Hotel Villa Rica

Hotel Villa Rica — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Hotel Villa Rica is a no-frills budget hotel in Lapa, not a beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Address: Rua Conde de Lages 2, Rio de Janeiro. Property ID: 1113466.

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Total price: $98 USD

2026-11-10 to 2026-11-13 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

December 2026

Axel's take: 7.5/10

Good Lapa value for breakfast and sightseeing, with uneven rooms and noise. A no-frills budget hotel in Lapa, not a beach hotel, scored for what it is.

Hotel Villa Rica is a no-frills budget hotel in Lapa, best treated as a practical sightseeing base rather than somewhere to linger. It's a good-value pick for travelers who want the Selarón Steps, nightlife and Glória metro nearby. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff and generous included breakfast; those are stronger selling points than the basic, older rooms.

The compromises are inconsistent housekeeping and maintenance, variable bed comfort, and noise from the street, neighboring rooms or air-conditioning equipment. Recent reviews remain broadly positive, but these complaints recur. Several guests also report being redirected to another hotel, so confirm your reservation directly before arrival. We'd skip it for light sleepers, travelers wanting polished rooms, or anyone expecting a beachfront stay.

• Best for: Budget-minded city explorers; Lapa nightlife visitors; Short sightseeing stays

• Watch out for: Street, room and air-conditioning noise; Uneven housekeeping and room condition; Reports of transfers to another hotel

• Location: Near Selarón Steps and Glória metro; convenient for central sights, but some guests find the surrounding streets uncomfortable.

• Rooms: Basic, older rooms with air conditioning and minibars; bed comfort, maintenance and sound insulation vary.

• Cleanliness: Many guests report clean rooms, but recent bathroom and housekeeping complaints make consistency a weakness.

• Service: Helpful reception staff earn frequent praise, though reported reservation transfers deserve caution.

• Amenities: Included buffet breakfast is the standout; free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and 24-hour reception cover the basics.

• Fees and surprises: No on-site parking; confirm any nearby paid arrangements and that your booking will be honored at this property.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Villa Rica, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · pt-br.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Hotel Villa Rica

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• Rua Conde de Lages 2, Rio de Janeiro
• Guest rating: 4.1/5 on Google from 1,431 reviews (location 4.8/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): RIOgaleão International Airport: 25 min by taxi
• Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Parking, Pets allowed, Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro

Room types

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Economy Single room (single bed)

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Economy Double room (full double bed)

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Economy Quadruple room

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Economy Quintuple room

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Standard room

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Standard Single room

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Standard Single room (single bed)

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Standard Single Family room (single bed)

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

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Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

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Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

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Standard Triple room

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Standard Quadruple room

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Standard Triple Family room

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Standard Quadruple Family room

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Standard Quintuple Family room

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Superior room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

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Deluxe room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

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Deluxe Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

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• Room features: Balcony

Executive room

Executive Twin room (twin beds)

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Premium room

Premium Twin Club room (twin beds)

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Junior Suite

Double Club Junior Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Suite

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1

Studio

Cottage

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