Central Hostel
232 Rua General Caldwell, Rio de Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, 20230-195, Brazil
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232 Rua General Caldwell, Rio de Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, 20230-195, Brazil
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Garden
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Children's playground
- BBQ facilities
- Shared kitchen
- Shared lounge/TV area
- On-site parking
- Accessible parking
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Picnic Area
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Board games/puzzles
- Indoor play area
- Outdoor furniture
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- First aid kit available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Access to health care professionals
- Free face masks
- Contactless check-in/out
- Daily disinfection
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Spa services
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Pets allowed (charges may apply)
- Parking available (charges may apply)
- Indoor parking (charges may apply)
Airports Show all on map »
- Aeroporto Santos Dumont Airport - 1.60 mi
- Rio de Janeiro Intl Airport - 7.36 mi
- Aeroclub - 20.47 mi
Museums
- Samba Museum - 0.44 mi
- Museu Nacional de Belas Artes - 0.99 mi
- National Museum of Fine Arts - 1.10 mi
- Modern Art Museum - 1.34 mi
- Image and Sound Museum - 1.36 mi
- Republic Museum Palacio do Catete - 1.58 mi
- Rio de Janeiro National Museum - 2.16 mi
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Lacey (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I had an amazing stay at Central Hostel! For one, the staff was so patient and welcoming with me. I don’t speak Portuguese at all, so they patiently worked with me to understand what I was saying as I fumbled through Google Translate. Then I got my own plans wrong (totally my fault) and showed up a day early, unexpectedly. They had availability and graciously changed my reservation to allow me to stay the unexpected night I arrived. I also had some confusion on the front end because something on booking.com said not to transfer any money, but thus property requires a deposit. I reached out to booking.com and they confirmed it was fine, so I sent the deposit. The owners were gracious and understanding about all of that process too (and just as an FYI, for future bookers that it’s totally legit and safe to send the deposit… These guys are great!!). The whole family was super kind and accommodating, and willing to help with any needs. Then I can’t say enough about the location itself. If you are there for Carnaval, there is literally no better location as it is not only within walking distance, but right around the corner from a lot of the food trucks and festivities. It was a perfect location to hit blocos and walk to the Sambadrome. Awesome location!!
I can’t think of anything I didn’t like, but just to be helpful for future bookers, be sure to bring a lock for a locker because the door to the room with beds does not lock. You’ll definitely want to lock your things up in the lockers, but they’re nice and spacious. I didn’t have any issues with my stuff. :) Fellow guests were very friendly and helpful as well.
Oceane (Group Traveler)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
The hostel was really well located, right next to the Sambodrome so it was possible to come back by walk during the night.
They were no locker available so we couldn’t store our stuff safely. Also there was only 1 shower for everyone on our floor, which made it very complicated.
They also requested us to pay by cash but they didn’t have change.
Mehdi (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Luciano (Couple)
stayed in September, 2024
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Good value for the money!
Ing (Solo Traveler)
stayed in March, 2024
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
The attitude of staff is terrible.
Vishnuvarthana (Solo Traveler)
stayed in February, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The hosts were amazing. Walter, Lucas and their family made me feel at home. Never grumbled about any request.
Nothing to complain
Uruguay (Solo Traveler)
stayed in February, 2024
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
NA
Kitchen facilities are poor
Denis (Solo Traveler)
stayed in December, 2023
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Lukas at reception wery kind and help me in everythings.
Location was very good near metro and buses.
Very nice experience
Agata (Group Traveler)
stayed in March, 2023
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Nice location, good shared space. Hot water in the bathrooms.
We got dorm with 15 beds but we booked dorm with 10 beds. Two of five mattresses were in very bad conditions. We woke up with back pain next days.
Another issue was about other people in dorm. Someone smoked in room two times and stole my pillow. Owner should kicked this guy off from hostel. They apologized us but it was very tough evening and night.
Silvio (Solo Traveler)
stayed in February, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Guyon (Solo Traveler)
stayed in February, 2023
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
it felt like a home, awesome staff and friendly people
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Heather (Group Traveler)
stayed in February, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Arber (Solo Traveler)
stayed in February, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I really liked the staff. They made me feel at home since the first day. Even though I was struggling with the communication they always found a way to help me.
Everything was good.
Aldard (Solo Traveler)
stayed in November, 2022
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Bertrand (Couple)
stayed in April, 2022
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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Area information
- Aeroporto Santos Dumont Airport - 1.60 mi
- Rio de Janeiro Intl Airport - 7.36 mi
- Aeroclub - 20.47 mi
- Estacao D Pedro II Central Station - 0.36 mi
- Estacao Barao de Maua - 0.75 mi
- Estacao Dom Pedro II - 0.79 mi
- Estacao Alfredo Maia - 1.66 mi
- Samba Museum - 0.44 mi
- Museu Nacional de Belas Artes - 0.99 mi
- National Museum of Fine Arts - 1.10 mi
- Modern Art Museum - 1.34 mi
- Image and Sound Museum - 1.36 mi
- Republic Museum Palacio do Catete - 1.58 mi
- Rio de Janeiro National Museum - 2.16 mi
- Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro - 0.74 mi
- Candelaria Church - 0.98 mi
- Church Sao Judas Tadeu - 2.20 mi
- Municipal Theatre - 0.98 mi
- BOPE - Battalion of Special Operations - 1.44 mi
- SulAmerica Convention Center - 1.14 mi
- Complex of Sports of Fluminense Football Club - Soccer Field - 2.01 mi
- Guinle Park - 1.62 mi
- Monument to the Brazilian Soldiers in the World War II - 1.66 mi
- Flamengo Beach - 1.89 mi
- Fiscal Island - 2.04 mi
- Sambadrome - 0.33 mi
- Saara Rio - 0.53 mi
- Tiradentes Square - 0.61 mi
- Light Cultural Center - 0.70 mi
- Santa Teresa neighbourhood - 0.80 mi
- Santa Teresa Tram - 0.82 mi
- Arcos da Lapa - Carioca Acqueduct - 0.84 mi
- Confeitaria Colombo - 0.89 mi
- Escadaria Selaron - 0.92 mi
- Cinelandia Square - 0.98 mi
- Passeio Publico - 1.04 mi
- National Library - 1.05 mi
- Saint Benedict's Monastery - 1.09 mi
- Paco Imperial - 1.14 mi
- Harbour of Rio de Janeiro - 1.16 mi
- Banco do Brasil Cultural Center - 1.16 mi
- Casa Franca-Brasil - 1.17 mi
- General Consulate of the United States - 1.17 mi
- Centro Cultural Correios - 1.17 mi
- Espaco Cultural da Marinha - 1.24 mi
- Marina da Gloria - 1.45 mi
- Quinze de Novembro Square - 1.46 mi
- Lauro Muller - 1.66 mi
- Sao Cristovao - 1.68 mi
- Aterro do Flamengo - 1.83 mi
- Quinta da Boa Vista - 2.02 mi
- General Consulate of Germany - 2.14 mi
- Largo do Boticario - 2.21 mi
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Central Hostel
232 Rua General Caldwell, Rio de Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, 20230-195, Brazil