Title: Babilonia Rio Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37639394&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Babilonia Rio Hostel Savor life’s simple pleasures like an evening game of billiards and a sunset BBQ. ## Photo gallery for Babilonia Rio Hostel ![Exterior - Babilonia Rio Hostel (Rio de Janeiro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37640000/37639400/37639394/6f7c1834.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Babilonia Rio Hostel (Rio de Janeiro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37640000/37639400/37639394/2a7707df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - Babilonia Rio Hostel (Rio de Janeiro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37640000/37639400/37639394/1a2ff44f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, toilet paper - Babilonia Rio Hostel (Rio de Janeiro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37640000/37639400/37639394/c94f107a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Sea View (Vidigal) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Babilonia Rio Hostel (Rio de Janeiro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37640000/37639400/37639394/9b51503c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Experience vibrant Rio at Babilonia Rio Hostel, where guests can unwind on the garden or take a stroll along Copacabana Beach. Enjoy shopping on site, connect with free WiFi, and spend evenings relaxing by the barbecue grills or playing billiards in the lobby. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Bar - Laundry room - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 11 - Mar 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=37639394&PinnedHotelID=37639394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=37639394&PinnedHotelID=37639394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 12 - Mar 13](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=37639394&PinnedHotelID=37639394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=37639394&PinnedHotelID=37639394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=37639394&PinnedHotelID=37639394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=37639394&PinnedHotelID=37639394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=37639394&PinnedHotelID=37639394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=37639394&PinnedHotelID=37639394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Rio de Janeiro travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro.dx178301) [View more Hostels in Rio de Janeiro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Hostels.d178301-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-22.96090%2C-43.16991&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ar_q3P5uHUbg0De-TuSl1NtEvWc=) Ladeira Ary Barroso, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22010-060 ### What's nearby - ![Sao Conrado Beach featuring a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061529/7f6c0559-1cb1-45d4-88fd-77edb983d342.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Avenida Atlantica 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Copacabana Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004817/6bbb8ccb-3cc9-40de-9bfc-d6a05e61fff0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Copacabana Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![View of the beach from the fisherman's wharf just after sunset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2998/69e205f9-144a-4a27-b253-e149dd3ffd6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Praia do Leme 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Copacobana beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2998/b10e9130-96a1-4d94-bd22-2efd19f7ad87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rua Barata Ribeiro 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Rio Sul Shopping Mall 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Cardeal Arcoverde Station 3 min drive - Rio de Janeiro Central Station 9 min drive - Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) 16 min drive ### Restaurants - Quiosque Ginga Rio 8 min walk - Shirley 7 min walk - Panificação Confeitaria Duque Caxias 5 min walk - Boteco Belmonte 5 min walk - Yayá Comidaria Pop Brasileira 5 min walk ## About this property ### Babilonia Rio Hostel Hostel near Copacabana Beach At Babilonia Rio Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, shopping on-site and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Library - Shopping - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Lockers - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Communal living room - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper ### More - Air conditioning - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (for example, a passport) at check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if only 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 the event that 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. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Babilonia Hostel Janeiro Babilonia Rio Hostel Rio de Janeiro Babilonia Rio Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Babilonia Rio Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Babilonia Rio Hostel? ### What time is check-in at Babilonia Rio Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Babilonia Rio Hostel? ### Where is Babilonia Rio Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Babilonia Rio Hostel Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 6.8 Amenities ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacen 18 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lennon and the rest of the staff were great. The hostel is in Leme, close to Copocabana, but has some limited transportation. The hostel itself was well maintained, and the other guests were enjoyable to spend time with. Overall I recommend this Hostel ##### Jacen Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose Nilberto 19 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Preço bom, lugar agradável. Gostei, os funcionários sempre atenciosos e simpáticos. ##### Jose Nilberto Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities great view of ocean. good outdoor space. close to leme and copacabana. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 18 Jul 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Estoy muh molesto con este lugar, llegué al lugar y me dí cuenta que estaba al lado de una favela , cosa que no mencionan en la pagina! No me quedé ningún dia en el hostal porque me preocupó mi seguridad y nisiquiera me dieron oportunidad de poder cancelar o recuperar parte del dinero siquiera ##### Verified traveller Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels-Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.h59644378.Hotel-Information) > - [Vila d'este Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buzios-Hotels-Vila-Deste-Handmade-Hospitality-Hotel.h4603771.Hotel-Information) > - [Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels-Copacabana-Palace.h7130.Hotel-Information) > - [Quari Quara BY MN Hotéis](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buzios-Hotels-Quari-Quara-BY-MN-Hoteis.h4018653.Hotel-Information) > - [South American Copacabana Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels-South-American-Copacabana-Hotel.h978385.Hotel-Information) > - [Miramar by Windsor Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels-Miramar-By-Windsor-Copacabana.h9027.Hotel-Information) > - [Mirador Rio Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels-Mirador-Rio-Hotel.h48039.Hotel-Information) > - [Leblon Design Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels-Brazilodge-Leblon.h37294859.Hotel-Information) > - [Pet-Friendly Hotels in Matlock](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matlock-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d5639-tPetFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Casa Amarela](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Angra-Dos-Reis-Hotels-Casa-Amarela.h91350458.Hotel-Information) > - [The Hoxton Florence](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Florence-Hotels-The-Hoxton-Florence.h104897196.Hotel-Information) > - [Windsor Palace Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels-Windsor-Palace-Hotel.h688868.Hotel-Information) > - [Pura Vida Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels-Pura-Vida-Hostel.h9716405.Hotel-Information) > - [Vivaldi Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels-Vivaldi-Hotel.h83125.Hotel-Information) > - [B&B Hotels Rio Copacabana Posto 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels-BB-Hotels-Rio-Copacabana-Posto-5.h1469342.Hotel-Information) > - [4 Star Hotels in Monyash](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-Monyash-Hotels.s40-0-d3000010482.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [The Wroxeter Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shrewsbury-Hotels-The-Wroxeter-Hotel.h10392934.Hotel-Information) > - [Vila Gale Eco Resort de Angra - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Angra-Dos-Reis-Hotels-Vila-Gale-Eco-Resort-De-Angra-All-Inclusive.h2170687.Hotel-Information) > - [PortoBay Rio de Janeiro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels-PortoBay-Rio-De-Janeiro.h14441.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels-Hotel-Nacional-Rio.h42275495.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > - [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Genoa (GOA)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/goa/edinburgh-to-genoa) > - [Flights from Bristol (BRS) to Castrillon (OVD)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/brs/ovd/bristol-to-oviedo) ### Cars ### Activities > - [Things to do in Voss](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Voss.d11300.Travel-Guide-Activities) > - [Things to do in Puerto Montt](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Puerto-Montt.d6053664.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > - [Ferrara Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ferrara.d4940.Holidays-City-Breaks) ---