El Misti Hostel and Pousada Botafogo offers to the tourist an excellent combination when visiting Rio de Janeiro a relaxing time-in a nice local area that is close to everything-but hidden away from the tourists. El Misti Hostel and Pousada is located in Botafogo Neighbourhood-next to the beach of Botafogo and close to the amazing Sugarloaf. This local area is filled with bars-restaurants-old men playing cards in the street and kids playing ball in the alleys. There is a buzz of life with mixed with Brazilian tranquility. Our strategic location is in a quiet street-just 100 meters from the metro and from most bus stops points. It is easy to get to the city centre-Santa Teresa and Corcovado. Ipanema is 15 minutes away and Copacabana is just 5 minutes away from El Misti Hostel and pousada. Our property is a beautiful charming antique house which offers our passengers dorms with shared bathroom with 3-6-9-12 beds and private rooms SGL-DBL-TRP-Suite in a clean and comfortable atmosphere. There is an open kitchen-chilling area with cable TV-books-games-music and a bar. Also there is a relax area. Buffet Breakfast-linen and taxes are included in the rates. Private rooms include linen and towels. Barbeques and different meals are offered to spend a good time together in our living-room. Money security boxs available. Luggage lockers available inside the dorms. Storage room. English-Spanish-French-Italian and Portuguese speaking. Open 24 hours. El Misti Hostel and Pousada offers all kinds of tours from hang gliding to rock climbing-conventional and alternatives. The passenger gets all the tourist information about Rio de Janeiro and also if they prefer to move by themselves in the city. El Misti offers a very cool Atmosphere. Solo passengers under 16 years old are not allowed in the property - Ages 12-16 must be accompanied by parents