Hotel Villa Santana (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Doubling up as both a hotel and hostel, Villa Santana is a modest property that delivers a free buffet breakfast and air-conditioned accommodations. In the heart of Rio de Janeiro next to the vibrant Lapa neighbourhood, the hotel is a ten-minute walk from the Brazil Central Station. Private rooms at Villa Santana are equipped with a minibar and flat-screen television with satellite channels. Select private options have an en-suite bathroom, while the dormitories are a more economical option for guests. The reception is open on a 24-hour basis and features multilingual staff. Thanks to the free Wi-Fi, travellers can get online when needed. With bread, fresh fruit, juice and coffee, a fulfilling selection is served each morning for breakfast. A kitchen area, which is complete with a microwave, coffee machine and refrigerator, is also available to use. The Parque Campo de Santana is a two-minute stroll from the property, while the Carioca Aqueduct is 15 minutes away on foot.