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Pura Vida Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Copacabana Beach

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Terrace/patio
LCD TV
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Pão de Açúcar) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Pão de Açúcar)

Highlights

Balcony
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds Gavea) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds Gavea)

Highlights

LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds DI) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds DI)

Highlights

LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Interior entrance

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 beds)

Highlights

LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Arpex) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Arpex)

Highlights

Balcony
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 beds)

Highlights

LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Papagaio) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Papagaio)

Highlights

LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

LCD TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

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Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (437)
The price is ₩39,791
₩41,780 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Saint Roman, 20, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22017-000

What's nearby

  • Avenida Atlantica - 4 min walk
  • Copacabana Beach - 7 min walk
  • Copacabana Fort - 12 min walk
  • Ipanema Beach - 17 min walk
  • Arpoador Beach - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 25 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 46 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 53 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 11 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Flag Square Station - 11 min drive
  • Estação 1 Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Cantagalo Station - 9 min walk
  • Ipanema-General Osorio Station - 14 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Drop Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grill Inn Churrascaria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar e Restaurante Ellas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪HiperMate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bip Bip - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Pura Vida Hostel

Pura Vida Hostel features a nightclub and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Avenida Atlantica. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby parasailing and surfing/body boarding. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Public transportation is just a short walk: Estação 1 Tram Station is steps away and Cantagalo Station is 9 minutes.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: BRL 20 per stay

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately BRL 5 to 15 for adults, and BRL 5 to 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he 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. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Pura Vida Hostel Rio de Janeiro
Pura Vida Hostel
Pura Vida Rio de Janeiro
Pura Vida Hostel Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Pura Vida Hostel Rio Janeiro
Pura Vida Hostel Rio de Janeiro
Pura Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Pura Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Does Pura Vida Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pura Vida Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Pura Vida Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Pura Vida Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Pura Vida Hostel.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Pura Vida Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pura Vida Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Pura Vida Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, skydiving, and body boarding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a nightclub, a picnic area, and a garden.
What's the area around Pura Vida Hostel like?
Pura Vida Hostel is a short 2-minute walk from Estação 1 Tram Station and 7 minutes' walk from Copacabana Beach.

Pura Vida Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Copacabana for NYE
Well, it is not the cleanest hostel but it will do. The sheets were stained. The night stand was broken and one outlet had wires hanging out. My shower flooded the first time I used it. Staff did fix it right away though. The staff does plan out activities and were generally helpful. I came down with food poisoning one day and one staff member went above and beyond to look after me. He even made me food but I was ready to eat. Most of the other guest spoke Portuguese or Spanish, so don’t rely on people to speak English. Most made an effort to say hello and tried to be friendly despite the language barrier. Maybe we all need to experience being an outsider from time to time. That’s how we grow. It is in an interesting area. It’s very close to the main road in Copacabana and close to the beach. It’s also at the mouth of a favela. While it looks a little rough, I was safe the entire five days. I will add that I’m a solo Caucasian female traveler so I probably stood out. I guess it all depends on what you are looking for in a trip. I was looking to save some money and be close to Copacabana for NYE so it worked out.
Lauren, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the Staff response and cleanliness.I liked the Staff response and cleanliness.
2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

One washroom with 2 showers and 2 really tight toilet wich are really really dirty , seems like they clean once a day, feminine employee doesnt know how to talk respectfully with guest and the kitchen was so dirty when i got there at night that i didnt even wanna touch anything.... so...
Bob, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hostel staff are great and really helpful. The room itself was ok, a little run down but bed was comfortable. We had a private room. It’s at the start of the Favela and you need to be careful when entering and exiting but overall we enjoyed our stay. Bar in hostel is good. They can sort out good tours for you as well. Short walk to Copacabana Beach.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

best hostel so far in rio
I have stayed at four different hostels and pura vida is the best by far.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Could have been great, but EVERYTHING costs $
It's a shame because this could have been a 5-star review. Before arriving, I FB messaged a couple questions, and they were helpful. When we arrived, we were surprised that it seems to be on the outskirts of a favela and on a very large hill. I was with my bf and never felt unsafe but would have been nervous alone. There were 2 flights of stairs to the reception, & 3 more flights up to our room. We didn't mind, but others may. Copacabana is only a 5 min walk. In the morning, we realized the "free breakfast" does not include meat, cheese, or fruit (cost extra). At night, we had a rooster crowing right outside our room at 3 am, and people LOUDLY party nearby until 4 am. Not their fault, but worth noting. Overall, the room was nice, clean, and air-conditioned. There was some mold in the shower. They wouldn't give us fresh towels even though we stayed 5 days. 1 night we came back to the hostel to have some drinks at the bar but there was a private party going on. They had a 24-hr laundry service (not cheap) that we used. We dropped it off at 9 am and came back at 8:45 am, and it wasn't done "because the laundry guy was working the party the night before". So we didn't get our clothes til the evening. At checkout, when I said I didn't think we should have to pay the entire price, they argued that it came back in right at 9 am (so 15 minutes after we tried to pick it up). So in the FB message, they had told us they could store our luggage, but didn’t mention was that it costs $
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great hostel in Copacabana (but next to fervella)
Lovely hostel but bear in mind it's right next door to the fervella - we found this positive and even went for a tour there but may not be ideal for some. Great rooms, bar, breakfast and extremely helpful staff :-)
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location
The hostel is in a great location near the beach. The staff are very friendly and can arrange tours for you, which I would recomend. The rooms are basic but ok
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

EXCELLENT LOCATION CLOSE TO BEACH OF COPACABANA
PRIVATE SUITE IS COMFORTABLE. GOOD BREAKFAST FOR A HOSTEL LEVEL. THE BIGGEST ADVANTAGE IS THE LOCATION CLOSE TO BUS STOPS, THE BEACH AND RESTAURANTS.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Apesar de termos colocado aviso para limpeza do quarto, o mesmo não foi limpado nenhum dia.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hostel Nota 1000
Estou triste por ter ido embora deste lugar maravilhoso. Simplesmente incrível, começando da entrada, recepção, quartos e cada canto do Hostel, pessoas incríveis e super receptivas e que estão ali pra te ajudar e tornar a hospedagem ainda mais sensacional. Com toda certeza para o Rio e irei me hospedar ai! Agradecimento em especial para o Atlas e o Matheus <3
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Bom
Lá fala que tem cozinha compartilhada com acesso a todos, mas o que acontece e que na hora do almoço que todo mundo tem o que fazer na cozinha e que fecham pra limpeza. Mt contraditório. Mas o hostel tem estilo de casa e tem uma vibe boa e próximo da praia. E mt bom nesse sentido. Tem muita propaganda de festaas e saídas em conjunto para diversão, mas na verdade não e bem assim. Mas e um lugar bom.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Fábio, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

bom
e um lugar bom com uma vibe boa, a maioria das pessoas são legais e de boa interação. só não gostei da funcionaria Clarissa que se apresentou meio grosseira no tratamento e um pouco invasiva, diferente dos outros funcionarios e de como funciona o lugar. Em algumas situações na hora do checkin seria importante ja deixar melhor explicado algumas coisas, pois detalhes minimos que poderiam resolver de forma simples são complicados por alguns funcionários. No mais o local e muito bom e oferece free tour pelo Jamir que e uma otima pessoa e uma boa localização. Vale a pena
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Já estive no hostel outra vez, fui bem atendida e dessa vez não foi diferente. Sou grata em especial a voluntária Iara, interagimos bastante e nos divertimos. Pura Vida é fazer bons amigos.
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Bom
Bom atendimento. Todos sempre dispostos a ajudar. Só deixou a desejar por disponibilizar o quarto sem chave. Ja me hospedei outras vezes e não tive este problema.
4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Barato e é isso aí
Caso tenha interesse em pagar pouco pela estadia e curtir a cidade, esse é o lugar. O hostel tem clima jovem e atendimento excelente. Mas a estrutura e condições do lugar deixa a dssejar. Você recebe apenas a roupa de cama, de resto é cada um por si. Se tem medo de pegar COVID esse não é o lugar. É pouco ventilado e sem normas de hegiene ou uso de máscaras.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ameei
Amei estar no Pura Vida, fui muito bem recebida, fiz amigos, todos dão suporte, ajudam, são simpáticos... Viajei sozinha pela primeira vez, o funcionário John que organiza os passeios, foi excelente, garante a interação entre os hóspedes, diverte todo mundo, sempre soube responder as perguntas sobre os destinos dos passeios e dicas que precisei. Vou voltar sem dúvidas. Pontos que podem ser melhorados: Banheiros ao lado da recepção, podem ser limpos mais vezes ao dia, e nos demais banheiros ter suporte de papel higiênico de acordo com rolo de papel usado, para que os mesmos não fiquem jogados e expostos.
Maria Fernanda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

O único ponto positivo é a distância entre o hostel e a praia de copacabana, a localizaçõ é maravilhosa, porém o estabelecimento é na entrada de uma comunidade, o local em sí não é perigoso para quem está no hostel, mas motoristas de aplicativos não entram na rua, te deixam na esquina, e a maioria deles cancelam a corrida quando veêm o seu destino. A estação de metrô mais próxima fica há 11 minutos de caminhada. Não tem frigobar no quarto e apenas escadas, escadas que, inclusive, são enormes, o hostel fica em uma subida, sendo assim não tem acesso nenhum para cadeirantes. O hostel tem móveis quebrados, lencóis com aparência de sujos e velhos, o quarto privativo é beeeem básico, apenas para dormir mesmo, não tem TV, sinal do wifi é mediano. No geral, achei o preço alto, visto que os pontos negativos são maioria.
NixonAraujo, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Luan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Fica na comu Pavão-pavãozinho. Fotos enganosas.
Fiquei por 3 diárias hospedados no hostel pura vida, em um quarto PRIVATIVO. Todos os dias tive algum contratempo. O colchão e os travesseiros são bem velhos e com estado de conservação ruim. Tive que pedir para trocar o lençol, pois o primeiro não cobria todo o colchão. O quarto tem cheiro de mofo. Na primeira noite a luz do quarto estava queimada. O banheiro não é como na foto, nem tampouco o quarto. As fotos enganam bem. Fiquei por um dia inteiro/noite e duas manhãs sem água. Por uma noite fiquei sem água quente, pois o chuveiro parou de funcionar. Os ubers não te deixam na porta do hostel, pois nao adentram a comunidade. Por mais que o endereço conste como Copacabana, a hospedagem se encontra no início de uma comunidade (pavão-pavãozinho).
italo savio, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Próximo de algumas praias como de copacabana e ipanema
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

2 quadras do Posto 5
Hostel próximo do comércio na Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 2 quadras do Posto 5 e 5/6 quadras do metrô Cantagalo. Atendimento de todos com muita atenção, mas esqueceram de avisar sobre a toalha e não possuiam adaptador de tomada, nem para emprestar e nem para vender como ouvi a explicação para um outro hóspede. Há serviço de café da manhã que se comprado antecipdamente tem 20% de desconto.
2-night trip
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