Villa 25

Rio de Janeiro

Villa 25 1

Axel’s take

Character and excellent metro access, but dorm upkeep needs more consistency.

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Axel’s rating: 7.9/10 · a boutique hostel with private suites and shared dorms in Laranjeiras

Villa 25 is a boutique hostel with private suites, not a conventional 3-star hotel. Its historic house, contemporary annex and courtyard pool make an appealing budget base, a short walk from Largo do Machado metro. We'd consider it for sightseeing rather than a beachfront stay. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the location, helpful staff and breakfast, and their overall ratings remain strong.

The reservation matters: private suites have their own bathrooms, while dorms can feel cramped. Recent Hostelworld and Expedia reviews raise recurring concerns about shared-bathroom cleanliness and maintenance, despite plenty of positive cleanliness reports elsewhere. Dorm guests should also confirm towel charges and air-conditioning hours. It's a good-value option with character, but we'd skip the dorms if dependable bathroom standards are your priority.

Rooms
Private en-suite rooms and shared dorms; limited space is a recurring complaint.
Cleanliness
Positive overall ratings, but recent reports flag dirty shared showers and bathrooms.
Service
Helpful staff earn frequent praise, though problem handling is not uniformly reliable.
Amenities
Courtyard pool, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; more hostel than full-service hotel.
Fees and surprises
Dorm towels may cost extra; confirm cooling hours. Parking is through a paid external arrangement.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · hostelworld.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

Rua Gago Coutinho 25 - Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro

Two to three minutes from Largo do Machado metro; roughly one kilometer from Flamengo Beach, not beachfront.

Amenities and check-in

Courtyard pool, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; more hostel than full-service hotel.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Parking
  • Parking nearby (extra charge)
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Villa 25 — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Villa 25 is a boutique hostel with private suites and shared dorms in Laranjeiras in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Address: Rua Gago Coutinho 25 - Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro. Property ID: 1056463.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/rio-de-janeiro/villa-25-1056463

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Axel's take: 7.9/10

Character and excellent metro access, but dorm upkeep needs more consistency. a boutique hostel with private suites and shared dorms in Laranjeiras, scored for what it is.

Villa 25 is a boutique hostel with private suites, not a conventional 3-star hotel. Its historic house, contemporary annex and courtyard pool make an appealing budget base, a short walk from Largo do Machado metro. We'd consider it for sightseeing rather than a beachfront stay. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the location, helpful staff and breakfast, and their overall ratings remain strong.

The reservation matters: private suites have their own bathrooms, while dorms can feel cramped. Recent Hostelworld and Expedia reviews raise recurring concerns about shared-bathroom cleanliness and maintenance, despite plenty of positive cleanliness reports elsewhere. Dorm guests should also confirm towel charges and air-conditioning hours. It's a good-value option with character, but we'd skip the dorms if dependable bathroom standards are your priority.

  • Best for: budget-minded city explorers; travelers prioritizing metro access; couples considering a private suite

  • Watch out for: inconsistent shared-bathroom upkeep; cramped dorm accommodation; confirm dorm towel fees and air-conditioning hours

  • Location: Two to three minutes from Largo do Machado metro; roughly one kilometer from Flamengo Beach, not beachfront.

  • Rooms: Private en-suite rooms and shared dorms; limited space is a recurring complaint.

  • Cleanliness: Positive overall ratings, but recent reports flag dirty shared showers and bathrooms.

  • Service: Helpful staff earn frequent praise, though problem handling is not uniformly reliable.

  • Amenities: Courtyard pool, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; more hostel than full-service hotel.

  • Fees and surprises: Dorm towels may cost extra; confirm cooling hours. Parking is through a paid external arrangement.

Axel's opinion of Villa 25, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · hostelworld.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Villa 25

  • Property type: Villas and Bungalows
  • 3-star hotel
  • Rua Gago Coutinho 25 - Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Parking, Parking nearby (extra charge), Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Free internet
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

2 Bedrooms Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Bed in Dorm (male dorm) (shared bathroom)

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom)

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

2 Bedrooms Standard room (shared bathroom)

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Penthouse room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Single Penthouse room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Quadruple room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Single room (single bed)

  • Beds: single bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Single Penthouse room (single bed)

  • Beds: single bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Triple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Triple Penthouse room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Sextuple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Single room (single bed)

  • Beds: single bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Triple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Quintuple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

Single Suite

Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

Single Suite (single bed)

Double Suite (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

Triple Suite

Quintuple Suite

Standard Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Suite

Classic Triple Suite

Classic Quadruple Suite

Classic Single Suite (single bed)

Classic Double Suite (full double bed)

Classic Triple Suite

Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Triple Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Apartment (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Triple Apartment

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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