With a stay at Socialtel Rio Lapa, you'll be centrally located in Rio de Janeiro, within a 5-minute drive of Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro and Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí. .This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Copacabana Beach and 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from Ipanema Beach.
What's nearby
Selarón Steps - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Arcos da Lapa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Flamengo Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Circo Voador - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 2 min drive
Portinha Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Lanchonete Tic Tac - 3 min walk
Bar do Ernesto - 1 min walk
The Rooftop Selina Lapa - 1 min walk
Me Gusta Gourmet - 4 min walk
Sabor Peruano - 3 min walk
About this property
Socialtel Rio Lapa
Socialtel Rio Lapa offers 119 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 119 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At Socialtel Rio Lapa, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Socialtel Rio Lapa has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 14 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Library
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
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Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from February 18 2026 to February 17 2028 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Service fee: 10 percent
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 14.00 for adults and USD 14.00 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 58.902.158/0001-37
We should mention
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Property is also known as
Selina Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro
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Selina Lapa Rio Janeiro Hotel
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Hotel Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro Hotel
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Socialtel Rio Lapa Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Fantastic friendly staff and creative room designs. The breakfast was well prepared and healthy. The surroundings are quite noisy - we were unlucky to stay for the weekend, and had to listen to a night disco during the whole night.
Went on a couple's trip - 1 night in Rio
Location: Perfect. Right off the main road, minutes from the the popular Selaron steps & walking distance from the Metropolitan Cathedral and other great attractions.
Staff: Helpful, fun and English-speaking.
Room: just as pictured. Clean, working AC & clean air
Vibe: Picturesque the roof top was a great night vibe - order a Caipirinha and just chill. Or have dinner before heading up to your room.
I loved the bohemian look. Rooftop bar was a plus since I don’t know the area. Restaurant connected to hotel was a plus great food.
manuela
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Rachel
Jun 2, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Window in our room wouldn't close, reception sent maintenance up promptly but it wasn't fixable. Also the tap in the shower had been spun out from the wall so wouldn't work, but we screwed back on ourselves once we figured it out. Mattress needed replacing or cleaning. Good location next to the selaron steps, markets and Lapa for food and bars. Breakfast had a nice selection. Rooftop bar was an added bonus. Quiet inside the hotel.
It’s a awesome hotel they have a kitchen so you can cook and save money a library my room didn’t have hot water but maybe that’s normal in Brazil the area is kinda scary to walk around at night but in the day time is pretty safe
They have a bar on the rooftop with DJ, magnificent view of Lapa in the night, sometimes they close the bar at 10:30pm, you have a welcome drink from 5:00pm to 5:30pm so don't be late.