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Rua Farani, 18 | Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Botafogo)
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Brothers Hostel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

I originally booked 4 nights at the hostel before going to a hotel to finish my trip of 14 days in Rio, but ended up staying 5 nights and cancelling the hotel reservation. The hostel is in a nice leafy area surrounded by bars, cafes and supermarkets. In fact the hostel has a bar of its own which is frequented... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2010

My friend and I love this place. The location is perfect; it's convenient to go to many places; it's in a safe and nice neighborhood. Rooms are clean and tidy. The layout is unique. The best part is the owner of the hostel. The guy has traveled to many different places and he is so funny! We drank with him... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2009

There are pros and cons there. Let's start with the pros. The location of the hostel is perfect, close to everything and easy to get to the subway and buses. The staff is nice as well. Now the cons. The room I stayed in had too many bunk beds (4) for its size, which made the room a little bit... More

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Also Known As:
Brothers Hostel Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Address: Rua Farani, 18 | Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Region: Brazil > State of Rio de Janeiro > Rio de Janeiro > Botafogo
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Ranked #96 of 190 Speciality lodging in Rio de Janeiro
Price range (per night): $41 - $67
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
f you are coming for carnaval, it is at 5 minutes drive fromsambodromo, where you can see the most dazzling celebration of world, and the parades of samba schools. Speaking of dancing, it is at 10 minutes drive by bus or subway from the well known bohemian district of Lapa, where the bars thrill with live music, not to mention the famous arcs built in 1750. So, there are hundreds of options, but if you prefer only to pour some beers, Dafoca bar, on the other side of the street, at half a minute walk is full of students (there are three universities in the area) ready to tell you how a Carioca (the natives from Rio de Janeiro) like to spend their moments and what’s their lifestyle like in the most marvelous city of Brazil. Inside the Brothers’ Hostel there’s the “Shelter”, a theme bar, with the world at your feet. If you prefer, you may have a tequila or a shot of whisky, but we recommend (with cachasa), a typical Brazilian drink. ... more   less 
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