The Backpacker Cat Hostel  

In Catete, Rio de Janeiro — a no-nonsense backpacker hostel a short hop from Aterro do Flamengo and the iconic Selarón Steps. About 4 km from the city center and roughly a 15-minute drive to Avenida Atlântica and Guanabara Bay, it’s a handy base for samba, beaches and city sights.

Unpretentious, social and budget-friendly with dorms and a handful of air-conditioned private rooms. Expect shared bathrooms with showers, individual lockers inside rooms, communal spaces and a lively on-site pub. Simple décor, traveler-focused layout and a friendly, meet-and-mingle vibe.

Bar/pub on the premises, shared kitchen for DIY meals, a BBQ area and complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout. Tour/ticket assistance and on-site laundry keep travel stress low. TV in the common area and a computer station help you plan the next adventure.

Complimentary wireless internet and a public computer station make it easy to stay connected while on the road.

Grab a complimentary continental breakfast served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM, mix your own meals in the shared kitchen or socialize over drinks at the pub. BBQ facilities add a casual option for group meals.