This hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and a library are onsite.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hostel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hostel also offers a library, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff.
El Misti Hostel Ipanema has designated areas for smoking.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
El Misti Hostel Ipanema has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
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
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 building
4 floors
Built in 2016
Designated smoking areas
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 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
Pets not 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
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately BRL 20 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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.
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
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
El Misti Hostel Ipanema Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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.
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.
Christian
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
maria c
Traveled with family
Jul 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed there for 1 night Walking distance to beach shops restaurants
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.
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.
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 ..
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.
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
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
4/10 Poor
Phil, USA
Jul 27, 2017
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.
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.