Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Best pizza in Brazil and its walking distance!
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzaria do Chico
21 R. Santa CristinaBest pizza in Brazil and its walking distance!
Love this little coffee shop in Santa Teresa!
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafecito Café
121 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoLove this little coffee shop in Santa Teresa!
This must-see gem is an amazing old world cafe filled with history and baked goods!
1015 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoThis must-see gem is an amazing old world cafe filled with history and baked goods!
Porcão Rio's
Feast on the endless buffets in Porcao!
Everything Else
This beautiful beach is walking distance from Discovery Hostel. It has amazing views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer Statue. Its a great way to escape the tourist areas and relax!
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Praia do Flamengo
Praia do FlamengoThis beautiful beach is walking distance from Discovery Hostel. It has amazing views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer Statue. Its a great way to escape the tourist areas and relax!
Local Airport is a 5 minute cab ride away.
293 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont
s/n Praça Sen. Salgado FilhoLocal Airport is a 5 minute cab ride away.
This renovated mansion now lives a 280 degree look out point. Enjoy a panoramic view of city center all the way to Christ the Redeemer.
512 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de las Ruinas
169 R. Murtinho NobreThis renovated mansion now lives a 280 degree look out point. Enjoy a panoramic view of city center all the way to Christ the Redeemer.
A short hop to the Marina from the hostel will give you stunning view of the boats of Rio. Most competitions are housed here in the bay. The Party boats also leave here!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Do Flamengo
Avenida Rui BarbosaA short hop to the Marina from the hostel will give you stunning view of the boats of Rio. Most competitions are housed here in the bay. The Party boats also leave here!
Catch the transfers to Christ the Redeemer at Largo do Machado.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Largo do Machado
Catch the transfers to Christ the Redeemer at Largo do Machado.
Arts & Culture
Free on Wednesdays and Sundays, this palace is an amazing place to see how rich and beautiful Brazil's history is!
440 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacio do catete
153 Rua do CateteFree on Wednesdays and Sundays, this palace is an amazing place to see how rich and beautiful Brazil's history is!
An exact (but smaller) replica of the theater in Paris, the Municipal Theater is certainly a favorite place to photograph.
738 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Municipal de Río de Janeiro
S/N Praça FlorianoAn exact (but smaller) replica of the theater in Paris, the Municipal Theater is certainly a favorite place to photograph.
Palacio do catete
153 Rua do CateteMuseum of the Republic
Check out the Museum of Modern Arts!
703 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Moderno
85 Av. Infante Dom HenriqueCheck out the Museum of Modern Arts!
See the heart of Carnival as schools compete for the best samba in Brazil!
272 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sambódromo Marquês de Sapucaí
Rua Marquês de SapucaíSee the heart of Carnival as schools compete for the best samba in Brazil!
Sightseeing
A 5 minute walk from the hostel - the famous Steps of Selaron are known for their countless tiles from all over the world and their debut in Snoop dogs music video.
505 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Escadaria Selaron
Rua Manuel CarneiroA 5 minute walk from the hostel - the famous Steps of Selaron are known for their countless tiles from all over the world and their debut in Snoop dogs music video.
A unique building in the skyline of Rio's city center, the Catedral is equally impressive on the inside. Walls of stain glass cascade from the roof to the floor.
155 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
245 Avenida República do ChileA unique building in the skyline of Rio's city center, the Catedral is equally impressive on the inside. Walls of stain glass cascade from the roof to the floor.
The epic Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) statue! Join a tour, take a van or hop on the train to visit this World Wonder.
1936 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cristo Redentor
The epic Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) statue! Join a tour, take a van or hop on the train to visit this World Wonder.
The Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Glória do Outeiro sits atop the Ladeira da Glória with a view of Parque do Flamengo and the marina.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Igreja Nossa Senhora da Glória do Outeiro
26 Praça Nossa Sra. da GlóriaThe Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Glória do Outeiro sits atop the Ladeira da Glória with a view of Parque do Flamengo and the marina.
Take a walk, ride a bike or skateboard through the largest urban park in Rio! 5 Minute walk front the hostel brings you to this oasis.
584 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque do Flamengo
s/n Av. Infante Dom HenriqueTake a walk, ride a bike or skateboard through the largest urban park in Rio! 5 Minute walk front the hostel brings you to this oasis.
Drinks & Nightlife
Visit the famous Arcs in Lapa and enjoy the amazing street party that happens all week long. Fridays are the best as all of Rio meets here! Just a 5 min walk from the hostel!
417 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carioca Aqueduct
Visit the famous Arcs in Lapa and enjoy the amazing street party that happens all week long. Fridays are the best as all of Rio meets here! Just a 5 min walk from the hostel!
Shopping
Here is where Rio goes to find a good deal on shopping. Join in on the frenzy through streets of open air markets.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uruguaiana Station
160 R. UruguaianaHere is where Rio goes to find a good deal on shopping. Join in on the frenzy through streets of open air markets.