El Misti Ipanema

Brazil , Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, Rua Joana Angélica, 47, Ipanema
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75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Julyssa

The property is in a great location. One block away from the beach. It was really safe. I was a solo traveller and walked around comfortably. The rooms were super clean and well taken care of. There are a lot restaurants, shops, and places for nightlife around the area. It was so easy to meet new people and the hostel has so many activities and also tours that you can book directly from them. The check-in process was super easy and there is a WhatsApp group to keep up to date with activities or get into contact with other travellers staying there. The real MVP here are the staff and volunteers that work very hard, are super outgoing and friendly, and that make sure you’re well taken care of. I found my home away from home. Shout out to Marcela, Rodrigo, Eduardo, Cristal, Eric, Juanjo, Cristal, Jordana, Tiago, Gabriel, Maude, Laura, Youss, and everyone else on the team. You guys have an amazing team. I hope that when I visit again, you’re all still there. I will always welcome seeing your friendly faces.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Anne

This was my first experience staying at a hostel and I would choose this hostel again for the location and friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Julyssa

I enjoyed my stay here very much. All the staff are very helpful and great at their job. There are so many activities planned by the hostel and if you wish not to do any, staff are more than willing to provide suggestions. The WhatsApp group was super helpful to keep up with activities. The room had everything I needed and it was so close to so many shops and the beach. I would recommend staying at El Misti especially if you’re a solo travel.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Elmer

What makes it stand out is the staff and how they try to have everyone be engaged, they have multiple events a day and is very sociable! The location is also great as it’s a 3 minute walk to Ipanema beach!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Jennifer

I had a great stay at El Misti Hostel Ipanema. The location is absolutely perfect—just a short walk to the beach, with plenty of places nearby to rent chairs, grab food, have drinks, or shop.

The hostel itself has security at all times, which made me feel safe during my stay. It also has a very social atmosphere, so it’s super easy to meet new people. One thing that really stood out was how clean everything was. The cleaners come in twice a day to tidy the rooms and bathrooms, so the space is always fresh and well maintained. The reception staff were also incredibly friendly and helpful.

The only downside is that it can get quite loud late at night since the street outside stays busy, and the windows are a bit thin—so definitely bring earplugs. It’s also a bit more expensive than some other hostels, but honestly, the comfort, cleanliness, and convenience make it worth the price.

Overall, highly recommended!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Christine

We had a great stay at El Misti. Our room was small but very nice, clean, comfortable with bathroom ensuite. The hostel is centrally located with lots of dining, shopping options all around and 1 block from the beach. Perfect location !
The bar had vegetarian options that were delicious. It's a party Hostel. Very fun and stimulating. Not a zen one if you're searching for calm relax stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Rachel

Best hostel in ipanema

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2024

Aarash

It's alright.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2024

Thomas

My stay at El Misti was superb!! I stayed in a private room during 7-13 November. It was my first time in Rio, and this was the perfect place to meet people!! They organise lots of events, and having easy access to the beach with a ticket for a free chair is an addes bonus!

I can definitely recommend El Misti to others, and will likely stay here (or at least visit the amazing bar during happy hour!!) when I return, muito obrigado El Misti!! Tom

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Scott

Staff were super friendly and fun. Everyone was welcoming and did a phenomenal job of setting up activities for the days and nights. Will definitely return

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2024

Kai

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2024

Martin

Great people. Helpful. Good food.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2024

Michelle

It looks like this place has a great management.
All the staff are happy and very helpful.
The vibe is very positive!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2024

Caden

The staff was all super friendly and they helped us with everything we wanted

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

Christian

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.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2023

maria c

Stayed there for 1 night Walking distance to beach shops restaurants

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2022

Verified traveler

Great hotel

This is a great location in Ipanema,i will return as soon as I can!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2021

Aimee

Good location, clean with reasonable price.

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Muy bueno

Muy bueno, personas muy amigables y tienen noches agendadas para diversión! :) 🙌🙌

Self

4/10

Poor

07 Feb 2020

John C

not what we understood when we booked

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great place to stay in ipanema! I’ve stayed there twice and enjoyed it thoroughly both times

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2019

I like the communal environment. Didn't like having to pay for towels and no soap.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

nice place. the staff is one of the best thing! the locaiton is perfect

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

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 ..

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2018

Sachin

Amazing hostel!

The hostel was amazing! Lovely staff, food and drinks and the location was in the best spot!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2018

Andres

awesome place, the location is perfect and the facilities are great. nice hostel. nice people

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2018

Andrea

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

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

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.

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2017

Phil

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.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2017

Elisha

Overall Stay

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.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Good location

The hostel is new, and parts are still under construction, but it is very conveniently located near the beach and metro

6/10

Pleasant

05 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hostel but not value for money

Stayed over Carnivale in a private room, as far as hostels go it was quite well maintained. The AC was automatically switched off at random points and the breakfast was very basic. For the extortionate amounts paid, I would expect more. The location is very nic however and there isn't much choice in Ipanema.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2017

Yomara

An upgrade from the Misti in Copacabana

Compared to the Misti in Copacabana, this is a palace. It is newer. The room was for 8 people and had private bathroom. It was clean.
The air conditioner is turned on during the night only, so during the day the room is really hot. There is no fan to turn on and the windows do not open widely. The staff was ok. Not as friendly and lively as in the other Misti. The hostels have the same nightly activities. The tours are more expensive in this Misti.
The location is fantastic, only one block away from the beach and another block away from a metro station. The only thing is that there are no supermarkets close by, so you have to buy expensive water bottles (4 reales compared to 1.69 in the supermarket). I would stay again in this one.

4/10

Poor

12 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Staff need to knock

Staff have an awful habit of walking into your room at anytime, unannounced with no knocking. The master key overturns your internal lock so we had staff walk in at 8pm (unannounced with no reason explained); 8:15am (unannounced maybe to clean the room) and 12pm (unannounced to show a third party around our room). We asked them to stop, but it continued during our stay. It wasn't just cleaners, it was receptionist as well.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2026

CARINA DALI

ótima localização, pessoal super atencioso e prestativo…o quarto só é mto pequeno e com uma ventilação ruim…fui numa época de chuva e teve dias complicados

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Hyunjoon

혼자가서 할 수 없는 액티비티들이 있어 좋았고, 밤에 바에서의 게임도 재밌었습니다

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2025

Clayverson

Melhor hospedagem do Rio

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Tamires

A estadia foi maravilhosa, toda a equipe de funcionarios são muito prestativos e receptivos, além da limpeza do quarto ser feita varias vezes ao dia.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Clayverson

Ficar aqui foi como encontrar um respiro no meio do mundo. O hostel tem uma energia leve, dessas que abraçam a gente sem esforço. A equipe é atenciosa, sempre pronta pra ajudar, e os espaços comuns parecem feitos pra juntar histórias de todos os cantos. Me senti acolhido, confortável e livre pra ser eu mesmo. Um lugar simples, sincero e cheio de boas vibrações. Voltaria fácil, de coração aberto.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

christian bordini

Lugar excelente, animado, vale cada diária!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Aldenys

O Hostel é muito bem localizado a 1 quadra da praia e metrô tem diversos barzinhos e restaurantes por perto e pra quem viaja solo é uma ótima opção pois o hostel dispõe de várias atividades em grupo então dá pra conhecer gente de todo o mundo tive uma experiência incrível.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Larissa

Equipe atenciosa e hostel muito bem localizado!
Adorei!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Viagem de negócios

Eu quase nunca deixo avaliações, mas precisei deixar aqui pro El Misti. Fui pro RJ a negócios e pela primeira vez decidi ficar sozinha no hostel, em um quarto privativo, ao invés de um hotel para não ficar tão solitária, pois só tinha um dia na cidade.
Desde antes da minha chegada já fui muito bem atendida pelo WhatsApp, deixei claro que estava atrasada pra uma reunião e que precisaria deixar minha mala correndo. Quando cheguei todos já estavam prontos pra me ajudar com sorriso no rosto e maior alto astral.
Tudo que precisei foi atendido prontamente. Fui em uma aula de yoga com o grupo de lá, conheci várias pessoas, troquei altas ideias com as meninas da recepção, tudo isso em 24h.
Quero voltar em um outro momento para ficar mais tempo e aproveitar tudo que o lugar tem pra oferecer.
Nunca tinha ficado em um hostel em uma viagem de negócios, mas definitivamente o El Misti virou meu local favorito. Super recomendo.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Dionatan

Muito bom o lugar segunda vez q fico ali amo recomendo muito melhor

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Rosane

Tudo perfeitamente perfeito.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Estadia boa, mas precisa de alguns ajustes

O atendimento da recepção é incrível, são educados e super animados. Eles fazem a diferença. O Eric e as meninas são muito queridos e prestativos.
Mas o atendimento do bar precisa melhorar e muito! O atendimento não é legal, pedi um suco para um dos meninos que trabalha no bar e ele simplesmente ignorou o meu pedido. Estou até agora esperando o suco!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2025

migue

Todo muy bien para ser un hostal, cambiaría el tema de la ducha por tiempo y el hecho de que las camas puedan ser un poco mejores, ya que son algo delgadas y descansar se vuelve todo un reto. Si tu objetivo es conocer gente y estar en una buena zona, es la opción indicada, si es descansar y pasar un rato tranquilo, no lo es.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2025

Daniel

O barulho do bar chegava até o quarto. Como havia 12 camas no mesmo espaço, o banheiro de dentro do quarto tinha algumas poças d‘água no chão e o tapete estava encharcado. Os funcionários são atenciosos. Vá apenas se vc gosta de party hostel.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2024

VERNER

Bem localizado. Quartos ruins

Atendimento excelente, mas o quarto e o banheiro poderiam ser bem melhores pelo valor mais caro em relação aos outros hostel… travesseiros pessimos…

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

Hostel incrível! 🏳️‍🌈🙏

Hostel incrível! Lugar jovem com gente de espírito jovem. Perto da praia. Super seguro, atendimento bom e com várias nacionalidades. Uma delícia a batata frita com cheddar e bacon. Super recomendo e com certeza voltaria. 🏳️‍🌈🙏

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2024

Secilie

Amazing place with super friendly staff

This hostel was amazing. I was traveling alone and I got friends from all over the world. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I will miss them all. This is definitely a place I am coming back to

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

eduardo

Muito bem localizado, seguro, staff incrível. Várias pessoas vão sozinhas para esse Hostel.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2024

Patricia

Ótimo!

Ambiente jovial, alto astral e muito agitado. Quem gosta de fazer amizades, esse é o lugar. Fiquei no quarto misto e apesar de ter 9 pessoas que nunca se viram na vida, todos foram respeitosos e interagiam muito bem. Muitos gringos de todos os lugares do mundo. Limpeza impecável. Localização excelente à uma quadra da praia. Um ponto a melhorar seria beliches mais altos, tenho 1,55 de altura e não conseguia sentar na cama sem bater a cabeça na cama de cima.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Thiago

Incrível!

Tudo excelente. Hostel que faz os hóspedes interagirem e aproveitarem o melhor do Rio.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2024

Italo

Excelente

Foi muito bom.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2024

Isys Janet

Es un lugar muy acogedor el personal es lo máximo encuentras ahi mismo fiesta

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2024

Gabriel

Incrível pessoas legais

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2024

Andryni

Pessoal da recepção muito alegre e com uma energia incrível! Foi muito legal a experiência no hostel e espero voltar mais vezes pra me hospedar nele.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

Boa experiência. O Hostel conta staff educado e atencioso, além de ficar muito próximo da praia. O único lado ruim é o chuveiro que não tem pressão e você precisa ficar apertando toda hora. Achei 10 que é sustentável e evita o desperdício, mas depois de um tempo fica irritante.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2023

Olaf

Die Mitarbeiterinnen waren sehr, sehr zuvorkommend.

Das Zimmer hatte keinen wirklichen Zugang zu frischer Luft.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2023

Michelle

Bom

Foi bom

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2023

Allan

Situation idéale, équipe au top, nombreux services, je recommande !!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

Experiência razoável

Experiência razoável. A distância da praia é o grande diferencial de se hospedar no quarto compartilhado. Acredito que como um concorrente famoso que pratica a mesma precificacao, as camas poderiam ter cortinas para maior privacidade e os colchões já poderiam vir arrumados quando fazemos o check in (é dado um conjunto de lençol na recepção e nos mesmos arrumamos). Chuveiro tinha um péssimo controle de temperatura, em alguns dias funcionava, em outros a água ficava extremamente quente ou extremamente fria. Limpeza boa.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2023

Leonardo

O pessoal super simpático. Mas acho que precisa de cobertores, pois são oferecidos apenas lençóis, mas não é sempre que tá calor.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2023

Verified traveler

Bom hostel. Ótima localização.

Pontos positivos: Ótima localização, quarto confortável, ventilador durante o dia e ar condicionado à noite, banheiro bom.

Ponto negativo: muito barulho durante o dia (normal) e a noite. Todo o barulho da rua entra no quarto e também sempre tem gente conversando até 3, 4 da madrugada na frente do hostel, bem em baixo da janela dos quartos.

Quanto ao atendimento: Equipe até que simpática, mas bem no nível de atendimento dos cariocas (meio sem se preocupar, fazendo apenas o essencial)…

No geral, comparado a outros hostels da cidade, nessa época da minha estadia, vale a pena.

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2022

Alberto G M

Precisa de staff que resolva problemas

Bem localizado e com infraestrutura pensada para hospedagens descomplicadas.
Por duas noites não teve água quente.
Cofre digital do meu apartamento não foi arrumado para que pudesse usar.
Atendimento informal , que deixa a desejar na pró-atividade de solucionar problemas

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2022

Júlia

Ótima experiência!!!

Foi a minha primeira experiência com Hostel e não poderia ter sido melhor. Funcionários simpáticos e muito solícitos, limpeza dos quartos feita pelo menos 2x por dia. A localização tbm é perfeita, pertinho da praia. Conheci pessoas incríveis e com certeza voltarei!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2022

Renata

Melhor hostel que já fui!

Hostel incrível com atendimento nota mil e ótima localização.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2022

Lucas

Rock in Rio

Foi incrível viver essa experiência, fui sozinho e fui pro Rock in Rio e ganhei vários amigos que vou levar pra sempre do hostel. Lugar maravilhoso recomendo muito irem conhecer ❤️

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2022

Luise

Bom custo benefício

A localização do Hostel é muito boa, colada com o metro e tb com a praia. Tem bastante comércio e restaurantes perto. Recepção 24h com o pessoal muito simpático e sempre atenciosos. Fiquei num quarto compartilhado feminino, achei bom o banheiro dentro do quarto mas poderia ter tb uma opção fora, por sorte ninguém precisou usar no mesmo horário que eu.
O que acho que pode melhorar é o banheiro que tinha só 1 espelho (sendo que tinham duas pias) e a luz perto do box estava queimada a vários dias.

Self

4/10

Poor

11 Aug 2022

José Carlos

Primeira vez para nunca mais

Fiquei apenas 1 diária, mas foi o suficiente para odiar o local, contei os minutos de saída do meu voo para fazer o check-out.
1. Atendimento na recepção foi maravilhoso
2. Hóspedes nao respeita o descanso dos demais
3. Porta suber barulhenta para fechar, a cada entrada e saida so quarto era um barulho ai ponto de acordar qualquer pessoa
4. Entrou 2 funcionárias da limpeza para linpae o banheiro, as duas conversava como se tivesse na casa delas, muito alto, não tava nem ai se tivesse alguém dormindo.
Não voltaria, não recomendo para ninguém, prefiro ficar em outros hostel na redondeza.

Self

2/10

Poor

31 Jan 2022

Gue

Fui victima de publicidad engañosa, en la página decía 80 R por noche y resultó ser 435R la noche. Una estafa! El colchón todo hundido y con arena las sabanas. Solamente estuvimos en el establecimiento 10 hs. No lo recomiendo

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2021

Luana

Ambiente descontraído do Hostel.
Quarto grande, confortável.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2021

Victor

Vale a pena