Goncalves Fontes, 33, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22041100, Brazil
#45 of 195 B&Bs and Inns in Rio de Janeiro
Guests' ChoiceBased on 61 B&B reviews
9.0Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
9.0
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Reviewed: 30 October 2024
Gaja
ItalyThe staff is really nice and helpful. Breakfast is also really good and the location of the pousada is very central, even tho in the evening I would recomend to get a taxi or uber.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 28 September 2024
Isadora
IrelandThe only small thing is that the room didn’t have air conditioning and it was very hot.
The breakfast is really good, the place is super nice and comfortable! There’s a nice terrace with a nice and relaxing view
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Valerie
BelgiumJust very hot and no AC just a fan. But really not that bad.
Barbara, the host, is super friendly and accommodating. Making sure everything is good. Location is perfect, literally 100m from the escadaria Selaron. Feels like a home really.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Jens
GermanyNice place to be. Wonderful view, nice garden, best way starting the day with an excellent breakfast. Near to Santa Teresa stairs.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Line
SwitzerlandBreakfast was amazing, there was everything i love: yoghourt, fruits, tapioca, juices etc.!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Jolanta
GermanyBarbara and her team were wonderful hosts: The breakfast was delicious, the location is perfect, just a few steps from the famous stars.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Tobias
BrazilNo ar conditioning.
Incredible view, very nice staff and big rooms
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Stefanie
GermanyNothing to mention here! I would come back happily!
Casa da gente is a beautiful hostel. It is located close to the centre of Santa Teresa which I enjoyed a lot exploring and walking around in. The hostel itself has a beautiful open layout across multiple layers, and a gorgeous garden overlooking the city below. The breakfast was delicious every time and a lot of attention was paid to everyone's satisfaction. Barbara was an amazing host always providing suggestions for the day ahead or evening plans to explore the city, the music and the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Jeroen
NetherlandsNothing
Barbara as a host and rest of the staff is amazing! She made us feel welcome in Brazil and had a lot of good tips and tricks to explore the city both by day and night.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Loan
United Statesnothing
the staffs: so warmed and helpful. Barbara Magna ! they are the best…
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Stephan
Germany-
Perfect Place. Santa Theresa is beautiful. Barbara gave me a lot of information. The breakfast was great. A great place to stay in Rio. Thank you!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Kemran
AustraliaWe got the cheapest room double room. It was a little dark and musty. We saw the nicer room with a view, we'd pay extra for that next time.
Beautiful shared space, with a garden & great view. So long as you don't mind walking up the famous steps, a good location. Staff (Barbara) were exceptionally friendly & helpful.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Natasha
United KingdomIf I had to be picky, it’s the limited number of keys. The building doesn’t have a 24/7 reception which is understandable. We luckily had a spare key for our stay but it’s probably worth getting a couple more sets for group bookings and adding a deposit system. Not a real criticism. Our group were usually together, but it took a little coordinating between us to get in and out of the property if we were doing separate things.
This place really went above and beyond with hosting us during our stay. Breakfast daily was delicious, the host Barbra and the other staff were just a delight to talk too too. Always ready to answer questions, catch up and share their experiences with us. The views of the property were lovely to watch the storms too. Location was fine for us but we did walk up and down the stairs a lot (which kept us fit during our stay)
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 17 March 2023
Natalie
United StatesThe hosts were incredibly welcoming and friendly and gave lots of recommendations for things to do in the area. Breakfast was included and was really good, and the location of Casa de Gente made it easy to get to other places in the city since there was a metro station nearby. Overall, we had a great experience here!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Steffen
Germanynothing!!!
all is open you’ve fresh air everywhere the back yard is so enjoyable please have in mind that is a basic B&B with perfect breakfast and great city view but without a TV! love it! thanks Barbara and Silvia and the other stuff
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Mert
TurkeyThe location was perfect and breakfast was very rich. The owner Barbara she is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 24 February 2023
Ron
IsraelThe only thing to take into consideration is location can be a bit uncomfortable if you want to walk in and out in late hours by yourself (i took some ubers instead of walking when it was late)
A perfect place to stay and get to know the city. I came during carnaval, such a busy time, and Barbara the host (and also the rest of the staff) were amazing and had plenty of patience to explain evertyhing and help out with whatever i needed, tickets, info, everything.. She also invited us to awesom Blocos parties and generally atmosphere was amazing. Also perfect breakfast:)
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 13 February 2023
Gentle
United KingdomIf you are down in town and are waking back, it can be quite sore getting up the hill/steps. Not really any supermarkets close by.
The staff were very, very helpful. The breakfast is great. The view is nice, with a really relaxed atmosphere. Great place.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 3 February 2023
Adrien
SwitzerlandLocation: The only way to go to the accommodation is with Uber, taxi (or moto taxi) or by walking. IMPORTANT: You have to know that Uber frequently cancel when they see the location (it's quite steep to drive to the accommodation) and they usually don't have good tires. Eventually, you will have one that drives you... During the night: with Uber, btw 2-5am, you can easily wait 20-40 minutes to have one that accept to climb you up there. If it's raining, good luck. One night, my friend had to wait 1h30 to get one (but I admit it was exceptionally long).
Staff: Barbara and all the staff were incredible, helpful, quick to resolve any problem. View: Great view of Rio's town Location: Close to the center Cleanness: Great Breakfast: Good
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 20 January 2023
Arik
BrazilIt's really hot in Rio ( we were in January, it was 30-35 degrees with lots of humidity), there are fans in the room but it's not enough, they have to put air-conditioning. There were some ants on the wall and the kitchen is not equipped enough with cookware (if you want to prepare a big meal). It's enough though for making some simple meals like an omelette for example.
We liked the view from our room (notice though, that it depends on which room you get), the location is good, 15 min walking from the metro, 7 min from bus stations, 15 walking from nearby supermarkets, 2 min. From the selaron stairs. The atmosphere of the place is very nice and cozy, the staff is very helpful and kind. The breakfast is pretty nice although it doesn't suit vegans.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2022
Milena
GermanyBarbara is the best! If you stay in this hostel you will have a home in Rio
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 13 November 2022
Andrew
United KingdomBarbara was lovely and really helpful. It is a nice place just outside of the chaotic Lapa region. Location is very good. It is in a quite street with nice views from the garden. Lovely little place.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Floor
NetherlandsBreakfast was very lovely with a great view. Place is nice, quiet, big kitchen, staff is super friendly and giving good tips for the surrounding area. They were very flexibel, could check in early and check out late without problems. My stay was great!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 24 September 2022
Miglė
LithuaniaArea around sometimes might unsafe as technically it's already Santa Teresa, but I had no problems walking back even in the late afternoon (8-9pm). To catch Uber, you can also walk down the stairs and call it from there, in case they don't want to go up.
Great place to stay in Rio! Super warm and welcoming hosts, feels like staying at friends house, rather than in ho(s)tel. Beautiful terrace to sit in the evening with a view of Lapa Arches Nice breakfast and well facilitated kitchen area to prepare your meal. Close to all the touristic points. Super comfy beds and calm area.
Stayed in September 2022
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