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Pura Vida Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a nightclub, a short walk to Copacabana Beach
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Photo gallery for Pura Vida Hostel

Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Rua Saint Roman, 20, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22017-000
  • Avenida Atlantica
    4 min walk
  • Copacabana Beach
    7 min walk
  • Copacabana Fort
    12 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    25 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Pão de Açúcar)

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds Gavea)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds Gavea)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds Gavea)

Highlights

LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds DI)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds DI)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds DI)

Highlights

LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom | Interior entrance

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 beds)

Highlights

LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Arpex)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Arpex)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Arpex)

Highlights

Balcony
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 beds)

Highlights

LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Papagaio)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Papagaio)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds Papagaio)

Highlights

LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

LCD TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Rio de Janeiro

At Pura Vida Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Avenida Atlantica and Copacabana Beach. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find a nightclub, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Copacabana hostel include Ipanema Beach and Sugar Loaf Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Avenida Atlantica - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Copacabana Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Copacabana Fort - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ipanema Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Arpoador Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Estação 1 Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drop Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grill Inn Churrascaria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar e Restaurante Ellas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪HiperMate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bip Bip - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Pura Vida Hostel

Hostel with a nightclub, a short walk to Copacabana Beach
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Pura Vida Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rio de Janeiro hostel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Pura Vida Hostel offers 19 accommodations with free newspapers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Rio de Janeiro hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BRL 5 to 15 for adults and BRL 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Free daily newspapers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: BRL 20 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately BRL 5 to 15 for adults and BRL 5 to 15 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Pura Vida Hostel?

Pura Vida Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Pura Vida Hostel?

Yep, Pura Vida Hostel is a short 7-minute walk from Copacabana Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding and parasailing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Pura Vida Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pura Vida Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pura Vida Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Pura Vida Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Pura Vida Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the Staff response and cleanliness.I liked the Staff response and cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Bob

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

laouali, Indianapolis, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
best hostel so far in rio
I have stayed at four different hostels and pura vida is the best by far.

6/10 Okay

Not Provided, Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Could have been great, but EVERYTHING costs $
It's a shame because this could have been a 5-star review. Before arriving, I FB messaged a couple questions, and they were helpful. When we arrived, we were surprised that it seems to be on the outskirts of a favela and on a very large hill. I was with my bf and never felt unsafe but would have been nervous alone. There were 2 flights of stairs to the reception, & 3 more flights up to our room. We didn't mind, but others may. Copacabana is only a 5 min walk. In the morning, we realized the "free breakfast" does not include meat, cheese, or fruit (cost extra). At night, we had a rooster crowing right outside our room at 3 am, and people LOUDLY party nearby until 4 am. Not their fault, but worth noting. Overall, the room was nice, clean, and air-conditioned. There was some mold in the shower. They wouldn't give us fresh towels even though we stayed 5 days. 1 night we came back to the hostel to have some drinks at the bar but there was a private party going on. They had a 24-hr laundry service (not cheap) that we used. We dropped it off at 9 am and came back at 8:45 am, and it wasn't done "because the laundry guy was working the party the night before". So we didn't get our clothes til the evening. At checkout, when I said I didn't think we should have to pay the entire price, they argued that it came back in right at 9 am (so 15 minutes after we tried to pick it up). So in the FB message, they had told us they could store our luggage, but didn’t mention was that it costs $

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hostel in Copacabana (but next to fervella)
Lovely hostel but bear in mind it's right next door to the fervella - we found this positive and even went for a tour there but may not be ideal for some. Great rooms, bar, breakfast and extremely helpful staff :-)

8/10 Good

Daniel, Calgary Canada

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
The hostel is in a great location near the beach. The staff are very friendly and can arrange tours for you, which I would recomend. The rooms are basic but ok

8/10 Good

JENNY, ISRAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
EXCELLENT LOCATION CLOSE TO BEACH OF COPACABANA
PRIVATE SUITE IS COMFORTABLE. GOOD BREAKFAST FOR A HOSTEL LEVEL. THE BIGGEST ADVANTAGE IS THE LOCATION CLOSE TO BUS STOPS, THE BEACH AND RESTAURANTS.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Apesar de termos colocado aviso para limpeza do quarto, o mesmo não foi limpado nenhum dia.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Fábio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria Fernanda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

NixonAraujo, São Paulo-SP

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Luan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

italo savio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Próximo de algumas praias como de copacabana e ipanema
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019