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Gaia Hostel

Gaia Hostel
Gaia Hostel – Rio de Janeiro, VA
Gaia Hostel – Rio de Janeiro, VA
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Gaia Hostel

Comfortable Accommodations Gaia Hostel in Rio de Janeiro offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, bidets, and work desks. Each room includes a shower, hairdryer, and slippers, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities Guests enjoy a bar, free WiFi, and a lounge. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. The property also provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and luggage storage. Prime Location Located less than 0.6 mi from Botafogo Beach, Gaia Hostel is close to attractions such as Rodrigo de Freitas Lake (2.2 mi) and Sugarloaf Mountain (2.6 mi). Santos Dumont Airport is 5 mi away, and kayaking or canoeing are available in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction Highly rated for its attentive staff, convenient location, and room cleanliness, Gaia Hostel ensures a pleasant and comfortable stay for all visitors.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.2 / 5
Great 155 reviews
  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The place has a really good location close to many bars and restaurants, staff was really friendly and the vibe was good I suggest curtains for the beds

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Great service! Always good facilities and everything clean

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Just some suggestions for ventilation. More fans in the dorm and common area would be nicer to help during the hot days.

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    Everything. One of the best hostels ive been in. Great cool staff. Well equipped kitchen. Organized. Clean. With laundry and a pool table. Great sofual spaces and location. Beds were very squeaky.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    friendly staff, clean and close to the subway stations The street in front of the hostel was busy at night, kind of noisy

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Great location, kind staff, well equipped kitchen, and everything was always clean. My only complaint would be that my room was just by the road so it could get noisy during the night (but the hostel offers free earplugs).

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    The location The noice, you can not sleep at all

  • Engine customer May 2025

    It was very noisy both inside the hostel and the street.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    It's too noisy.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Clean and friendly staff. Excellent location.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Staff were very friendly and helpful. The place was clean and comfortable.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Great location, close to metro station and nightlife in Botafogo. They let us leave our bags after check out, the staff were friendly. The beds were not the comfiest and they squeaked every time you moved. When the air con was on it was freezing!

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    This is a very nice little hostel in a safe neighbourhood with many bars and restaurants. The staff is nice. It's clean. The bathrooms are spacious. The kitchen is well equiped. There is even a small coworking area. It was perfect for my six-day stay. It's a bit run down, but they are cleaning it all the time so you won't even notice.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Perfect location between the beach and the main sights / The area feels safe and is not as upscale as Cobacabana / big community area / cleaned everyday everything / super social / small working space 1. Floor / nice staff / metro is like 600 metres away only There’s a lot going on on some days. This is Not the place for you if you’re looking for something calm with a lot of privacy :) / AC right in front of my bed made my feet freezing like an ice cube ? / bed made a lot of noice every time I moved a bit / kitchen equipment could be a bit better / they forgot a few infos in the checkin So nothing big at all

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Superb

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Great staff, clean and excellent facilities. A bit of a struggle to lift myself up to the top bunk bed but otherwise, great overall.

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    A good affortable option in a good location. Walking distance to a number of tourist locations such as Sugarloaf and Copacobana Beach. Stayed in a private room with private bathroom. Staff were very nice and helpful. Walking up 3 levels of stairs with all the luggage.

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Clean and spacious.

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Pleasant

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Superb

Frequently asked questions about Gaia Hostel

Does Gaia Hostel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Gaia Hostel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Gaia Hostel offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at Gaia Hostel. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does Gaia Hostel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Gaia Hostel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Gaia Hostel have a fitness center?
Gaia Hostel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Gaia Hostel located, and how walkable is the area?
Gaia Hostel is located at 18 Rua Mena Barreto, Rio de Janeiro, VA 22271-100. With a Walk Score of 98, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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