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Reviews of Rio World Connection Hostel

116 Rua Taylor, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 20241-060, Brazil

#32 of 376 hotels in Rio de Janeiro

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Review Score

Based on 17 hostel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    10
    Amazing, amazing, amazing. 10+!!!!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    NOTHING! :)

    Ah, such a lovely place!!!! The beautiful city views from the rooftop pool, the clean rooms, the hostel itself is a really cool old mansion type place. Marcos the owner is awesome & even upgraded my room for me! His staff member Melanie is awesome!! Both Marcos and Melanie are good friends of mine, I felt like I was in my own home! Thank you for the love guys, until next time! The vibes are super chill, super safe, and all the other staff is awesome as well.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    Everytime again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was all good. Just missed a peeler to peel potatoes carrots etc in the kitchen. As the kitchen was recently reopened, they probably gonna buy soon one. :)

    Lovely view at the lagoon and Niteroi. Overall in the night. A lot of space to sit chill and lay around. TV and sofas, a hammock, a pool and more space to chill at the pool. All what the heart wants. Then you have lapa and it’s bars close but far enough that’s quite in the hostel :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    10
    Great location, nice swimming pool with an excellent view of Rio. The owner Marcus is a wonderful guy and wish him all t
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, nice swimming pool and excellent view.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is very nice and big, it has a very nice view of Rio and there is free coffee every morning.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    10
    home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    second time in Rio World Connection Hostel, so good to come back in this home away from home. The owner and staff are so welcoming and helpful, i could leave my kite gear in storage while travelling for some days, well appreciated! the garden with pool, the common areas, spacious with a beautiful view over the city, i definitively recommend this hostel in Santa Teresa.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Make sure you have a lock for your bag. There are only limited small lockers available.

    Great location, super friendly staff. Easy to meet other likeminded travellers.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Suite with Pool View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great spot to make new friends quick. Good atmosphere for hanging out. Great beautiful view of town. Nice location for getting to visit lapa or the down town of Santa Teresa.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    10
    RWC - I will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing :-)

    RWC Hostel is absolutely great, home away from home. Marcos and his staff are fun, friendly and help out when having questions. This beautiful house in Santa Teresa and its location couldn't be better, close by everything and the pool to dip in to start your day or coming back from a day in the city - what a treat. Will be back

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    10
    Just a perfect place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints whatsoever!

    I only got to stay for one night, but this hostel would be even more perfect for people staying a little longer. It's in a great location: walking distance from stores, the metro and the nightlife of Lapa, but also in a quiet neighbourhood, where you can relax in a very nice environment and enjoy the panoramic view of the city from above. The house is just beautiful and the pool is the best hangout spot after a day of sightseeing.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    10
    Best place to stay in Rio
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great!

    I loved everything about my stay at the Rio World Connection hostel: The staff and especially the owner Marcos is super welcoming and makes sure you are having the best time while in Rio. He knows the city inside out and will give you tips on where to go and what to do - or even take you there personally. The hostel itself is just gorgeous (actually it's the most beautiful hostel I have ever stayed at). It is a beautiful old villa with a fantastic view of Rios bay and a refreshing pool. Trust me, there's nothing better than jumping into the pool after a hot day of sightseeing and to socialize with other backpackers. If you are looking for a beautiful, central place to stay where you can easily meet other backpackers and love a good pool party, this is definitely the best place to stay in Rio!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Suite with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had a great time at this hostel! Loved the chill vibe and the pool area is a cool spot to hang out. The volunteers are super friendly and Marcos, the owner, is a pro about the best parties in Rio. Definitely recommend for a fun stay in the city!"

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Suite with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely brilliant new hostel right in the centre of Rio. A short walk to the bars and restaurants of Lapa and very close to the city centre. There's a beautiful pool which overlooks the entire city and loads of communal spaces to hang out with others. The staff are so kind and welcoming and it really felt like home. Also, had the most beautiful view for my breakfast this morning which you will find hard to beat anywhere else in the city. Highly recommend for a few nights in the city centre exploring Rio :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    6.0
    It was good but I would't stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff and owner were not really organized in general and did not communicate breakfast/pool time and hostel politics to us right when we arrived. Breakfast buffet was too small, lacking food for the number of guests there. My Booking reservation was also not registered in the system which took a bit of a time for me to arrange myself in the room. Staff also did not make the bed for us – that was not such a big problem but it was weird to me as in every hostel I went before I arrived tired from the trip with at least my bed ready to be used. They forgot to give one of my friend's bed pillow and the staff took a lot of time to bring it to her too. Fortunately I stayed in a spot in the room where the air conditioner was good (me and my friends also paid extra for it) but one of my friends was a couple of meters from me and complained about the heat in her spot. Another friend also had her black shirt bleached due to drops of hygiene products on the bathroom sink. Towels that I did not used or asked for were charged in my bill during checkout but at the the end I did not pay for those (of course). Volunteers did not know tips on what to do when we stayed there – except for Natalia, from Porto Alegre <3. At least in other hostels I stayed before I was provided a book or a flyer on the hostel's recommendations such as spots to visit and parties to go.

    Loved the mansion, location and the pool there. My bed was also really good. Natalia, from Porto Alegre, was also the nicest volunteer that made sure our stay was the best as possible. She gave us some recommendations for places to visit and things to do, which other volunteers did not know.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    9.0
    The little dog is a big plus
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Suite with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

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