Rio Forest Hostel Reviews

List of Pro's and Cons: Let's start with the cons: Arrived ant the reception could barely speak English. We were placed in a dorm downstairs-on suite- but no hot water for three nights. Breakfast was not a buffet and I waited ages for mine. Dorm was very small with no wifi reaching our dorm. Some of the PC's didn't work. To top it- I saw a rat running outside our room the size of a small dog. Pro's: Good location if you are a partier-next to lapa- we had some good nights there.

Great hostel, great location, had some problems with the price due to Hostelworld but sorted it out without any hassle. Up a hill, but right in the heart of Lapa.

I had an excellent experience at Rio Forest Hostel. I initially came by myself to Brazil. I was a little worried that it would not be safe or fun traveling alone during Carnival but staying at the hostel gave me the opportunity to meet so many people from around the world. My roommates were a great bunch of girls from Brazil, UK, and Australia. I ended up going with them to the festivities and had an unforgettable experience. I really did like the energetic vibe of the place.

I spent three fabulous days in Rio Forest Hostel and I am very pleased with the overall service of this location. The hostel is conveniently located near Lapa without the crazy noise. Everyday it was always a pleasure to return from a walk around the city to music playing at the bar and the pool. In regards to the rooms, there were nicely kept and the plumbing was great! Every morning we would get breakfast and have the opportunity to talk with fellow cohabitants from all over the world.