See all properties

Socialtel Rio Lapa

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Socialtel Rio Lapa

Front of property
Rockstar Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

View in a map
Rua Visc. de Maranguape, 9 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, 20021-390
  • Place, Arcos da Lapa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Flamengo Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Rockstar Room

Rockstar Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Rockstar Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Unique Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Unique Room

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro

Heart of Rio de Janeiro.With a stay at this Lapa hotel, you'll be steps from Arcos da Lapa and Selarón Steps. Circo Voador and Flamengo Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Selarón Steps - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Arcos da Lapa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Flamengo Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Circo Voador - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 2 min drive
  • Portinha Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lanchonete Tic Tac - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar do Ernesto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Selina Lapa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Me Gusta Gourmet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sabor Peruano - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Rio Lapa

3-star hotel near Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Socialtel Rio Lapa.

This 3-star Rio de Janeiro hotel is smoke free.

  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Socialtel Rio Lapa offers 119 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Free daily breakfast
Hotel Monte Alegre
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 948 reviews
$43 nightly
The price is $46
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Monte Alegre

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 10 percent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 14.00 for adults and USD 14.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 58.902.158/0001-37

We should mention

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.

Property is also known as

Selina Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Selina Rio Hotel
Selina Rio Rio de Janeiro
Selina Lapa Rio Janeiro Hotel
Selina Lapa Rio Janeiro
Selina Lapa Rio Janeiro Hotel
Selina Lapa Rio Janeiro
Hotel Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Hotel Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro
Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Selina Rio
Selina Hotel
Selina

Frequently asked questions

How close is Socialtel Rio Lapa to the airport?

Socialtel Rio Lapa is 1.6 mi (5-min drive) away from the Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Socialtel Rio Lapa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Socialtel Rio Lapa.

How close is Socialtel Rio Lapa to the beach?

This hotel is 5.2 mi (13-min drive) from Copacabana Beach and 7.2 mi (20-min drive) from Ipanema Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Socialtel Rio Lapa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Socialtel Rio Lapa, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 14.00 for adults and USD 14.00 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Socialtel Rio Lapa?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Socialtel Rio Lapa have a pool?

Socialtel Rio Lapa does not have a pool.

Does Socialtel Rio Lapa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Socialtel Rio Lapa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Socialtel Rio Lapa to downtown Rio de Janeiro?

Socialtel Rio Lapa is 0.5 mi away from Rio de Janeiro.

Socialtel Rio Lapa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 579 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sofya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic friendly staff and creative room designs. The breakfast was well prepared and healthy. The surroundings are quite noisy - we were unlucky to stay for the weekend, and had to listen to a night disco during the whole night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went on a couple's trip - 1 night in Rio Location: Perfect. Right off the main road, minutes from the the popular Selaron steps & walking distance from the Metropolitan Cathedral and other great attractions. Staff: Helpful, fun and English-speaking. Room: just as pictured. Clean, working AC & clean air Vibe: Picturesque the roof top was a great night vibe - order a Caipirinha and just chill. Or have dinner before heading up to your room.
Street vendors right outside the entrance
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Safwan

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

manuela

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the bohemian look. Rooftop bar was a plus since I don’t know the area. Restaurant connected to hotel was a plus great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service
Window in our room wouldn't close, reception sent maintenance up promptly but it wasn't fixable. Also the tap in the shower had been spun out from the wall so wouldn't work, but we screwed back on ourselves once we figured it out. Mattress needed replacing or cleaning. Good location next to the selaron steps, markets and Lapa for food and bars. Breakfast had a nice selection. Rooftop bar was an added bonus. Quiet inside the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montez

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. The staff is really helpful and makes you feel at home. The weekend music performances on the rooftop bar were nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, tasty breakfast and environment had a good vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing stay, I enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Keri, Mechanicville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No spaces to work as was advertised. Room was very dirty and infested with cockroaches. Staff did nothing about the cleaning after I complained.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathaniel

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in the vibrant Lapa neighbourhood
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

WAEV

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to be with; the food being served is excellent. Staff are always friendly and accomodating
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar, Bakersfield Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a awesome hotel they have a kitchen so you can cook and save money a library my room didn’t have hot water but maybe that’s normal in Brazil the area is kinda scary to walk around at night but in the day time is pretty safe
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier Quintero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jhgh
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seline Lapa is the best
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have a bar on the rooftop with DJ, magnificent view of Lapa in the night, sometimes they close the bar at 10:30pm, you have a welcome drink from 5:00pm to 5:30pm so don't be late.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024