Yoo2, Rio de Janeiro
Yoo2, located in the vibrant Botafogo district, is a striking boutique hotel that masterfully blends local Carioca soul with cutting-edge design. Opened in 2016, the property is celebrated for its avant-garde decor, featuring bespoke design elements like custom-made tiles, unique wallpapers, and furniture pieces by renowned designers such as Fernando Jaeger.
The hotel’s personality is deeply rooted in its creative aesthetic, which feels both stylish and approachable. A standout feature is its spectacular rooftop, which offers one of the most famous views in the city, framing the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer perfectly. With a pool, a trendy bar, and an eclectic mix of music playing throughout the day, the terrace has become a popular gathering spot for both guests and stylish locals.
Beyond the aesthetics, the hotel emphasizes a deep connection to Rio’s art scene, featuring works by local artists like Marcelo Ment. The rooms themselves are designed to be sleek and contemporary, using glass and high-end fixtures to ensure the panoramic views remain the true protagonist of the experience.
Its location in Botafogo—often called “Botasoho” for its trendy, alternative scene—is incredibly central. Guests are positioned perfectly between the lush Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the famous beaches of the South Zone. Whether you want to explore the local artisan boutiques or hop over to see the city’s major landmarks, the hotel serves as a modern, high-energy base for experiencing the best of Rio.
Expert reviews
“Halfway between the port area and the South Zone, the funky, Philippe Starck-designed Yoo2 has a prime location for city exploration. The small rooftop pool has great views of the Christ the Redeemer statue in one direction and Botafogo beach in the other.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Rio de Janeiro.
What guests liked
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent Wifi
- Friendly staff
Location
Recent guest reviews
20 July 2025
Perfect place to stay in Rio
I visit Rio frequently, and this was my first time staying at this hotel. Unfortunately, we got off on the wrong foot due to an IT error that caused issues at the restaurant—twice. However, the staff was extremely polite and went out of their way to make my stay as comfortable as possible. The location is perfect, right in front of one of Rio’s most beautiful beaches. Will come back!!
15 May 2025
Wake up looking at the Pao de Açúcar
Location, view and size of the hotel
Breakfast is not very good
29 April 2025
Amazing stay with great staff
The hotel is in a perfect location, right in front of the Sugarloaf Mountain, and the staff was very attentive and provided all the support we needed. Additionally, the room was very clean, well-organized, had a good size, and met all our needs.
The shower leaked a little water onto the bathroom floor.
26 April 2025
Great place and extraordinary staff.
Great Staff attention. We were 9 in the family and arrived and left at awkward hours and the staff was tremendously polite and helpful. We will return for sure.
20 April 2025
Beautiful location. Cool hotel
Roof was great. View great. Modern room
Floors were not swept well.
13 March 2025
We chose this location for our honeymoon and we were so pleased with our stay.
Beautiful interiors, rooftop bar with pool, gorgeous views, great breakfast, exceptional staff.
11 March 2025
Good but not great
Good location and nice reception area
Not 5* - rooms were a bit basic and outdated
9 March 2025
Short stay but joyful
Well located to easy access to reach Copacabana, flamengo and all the neighborhoods
The people working there were very helpful
29 January 2025
We used it as a day room clean tidy adequate breakfast good value
Clean and served our overnight needs
X
18 January 2025
Wonderful base to explore Rio
We just spent 9 nights here and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great location to reach the city’s sites, restaurants, bars and night life.
Excellent breakfast buffet. Good gym for both weight and cardio training.
Lovely, scenic rooftop pool and sun loungers. Our room was very comfortable with a good bed. Spectacular views over Botafogo Bay and the Sugarloaf. Friendly and helpful staff, especially Yan on reception and Davi at breakfast.
We certainly recommend this hotel.
14 January 2025
So great I can’t wait to comeback.
Clean and service
Nothing
10 January 2025
Quality accommodation, centrally located with lovely staff.
Great location in Botafogo with easy access to broader Rio with the metro nearby. Staff were lovely throughout, and breakfast was of a great quality with numerous options. Rooms were very comfortable and I felt lucky having a view of Christ the Redeemer from the bathroom! The rooftop facilities and restaurant were also lovely. Very much enjoyed the stay.
5 January 2025
Nice location and corner suits made for some nice memories
Fernanda at the front desk took care of me on several occasions.
4 January 2025
Great place to stay in Rio
Great location, easy for transfer in/out airport, nice decor and great view
Service at restaurant very slow
28 December 2024
Was good overall for convenience and value.
Staff very polite and helpful. Convenient to sugar loaf and mall. Breakfast was good.
Bit dated and noise from adjacent rooms
24 November 2024
Amazing location, comfortable rooms, good vibes
I stayed in two different rooms. The first one was facing the botafogo bay and the Pao de Acucar. Incredible views, spacious room with coffee machine. More expensive but overall good value for money. The second room was in the back of the hotel, overlooking a busy road - less expensive but a bit noisy.
The rooftop bar has amazing views. Food and drinks are OK.
Breakfast is good. Staff is very nice
Room facing the back side of the hotel was a bit noisy.
24 November 2024
Good location, but poor rooms for a 5-star hotel.
The hotel is located in a safe area.
The rooms are quite poor for a 5-star hotel.
18 September 2024
It's okay. Could be better.
Amazing View, nice room and great breakfast.
Drinks.
11 August 2024
Highly recommend the location and the facility too.
The staff are superb. Very helpful.
3 July 2024
It’s a nice hotel, but the room I stayed in has not five star quality.
The location is very nice.
The room did not meet my expectation of a hotel claims itself five stars.
27 May 2024
YOO2 is for "YOU"!
The hotel is located in a prime location, near lots of transportation and sights. Views from the rooftop pool and bar are exceptional. Staff are friendly and helpful. English speakers. Breakfast was better than the average continental style provided at some hotels.
It may have been me....but the toilet kept stopping up. Maintenance was readily available to fix. But for me, that was the only bother.
21 May 2024
Great value Best in rio for short stay
The grout in bathroom is disgusting. i managed the cleanest hotel in NYC. Every room should have bleach baths done every six months. once a year one of these times new grout and new calking should be done. shower heads need to be soaked in solution to take lime off AND give me new towels please. i do not care if you charge me but please. You shower more in Brazil. Towels fall on your dirty bathroom floor and I use on my body. Need to keep up with 24th century
Booking
2 May 2024
Excellent all around experience that exceeded expectations.
Excellent breakfast with many choices. Beautiful view of Sugarloaf Mountain. Great location in very safe area of the city. Staff was professional and helpful. Due to delayed flight back home we stayed another night and the staff made the process seamless, allowing us to stay in same room, same price.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
- - Beachfront
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Fitness
- - Beach
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
Pool and wellness
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers

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20 August 2025
Excellent. I’d recommend to anyone
The beds were super comfortable.
We had a great view out of our bedroom window.
The pool was very cold but we did go in their off-season.