We stayed in a private double. The room was tiny but fine and had its own en suite. We loved the building and location. It was very close to everything in Copacabana and on a quite side street. The staff were friendly and helpful and we enjoyed the free Caipirinha. We just looked at the other reviews on the site... More

Rio Backpackers location is a quiet street only a few blocks from the beach. However you may never actually make it into the hostel as the stairs you climb on the street outside are old broken and dangerous. The building is old and furniture is broken and most lights and power points don't work. A couple of the staff were... More

The location is good and the staff friendly but the room was damp and next to the reception so very noisy. Everytime someone rings to enter it wakes you up. The hole place is not very clean and far too expensive for the price you pay.

Believe nothing that the site says, especially the breakfast (which is quite disgusting: limp bread, coffee seems "gracha" with flies and nope all you can eat). To get there, even with only a small backpack, a rise has nothing nice. Although it has some good restaurants and places nearby. But to give you an idea, when we returned to the... More

Although the location is good - close to the beach - there were a number of disappointments with the stay. The double room seemed more like a storage area - small, very warm and mouldy. The staff was not helpful (with the exception of one lady who prepares the breakfast) at all. Staff was smoking during working hours and the... More

It is a hostel, so it will be noisy here due to creaky stairs and noisy young guests so bring your earplugs. Rooms are clean, wifi works and the location is good. A hotel room should cost you less than double the price of a private room at this hostel.

I stayed in Rio Backpackers with friends, expecting a nice place to chill and meet other travellers. We were very disappointed because the guests don't interact. The best thing about this hostel is the price, however I wouldn't stay there again. The location is great, 3 or 4 blocks from the beach and the street is safe. The house is... More

I have been travelling for a number of years and never written on these sites. However, I felt compelled to say how overwhelmed I was with my stay at Rio Backpackers. Service is easy to find, but genuine service not so much. The owners have done a wonderful job and clearly ensure their staff are treated well and are happy.... More

We were given a free night by our tour operators here so accepted but after reading some of the reviews on here I considered not bothering. Im so glad I did bother. Sure, it isnt luxurious, but guess what its not luxurious prices. As a budget hostel I think it is a great place. Sure the place does need some... More