The Backpacker Cat Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only Rio de Janeiro hostel in Catete with free breakfast
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Property amenity
In-room safe, free WiFi
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Accessible (4 camas)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory (8 camas)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Accessible (6 camas)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Map
Travessa Carlos de Sá,21, Catete, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22220-020

What's nearby

  • Flamengo Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Flamengo Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Copacabana Beach - 14 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Catete Station - 4 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 5 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Berbigão - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MegaMatte - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Néctar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Butecão - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mercearia Silveira Martins - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Backpacker Cat Hostel

Hostel near Flamengo Beach
Consider a stay at The Backpacker Cat Hostel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and barbecues
  • Smoke-free property, a TV in reception and a computer station
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at The Backpacker Cat Hostel feature perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (for example, a passport) at check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In the event that the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information.
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Backpacker Cat Hostel Rio de Janeiro
Backpacker Cat Hostel
Backpacker Cat Rio de Janeiro
Backpacker Cat
The Backpacker Cat Hostel Rio de Janeiro
The Backpacker Cat Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Backpacker Cat Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Backpacker Cat Hostel?

The Backpacker Cat Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Backpacker Cat Hostel?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at The Backpacker Cat Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Backpacker Cat Hostel located?

Located in Catete, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Catete Palace and Flamengo Beach. Largo do Machado and Flamengo Park are also within 15 minutes. Catete Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gloria Station is 8 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme, Rio de janeiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótimo hostel!
Minha estadia no hostel foi muito divertida. O hostel tem uma atmosfera muito amigavel, galera super receptiva e animada. Voltarei!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018