Hotel Villa Rica

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Selarón Steps and Passeio Público, Hotel Villa Rica provides a free breakfast buffet, car rentals on site, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AED 122
AED 141 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Economy Quadruple Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Family Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lapa, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Hotel Villa Rica is near a metro station and near the beach. Selarón Steps and Parque das Ruinas are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Passeio Público and Flamengo Park. Museu da Chacara do Ceu and Marina da Glória are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Rio de Janeiro travel guide
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Rua Conde de Lages 2, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20241-080

What's nearby

  • A colorful staircase with tiles spelling out "Rio de Janeiro."
    Selarón Steps
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A cityscape with a prominent mountain in the background, a curved road, and buildings along the waterfront.
    Flamengo Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic building with arches and a modern skyscraper in the background.
    Arcos da Lapa
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A coastal cityscape with a marina, a prominent mountain, and dense urban buildings.
    Marina da Glória
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station
    3 min drive
  • Gloria Station
    6 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beco do Rato
    2 min walk
  • BRAVA doceria e café
    1 min walk
  • La Paris
    2 min walk
  • Suru Bar
    2 min walk
  • Os Ximenes
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Rica

  • Hotel near Selarón Steps
  • Located close to Passeio Público and Parque das Ruinas, Hotel Villa Rica provides a free breakfast buffet, car rentals on site, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Multilingual staff, a computer station, and smoke-free premises
    • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and a reception hall
    • An elevator, laundry services, and a porter/bellhop
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and memory foam beds
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Villa Rica pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Villa Rica?

As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Villa Rica on 24 November 2026 start from AED 122, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Hotel Villa Rica doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Rica?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Villa Rica?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Villa Rica located?

Located in Lapa, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Selarón Steps, Passeio Público, and Arcos da Lapa. Flamengo Park and Parque das Ruinas are also within 15 minutes. Gloria Station is 6 minutes by foot and Portinha Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Villa Rica Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in process. Clean room and very helpfull reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friendly helpful receptionists and staff. Room was clean, firm but comfortable mattress
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location - close to Lapa, Gloria and Cinelândia. You can walk to Flamengo beach and Gloria Marina for a boat ride. The rooms are basic but comfortable and the shower is hot with excellent water pressure. The breakfast is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very colorful, but it was very comfortable. the lights and different settings were very cool. very modern . The staff was very nice and professional, especially Leo. For a foreigner is very difficult to adapt to Brazil, everything felt different to me, but he explained to me everything and was very patient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I booked Hotel Villa Rica because the rate was reasonable for my stay in Rio. Based on the listing, I wasn’t expecting a luxury hotel, but I was disappointed by the overall condition of the property. The first room I was assigned was spacious, but the bathroom—particularly the shower—did not appear to be thoroughly cleaned, and the furniture was extremely dated and heavily worn. The bed consisted of what felt like a thin mattress topper on a platform and was very uncomfortable. After speaking with the front desk, the staff kindly allowed me to inspect and choose another available room, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the second room had many of the same issues. Although the bed was an actual mattress, it was exceptionally firm and uncomfortable. The furnishings were again heavily worn, the window would not remain closed, and there was visible mold in the shower. After four nights, I decided to check out early because I simply wasn’t able to get adequate rest due to the bed. The breakfast was very good, and the front desk staff were friendly and accommodating throughout my stay. I also requested a prorated refund for the unused nights. The hotel initially responded promptly through WhatsApp and indicated a refund might be possible, but after Expedia submitted the formal request, communication stopped and the issue remains unresolved. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this property and would choose to stay elsewhere on a future visit to Rio.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Villa Rica is a great place to stay, and there are great examples of street art on the walls of buildings, and there is an area which is home to the famous Chilean artist Jorge Selarón Just around the corner. There are great places to eat, and it is also close to an area called Cinelandia. Staff are very welcoming, the breakfast (buffet) is very good and great shower and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel right in the heart of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay. The included breakfast was great. It was very simple and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Mattress is about 3 inches thick. Pillows were smelly. Shower was leaking water outside into the hallway. Breakfast is very basic. Better than not having a place to sleep at all. Reception was available 24 hours, unlike the information I received stated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
WiFi terrible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just an OK Hotel, I wanted a little more with Air Conditioning and the Qualities.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GOOD
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very good breakfast! Wi-Fi was not working during 3 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is terrible. Very dirty, noisy, a lot of homeless people. The only good thing about this hotel is the staff and the breakfast. I wouldn't recommend it for solo female travelers, especially first time in Brazil. I was so shocked and scared to leave my room.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très gentil et le petit déjeuner copieux avec en plus une consigne accessible pour les bagages. Donc très bien
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Cafe da manhã 5 estrelas
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quarto muito barulhento, por conta das caixas de ar condicionado dos outros quartos
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel excelente, sempre fico lá quando vou ao Rio. Café da manhã muito bom mesmo. Pessoal do restaurante muito atencioso. Só uma ressalva, o elevador, pela primeira vez em muitas estadias, estava com problemas no fechamento da porta. O sensor abria e fechava a porta várias vezes antes de descer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Café da manhã bacana e ar do quarto gelando bem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sem comentários.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O hotel é excelente com uma localização privilegiada,café da manhã e equipe de funcionários excelente,mas só faltou um telefone no quarto,precisei ligar pra recepção e não tinha telefone no meu quarto,no mais eu recomendo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Local de excelente localização, café simples mas bem servido, com boas opções, o imóvel é um pouco antigo, como a maioria nas imediações, nada que atrapalhe. Bom para passar o fim de semana.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uma grata surpresa. Sempre tive receio de me hospedar na Lapa e me surpreendi positivamente. O hotel é o maior responsável por isso. Recepcionistas super atenciosos, prestativos, cortês. Eu cheguei na madrugada e fui bem recepcionada. Saí muito cedo e não senti receio de aguardar um Uber na porta e durante o café da manhã (que merece um 10/10 de tão bom) atenderam um pedido mesmo com um número menor de funcionários. O Felipe, então foi extremamente agradável e solicito. Indico e com certeza voltarei a me hospedar no Villa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atendimento excelente e educado. Hotel com manutenção em dia. Ótimo serviço.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026