Budget Hostels from S$36

By choosing a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and use more of your budget for fun things to do during your trip. You’ll find local tours and other activities to enjoy, and the beaches create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to look first: Jo&Joe Rio de Janeiro Largo do Boticário - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cosme Velho Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and an outdoor pool, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens. Che Lagarto Copacabana - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Avenida Atlantica. You can take advantage of free WiFi and an outdoor pool, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels and linens. El Misti Hostel Ipanema - Located within a 5-minute walk of Ipanema Beach. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema - Located within a 5-minute walk of Ipanema Beach and Leblon Beach. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers. Villa 25 - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Largo do Machado Station. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and an outdoor pool. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms.

If you’re in the market for somewhere affordable to stay in Rio de Janeiro, one of Expedia’s 129 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 22°C. Average annual precipitation for Rio de Janeiro is 1269 mm.

In general, Rio de Janeiro is known for its beaches, museums and art. Major attractions include Copacabana Beach, Christ the Redeemer and Ipanema Beach. Get out into nature with places such as Flamengo Park, Flamengo Beach and Catete Palace. Cultural attractions include Municipal Theater, Fundição Progresso and Museum of Modern Art.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Rio de Janeiro in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away. An alternative is Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), which is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transport. You can take advantage of metro transport at Colombo Tram Stop, Sete de Setembro Tram Stop and Carioca Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Rio de Janeiro Central Station, Rio de Janeiro Flag Square Station or Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station.