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About this property
Just 50 metres from Glória Subway Station, Discovery Hostel is located 300 metres from Flamengo Beach. Set in a restored colonial building, it offers accommodation with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. With a pleasant touch of colour, the charming rooms and dormitories provide a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. Bed linens are included, and bath towels are available for an additional fee. Downtown Rio de Janeiro and Santos Dumont International Airport are 5 km away. Ipanema Beach and the Sugarloaf mount are 10 minutes away by bus or subway. Novo Rio Bus Station and Galeão Airport are both within 25 km from Discovery.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- BBQ facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Laundry
- Daily housekeeping
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Melissa
United Kingdom“The staff are amazing. Met so many people. Perfect for solo travellers. Great location”- Gina
South Korea“The staff was very kind and helpful, very chill and responsible. I did like the vibe of the hostel, the different spaces that it offers (indoors and terrace), it also has a space where folks can work (and internet does allow for calls with camera...” - Max United Kingdom“It's a really comfortable hostel in a decent area, close to Lapa, Santa Teresa and Flamengo. Staff are kind and helpful. Nice little cocktail bar on site and the breakfast was a welcome bonus..My favourite of the hostels I stayed in, in RdJ”
- Moritz
Germany“When ever you‘ll go there you‘ll always find an amazing community. The staff and the guests are all the same friendly and helpful and are looking forward to welcome you! The community area is great. The kitchen is well equipped. The rooms offer...” 
Janainasmt
Brazil“The place is absolutely pleasant! The staff are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Just loved it!”- Grace United Kingdom“I loved this hostel, it’s one of my favourite from 6 months in South America. The staff are so friendly and the vibe is like you’re joining a little family. The breakfast is great and so are the evening caipirinhas. The location is great, right...”
- Fabio Brazil“The place and the people that work there made my experience in rio much better ❤️ You can't go wrong by staying at this hostel A+++”
- Ikaro Brazil“It was my third time staying at Doscovery and itnis always worth it. The hostel is in a nice location making it easy to go around the city. The staff is excellent, the rooms are comfortable and the guests are super fun, would definitely recommend!”
- Clara
Australia“location is perfect, 3 min walking from the metro station. the vibes, the staff, the rooms were very good. hostel was super clean and organised.” - Amanda
Austria“The allover atmosphere in the hostel was amazing, thanks to the great staff. There are different types of common spaces that you can choose, depending if you want to work, chill or spend time with the others. Breakfast was very good and tasty and...”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
A deposit is required to secure your reservation via credit card or PayPal. Discovery Hostel will contact you after booking to provide further details.
Please note that the property accepts cash only upon check-in.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
