Must-see hotels in Santa Teresa & Lapa

  • Hotel Santa Teresa

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    What is probably the finest boutique hotel in Rio is set in a lavishly restored building that was part of a coffee plantation in the 19th century. It…

  • Casa Beleza

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    This lovely property dates to the 1930s and was once a governor's mansion. Tropical gardens overlook the picturesque pool, and you can sometimes spot…

  • Hotel 55 Rio

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    This stylish boutique hotel is located just a few minutes’ walk from Escadaria Selarón, the Arcos da Lapa and the nightlife hot spots of Av Mem de Sá. The…

  • Mama Shelter

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    Part of a budget-minded boutique-hotel chain, Mama Shelter has 55 colorful rooms, each with whimsical touches and bursting with personality. Lush greenery…

  • Discovery Suites

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    Run by the same folks behind the charming Explorer Bar next door, Discovery Suites has bright, stylish rooms with nicely framed artwork, colorful textiles…

  • Villa Laurinda

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    In a converted 1888 Victorian house, Villa Laurinda presents a serene portrait of life in Santa Teresa. At the entrance there's a lovely pool, ringed with…

  • Casa Bianca

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    This beautiful 1930s-era mansion down the road from Parque das Ruinas has lovely details: stained-glass windows, tall ceilings, a marble staircase and…

  • Casa Cool Beans

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    Your expectations will easily be exceeded at this discreet 10-room B&B, where the American owner's mantra focuses on personalized service. Each colorful…

  • Mama Ruisa

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    French-owned Mama Ruisa aims for bohemian chic in its seven spacious, uniquely designed guest rooms. Every whim is catered for in this inspiring converted…

  • Casa da Gente

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    A short stroll from the top of the Escadaria Selarón, the Casa da Gente is a welcoming French-Brazilian-run guesthouse with a strong interest in…

  • Vila Galé

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    Breathing new life into ragged Lapa, Vila Galé – a high-end luxury chain from Portugal – invested some €35 million in this beautiful property. The…

  • Pousada Favelinha

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    Located in the favela of Pereirão da Silva, Pousada Favelinha has four double rooms and a five-bed dorm, all with balconies that have stunning views over…

  • Modernistas Hospedagem

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    Attached to an art gallery, Modernistas has five creatively designed rooms, each dedicated to a different Brazilian artist (Di Cavalcanti, Oswald de…

  • Books Hostel

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    In the heart of Lapa and true to the nature of the neighborhood, this party hostel is the appetizer for your crazy night out. Dorms have eye-catching…

  • Da Lapa Design Hotel

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    Set in lively Lapa, this kooky and colorful little hostel will wow you with its arty vibe and communal atrium. Breakfast is complimentary, and there's a…

  • Casa Áurea

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    Set in one of Santa Teresa's oldest homes (1871), the two-story Casa Áurea has rustic charm, simple but cozy rooms and a large covered garden where you…

  • Lapa Central Hostel

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    In an elegant two-story building just a block from the heart of Lapa's samba-loving epicenter, this friendly hostel has cheap bunks and a few more…