Socialtel Lapa Rio de Janeiro

Name: Socialtel Lapa Rio de Janeiro
Address: Largo Da Lapa, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Downtown - Gloria - Flamengo

3-Star Hotel

7.7

Good

512 Reviews

Top Reasons to Book

Top Rated Location
Guests rate the location 9.1/10
Very Clean
Guests rate the cleanliness 9.6/10

7.7

Guest Rating

Cleanliness

9.6

Staff

9.2

Location

9.1

Top Amenities

Wheelchair accessible
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant(s)
Non-Smoking Rooms Available

Rooms

Socialtel Lapa Rio de Janeiro - Amenities

Bar
24-Hour Front Desk
Elevator
Nightclub/DJ
Karaoke
Library
Shared kitchen
Wheelchair accessible
kitchenware
24-hour security
Family Rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Massage services
Restaurant(s)
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Convenience Store
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
yoga room
Exterior Corridor
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguishers
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Daily disinfection
Entertainment services
Facilities for disabled guests available
Laundry services
Luggage storage & lockers
On-site accessible restaurants/lounges
Tour services
Air conditioning in public area
Pets allowed (charges may apply)
Airport shuttle (charges may apply)

About

Hotel Features

Offering a sun terrace and views of the city, Socialtel Lapa Rio de Janeiro is located in the trendy Lapa district in Rio de Janeiro, 656 feet from Santa Teresa. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, as well as a coffee house. It features air-conditioned rooms, a bar, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout. The hotel offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. Socialtel Lapa Rio de Janeiro offers a terrace, a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen. The famous Sugarloaf Mountain is 5 mi from Socialtel Lapa Rio de Janeiro, while Copacabana Beach is 4 mi away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 1.2 mi from the property.

Guest Policies

Check-in	After 15:00
Check-out	Before 12:00
Room Rates	All rates displayed are for double occupancy unless otherwise noted.

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

7.7

Staff
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.1

9
Wonderful
Jan 09, 2026
Brian
Solo Traveler
Will return again
- What did you like most?
  In the heart of Lapa this hotel fits right in. You are 2 min walk from the famous stairs, and 10 min walk from all the bars and clubs. The metro is a 5 min walk. Breakfast has great options but too many fruit flies around the food. You get a welcome drink which you can claim at the roof top bar. They also host so many activities everyday like Karaoke, free walking tours etc. You can eat lunch and dinner there out of your own pocket and I recommend it. Reviews say the area is dangerous and I didn’t find it to be the case entirely. There are plenty of homeless around so if you go out at night stay in lit areas and don’t go alone to feel extra safe.
- Was there anything you didn't like?
  The room is very nice but wish it came with a TV. Too many fruit flies around breakfast time.
1
Very Poor
Jan 09, 2026
Diego
Couple
Very disappointing experience with both the hotel and Booking
- What did you like most?
  Good position in Lapa!
- Was there anything you didn't like?
  Very disappointing experience with both the hotel and Booking I’m having a very bad experience with this property. They charged my wife’s card even though the booking clearly stated that cancellation was free. We contacted Booking several times, and they keep telling us to speak with the property. We personally spoke with the reception, who said they would contact the accounting office. After a few days, we were told that the refund would be made in about one month. We explained that we didn’t use a credit card but a regular debit card, and they didn’t seem to know how to handle that situation. Their answers felt very generic, and it seems that the accounting office never actually processed the refund. I’m very disappointed with both the hotel and Booking. We have always trusted Booking for our reservations, but this time the situation has been handled very poorly.