“Boutique hotel and hostel situated in a classical building in Rio's Lapa district. The place to stay to feel the pulse of local life and meet its colourful characters; residents frequent the restaurant and rooftop bar. Brilliantly refurbished, rooms and public areas are eccentric, cool and stylish.”

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Base yourself here if you are more interested in exploring Rio's art, music, dance and local life than relaxing at the beach
  • Business meetings

    • The property is well-known as a vibrant co-working space with 15 desks, great wifi, meeting rooms and shared dining spaces
  • Value chic

    • The 4, 6 and 8 person dorms have been thoughtfully decorated and offer an incredibly good-value base in the heart of Rio
  • Sights nearby

    • Within 500 metres of the property visit the National Museum of Fine Arts, National Library, Selaron Steps and Carioca Aqueduct
  • Close to nightlife

    • Lapa is known for its pulsing nightlife and Selina is right in the heart of the action. Circo Voador music venue is opposite
  • Other Activities

    • The hotel has its own on-site radio station so local musicians are always coming and going
  • Child friendly

    • Family rooms easily accommodat two adults and two children in bunk beds
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The property puts on movie nights in their cosy cinema
  • Downtown

  • Local markets

  • Lively

  • Family Suites

  • Less £

  • Roof terrace

  • Yoga

  • Full of character

  • House party feel

  • Air conditioning

  • Quirky

  • Townhouse

  • Restaurant

  • Great walks

  • Boutique

  • Gym

  • Pet friendly

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Disabled access

  • Contemporary

  • Charming

Facilities

  • Rooms

    119 rooms in this hotel
  • Child friendly

    Family rooms easily accommodat two adults and two children in bunk beds
  • Wifi

  • Library

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Airport transfer

  • Roof terrace

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Shops

  • Restaurant

  • Gym

  • Pet friendly

  • Disabled access

  • Concierge

  • Air conditioning

  • Business Centre

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • Within 500 metres of the property visit the National Museum of Fine Arts, National Library, Selaron Steps and Carioca Aqueduct
  • Close to nightlife

    • Lapa is known for its pulsing nightlife and Selina is right in the heart of the action. Circo Voador music venue is opposite
  • Other Activities

    • The hotel has its own on-site radio station so local musicians are always coming and going
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The property puts on movie nights in their cosy cinema
  • Yoga

  • Local markets

  • Great walks

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Selina Lapa

Originally published by The Telegraph

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