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El Misti Botafogo

2.0 star property
Hostel near Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro

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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Rua Praia de Botafogo 462 casa 9, Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Region, 22250040
  • Place, Botafogo Praia Shopping
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Praia de Botafogo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Copacabana Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin-Bed Private Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Double-Bed Private Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard 6-Bed Female Dorm

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Private Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Double-Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard 9-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

6-Bed Mixed Room Low Cost

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard 6-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Private Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Towels

Standard 9-Bed Female Dorm

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard 8-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard 2-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

6-Bed Mixed Room Low Cost Special

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard 8-Bed Mixed Dorm Special

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Towels

Standard 9-Bed Mixed Dorm Special

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 9 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Quintuple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro

Botafogo stay.Your stay at this Botafogo hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Avenida Atlantica. Botafogo Praia Shopping and Praia de Botafogo are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Botafogo Praia Shopping - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Praia de Botafogo - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rio Sul Shopping Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Avenida Atlantica - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Copacabana Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Botafogo Station - 5 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 7 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheirin Bão - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Estação Rio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sociedade Secreta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tutto Nhoque - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boteco Esquina de Botafogo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

El Misti Botafogo

Hostel near Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro
As a guest of El Misti Botafogo, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is free during limited hours. El Misti Botafogo also features tour/ticket assistance, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a television in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rio de Janeiro hostel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
El Misti Botafogo offers 21 shared accommodations with air conditioning, safes, and ceiling fans. This Rio de Janeiro hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free airport pick-up shuttle during limited hours
  • Airport shuttle available during limited hours

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: BRL 15 for adults and BRL 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: approximately BRL 15 for adults and BRL 15 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.

Property is also known as

El Misti Hostel Pousada Botafogo
El Misti Hostel Pousada
El Misti Pousada Botafogo
El Misti Pousada
El Misti Botafogo Rio Janeiro
El Misti Botafogo Rio de Janeiro
El Misti Hostel Pousada Botafogo
El Misti Botafogo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El Misti Botafogo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Misti Botafogo to the airport?

El Misti Botafogo is 4.7 mi (12-min drive) away from the Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does El Misti Botafogo have an airport shuttle?

El Misti Botafogo offers a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel, available during limited hours.

How close is El Misti Botafogo to the beach?

This hostel is a short 7-minute walk from Praia de Botafogo and 2.3 mi (9-min drive) from Copacabana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Misti Botafogo offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at El Misti Botafogo, but breakfast is offered for a fee of BRL 15 for adults and BRL 15 for children.

Is there a casino at El Misti Botafogo?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at El Misti Botafogo?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at El Misti Botafogo?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does El Misti Botafogo have a pool?

El Misti Botafogo does not have a pool.

Does El Misti Botafogo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is El Misti Botafogo to downtown Rio de Janeiro?

El Misti Botafogo is 3 mi away from Rio de Janeiro.

El Misti Botafogo Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 30 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dandara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

EL MISTI NUNCA MAIS!!!

Não poderia ter sido pior. Dias antes de eu me hospedar o hostel fechou, simplesmente sem dar satisfação a nenhum hóspede. Fiquei sabendo porque por coincidência resolvi passar la pra ver se estava tudo certo. Eles demitiram todos os funcionários, remanejaram os hóspedes sem nem questionar se o local do outro hostel seria interessante pra quem estava hospedado. Tive de correr e procurar um outro hostel de uma hora pra outra, que não atendia minhas necessidades que era de ficar em quarto feminino mas que era próximo onde eu precisava ficar. Um total desrespeito com o cliente. Nunca mais me hospedo em nenhum hotel da rede!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El Misti Botafogo

The staff has been amazingly helpful and friendly. Breakfast was great! Loved being here
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ótima localização

Além de ser bem localizado, o hostel ofereceu um ótimo serviço, quanto a atenção e organização do espaço. Voltarei, com certeza.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

experiencia rui

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito ruim

Wc imundos café da manhã com frutas estragadas. Barulho
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excelente localização, mas café da manhã muito fraco e instalações apenas regulares.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Guilherme

Liked: Staff & service

Localização excelente na praia de Botafogo

Ótimos atendentes fui muito bem atendido por uma equipe sensacional, quero agradecer o ótimo atendimento do Pablo, Nicolas, que fizeram a diferença na minha estadia! Café da manhã ótimo, para passar uma semana é tranquilo mais que isso é cansativo, pessoal que fica nas acomodações em quarto coletivo são muito animados e atrapalha um pouco para tentar dormir, o resto é ótimo.
Verified

8/10 Good

ANDRES

Liked: Staff & service

excelente opcion en un sector muy tradicional de R

buena experiencia, habitacion sencilla, con lo basico, pero aseada y bien mantenida, el staff muy amable y atento,siempre dispuesto a colaborar.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrível, quase que morro de calor, passei mal

Não consegui ficar, era insuportável, quero meu dinheiro
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hot room. Rude staff

Small room beside kitchen. Woken up very early by banging of pots and pans and shouting kitchen staff. Room no ventilation or air conditioning.
Verified

6/10 Okay

BigBoy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel meia boca

Hostel bem localizado no bairro do Botafogo, próximo ao Metro e diversos pontos de ônibus. Porém, a estrutura local deixa a desejar, pois, o sistema de acionamento implantado nos chuveiros não funciona corretamente, tendo que aciona-los a cada 10s para a água sair. O café da manhã é muito fraco e com poucas opções, sendo que os sucos servidos são todos industrializados e, também, o pão é seco e alguns outros ingredientes estavam velhos, quando estadiei lá. Por fim, a cama e o travesseiro são muito macios, sendo que você sente a estrutura da cama ao deitar-se e no outro dia, levantar com dores e cansado.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buena ubicación

buen ambiente por ser un hostal-bar. Es difícil descansar.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Luciano Alberto

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Barato

Banheiros antigos e mal equipados, falta manutenção nas instalações. Área de convivência muito pequena e contaminada com o uso de cigarro na também pequena área de fumantes.
Verified

4/10 Poor

H R

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok

It was okay for a hostel. Could have been better
Verified

6/10 Okay

YI JYUN

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The wifi always didn't work in the room only in lobby. Basic breaskfast. But the location was good and the staff were totally nice and helpful.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Juliano

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Considerando que é um albergue, a avaliação geral é razoável. Recepção eficiente mas não amigável, quarto privativo com janelas para a rua (bom!), roupa de cama básica mas ok, banheiros coletivos poucos e meio sujos, bairr incrivel.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vexatória e decepcionante

Fui a trabalho para a FGV; Não há o que descrever, tentarei; totalmente decepcionante; sujo; janelas sem vidros com pernilongos voando feito poeira; piso imundo; e muito caro para o que me ofereceram; tentei cancelar na mesma noite que cheguei mas disseram ser impossivel; poque eu ja havia pago 491,00 fiquei;
Verified

8/10 Good

Anderson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel agradável perto da praia.

Foi ótimo a experiência enquanto durou meus dias no RJ, nesta cidade linda e maravilhosa do Brasil.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sibele

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

localizacao otima!

fiquei no el misti bota para um curso que estava fazendo . no pouco tempo que passei no hostel fui muiyo bem tratada! a localizacao é Otima! ao lado de metro hortifruti e lanchonete! tambem passa onibus e etc!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good option but some important cons

It was pretty full and a lot of noise late night because of that. Staff is very nice and kind. No tissues on bathrooms and one shower with no hot water. Bathrooms need more attention to be cleaned more frequently. Breakfast was good.
Verified

8/10 Good

Thiago

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Charged twice but solved after two weeks.

So, I was charged in my credit card when I made a reservation and I was charged in cash as I checked in. I only found out after my check out and called to the hostel. It took about two weeks to get an official answer but every thing is solved and I did not have any other problem. I will stay another night next week as a second chance and will make an assessment about the hostel. I think they should work better to avoid this kind of issue.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Liam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

el misti

Friendly staff with good access to WiFi. Excellent location in Botafogo. Had a 6 bed shared but was triple bunkbed and floor was loose so made lots of noise when people walked by into the adjacent shared room. Sprayed myself with mosquito repellent but was still covered so suggest bringing a net. Window would not keep shut. Barman was friendly but he had two nights off so the bar was not open which was disappointing. If your like me and you visit places for just a few days and to actually see them and not hang around in your accommodation and your on a budget then I would recommend.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Niklas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Over crowded, dirty and unsecure.

To many beds in everyroom and only three crapy toiletts for more than 40 people. They turned off the AC from 0900 to 2100 and it got realy warm during the day. They kept the AC control in the reception so you had to walk up and down twice if you wanted to adjust the temperature. They promissed me a looked room for my extra bag, but it was allways unlocked and availeble for anybody so a few things got stolen. This was the worsed hostel I have ever visited.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Franco

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nem fiquei!

Cheguei na portaria, me deparei com um bêbado, 3 garotas dançando forró, e 2 rapazes sentados em um sofá velho. Cozinha horrível! Banheiros pior ainda...quarto dava para dormir no trago. Estava com minha família e preferi perder o dinheiro!
Verified

8/10 Good

Luiz Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El Misti

Ótimo Hostel. Bem simpáticos os funcionários
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and staff but the conditions are :(

This was the only place of stay I found during the 2014 World Cup to be not too far from the beaches and not too close to the favelas. Stayed for 6 nights. Went to the beach by metro (Botafogo station) almost everyday. Also booked a tour to Sanguero samba school (80 reais) through the staff. The hostel can also help book favela tour and paragliding session near Pedro da Gavea.

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