Pura Vida Hostel

I had a fantastic time at this hostel! The location right on Copacabana Beach is unbeatable, and the vibe was so welcoming. A special shout-out to Matt, who made my stay even better with his hospitality. The room was comfortable, and lots of activities for guests! Highly recommend for anyone visiting Rio. Will definitely be back!

This hostel is excellent and very social. I stayed with a friend during the carnival, and we had a fantastic experience. Our private room was great, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff were lovely. The hostel organized daily activities and shared them via WhatsApp, ensuring it was easy to meet new people and always having something to do.||The location is also ideal, just a five-minute walk from Copacabana Beach. Michele was exceptional, she helped me with several requests in a personable and professional manner, going above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable. I truly appreciate all her help. I would definitely stay here again - in fact, I’m already planning to!

The hostel was clean and had a great atmosphere. The location is fantastic—close to plenty of restaurants and just a short walk from the beach. The beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was spotless. What truly stood out, though, was the incredible staff. Leo, Nina, Mateus, and Daniel were amazing—always friendly, helpful, and welcoming. They really made the stay special.

A late review… Anyways loved our time in Rio and this plce is amazing. Best employee Matt made the experience of me and my boyfriend there incredible, hoping to come back some day!!! We stayed in a private bungalow with own bathroom.. then at night we joined the hostel crowd to go out to Lapa. Bubbles the cute white cat is adorable. Even at the base of a favela, i felt safe at all times. Drinking water is available filtered.

It wasn’t my first time staying at Pura Vida and it will never be my last. The staff are incredible, the vive and energy makes you feel so comfortable that you don’t even feel the need to go out. As far as my hostel experiences go, Pura Vida offers a 5-star experience at extremely reasonable rates. They have multiple activities and free tours happening every day, which also makes it easy to meet other guests and make friends! 10/10 would recommend!

My brother and I were meant to stay here for 5 days but ended up extending to 7 because we were loving Rio so much. We met some really fun people and made great connections before we even checked into our room. The volunteer staff running tours and working the bar were excellent. If you’re into surfing they have some good boards you can rent out for a very reasonable price. Great location, 15 mins walk from Ipanema. If I’m ever back in Rio this is where I’ll be.

Spent three nights here during Carnaval. Terrific location and a quick walk to plenty of quality restaurants as well as Copacabana Beach. The staff, particularly Matt, Leo and Tomas, were friendly, personable and accommodating. My shared room did not have AC but was still comfortable as it was well ventilated and plenty of fans. I was told that the main hostel building itself was an old embassy and has a unique feel to it.

We've stayed in quite a few hostels in Rio amd this one was one of the best! Great location, friendly staff and a fun, social vibe! Big cheers to Nina who helped us make our stay even better 🙌