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Books Hostel

Rua Francisco Muratori, 10 | Santa Tereza, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20230-080, Brazil (Formerly Brazil Hostel)
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Coventry, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I stayed in Books hostel at the end of a visit to Rio which involved me staying in 5 different hostels whilst travelling round. Books is a good hostel that is very sociable in nature and the staff are really friendly and helpful. There is a bar that opens up at night which helps people socialise with one another and... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We returned here after a few days at Isla Grande we loved it that much! Its got a great party feel to it and the location near lappa street is perfect in the centre - especially for the Lappa street party. The owner Felipe is lovely and will do anything to help you. I know he has plans for the... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Stayed in rio during carnival 2011? Feline and lobu and the rest of the guys and gals were fantastic, they really made mine and johns stay. They worked there arses off day and nite. Like Clara mentioned, these people made our stay in rio, it was fantastic. There are plenty of tours you can go on. Party wise this is... More

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Barcelona, Spain
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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I only want to write here to congratulate Felipe and Lobo for having the best hostel in our four months trip, the one that maked us return to Rio twice and gave us a family there. For sure Rio would not be the same for us without having stayed there, with brasilian people and in Lapa, which are things that... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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I love this place, best location in Lapa, where all the bars and street parties are. Staff amazing, especially Felipe who goes out if his way to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves!

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London
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185 helpful votes 185 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2009
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This is one of the nicest places I've been to in my travels around the world. Incredibly friendly clean and convenient for all the major sights in Rio, and absolute bargain, no catch!! Their multilingual staff bend over and backwards to help out and theres no shortage of activities organised by the hostel. We met so many people and had... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2010
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Rua Francisco Muratori, 10 | Santa Tereza, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20230-080, Brazil (Formerly Brazil Hostel)
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