Rua Paulo Barreto, 79 - Botafogo, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22280-010, Brazil
#142 of 380 hotels in Rio de Janeiro
Guests' ChoiceBased on 48 hostel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Franziska
GermanyThe hostel might need some renovation, at least the shower drain didn't work properly and cleaning could be bit better.
It's a really nice hostel the rooftop from which you can see the Christ statue. The location of the hostel is really good to connect to Copacabana/Ipanema but also the center. Outstanding is the lovely staff helping with anything you might need and always open for a chat ❤️ Great hostel for that price!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Jaqueline
BrazilN/A
Good location, well connected to main points in rio. The staff were friendly and helpful, with an amazing view of Cristo redentor from the terrace garden
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2023
Gabuaeva
United StatesThe staff was amazing!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 1 March 2023
Daniel
IrelandThe rules are a bit over the top. We really didn't appreciate only being able to rent towels for 4 days at a time and not for our full stay, or just having them included in the rate like is typical with other hostels. We weren't allowed bring in our own alcohol, because the hostel has a bar, when in reality the bar was a fridge with beer in it. The breakfast is very expensive for the limited amount of food you get. Accommodation is also very expensive for what you get but that's Carnaval I guess. The rooms had lots of bugs, and our private bathroom had a bad smell.
The staff were super helpful, especially for helping with Carnaval. The location was perfect, very close to the metro and every shop you could need. The roof terrace with view of Christ the Redeemer was cool. The bedrooms with TVs with all streaming services was really nice.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
Abigail
United Kingdomthe dorm room was pretty small and at times there weren’t enough toilets
the roof and view of Christmas redeemer was amazing. staff were pretty helpful, especially lucas
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 10 January 2023
Nate
United StatesBig brother is watching. This hostel is very big on the rules and they have about 20 cameras covering the common areas. They will not let you bring friends back to the Hostel unless they can provide a passport and covid vaccination record. No one from outside is allowed in your room, no exceptions, even if you have a room all to yourself. I guess these are all positive things if your primary concern is safety!
Friendly staff, Good AC, Good wifi, my room had a nice TV with every streaming service. This was a nice touch for when I needed some downtime. I met the best people here. Breakfast is a great value. The bar is simple and fun, my kind of bar.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2022
Harold
Colombiai saw nobody cleaning the room and the bathroom
there are a restaurant/bar in the facility, in a very good location
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 14 October 2022
Ana
BrazilOrganização , local
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 14 August 2022
Elizabeth
United KingdomIt could have been a bit cleaner, especially the common areas. The curtains didn’t block out the light so we didn’t sleep too well.
Great location with a lovely rooftop bar with a view of the Christ the Redeemer statue. Staff were helpful and there was a great atmosphere.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 2 March 2022
Ilaria
Italyall good
the private room was spacious, clean and comfortable. the staff is very welcoming and helpful the whole place is very nice, with a bar, games, tv room and big terrace on the rooftop floor lovely
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Jaanus
EstoniaThis has been the nicest hostel i stayed on my Southern American trip. Location is perfect, Botafogo has it all. Metrostation is nearby, fantastic restaurants, local beach. It takes just 10-15 min to reach Copacabana or Ipanema by Metro. Also the centro is easily reachable by metro. The prices around that area are reasonable and had no concerns about safety. The rooftop area is just the perfect place for relaxing after a long day, enjoying some drinks, socializing and admiring the statue of the Christ. The property has everything to help you and the staff is just fantastic - just ask and they'll find the solution. Also the breakfast option - it was really delicious and affordable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Sophie
GermanyIt wasn‘t clean, especially the kitchen was not in a good state; I understand that prices soar everywhere during carnival, but this definitely wasn’t worth the money I paid (too expensive for what it was). Guests can‘t access their food in the fridge on their own, only if and when the staff get it for them (so also limited to certain times). I felt unjustly accused of some things in a conversation asking for help from the owner one time and received some snarky comments/gaslighting (accused of racism because I asked to switch rooms when I was uncomfortable by other guests behavior) but then another other time he was lovely to me and helped when a situation arose and he was nice also when I checked out. Not sure what to think. Unfortunately that one conversation over WhatsApp really put a damper on everything… Personally, I would prefer to stay in another neighborhood next time, too.
The staff (eg in the kitchen Ellie and another lovely woman whose name I can‘t recall) and the receptionists were all lovely to me. The view from the Terrace is amazing (Cristo), both at day and night. I was able to switch rooms once and felt happier in my new room. You can get good breakfasts here for an extra 18 reais.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Aurore
FranceThe personal is not that kind … unfortunately the hostel is really clean. And you need to ask the permission to access the fridge all the time. You are not allowed to touch it … It’s way to much expensive for what it is …
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Noé
FranceI spent almost a week in Tupiniquim hostel and had a blast there. Even if it's not a 5 star hostel, the kindness of the staff, the good time spent with the other guests, the location and the price makes it a super good choice for a stay in Rio ! Thank you !
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 May 2023
Tom
BrazilThe vibe of the whole place is very fussy - loads of complicated rules and everything feels like it’s harder than it needs to be - I received many messages written in a weird snarky tone, you have to send a text to eat breakfast, the showers need you to keep pressing a button so that the water stays on. Nothing about the place felt relaxing. Also in my room the tap in the bathroom didn’t work. The place isn’t terrible, I just found the general vibe exhausting
Good location and decent breakfast, close to a really cute neighbourhood. Nice terrace overlooking the cristo redentor
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Sira
ThailandI loved this place. The staff is nice. Clean!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 11 February 2023
Alexandre
BrazilGreat location (very safe at night), very good AC in the room (perfect temperature and no sound), and very nice staff.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2022
Mati
EthiopiaNothing to unlike.
Staffs - everybody working in this hostel is so kind, good, sociable and very associated. Hostel - so much comfortable, clean, full fill with a nice kitchen and with a marvelous teras view, even I was feeling like my home. Location - center, nice, secure and very near to attraction areas which found in Rio just by walking.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 2 November 2022
Eamon
United KingdomOn Saturday's there is a local street market, which is amazing, but unfortunately they start erecting the stalls regardless of whether you have a hangover!
The owners who are never far away bring a great vibe and attitude to the hostel. They are super-welcoming and helpful, and often provided great little insights and tips. The location of the hostel is brilliant with the Redeemer easily visible from the hostel bar balcony. The location is also very good, Botafago has a lot of local bars and places to eat, and the hostel is a short (and safe) walk to the Metro station, with Copancabana one stop away and Ipanema a few more. There is a lot to do at the hostel if you have spare time between adventures and all the other guests were friendly as well.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 2 October 2022
Pablo
United KingdomBest location in Rio for a vibrant and cool bar scene and good connections with the whole city.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 12 January 2022
Iiiiirrrmma
United KingdomFoi tudo otimo
Great lovely hostel in heart of Rio! Definitely recommended!!
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 1 November 2021
Houcine
TunisiaNothing
Perfect location near bars Not far from copacabana The personal was very kind I recommend this hostel
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Zoë
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Matilde
ItalyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
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