Bed & Breakfast
There are a number of bed and breakfast offerings in Rio, many of which are offered on the big internet booking sites like Expedia. If you use Airbnb there are a number of good options in Rio de Janeiro.
Hostels
Rio offers a number of excellent hostel options for the budget traveller that are located close to many of the city’s top hotels. Among the best are:
Chill on the Beach (Copacabana)
Contemporãneo Hostel (Botafogo)
Da Lapa Design Hotel (Lapa / Centro)
Ipanema Beach Hostel (Ipanema)
Walk on the Beach (Copacabana)
Camping
There are not too many options to camp in Rio de Janeiro but if you do want to go hiking and camping then contact the Camping Clube do Brasil (75 Rua Senador Dantas, 29° Andar, Rio de Janeiro, tel: 21-3479 4200 or 0800-227 050. ccb@campingclube.com.br). They operate campsites throughout the country and organize hiking trips.