Gaia Hostel

Gaia Comfort Hostel has a very youthful yet relaxed atmosphere alongside friendly attentive service and plenty of fun! Our mission is to provide a traditional environment for our guests, giving them the chance to experience the Marvelous City as a local “Carioca”!

For us, it's about meeting people from all over the world, making lasting friendships and providing a unique experience, combining a low cost stay with comfort and good vibrations!

Gaia has X beds divided into several spacious shared dorms and private en-suites. We offer, free Wi-Fi and high speed internet, a communal kitchen, a cozy lounge (TV room), a really nice open-air area, free walking tours and maps, daily hostel parties and many more Brazilian activities!

In a great location, Botafogo, nestled comfortably between Copacabana and Flamengo, just a few minutes from Ipanema, the city centre and Lapa’s vibrant bars. 3 minutes walking from the metro station, and walking distance from the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain. There's transportation links just a stones throw away that will connect you to just about anywhere in the city. In close proximity also is Botafogo beach, Nelson Mandela Street and “Baixo Botafogo”, a famous area full of bars and restaurants, where many cariocas go to meet their friends, drink a nice cold beer and eat delicious local Brazilian cuisine!

Have fun, enjoy and discover all Rio has to offer by making Gaia Comfort Hostel your base!!

Check-In: 14:00 hs
Check-Out: 12:00 hs

* Half of the daily rate will be charged for late check out between 12:00 AM and 2:00 PM. After 2:00 PM a full daily rate will be charged. The hostel has luggage storage.

** Please, bring your own padlock for the locker

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations will result in a charge equal to the first night of your stay.

During special periods , Festivals, and holidays:

100% of the payment is required in advance upon your booking.
If the booking is cancelled 60 days before the check-in date, 70% of the deposit value will be refund.
If the booking is cancelled between 59 and 20 days before the check-in date, 50% of the deposit value will be refund.
If the booking is cancelled 20 days before the check-in date, there will be no refund.

For the World Cup, Olympic Games, Carnival And New Years 100% of non-refundable payment is required in advance upon your booking.

* Underage policy
It is not allowed under 18.