Socialtel Rio Lapa

Hotel with restaurant, near Flamengo Beach

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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.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (4)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels
Rockstar Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Rockstar Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Unique Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Balcony view
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Family Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels
Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Exceptional

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Selarón Steps - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Arcos da Lapa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Flamengo Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Circo Voador - 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 (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
  • ‪Me Gusta Gourmet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sabor Peruano - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Selina Lapa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caipirinha da Fátima - ‬2 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 visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí and Maracanã Stadium are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Portinha Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Francisco Muratori Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 119 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

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 centre

Services

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

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: 10 per cent

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 14.00 for adults and USD 14.00 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years of age 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 travelling with the child, she/he 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. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information.

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 on-site 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near Socialtel Rio Lapa?

Yes, there's an on-site 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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Socialtel Rio Lapa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast had a nice selection and was well prepared. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomRooftop barLocationBreakfast

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing stay, I enjoyed it very much!
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
manuela, 2-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

Great location in the vibrant Lapa neighbourhood
Katarzyna, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean, convenient location near Lapa

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the stay and the party at the rooftop.
Urssulla, 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

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
IKER ELI, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Seline Lapa is the best
Hector, 7-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

10/10 Exceptional

They are all the best!!
Robinson, 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

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

8/10 Very good

Good

Good location. Comfortable public spaces. Room is relatively small and basic
Siu Shan, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Standard Selina in not the best area. Nice rooftop bar, helpful staff. Small dorm for 8, no towel provided.
Stuart, 3-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

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

My wife and son enjoyed their stay even though their room did not have a tv. I cant remember if I saw that it would be so that is on me. All that matters is they enjoyed their stay.
Leonard, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location for Centro. Check-in stuff great. Rooms are fine. It’s really a young persons hotel. Very loud until 10pm, DJs etc. Breakfast chaotic and not great, which is an exceptional for Brazil. That said, good value for money.
Mr peter, 3-night trip