None of these are big things but if addressed the stay could have been even better: - If it’s a double bed, please provide a double mattress, 2 single mattresses is a bit uncomfortable. - The room was quite loud. Now, with the room facing a famously busy road and beach, this wasn’t a surprise, but some sound proofing measures such as double glazing and ensuring the window could close properly would help some. - Cleanliness - overall cleanliness of the bathroom and bedrooms were good, but the floor should have been swept or vacuumed between guests at least.

Excellent location, view onto Copacabana was amazing, friendly staff and well-designed rooms - felt very at home.

Stayed in April 2024

I love this chain all the time

Stayed in April 2024

A little bit pricey.

Staff are very approachable. Good location, so close to the beach.

Stayed in April 2024

It is Rio, so you have to take care.

A nice place near Copacabana. You can feel quite safe there, but only without showing gold, diamonds and richness, or you need your body guard. The beach is beautiful, the place calm and there is a nice Samba-Band-bar and a Pizzaria just on the other side of the street. A great place to spend more than just 2 nights! :-)

Stayed in April 2024

The bed wasn’t so comfortable

Location and rooftop

Stayed in April 2024

Our room was next to the elevator

Really nice staff and clean

Stayed in March 2024

Very safe and close to the main beach.

Stayed in March 2024

the breakfast could be improved

facilities

Stayed in March 2024

Window in privet room with the view is really thin so it’s a bit noisy

Location is great The room is a bit pricey in comparison to Rio No shared space to meet people

Stayed in April 2024

It is not acceptable to have to struggle so much for a refund… I had to cancel one of my stay with a free cancellation policy and never heard back from the hotel despite calls, e-mails…

Beautiful room, amazing views and very nice staff

Stayed in February 2024

There's no proper place to gather or meet new people different from the kitchen. Staff was rude and not very empathetic

Nothing special

Stayed in March 2024

No locked lockers in the dormitories. The cabinet above the bed was a bit weirdly placed. I kept on hitting my leg to it while I was sleeping.

Staff was super friendly. Also there was plenty of activities to attend if you'd like to plus the whatsapp group chat was super helpful.

Stayed in March 2024

Waiters and waitress did forget some orders at breakfast

Breakfast was awesome, beds are cozy

Stayed in March 2024

The vibe

Stayed in February 2024

I think the shared bathroom could be a bit cleaner, but it wasn’t unpleasant, it was manageable. My only issue was with the Copa restaurant staff. I felt like because of being a tourist (latinamerican) I was often left ignored or last, I ate here 3 times. In fact I was sad about my last experience there. I went to have breakfast at Copa and ordered at the same time as the table next to me (4 Brazilians) and they got the same food (eggs and açaí bowl) within 10 minutes. Another table of 4 that came after also got served. I had explained to the server that I was headed to the airport and would place my entire order at once to make it easier/faster for us, but after 30 min I had not been served even my coffee or juice. I had two servers asked if I had ordered already as they saw me sitting there empty table and I said “yes a long time ago”, but no one did anything. When I enquired again and explained my ride will come soon as I can’t wait much longer, the server was rude and said you have only been waiting 30 min (more like 40 at that point). I said yes but then why did other bigger tables get their food within 10-15 min? I waited another 10 min and had to rush out to catch my ride to the airport on an empty stomach after nearly an hour. My order never in sight, not even the coffee or orange juice. I felt a bit discriminated against.

I upgraded to a single and the view from my room out to the Copacabana beach was just spectacular. The front desk team was super helpful and friendly. I did a quick check-in since I was late for a tour upon arrival, and got everything settled so fast. The bed was just so comfy and the room set up was perfect. Having AC is a blessing. The shared bathroom was always available for use. It wasn’t noisy or messy. Again, the LOCATION is perfect, just cross the street to Post 5.

Stayed in February 2024

-the rooms and bathroom were small and dingy -some of the staff were not very friendly/helpful

-Location -activities

Stayed in February 2024

The hostel has zero communal areas to meet people/relax. The hostel states that it has a bar but it’s a separately run restaurant/bar on the top floor. This isn’t a shared space for traveler’s to meet it’s a fancy bar that is actually quite expensive. Other than the kitchen & cinema room there is nowhere for guest to meet each other or spaces to relax. This place feels like a hotel. The shared bathroom wasn’t clean on arrival and didn’t get cleaned very often. When you asked for the room to be cleaned it took all day. Sometimes we’d return and the room was the same as when we left. The double room was very small. You couldn’t open the draws in the room as the storage unit was so close to the bed. Made it hard to get ready.

The location is great. Right on the beach. Modern stylish furnishings. WhatsApp group. Good WiFi. Safe place to return to. Breakfast was great. Staff were available 24/7.

Stayed in February 2024

The worst part was the breakfast - very bad as many others have mentioned, I had to not eat it in the end. Also, it isn’t an overly social place with almost no spaces to just be, only the kitchen and cinema room.

I stayed for a few weeks in a private room with shared bathroom, overall I had a great stay and would recommend. I also liked the rooftop bar/ restaurant (only went in the evening). During Carnaval it was very expensive for a hostel, but everywhere was.

Stayed in February 2024

Selinas are always on the more expensive side, but as such, that wasn't a surprise. The big issue, and I spoke with several who had the same complaint, is that there is no common area to hang out in. It's either the crowded lobby full of people checking in, or two wooden chairs in the hallway. The rooftop bar is an independent RESTAURANT/BAR and not a place you can go to just relax, look at a TV, play a game, or meet people. It wasn't always open, and often empty because they essentially take a reservation just to go inside. "What's your name, room number, and how many people are coming?" It's not very social at all. Without the WhatsApp group, it would be impossible to meet people here.

Location is great. Tons of people there for the same general reasons, and the staff does a great job with activities and information through WhatsApp.

Stayed in February 2024

The rooms could be cleaner. We had the room for 4 and the boxes next to the beds as well as the cabinets were dusty.

Good location, close to the beach and to a metro station. We really liked the breakfast. The staff was very friendly.

Stayed in December 2023

I was put in a mixed room even though I booked a female-only room. I didn’t realise until the next morning. Even though there’s AC in the room, it’s still quite warm.

Overall an amazing location and great facilities. I’m a safe area right across from the beach. Bunk rooms have nice beds and curtains.

Stayed in January 2024

The property is nice, and great located. Perfect spot for backpackers, and solo travelers.

Stayed in January 2024

The place feels kinda chaotic. Check in was a mess (despite being prompted to download the Selina app and fill out a form in advance, supposedly to save time). It took forever, I had to fill out the same form I had already filled online, and room was not even ready at 3pm like it's supposed to (the team eventually gave me another room). I booked a massage through the front desk but the therapist never showed up. When I inquired the front desk said that there was actually no therapist for the day (not sure why they didn't simply mention it when I booked it). Windows are extremely thin so I could hear a lot of noise from the street, despite being on the 5th floor.

Staff was super nice and friendly. I loved the retro look of the place. They have a Whatsapp group for the guests so it's easy to meet people if you're traveling on your own. A short walk away from the beach.

Stayed in January 2024

A little expensive considering what it is but we did stay over new year where we had a perfect view of the fireworks so understandable!

Great location right in the heart of where it’s all at in Rio. Yummy breakfast too.

Stayed in January 2024