How Axel worksAxel $47 a night vs $52 on Expedia at Hotel Riazor, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $5 a night less (10%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Rua do Catete 160, Rio de Janeiro
Air conditioning · Currency exchange · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · No elevators · Reception desk · Fridge · Minibar · Flat-screen TV · Shower/Bathtub
Hotels in Rio de JaneiroA basic budget hotel opposite Catete metro
6.2/10
Excellent metro access, but tired rooms and uneven cleaning limit the appeal.
Hotel Riazor is a basic budget hotel in an old Catete building, not a conventional full-service 3-star. Its strongest asset is the metro entrance opposite, with the Museu da República and neighborhood shops close by. Booking.com and Expedia guests regularly praise the location and helpful staff; breakfast and free Wi-Fi add practical value. We'd consider it for a short, location-first stay with modest expectations.
The compromises go beyond dated decor. Recent Expedia reviews and Booking.com reviews reproduced by Planet of Hotels repeatedly mention poor upkeep, inconsistent cleaning and noisy air conditioners, although other guests report satisfactory stays. Some bathrooms lack proper shower enclosures, and air conditioning may need reception to activate it. There is no elevator, and parking costs extra. We'd skip it if dependable cleanliness, quiet sleep or step-free access matters most.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · pt-br.planetofhotels.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$47 a night with Axel against $52 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $5 a night less (10%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · refundable
$5/night less than Expedia (10%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$48 a night with Axel against $52 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (7%).
Standard Twin Apartment (twin beds) · refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$48 a night with Axel against $52 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (6%).
Standard Double Apartment (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (6%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$54 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Single room · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 21 to Oct 27, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$54 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 4 to Nov 10, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$54 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 5 to Nov 10, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$47 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin Apartment (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$57 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin Apartment (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 25 to Mar 7, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Axel $47 a night vs $52 on Expedia at Hotel Riazor, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $5 a night less (10%). Seen Oct 8.
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Excellent metro access, but tired rooms and uneven cleaning limit the appeal. A basic budget hotel opposite Catete metro, scored for what it is.
Hotel Riazor is a basic budget hotel in an old Catete building, not a conventional full-service 3-star. Its strongest asset is the metro entrance opposite, with the Museu da República and neighborhood shops close by. Booking.com and Expedia guests regularly praise the location and helpful staff; breakfast and free Wi-Fi add practical value. We'd consider it for a short, location-first stay with modest expectations.
The compromises go beyond dated decor. Recent Expedia reviews and Booking.com reviews reproduced by Planet of Hotels repeatedly mention poor upkeep, inconsistent cleaning and noisy air conditioners, although other guests report satisfactory stays. Some bathrooms lack proper shower enclosures, and air conditioning may need reception to activate it. There is no elevator, and parking costs extra. We'd skip it if dependable cleanliness, quiet sleep or step-free access matters most.
Best for: budget travelers prioritizing metro access; short stays near Catete's museums
Watch out for: uneven cleanliness and worn rooms; noisy air conditioning and basic bathrooms; no elevator
Location: Opposite Catete metro, near the Museu da República, restaurants and shops.
Rooms: Basic and dated; recurring complaints about maintenance, noisy AC and shower arrangements.
Cleanliness: Mixed reports, with repeated recent complaints about dirty bathrooms and stained bedding.
Service: Staff friendliness is a recurring strength, though assistance is not consistently proactive.
Amenities: Simple buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, mini fridges and a 24-hour front desk.
Fees and surprises: Parking is paid and limited; pets incur charges; no elevator, and some AC requires reception activation.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Riazor, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · pt-br.planetofhotels.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hotel Riazor within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $47 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $52 a night on Expedia | $5 a night less (10%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $48 a night · refundable · Standard Twin Apartment (twin beds) | $52 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $48 a night · refundable · Standard Double Apartment (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $52 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 21 to Oct 27, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $54 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 4 to Nov 10, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $54 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 5 to Nov 10, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $54 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $47 a night · refundable · Standard Twin Apartment (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 25 to Mar 7, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $57 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin Apartment (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
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