The 6 Best Hostels in Rio de Janeiro (Updated 2025)

"Just a few blocks from Copacabana Beach, I found this hostel perfect for travelers seeking a quieter stay while still being social — the welcoming staff organize frequent group activities (tours and hikes) and there's even a hostel WhatsApp group and a friendly hostel dog. The pod-style bunk beds have privacy curtains, individual reading lights and sockets, large lockers, and every room has an attached balcony; there are female-only dorms and everything is always kept sparkling clean. I appreciated the various common areas, including a coworking space and a rare-on-hostels gym, plus a rooftop terrace with stunning ocean views. Budget travelers will like the fully equipped kitchen and complimentary buffet breakfast (homemade bread), though note the hostel sits at the top of a very steep hill (cheap motorbike taxis wait at the bottom)." - Matthew Kepnes