Welcome to Hostel & Pousada Botafogo, in Rio de Janeiro 'Cidade Maravilhosa'!

If you stay 4 nights or more we will give you a free pickup between 7am and 10pm.
After 10pm the pickup is charged 60 Reais

Age Restrictions:
No persons under 18 years old can book shared rooms


Now you can choose to enjoy the cool spirit of El Misti hostels at an strategic and exclusive location in Botafogo, for those who want to stay right in the middle of all the action, where everything happens!

You will enjoy good accommodation but most of all, a stay in a different and entertaining house, that you will never forget!

We are located just 8 blocks from the beautiful and famous Sugar Loaf, and the vermelha beach! The area is filled with bars, restaurants and the best beaches!

To get to the city centre, Ipanema, Santa Teressa, Corcovado or any other parts of the marvelous city you will have no problem! Both the metro and buses are very closed.

We offer you dorms or private rooms in a clean and comfortable atmosphere. There is an open kitchen, internet access, books, games,a pool table, with the house DJ spinning the best of best music from chill out to dance-hall reggae.

Our hostel , doesnt have any cable TV or DVD to make sure that , betwen us, we can create a great friendship atmosphere. We do have, guitars to play, lounge music, free wireless interenet, the best breakfast, books, games, maps and many plans and info for you to enjoy rio on a great vibe.


With a mix of Cariocas and international people, we are able to provide you with unique service and tips to the wonders of wonderful city and to your further travel.

You never know what is going to happen here. No days are alike, but the bottom line is it all depends of the guests and friends at the time who are enjoying their stay in the house of mystery! People have a habit of staying here for longer then planned!



We offer you the best hostel for a very honest price.

We hereby invite the people of the world to have a splendid time in Rio de Janeiro and the new El Misti Hostel & Pousada Copacabana!

Other Special Promos!


El Misti Hostel Rio de Janeiro reserves the right of allocation for bookings in dorms according to the rates mentioned above.

Revellion and Carnival rates are the same for the different types of room, so El Misti Hostel Staff can allocate guests in anyone of the room, without exception.

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New year and carnival our packages for these periods have flexible check in!Book online with the fix dates and email us the check in date you would like to come with your booking reference!!!

-The New Year Eve package has a minimum stayed period of 5 nights starting on December, 27th with check out on January, 3rd. We charge an extra 40% before arrival on your booking deposit for reconfirmation (this will be debit in your credit card or with a bank deposit). This amount will be discounted to the total you will have to pay at the hostel. Remember that we only offer dorms for this package.

- The carnival package deal has a minimum of 7 nights.

We charge an extra 40% before arrival on your booking deposit for reconfirmation (this will be debit in your credit card or with a bank deposit). This amount will be discounted to the total you will have to pay at the hostel. Remember that we only offer dorms for this package.

*Remember that we just accept bookings in New Year and Carnival for the packages offered before. If you make a reservation for less days and not including the days mentioned they won't we taken as a valid reservation and you will lose the deposit.

*Pick up for new year and carnaval will be offered only for flights / buses arriving between 08.00 am to 08.00 pm. If you dont arrive between these times, we can book for you a taxi for R$ 60. Just Let us know!

Discounts for longer periods and discounts on groups! Plus, we provide free maps and city guides.

If you stay 4 nights or more we will give you a free pickup between 7am and 10pm.
After 10pm the pickup is charged 70 Reais

*Please if your flight is delayed, let us know! If you dont inform the changes in the time, you will be responsible for the payment of the transfers in.

*Cancellations for New Year Package can be made before November, 30th with a 100% refund of the total amount.

After that date the amount that has been already paid won't be refunded.

*Cancellations for Carnival can be made before December 31th with a 100% refund of the total amount.

After that date the amount that has been already paid won't be refund.