Design-led and local — the Sugarloaf view from the rooftop is the best in the city
Yoo2 occupies a strikingly designed building in Botafogo — the neighbourhood where educated young Cariocas eat, drink, and live, away from the tourist concentration of Copacabana. The standout feature is the rooftop pool and bar with what is arguably the most dramatic view of Sugarloaf Mountain in the city — a 180° panorama taking in the mountain, Guanabara Bay, and the Cristo on its peak above. At roughly half the price of comparable Ipanema properties, it offers exceptional Rio value.
Compact but smartly designed rooms with a distinctive graphic aesthetic. Comfortable beds, excellent bathroom, and efficient use of space. The hotel's common areas compensate amply for any room size limitations.
Rooms directly facing Sugarloaf Mountain — waking up to that view is genuinely extraordinary. Worth every penny of the supplement.
Larger rooms with a separate sitting area, expanded balcony, and full Sugarloaf view. A comfortable choice for a longer Rio stay.
The hotel's social hub — the rooftop pool and bar looks directly at Sugarloaf Mountain. Best visited at sunset when the mountain turns amber. Caipirinhas, light snacks, and one of the great views in South America.
The hotel sits within walking distance of Botafogo's best independent restaurants — Miam Miam, Churrascaria Palace, and the extraordinary Casa Momus are all within 10 minutes on foot.
Botafogo metro station is 8 minutes walk from the hotel and connects directly to Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo, and the city centre. It's one of the best-connected neighbourhoods in Rio.
Botafogo has undergone significant gentrification and now has Rio's best concentration of independent restaurants, craft beer bars, and creative businesses. It's where Cariocas go out, which makes it both more authentic and less touristy than Ipanema or Copacabana.
The hotel does not have direct beach access — Botafogo's own bay is not suitable for swimming. For beach days, take the metro to Ipanema (12 min) or Copacabana (8 min). The hotel provides towels.
Yoo2 typically runs $130–240/night versus $400–680/night for comparable design hotels in Ipanema. For Rio quality at a serious discount, Botafogo is the answer — and the metro makes it just as convenient.
📌 Rua Voluntários da Pátria 446, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
The cable car departure point is at Praia Vermelha in Urca — a short Uber from the hotel.
Waterfront mall with restaurants and a rooftop bar overlooking Sugarloaf — best visited at sunset.
Take the metro from Botafogo station to General Osório (Ipanema) — quick and very affordable.
Santiago Calatrava's spectacular science museum in the revitalised Porto Maravilha waterfront district.