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Rio de Janeiro
Socialtel Lapa
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About the property

Offering a sun terrace and views of the city, Socialtel Lapa Rio de Janeiro is located in the trendy Lapa district in Rio de Janeiro, 200 metres from Santa Teresa. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, as well as a coffee house. It features air-conditioned rooms, a bar, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout. The hotel offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. Socialtel Lapa Rio de Janeiro offers a terrace, a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen. The famous Sugarloaf Mountain is 8 km from Socialtel Lapa Rio de Janeiro, while Copacabana Beach is 6.5 km away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 2 km from the property.

Popularity

8.4
Very good
General
5351
brand
Booking 8.4/10
4885
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Expedia 8.6/10
466

Main services

Wi-fi
Car park
Total number of rooms
Wheelchair-accessible
24-hour reception
Included services
Wi-fi
Non-included services
Car park

* Some services may carry an extra charge.

Guest reviews

8.6/10 Very good
Cleanliness8.4/10
Staff and Service8.6/10
Property conditions and facilities8.6/10
Neighborhood9/10

2 / 10

Verified traveler
No spaces to work as was advertised. Room was very dirty and infested with cockroaches. Staff did nothing about the cleaning after I complained.
5 Mar 2025

2 / 10

Nicholas
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8 Feb 2025

2 / 10

Nicholas
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8 Feb 2025

10 / 10

Katarzyna
Great location in the vibrant Lapa neighbourhood
30 Jan 2025

Information about the area

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, often referred to simply as Rio, is a Brazilian municipality, capital of the homonymous state, located in the Southeast of the country. The largest international tourist destination in Brazil, Latin America and the entire Southern Hemisphere, the capital of Rio de Janeiro is the best known Brazilian city abroad, functioning as a "mirror", or "portrait" nationally, whether positive ly or negatively. It is the second largest metropolis in Brazil, after São Paulo, and the sixth largest in America. It has the epithet of The Wonderful City and the one that is born in it is called carioca. Part of the city has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is one of the main economic, cultural and financial centers of the country, being internationally known for several cultural and landscape icons, such as sugar loaf, corcovado hill with the statue of Christ the Redeemer, the beaches of the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema and Barra da Tijuca, maracanã stadium, the bohemian neighborhood of Lapa, the forests of Tijuca and Pedra Branca, the island of Paquetá, The New Year's Eve of Copacabana, the Rio carnival, Bossa Nova and samba. It was the capital of Brazil, from colonial Portuguese until 1960, when the government's office was transferred to the newly built Brasilia. Welcome to this wonderful city, considered one of the most beautiful in the world.

What’s nearby

  • Zoo - 2.49 km
  • Macarana Stadium - 2.92 km
  • Expo MAG Convention Center - 4.78 km
  • City Centre - 5.14 km
  • Tijuca National Park - 5.98 km
  • Marine Aquarium of Rio de Janeiro - 5.98 km

Getting around

  • (RIO) Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BR - 5.78 km
  • rio de janeiro, rodoviária novo rio bus station, br - 3.54 km
  • rio de janeiro, docas harbour, br - 2.06 km
  • rio de janeiro, maua harbour, br - 2.05 km

About accommodation

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Minimarket on site
  • WiFi available in all areas
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access

Activities

  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Live music/performance
  • Movie nights
  • Happy hour
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Karaoke
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Yoga classes
  • Walking tours

Services

  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shuttle service
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Laundry
  • Business centre

Safety features

  • First aid kit available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas

Physical distancing

  • Cashless payment available

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Wine/champagne
  • Fruits

Cleanliness & disinfecting

  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

Internet

  • Internet services
  • WiFi
  • Free WiFi

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails

Transport

  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Languages

  • English
  • Español
  • Português
  • Português

About the rooms

The accommodation has 7 rooms:

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom

Food & Drink

  • Minibar

Outdoors

  • Balcony

View

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
*Some services may only be available in specific rooms or upon request.

Restaurants

Restaurante #1

  • Access for guests and visitors
  • No reservation required

Internet

Coverage

Entire property

Connection type

Wi-Fi

Price

  • Free

Policies

Check-in

  • Checkin from 15:00
  • Minimum age for check-in: 18 years old

Check-out

Available 24 hours

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children

Children of any age are welcome.

Extra beds

Extra beds is not available at this property. Cots available subject to availability at this property.

Important information

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.