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El Misti Hostel Ipanema

3.0 star property
3-star beach hostel near Ipanema Beach

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Beach nearby, white sand
Lounge
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds) | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes
Exterior
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm Suite (12 beds) | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rua Joana Angélica, 47, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, 22420-030
  • Ipanema Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Arpoador Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Copacabana Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Private Ensuite)

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Private Ensuite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Twin Room (Private Ensuite)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Budget Double Room Private Ensuite

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Triple Room (Private Ensuite)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm Suite (9 beds) | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm Suite (9 beds)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds) | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm Suite (12 beds)

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm Suite (12 beds)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm Suite (4 beds)

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm Suite (4 beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 beds)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

2 Bed Room Private Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Female Dorm Suite (4 beds)

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Female Dorm Suite (4 beds)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Double Room Private Ensuite | View from room

Basic Double Room Private Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Private Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 4 Bed Room Private Ensuite

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

4 Bed Room Private Ensuite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 beds)

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 beds)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 3 Bed Room Private Ensuite

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

3 Bed Room Private Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Double Room Standard

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Shared Female Dormitory One Bed in 8-Bed

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Shared Female Dormitory One Bed in 8-Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Quadruple Room Standard

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Shared Female Dormitory One Bed in 4-Bed

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Shared Female Dormitory One Bed in 4-Bed

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Triple Room

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Twin Room Standard

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 9-Bed

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 9-Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Quadruple Room

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 6-Bed

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 6-Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Triple Room Standard

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Triple Room Standard

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Double Room Economy

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Double Room Economy

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 4-Bed

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 4-Bed

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Twin Room

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 8-Bed

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 8-Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 12-Bed

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 12-Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro

Ipanema stay.A stay at this Ipanema hostel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Ipanema Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Copacabana Beach. Posto 9 and Rua Farme de Amoedo are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ipanema Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Arpoador Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Leblon Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Copacabana Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Christ the Redeemer - 15 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nossa Senhora da Paz Station - 4 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 10 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garota de Ipanema - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Empório Jardim na Praia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Botequim do Itahy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zazá Bistrô Tropical - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pici Trattoria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

El Misti Hostel Ipanema

3-star beach hostel near Ipanema Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at El Misti Hostel Ipanema.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rio de Janeiro hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Misti Hostel Ipanema offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: BRL 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately BRL 20 per person

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

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.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

El Misti Hostel Ipanema
El Misti Hostel
El Misti Ipanema
Misti Hostel Ipanema Janeiro
El Misti Hostel Ipanema Rio de Janeiro
El Misti Hostel Ipanema Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Misti Hostel Ipanema to the airport?

El Misti Hostel Ipanema is 8.1 mi (31-min drive) away from the Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Misti Hostel Ipanema?

As of Aug 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Misti Hostel Ipanema on Aug 25, 2025 start from $82.67, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does El Misti Hostel Ipanema have an airport shuttle?

El Misti Hostel Ipanema offers an airport shuttle.

How close is El Misti Hostel Ipanema to the beach?

This hostel is a short 2-minute walk from Ipanema Beach and 1.2 mi (7-min drive) from Copacabana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Misti Hostel Ipanema offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at El Misti Hostel Ipanema, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of BRL 20 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at El Misti Hostel Ipanema?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at El Misti Hostel Ipanema?

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

Is there free parking at El Misti Hostel Ipanema?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does El Misti Hostel Ipanema have a pool?

El Misti Hostel Ipanema does not have a pool.

Does El Misti Hostel Ipanema have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does El Misti Hostel Ipanema have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is El Misti Hostel Ipanema to downtown Rio de Janeiro?

El Misti Hostel Ipanema is 5.7 mi away from Rio de Janeiro.

El Misti Hostel Ipanema Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 175 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aarash

Liked: Staff & service
It's alright.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at El Misti was superb!! I stayed in a private room during 7-13 November. It was my first time in Rio, and this was the perfect place to meet people!! They organise lots of events, and having easy access to the beach with a ticket for a free chair is an addes bonus! I can definitely recommend El Misti to others, and will likely stay here (or at least visit the amazing bar during happy hour!!) when I return, muito obrigado El Misti!! Tom
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were super friendly and fun. Everyone was welcoming and did a phenomenal job of setting up activities for the days and nights. Will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time in Rio, wish I could have stayed longer. Staff overall were very friendly. Lavinia was great at bringing people together, you can tell she loves her job.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Applegate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people. Helpful. Good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caden

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was all super friendly and they helped us with everything we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Amazing staff at this property! Very friendly and always up for some fun! Also they all speak some level of English which was nice. It’s more of a party hostel than a chill and work hostel. Also they have a bar and restaurant attached to the property which is convenient. The area is awesome. Ipanema seems to attract young and friendly folks from all over. Cons: the shower had zero water pressure, the restaurant isn’t always open and some of the other guests don’t respect specific quiet time which they have posted outside the rooms. All in all I would DEFINITELY come back for a party or two.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

maria c

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed there for 1 night Walking distance to beach shops restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

This is a great location in Ipanema,i will return as soon as I can!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

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

Good location, clean with reasonable price.

Overall, stay was good. The hostel is easy to find, a few minutes away from Ipanema beach. It is near to a lot of shops, restaurants and a market. There were cleaning ladies almost everyday yo clean the room. I liked the big drawers under the bed that can actually fit a check-in size luggage of 23kg, and you can lock it. The only downside is that the all-female room is next to the street so expect noise from vehicles and people who party all night. Also, there is no switch for the AC and you have to call reception to turn it on which is annoying because it gets really hot and humid in the middle of the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Muy bueno

Muy bueno, personas muy amigables y tienen noches agendadas para diversión! :) 🙌🙌
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

John C

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

not what we understood when we booked

This listing is misleading because it said private bathroom. There was nothing about the listing that said it was one set of bunk beds in a room of lots of bunk beds. Please know that you may book thinking you have your own private room and bathroom, even though it says "private bathroom," but really it is private for 12 people/12 bunk beds. We needed a quick shower post-beach and before our flight, and there was a dude in the bathroom. Also, there are no towels. And you have to keep pushing the water on and there is only one temperature...it times out. Good for the environment for sure. Staff was pretty snarky and unhelpful. Make sure you have a lot of time on your hands. The lady at the counter said someone would show us our room after she helped a bunch of people...we didn't have this kind of time to wait around...especially since we would shortly discover there was someone in our "private" bathroom already using the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

SR, Washington D.C.

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the communal environment. Didn't like having to pay for towels and no soap.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place. the staff is one of the best thing! the locaiton is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, the location is perfect, its located so close to beach and its just one block from the metrostation. the people working there are awesome they speak english. the bar at the night is great place to meet people and get a bit drank everynigth ..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is one of the best places I’ve stayed, an amazing atmosphere, the staff is very friendly and fun. They offer recommendations of what to do in RIO, they helped me with everything. It has a bar, where it is a good opportunity to meet other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

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

Amazing hostel!

The hostel was amazing! Lovely staff, food and drinks and the location was in the best spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andres, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
awesome place, the location is perfect and the facilities are great. nice hostel. nice people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Cali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good place, they are in a good location, the staff is awesome. they speak español, this is good becaose I dont speak portugues and my english is bad. the bedroom was a quiet place, good for sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it was a well planned out hostel. It was clean however, it was a big party atmosphere so in the mornings it was messy due to the other people in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

Phil, USA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location to be near Ipanema beach during the day. Not a bad social vibe. Not impressed by lack of water filter (you have to buy bottled water at the hostel). Booking agency also very expensive - charged 25% more for a transfer to Ilha Grande than almost all companies charge. Rooms are decent, but it's not hard to find better hostels in Rio with better vibes that charge similar prices and include breakfast/water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Elisha

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

Overall Stay

Great atmosphere and nice staff. The shared dorms were a very basic. Bathrooms in dorms were cleaned daily. The downside of the rooms was humidity. They fans in the room to help keep an air flow. Windows kept open didn't help since it was humid outside. Sheets were always damp. We stayed Mon-Sat and never had our sheets replaced and they smelled of mildew. The AC was only turned on certain hours of the day which was a bummer if you wanted to sleep past 8am. Lockers were nice and spacious for luggage. They offer free luggage storage after check out. The main hang out area needs more love and comfort. All chairs are wooden fold out, so it makes it hard to get out of the room and lounge like most hostels have. Wifi worked really well. Give 1 free drink each evening at the bar, nice touch! Breakfast option was delicious - good fruits, breads, drinks. Overall it is a hostel so it will not be perfect. I have much experience in various hostels in Rio and it isn't the worst, but not the best.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017