Inn Details
Casa 579 is a stylish boutique guesthouse located in Santa Teresa, the famous art and cultural district of Rio de Janeiro. With an amazing roof terrace with 180 degree views of the Cristo Redentor, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay and excellent facilities, Casa 579 not only offers the best view in Rio, but the perfect place to stay to avoid the souless high rise hotels of Copacabana and Ipanema and experience the “real” Rio.
Lapa, famous for its Samba clubs and home to Rio's nightlife and the downtown business district are a 10 minute bus, taxi or tram ride away and the famous sights of Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema are just 15 minutes away. Transport stops right outside the house to take you to all the places you need to go (bus, tram or kombi).
The house has been the site of fashion shoots and TV documentaries thanks to the stunning views (as you will see when you see the Cristo, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay from our panoramic roof terrace). The house also has a relaxing and comfortable lounge area, and a great choice of accommodation from spacious private rooms through to our deluxe shared room. We are also are very privileged to have some interesting residents in our grounds…a family of monkeys and a toucan often pop by, see if you can spot them in the trees from the breakfast area!
Many of the rooms have views to either the Cristo, Sugar Loaf Mountain or both and are very spacious with high ceilings. Some of our rooms have a terrace with hammocks from which you can enjoy the view to the Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Finally, our roof-top terrace provides the perfect place to grab some sun or enjoy the 180 degree views whilst enjoying one of Brazils’ famous Caipirinhas.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Copacabana
- Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer)
- Flamengo
- Lapa
- Largo do Machado
- Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro
- Beachside
- City
- Mountains
- Small town
- Tropical
- Nearest major city: Santa Teresa (0 miles)
- Directions to property:
Casa 579 is located in Santa Teresa which is a unique historic part of Rio. With its cobbled streets, colonial mansions and the old fashioned ‘Bonde’ tram, it appears to have stopped in time. It has a fantastic mix of architecture and lots of lush vegetation. With museums, great restaurants and local bars full of character, atmosphere and plenty of live music, it is also just minutes from the city centre and Lapa, the famous Rio nightlife hotspot.
The home of artists, writers and creative types since as long ago as the 19th century, it was also home to many Rio luminaries, including the men behind the first railway in Brazil and the Christ the Redeemer statue itself. It is also less segregated than other parts of Rio, with rich and poor living in closer proximity and more harmoniously than other areas of Rio.
Nowadays, Santa Teresa is Brazil’s first environmentally protected urban area. It is also a designated sustainable tourism area, with tourism activities focused upon preserving the beautiful natural and historical environment and promoting socio-economic equality.The Yellow ‘Bonde’ (Tram) that runs between Santa Teresa and the city centre, originally horse drawn in the 19th Century, is now the only remaining tram network in South America, and still an integral mode of transport for the local community.
Casa 579 is easily reached from both Lapa, the hub of Rio's Samba clubs and Bars and Largo do Machado. - Nearest major airport: SDU - Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - Santos Dumont 12 miles
- Directions from airport:
Ask the Taxi to take you to Santa Teresa, via Rua Alice, Laranjeiras. When you reach the tunnel on Rua Alice, ask the driver to turn right, you are now on Rua Julio Otoni, continue until you reach number 579. - Meeting places:
- Airport pick-ups
- Airport
- Bus
- Train
Room Rates (BRR Brazil Real) All occupancy rates are subject to change - Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 5 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between R$ 39.00 and R$ 150.00
- Double occupancy rate is between R$ 120.00 and R$ 170.00
- The rate for each additional person is R$ 40.00
- Other Accommodations: Shared Room
Our deluxe shared (dorm) room has 7 beds and is ideal for those who want comfort & style on a budget. It is a huge shared room with single beds (no bunk beds here!) and each bed has an individual lockable bookcase / unit. There is also an ensuite bathroom & walk-in closet. The price per night per person in our Sambadromo Room is R$39. This room is the perfect solution for groups, please ask for more details!
Amenities | In Room | | | Ceiling fans | Wi-Fi |  | | On Site | | | Amenities Basket | BBQ grill | | CD player | Computer | | Copier | DVD Player | | Desk | Hot tub/whirlpool tub | | Internet Service | Library | | Private entrance | Satellite/Cable TV | | TV | Telephone | | Videos | Washer/dryer | | | Other Amenitites | | | Tours and excursions | Babysitting Service | | Airport Pickup | Free Car Parking | | Book Exchange | Free Tea, Coffee and Filteres Water |
Meals - A Continental breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 08.30 -10.30
- Breakfast is served in the Roof top Terrace, Breakfast/dining area
- Lunch is available by special request
- Dinner is available by special request
- Additional food services included in room rate: Bar, Light Snacks
- Special meals available: Vegetarian
Policies - Minimum stay required (During New Year (4 nights) and Carnival (6 nights))
- Smoking is allowed outside only
- Guest pets are welcome
- Children are welcome
- Childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (10% of the total booking as a deposit or a credit card to secure the reservation.
For bookings at New Year´s and Carnival we require 50% deposit, balance payable 1 month before arrival)
- Check in time is 14.00 and Check out time is 12.00
- Cancellations:
Cancellation Policy
If, for any reason a booking is cancelled 7 days or more prior to the check-in date, no cancellation fee will be applied and we will refund the deposit paid less a R$50 admin fee and any bank charges that we have incurred. If, for any reason a booking is cancelled 7 days or less prior to the check-in date, no refund will be made for the deposit.
Please note that in the event of early departure the full extent of the stay as originally booked and confirmed, will be charged in full.
Special cancellation conditions apply for New Year and Carnival, please see below:
Cancellation Policy (New Year’s and Carnival Packages)
Cancellations made more than 1 month prior to arrival: the deposit is non-refundable.
Cancellations made less than 1 month prior to arrival: No refund will be made on the prepaid total.
Late Arrivals
If a guest arrives after the booked arrival date (e.g. the day after), the booking will be charged from the original reservation date.
No Show
No show is considered when the guest does not arrive on the expected arrival day. The
room will be held until midnight of the day of reservation at which time the reservation will be cancelled if no contact has been made by the guest. No shows will forfeit the deposit paid or this amount will then be charged to the credit card provided.
Discounts available:| | 10% | Groups | Minimum stay: 3 days | | | 20% | Longstay - month | Minimum stay: 30 days | | | 10% | Longstay - week | Minimum stay: 7 days |
Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Ana Costa
- The innkeepers speak: Portuguese, English, German, Spanish
- There is one dog on the property
Area Attractions Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer Statue), Sugar Loaf Mountain, Religious Services, Zoo Onsite or Nearby Activities Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Portuguese Lessons, Brazilian Dance Lessons (Samba, Salsa, Forró etc), Volunteering in local communities, Brazilian Percussion lessons, Cultural Tours, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental, Water sports
Contact Information
 
Casa 579Rua Dr Julio Otoni 579 Santa Teresa Rio de Janeiro 20241-400 Brazil
Innkeeper(s)
Ana Costa
Rates:
R$39 - R$170
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