Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Pizzaria do Chico
21 R. Santa CristinaBest pizza in Brazil and its walking distance!
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Flamengo Beach
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Park of the Ruins
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 locals recommend
Flamengo Park
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!
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 locals recommend
Catete Palace
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 locals recommend
Theatro Municipal do Rio 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.
Catete Palace
153 Rua do CateteMuseum of the Republic
Modern Art Museum
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 locals recommend
Sambadrome 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 locals recommend
Selaron Steps
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Christ the Redeemer
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 locals recommend
Our Lady of Glory of the Outeiro Church
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 locals recommend
Flamengo Park
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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.