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Boasting a garden, private beach area and views of sea, Hostel Mota is situated in Rio de Janeiro, 1.9 km from AquaRio Rio Marine Aquarium. The property is around 4.3 km from Museum of Tomorrow, 4.4 km from Maracanã Stadium and 4.5 km from Escadaria Selarón. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hostel the rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a terrace with a city view, a shared bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Guests at Hostel Mota will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rio de Janeiro, like hiking and cycling. Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro is 5.9 km from the accommodation, while Modern Art Museum is 7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 7 km from Hostel Mota.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Charlie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were absolutely amazing. They waited up til 1am the night we arrived, helped us with anything we needed and gave us loads of great advice for our visit. Thank you so much!
  • Woolyfox11604
    United States United States
    The staff were super friendly and kind, felt like I was a part of the family. Breakfast was great and always came with a smile, location was perfect for me felt safe in the area.
  • Karen
    Belgium Belgium
    The host and the conciërge were really helpfull. The conciërge waited (a long time) for us at the airport for pick-up and took us to some shops to buy some things because our luggage didnt come along. If you want, you can get a lot of directions...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hostel Mota
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • Portuguese

House rules

Hostel Mota takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 18:30 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
R$ 160 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hostel Mota in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Hostel Mota

  • Hostel Mota is 1.5 miles from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hostel Mota is from 18:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Hostel Mota may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hostel Mota offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pub crawls
    • Walking tours
    • Private beach area
    • Movie nights
    • Beach