If flashy hotels are beyond your budget but you fancy staying in an enviable location just 5 minutes walk from the world famous Copocabana Beach, the Rio Hostel & Pousada, El Misti Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro is the choice of a lifetime! This fantastic value community allows to enjoy all the attractions of Rio without breaking the bank. Everything you've ever heard about the beauty, vibrancy and energy of the area is true, whether it is beach football, carnivals, samba or capoeira, there is no end to the fun you can have here. Take a tram ride up to Sugar Loaf Mountain, home to the imposing statue of Christ which overlooks this unique city with all its beaches, bars and diverse clubs. Sunshine, music and a typical laid-back atmosphere await you in one of the most distinctive cities of the world. The El Misto Rio Hostel welcomes people from all walks of life, from the lone traveller in search of adventure, to friends looking for the experience of living life to the full. Friendly, multi-lingual staff are more than happy to point you in the right direction for your holiday dreams, whether you are up for rocking climbing, hand-gliding or shaking your booty at one of the local raves. If you prefer more low-key activities, then sit back and relax in the chill-out lounge or library, challenge your best mate to a game of pool, or just lie back on the sundeck and enjoy the sizzling smells from the barbecue. A communal kitchen is the place to get to know the other guests and share some stories whilst you treat your taste buds, and weekends are particularly special when the resident chef whips up some superb international dishes. Get into the party mood in with one of the hostel's tropical cocktails courtesy of the barman's talents, or if you fancy a different kind of mix, the DJ can get your rhythm going with a range of sounds from Brazilian samba to chilled-out reggae. For the bleary-eyed party-goer, coffee and tea is on tap