from-home is sorted, and you don’t need to break the bank!
Best Budget Hotels
If you want to be looked after whilst traveling around Rio de Janeiro, hotels are the way to go. Before you panic about your budget, don’t worry there are plenty of budget hotel options available!
For a place to stay for roughly $15 a night (based on two people sharing), take a look at the Da Lapa Design Hotel. The industrial-style building is filled with bold murals and paintings, as well as large open spaces perfect for people-watching. The staff is known to be very friendly and there are a range of rooms to choose from in the hotel — all for varying prices — including dormitories and double rooms. There’s additionally free WiFi, TVs in the room, an on-site bar, and accessible rooms if you need extra assistance.
Another budget hotel option in Rio de Janeiro is Villa 25 Hostel and Suites. This boutique hostel is housed in a historic villa which has been renovated to the beautiful accommodation standing today. Room options range from dorm-style rooms for six or twelve people. There are also individual en-suite rooms which can fit up to three or four guests. Whatever room you stay in, you’ll have access to the patio and swimming pool, along with some awesome hang-out spaces and a co-working room — in case you need to finish a little business whilst on vacation. The hostel is in a fantastic location, being only a 25-minute journey away from the metro and bus stations.
Airbnbs and Vacation Rentals
If hotels are still a little pricey for you, don’t worry, Airbnb in Rio de Janeiro is a good alternative, a great way to sample local living.
Alternatively, if you’re traveling with your family or a large group and feel like you need a little more space and privacy,vacation rentals are ideal. Whether you choose to rent an apartment, a whole house or villa, there are many places with reasonable prices.
Stay at the foot of Christ the Redeemer in this gorgeous guest house, get views of Copacabana Beach from this apartment, or enjoy living in bucolic Ipanema for a few nights, all for under US$40/night for 2 guests, by booking one of these vacation rentals.
Rio de Janeiro is notorious in Brazil for its expensive restaurants, so with these options, you can save by cooking your own meals too!
Besides this, there’s always the option to find a host on sites like Couchsurfing, which has a very active community in Rio.
Wherever you decide to stay, feel free to get in touch with us for tips on where to stay safely and affordably in Rio de Janeiro, or book online!
Sage Fitzpatrick is a travel blogger currently living in London. She can be found drinking tea, reading and traveling the world. When she’s not traveling she spends her time blogging about her travels over at A Virtual Postcard. This post was created in partnership with AllTheRooms, the world’s first vacation rental search engine, for Viare Travel. Viare Travel is a travel agency that supports working with startups and travel businesses around the world to bring travelers the best experience there is!
