Discovery Hostel Rio
Bright rooms, airport shuttle and free breakfast near Glória metro
Airport access
How you get from this hotel to the gate.
About this hotel
Discovery Hostel Rio is a practical pick for budget travellers, with an airport shuttle that takes the stress out of transfers. Rooms are bright, and shared spaces include a bar, a TV lounge and a patio. Breakfast is included and Wi-Fi is free throughout. Glória metro station is a two-minute walk away, which makes it easy to get around Rio by public transport, while Santos Dumont Airport is about 27 minutes by taxi. Some rooms have a kitchen, and a full laundry service is available, which is useful on a longer trip. Guests rate the hostel 9.2 across 439 reviews, a strong score for this kind of property and a good sign for cleanliness and staff.
- Airport shuttle
- Free breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- 2 min walk to Glória station
Our take
Discovery Hostel Rio makes sense if budget matters and you want the transfer handled, since it runs an airport shuttle to Santos Dumont. I also like the location two minutes from Glória metro station, which puts the rest of Rio within reach. With free breakfast, a laundry service and a 9.2 rating from 439 guests, I would choose it for a longer, cost-aware stay rather than a quick overnight next to the terminal.
- Utilise la navette aéroport pour un transfert sans stress vers Santos Dumont, c'est un vrai plus pour le budget.
- Profite du petit-déjeuner gratuit avant de partir explorer la ville ou de prendre ton vol.
- Marche jusqu'à la station Glória (2 minutes) pour te déplacer facilement dans Rio et découvrir les attractions.
Why we love it
- Airport shuttle to Santos Dumont
- Free breakfast and Wi-Fi
- Steps from Glória metro station
- Sociable bar and patio
Why guests love itDiscovery Hostel Rio is a budget hostel, so families should expect a simple setup rather than hotel extras. The airport shuttle to Santos Dumont saves juggling luggage and children in a taxi, and free breakfast covers the first meal of the day. Some rooms have a kitchen, and the laundry service helps on longer trips. Glória metro station is a two-minute walk. A 9.2 score from 439 guests is reassuring, and I would consider it for older children comfortable with shared spaces.