Experience the best of Rio's vibrant, social culture at Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro by Intercity, a new design hotel in the popular beachfront neighborhood of Botafogo, between the city center and the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Sip cocktails on the Rooftop Pool Bar overlooking Sugar Loaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, and Christ the Redeemer statue. Enjoy the hotel's rooftop pool, state-of-the-art gym, delicious dining, eclectic music, and inventive activities like bike tours of local street art. It is more than a place to stay — it is a place to experience the social soul and heartbeat of the city and Brazil.

The dog-friendly hotel's 143 guestrooms and suites feature decorative tile floors, striking designs, and unique YOO furniture pieces designed by John Hitchcox and Philippe Starck; suites add sitting areas and whirlpool tubs
Swim in the rooftop pool, work out at the fitness center, and go on a guided beach run
Dine at Cariocally Restaurant & Bar for contemporary Brazilian dining
Head up to The Rooftop for creative cocktails, a seafood bar, local music, and spectacular views
After your complimentary breakfast, walk just across the street to Botafogo Beach
Engage in organized activities like bike tours, guided runs, and exclusive art gallery viewings
Explore Botafogo's eclectic bistros, bookshops, clubs, cafés, shops, and restaurants

The Yoo2 environment offers surprises everywhere, from Urban Art in the Elevator to hydraulic tiles, rejuvenating juice blends, artisanal coffee, eclectic design, and Biscoito Globo. Sociable dining is a theme, so you can get to know others on your Rio journey. The hotel also offers a range of exclusive guided experiences exploring Brazilian cuisine, hidden beaches, and islands, art, fashion, and design — plus connections to boat and helicopter tours, hang-gliding experiences, and Samba demonstrations.