nowadays, they can be found on pretty much every street corner of the popular neighborhoods of rio, as well as in the favelas and popular beach destination of paquetá, and some of the less touristy neighborhoods in zona north and zona west.

although there is a wide range in price and quality, hostels are usually the more budget accommodation option - while pousadas tend to only have private rooms, hostels also provide the option of dormitories, for small to large groups.