THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Santa Teresa & the bondinho
The yellow tram, cobbled streets, façades and local spots. Your first taste of Rio, just near the castle.
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Rio in your eyes.
Santa Teresa in your heart.
A neighbourhood on the hills, full of life and creativity. A wonderful starting point for making Rio your own.
START BY GETTING A LITTLE LOST
The streets climb.
The pace
slows down.
Discover Santa Teresa with your eyes looking up: colourful houses, overflowing greenery, architectural details and the yellow tram. Pause in a little café. Step into an artist’s studio. Let the neighbourhood tell you the rest.
Down the hill, Lapa changes the tempo. Further afield, beaches, mountains and sweeping views give the city another dimension. The team can help you choose your outings to suit your interests and the conditions of the day.
A FEW IDEAS FOR RIO
The hardest part
is choosing.
THE COLOURS
The Selarón Steps
An open-air mosaic between Santa Teresa and Lapa. Take your time and look closely at the details.
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THE HORIZON
Rio’s panoramas
Sugarloaf, Corcovado, viewpoints: step back and see the city between the sea, forest and mountains.
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THE NIGHT
Lapa, to the rhythm of music
Samba, intimate stages and carioca energy. Ask the team where they recommend going tonight.
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THE FLAVOURS
The tables of Santa Teresa
Bar do Mineiro, Bar do Gomes… A few names to start with. The best conversations often linger over a meal.
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THE OPEN AIR
A day by the beach
Sand, fresh juice and an oceanfront stroll. Copacabana and Ipanema are part of the journey too.
Find it on the mapExplore independently. Activities, transport and any admission tickets are not included in your stay unless explicitly stated when booking.
WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU
Two doors.
The same warm welcome.
Check the building on your booking confirmation to find the right reception.
CASTELO RECEPTION
The historic castle
Rua Fonseca Guimarães, 55
Santa Teresa · Rio de Janeiro – RJ
20240-260 · Brazil
Castelo dorms and private rooms.
Directions to CasteloCASA RECEPTION
La Casa
Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno, 5
Santa Teresa · Rio de Janeiro – RJ
20240-290 · Brazil
Casa dorms and private rooms.
Directions to CasaFrom the airport
From Galeão (GIG) or Santos Dumont (SDU), give the driver your exact reception address. The neighbourhood’s streets are steep: with luggage, a taxi or rideshare straight to the door makes arrival easier. For a late arrival, let the team know in advance.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER COMES TO LIFE IN RIO
Your Rio
starts here.
A bed, a dip, a first hello.
The rest of your story unfolds here.
