🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Discovery Hostel
📍 26, Rua Benjamin Constant, Rio de Janeiro
Your stay — Discovery Hostel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja Internacional da Graça de Deus (67 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Glória do Outeiro (177 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Nova Vida (292 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Nova Canaã (331 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Catete 228 — 905 m · ~11 min walk
Praça Nossa Senhora da Glória — 179 m · ~2 min walk
Museu Mauro Ribeiro Viegas — 153 m · ~2 min walk
Teatro TotalEnergies — 573 m · ~7 min walk
Mini Cidade do Aterro — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Itaú — 613 m · ~8 min walk
Pacheco — 243 m · ~3 min walk
Americanas express — 483 m · ~6 min walk
Glória — 210 m · ~3 min walk
Good to know — Rio de Janeiro
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.14 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
Rio de JaneiroIn Rio de Janeiro, dial 190 for Polícia Militar (Military Police), 192 for ambulance/medical emergencies (SAMU), and 193 for fire department. Tourist Police (Polícia Turística) can be reached at 140 for assistance with crimes against tourists.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rio de Janeiro, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Discovery Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Itaú — 613 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Pacheco — 243 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Galeão International Airport (GIG) → JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana)
💡 Direct airport shuttle service. Book ahead at airport counters. Comfortable with luggage space but slower than metro due to traffic.
Galeão International Airport (GIG) → JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana)
💡 Most economical option. Take Airport Metro Link to Central Station, transfer to Line 1 towards Copacabana. Buy reloadable Cartão de Passagem card at airport.
Galeão International Airport (GIG) → JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana)
💡 Use official taxi stand or Uber app to avoid overpriced unmarked cabs. Expect heavy traffic during rush hours (7-10am, 5-8pm).
Galeão International Airport (GIG) → JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana)
💡 Modern, air-conditioned system. Most convenient for hotel access. Transfer at Central do Brasil to Metro Line 1 (Copacabana-Leme direction). Safest late-night option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Discovery Hostel?
Check-in at Discovery Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
💡 Go early (before 9am) to avoid crowds and get unobstructed photos. The tiles are fragile — please don't step on them. Nearby bars in Lapa have live samba for free or a small cover charge.
💡 The trailhead is next to Praia Vermelha. Wear sturdy shoes — it's a 30-minute climb with some loose rocks. Go late afternoon for golden light and fewer people. Bring water. No entrance fee.
💡 Walk to Posto 9 for the liveliest scene, or Posto 10 for a quieter spot. Watch out for strong currents near the rocks at Arpoador. Arrive early on weekends to claim a good spot.
💡 Entry is R$30 (about £5). Free on Tuesdays — but arrive by 10am to avoid a queue. The building itself is worth seeing from outside, especially at sunset. Allow 1.5–2 hours.
💡 Entry is R$38 (about £6) — one of Rio's best low-cost attractions. Visit on a weekday morning for peace. The Orchid House and the cactus garden are highlights. Allow 2–3 hours.