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Pura Vida Hostel

Property class: 2
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Copacabana Beach

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Pura Vida Hostel is a vibrant retreat near Copacabana Beach, where the sounds of samba music and ocean waves create an unforgettable ambiance. Relax in the garden or get moving with bike rentals and cycling activities.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)

Room options

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds Gavea)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds DI)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Interior entrance

Family Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Arpex)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Papagaio)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Rua Barata Ribeiro - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avenida Atlantica - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Copacabana Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Copacabana Fort - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ipanema Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 25 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 37 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

  • ‪Grill Inn Restaurante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boteco da Djalma - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Drop Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Temperarte - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alloro al Miramar - ‬3 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

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

    • Airport shuttle*
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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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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.

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Reviews

Pura Vida Hostel Reviews

7.4

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

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

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 review

4/10 Fair

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

4/10 Fair

Não recomendo

Embora esteja situado em Copacabana, a localização é péssima. Quase não passa carro na rua de tanta gente. O hostel tem uma pegada bastante jovial e quem está animado a encarar músicas altas até tarde. O atendimento é muito bom, mas o local não.
1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Es lindo pero a tener en cuenta que esta en la entrada de una favela
7-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Pessoas muito legais, super divertidas, adorei o barzinho e o repertório musical.
2-night trip
Verified 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 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 review

6/10 Good

Abenteuerliche Lage

Das Hostel liegt am Eingang zu einer Favela. Man fühlt sich zwar nicht komplett unsicher, jedoch sieht man viel Armut in der Ecke des Copacabana. Wir hatten ein Doppelzimmer, mit Ablagemöglichkeiten, Klimaanlage und Badezimmer. Leider hat die Klospülung schlecht funktioniert und entgegen des Versprechens kam keiner um diese zu reparieren. Beim Frühstück stand zwar auf der Seite, dass dieser inklusive wäre, dem ist aber nicht so. Es lohnt sich mehr sich selbst zu versorgen. Zum Glück hat man die Möglichkeit dazu, Dank der Gemeinschaftsküche. Einige vom Personal waren zuvorkommend, andere weniger. Einer wollte uns mit dem Preis für Taxi abziehen, indem er 30 R$ mehr verlangt hat. Gepäckaufbewahrung nach dem Auschecken kostet 5 R$ pro Tag pro Tasche. Für den Preis in der Karnevalszeit war es jedoch eine vergleichbar günstige Unterkunft.
ABC, 6-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

iT IS A VERY NICE PLACE CLOSE TO COPACABANA'S BEACH AND THE METRO STATION, THERE ARE ALL KIND OF STORES AROUND THE HOSTEL. A PERFECT PLACE TO SAVE MONEY AND STAY THE NEAREST TO THE BEACH.
JOSE, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Eu voltaria, com certeza

O atendimento é muito bom, a equipe é solícita e atenciosa. O hostel é bem localizado e o preço é honesto. Eu voltaria, com certeza.
Marcia, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Hostal ok

Muy buen ambiente. Todos muy amables y era muy cerca de la playa
Verified review

4/10 Fair

La zona es fea

Llegue tarde y estaba cerrado con reja, tuve que tocar el timbre con un boligrafo, las sabanas de la habitacion estaban rotas, pocas comodidades.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Las sabanas estaban rotas, el aire no funcionaba

Llegue de noche, tuve que tocar el timbre con un bolígrafo porque tiene una pequeña reja, en una zona NO agradable ni segura. El taxista se perdió y se fue inmediatamente que baje. La habitación tenía las sábanas rotas, el aire no funcionaba bien.