Hostels in Maracana
There are 88 hostels listed within about five miles of central Maracana, which is 2.2% of everything on offer in the city — a strong hostel scene by the standards of this survey. This page covers what that actually means for a trip: which hostels are here, how they rate against Maracana's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.
How strong is the hostel scene in Maracana?
Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Maracana's accommodation is hostels rather than hotels — a city can have plenty of hostels and still be a hotel city. The second is how those hostels score against the hotels sitting next to them, which is the only fair benchmark, because guest scores drift by city and a 7.8 in one place is not a 7.8 in another.
| Measure | Maracana | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Hostels listed | 88 | Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre. |
| Share of all accommodation | 2.2% | A strong hostel scene by the standards of this survey. Measured against all 3,997 properties listed in the same radius. |
| Average hostel guest score | 7.9/10 | Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Average hotel guest score | 8.2/10 | The same measure for Maracana’s hotels, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself. |
The short version: hostels in Maracana score a little below the city's hotels — a gap of 0.3 points. That gap is normal and mostly measures the product, not the management: a shared room with six strangers in it will rarely be scored like a private one, however well the place is run. It is worth reading the individual scores below rather than the average.
Hostels in Maracana, closest to the centre first
Distances are measured from the middle of Maracana. Pick your dates to see what a bed actually costs — hostel pricing moves more than hotel pricing does, because a dorm can sell out one bed at a time.
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Hostel Varandas do Maracanã
R. Prof. Euríco Rabêlo 125, Rio de Janeiro
Prime Location near Maracanã Stadium Located just 10 meters from the iconic Maracanã Stadium, Hostel Varandas do Maracanã offers a prime location in Rio de Janeiro's Zona Norte di…
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Maracanã Hostel Vila Isabel
Rua Professor Eurico Rabelo, 16, Rio de Janeiro
Garden Views and Entertainment Enjoy the scenic garden views while taking advantage of complimentary wireless internet access and the arcade/game room. Dining and Socializing Sati…
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Arena Maracanã - Hostel
64, Avenida Paula Sousa, 64, Rio de Janeiro
Outdoor Pool and Terrace: Enjoy the refreshing outdoor pool or take in the view from the terrace during your stay. Bar/Lounge: Unwind and wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/…
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Hostel Estação Maracanã
Rua Visconde de Itamarati, 25, Rio de Janeiro
Relax in Style at Hostel Estação Maracanã Outdoor Oasis: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or unwind in the shared lounge and bar. Convenient Amenities: Benefit …
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Colinna Hostel
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Colinna Hostel, nestled in the vibrant heart of Rio de Janeiro. Dining Excellence Savor an array of delightful options at …
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I Love Rio Hostel
R. Gen. Padilha, 63, Rio de Janeiro
Scenic Garden Views: Enjoy the peaceful garden views while staying connected with complimentary wireless internet access. Make use of the picnic area for some outdoor relaxation. …
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DS Hostel
Rua do Bispo, Rio de Janeiro
Amenities to Enjoy Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hostel also features a …
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Hostel Residential Inn
Rua Vinte e Quatro de Maio, 281, Rio de Janeiro
Rooftop Terrace and Garden Views Enjoy breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace and garden at this Art Deco hostel. Complimentary Breakfast and Amenities Wake up to a complimen…
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Hostel Apoteose
13 Rua Valença, Rio de Janeiro
Recreation Opportunities: Take advantage of the outdoor pool, terrace, and garden for a relaxing stay. Convenient Amenities: Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and enjoy the …
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JO&JOE Rio Largo do Boticario
Largo do Boticario, 32 - Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro
Vibrant Garden Oasis Nestled in Rio de Janeiro, JO&JOE Rio de Janeiro Largo do Boticario offers a unique stay with a garden, bar, and outdoor pool. The air-conditioned rooms with …
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Hostel Lapa 166
Av. Mem de Sá 166, Rio de Janeiro
Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, television in common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Featured Amenities: Multilingual staff, luggage storage, shared…
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Da Lapa Design Hotel - Hostel
Rua Do Lavradio 200, Rio de Janeiro
Convenient Amenities and Services Make use of complimentary wireless internet access and a reception hall during your stay. The front desk is staffed during limited hours to atten…
Staying in a hostel for a Maracana event
A hostel makes most sense on exactly the kind of trip StubOrder sends people on: one or two nights, built around a fixed start time, where you are out of the building all evening. The bed is somewhere to sleep afterwards, not somewhere to spend the weekend, and the saving against a hotel on a sold-out event night is usually the largest saving available on the whole trip — event nights are when city hotel rates spike and hostel beds barely move.
The two things to check before you book are the ones that catch people out. First, front-desk hours: a support act running long can put you back at 23:45, which is no use if reception closes at 23:00 and there is no night code. Second, whether the rate is per bed or per room — a private twin at £70 and a dorm bed at £35 each are the same money for two people, and the private room is the better buy.
What is on in Maracana
- From about $55.00View Tickets
Dorm bed or private room?
This is the decision that actually determines what your stay is like, and it is not the same decision as hostel-or-hotel. Almost every hostel in Maracana sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.
| Dorm bed | Hostel private room | |
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| Priced by | The bed. Two people pay twice. | The room, like a hotel. |
| Best for | Solo travel, and meeting people. | Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks. |
| Bathroom | Usually shared down the hall. | Often private, but check — many are not. |
| Getting in late | Fine, but you will wake people. | No issue. |
| Luggage | A locker, usually needing your own padlock. | In the room. |
| Versus a cheap hotel | Much cheaper, especially on event nights. | Often similar money — compare properly. |
The rule of thumb that holds nearly everywhere: travelling alone, take the dorm; travelling as two, price the private room against a budget hotel before assuming the hostel wins. On an ordinary weeknight the hotel sometimes does. On the night of a sold-out event, the hostel almost always does.
What to check before booking a hostel
Hostels vary in ways hotels mostly do not, and the variation is in the policies rather than the rooms. None of the following is unusual, and all of it is easier to find out now than at 1am.
- Age limits. Some hostels are 18–35 only, some refuse under-18s without an adult, and a few are over-18 with no upper bound. This is a property-by-property rule, not a city rule.
- Reception hours and curfews. A genuine curfew is rare now, but limited front-desk hours are common. If your event finishes late, confirm there is a night entry code.
- Whether the rate includes linen. Mostly yes; occasionally a few pounds or dollars extra at check-in, which quietly changes the comparison against a hotel.
- Lockers and padlocks. Nearly every dorm has lockers. A good number expect you to bring your own padlock, and the ones sold at the desk cost more than one from home.
- Deposits. Some hostels take a key or damage deposit in cash at arrival and return it on checkout — worth knowing if you are travelling cardless.
- Cancellation terms. The cheapest hostel rates are frequently non-refundable, which matters more than usual when the trip depends on an event that could be postponed.
Two of these — cancellation terms and what the rate actually includes — are shown on the booking screen once you pick dates, so check them there rather than assuming.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Can I book a private room in a hostel?
Most hostels sell private rooms alongside dorm beds, and they are usually cheaper than a hotel room of the same size. Whether a given property has one is shown when you pick your dates — if only dorm beds come back, that hostel has no privates free for that stay.
Does StubOrder sell hostel beds and tickets together?
No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and accommodation from our booking partner. They are two separate bookings with separate confirmations, and neither depends on the other.
Are hostels in Maracana any good?
Maracana's hostels average 7.9/10 in guest scores against 8.2/10 for the city's hotels, so they score a little below the city's hotels. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.
How many hostels are there in Maracana?
Our accommodation partner lists 88 hostels within about five miles of central Maracana, out of 3,997 places to stay in total — 2.2% of everything listed here. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.
Is a hostel a sensible place to stay for a concert or a game?
For a one- or two-night trip built around an event, often yes — you are out of the building most of the evening anyway. The things to check are the front-desk hours and whether there is a curfew, because a show that ends at 23:30 is no use if reception shut at 23:00.
