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Pool and patio at A Coroa with the Eu amo A Coroa sign

Hostel and suites in Arraial do Cabo, RJ

Live Arraial like a local

Suites and shared rooms with a pool and bar, and a team that takes you to the best experiences. A 12-minute walk from Praia Grande and Praia dos Anjos.

Book on our website and get a welcome caipirinha and day use until 5 pm. See benefits

  • 4.5Google · 952 reviews
  • 9.6Hostelworld
  • 8.6Booking.com

Your way

Want company? You will find it: group beach trips, trails and nights at the bar with our team. Want rest? You get a hotel-standard suite.

Discover the A Coroa experience
Guests watching the sunset by the lagoon
Sunset with the group
Pool with sun loungers in the patio
Pool in the patio
Bright double suite
Rest in your suite

Choose your room

Bright double suite with a double bed, air conditioning and TV
Wooden veranda in front of the suites Quadruple suite with a double bed, bunk bed and air conditioning Private suite bathroom with a glass shower
Our signature

Private suites

Hotel-standard suites with a hostel vibe. Guests are always surprised when they walk in.

  • Double suite2 guests · ground floor, balcony, terrace or superior
  • Triple suite3 guests · double + single
  • Quadruple suite4 guests · double + bunk

Photos show our superior suites. Decor and size vary by category; you can see photos of each one when you book.

  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • TV
  • Towels
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free coffee

Up to 3 interest-free instalmentsHotel comfort at an affordable price.

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Shared room with triple bunk beds and a door to the garden

Shared rooms

Travel on a budget and meet people from all over the world.

  • 3-bed roomMixed
  • 6-bed roomMixed · mixed or female with private bathroom
  • 9-bed roomMixed
  • Locker with padlock
  • Bedding
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free coffee

Up to 3 interest-free instalmentsAffordable, so you can stay longer by the beach.

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Why book direct

Book here on our website and get what Booking.com does not give you.

  • Welcome caipirinha

    One caipirinha per guest at our bar, to start your trip the right way.

  • Day use until 5 pm

    On check-out day, leave your room at 11 am and stay at the hostel until 5 pm with showers, pool and common areas, free of charge.

  • Best available price

    No middleman fees, and you deal directly with our team for any request.

  • 10% off when you return

    Stayed with us before? Message us on WhatsApp and get 10% off your next booking.

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What guests say

Over 2,200 reviews on Google, Booking.com and Hostelworld.

  • 9.6Hostelworld · 367 reviews
  • 8.6Booking.com · 897 reviews
  • 4.5Google · 952 reviews

On Booking.com guests rate the staff 9.2, the coffee 9.4 and the location and pool 8.8. On Hostelworld, cleanliness 9.9 and security 10.

“Ótimo atendimento de toda a equipe! Suítes confortáveis e muito bem limpas. Café da manhã feito com muito capricho, atendeu todas as expectativas.”
Tábata · Brazil · Booking.com, September 2026 · 10/10
“10/10 best hostel yet in Brazil! The staff is incredible, everyone went above and beyond to make sure my stay was perfect.”
Carmen · USA · Hostelworld, August 2026 · 10/10
“Do atendimento dos funcionários, da limpeza do local, das acomodações, da localização, o café da manhã. Super recomendo o hostel A Coroa. Gostei muito, vou voltar.”
Alexandre · Brazil · Booking.com, September 2026 · 10/10
“Clean and friendly place close to town and neighbouring beaches.”
Tobias · New Zealand · Hostelworld, August 2026 · 10/10

Where we are

On a quiet street in Macedônia, close to the beaches and the centre of Arraial do Cabo.

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How to get to Arraial do Cabo

  • AddressR. Marcílio Dias, 217 – Macedônia, Arraial do Cabo – RJ, 28930-000
  • On footAtalaia trail 5 min · Praia Grande and town centre 12 min · Praia dos Anjos and boat tours 13 min · Bus station 17 min · Supermarket on the corner
  • Check-inFrom 2 pm
  • Check-outBy 11 am
  • WhatsApp+55 22 99808-9940
  • Phone(22) 2622-7286

After the beach, the hostel

Places to rest, cook and meet other travellers.

Pool with sun loungers in the patio

Pool and patio

Outdoor pool, outdoor showers and a patio for the late afternoon.

Hostel bar at night with guests at the high tables

Bar and grill

Guests-only bar, 6:30 to 11 pm (from 7 pm in summer): caipirinhas, cocktails, cold beer and food.

Shared kitchen and communal table

Kitchen and terrace

Fully equipped kitchen with two stoves, TV room and terrace. Bike and surfboard rental.

Breakfast tray with a toasted ham and cheese sandwich, fruit, orange juice, yogurt, granola, cake and coffee

Breakfast for R$ 20

Individual tray with orange juice, toasted ham and cheese sandwich, fruit of the day, yogurt with granola, cake and biscuits. Free coffee, milk and tea all day.

The A Coroa experience

Arrive solo, leave with friends. Every day, all year round, our team runs a free programme for guests: just show up.

  1. By day

    Group trips to the beach and trails, like the Pontal do Atalaia trail, with people who know the best spots in Arraial.

  2. By night

    Bar games, karaoke and something different every night, with caipirinhas and people from all over the world.

  3. Guest group

    At check-in you join our guest WhatsApp group and hear about everything happening that day.

  4. Rainy days

    Movies with popcorn and daytime games. The fun never stops.

Group of guests watching the sunset by the lagoon on an outing with the team
Bartender making caipirinhas at the hostel bar
Guests playing at the bar on games night

Tours and rentals at reception

Boat tours, diving, buggy and quad bike rides with trusted local operators, plus snorkel mask rental. Just ask at reception.

Things to do in Arraial do Cabo

  • Bar from 6:30 pm (7 pm in summer)
  • Quiet after midnight

Staying longer or travelling as a group?

We have special rates. Message us and we will send you an offer.

May to November

Work in the morning, beach in the afternoon

In Arraial it feels like summer all year round. In the low season, suites have a special monthly rate: ideal for remote workers, people relocating or working in the area.

  • Wi-Fi, air conditioning and private bathroom
  • Weekly cleaning and fresh bedding
  • Shared kitchen and a supermarket on the corner
Ask for the monthly rate

Groups

Dive schools, universities, sports teams and groups of friends. We reserve whole rooms.

  • Rooms just for your group
  • Breakfast for the group on request
  • Special rates outside high season
Ask for a group quote

Questions

Is there breakfast?

Yes, for R$ 20 per person: an individual tray with orange juice, yogurt, granola, two fruits of the day, cake, biscuits and a toasted ham and cheese sandwich. Coffee, milk and tea are free all day, until the bar opens.

What is the cancellation policy?

For WhatsApp bookings we ask for a 50% deposit to confirm (non-refundable) and the rest at check-in. Dates can be changed once, up to 15 days before arrival, subject to availability and rates. For bookings on our website, the policy shown when you book applies.

Why book direct instead of Booking.com?

Booking direct gets you the best available price, a welcome caipirinha, and you can stay at the hostel until 5 pm on check-out day with showers and common areas, free of charge.

Is there a female-only room?

Yes, we have female-only 6-bed shared rooms with a private bathroom.

Do you accept children and pets?

Guests must be 11 or older. Minors can only stay in private rooms with their parents or guardians, and must be with an adult in common areas and at the pool. No pets.

What is included?

Bedding, Wi-Fi and free coffee and tea all day. Suites also include towels. Rooms and common areas are cleaned daily, and there is a safe at reception.

Do you offer rates for long stays or groups?

Yes. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and number of guests and we will send an offer.

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