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Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro

3.5 star property
Vibrant rooftop bar with stunning city views makes this Rio hotel perfect for evening cocktails, with the colorful Selarón Steps just a short walk away.

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Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro, in the city's heart, offers an urban retreat. The vibrant bar and restaurant create a lively atmosphere, while the garden provides peace. Guests enjoy WiFi and city views from the terrace or venture to nearby Casa de Benjamin Constant.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Large Mama) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Large Mama)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed (Medium Mama) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed (Medium Mama)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds (Medium Mama) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Medium Mama)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed (Small Mama) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed (Small Mama)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (XL Mama) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room (XL Mama)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro is in Santa Teresa, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Parque das Ruinas and Sugar Loaf Mountain, while Casa de Benjamin Constant and Museu da Chacara do Ceu are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Maracanã Stadium. Visit our Rio de Janeiro travel guide
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20240-290, Rio de Janeiro, Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno 05

What's nearby

  • Brazil, City of Rio de Janeiro, Santa Teresa, View of the Largo dos Guimaraes.
    Largo do Guimarães
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parque das Ruinas
    Parque das Ruinas
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Selaron Steps which includes outdoor art and signage
    Selarón Steps
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Awesome show
    Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • These guys were just practicing on a weeknight....apparently a bunch of samba musicians (and crowds) come on weekend nights
    Arcos da Lapa
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station
    4 min drive
  • Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop
    4 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café do Alto
    4 min walk
  • Bar do Mineiro
    2 min walk
  • Bar Tempero Do Nordeste
    10 min walk
  • Armazém São Joaquim
    4 min walk
  • Armazém São Thiago
    3 min walk

About this property

Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro

Hotel near Museum of Modern Art
Located close to Casa de Benjamin Constant and Museu da Chacara do Ceu, Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • 1 meeting room and an elevator
Room features
All 55 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 27-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: BRL 44 for adults and BRL 44 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of BRL 90 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately BRL 44 for adults and BRL 44 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: BRL 360.00 per vehicle
  • Pet fee: BRL 90 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Mama Shelter Rio Janeiro Hotel
Mama Shelter Janeiro Janeiro
Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro Hotel
Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Is Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a fee of BRL 90 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of BRL 360.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro located?

Located in Santa Teresa, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Casa de Benjamin Constant and Parque das Ruinas. Selarón Steps and Museu da Chacara do Ceu are also within 1 mi (2 km). Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rio, Rio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tres propre accueil chaleureux personnel compétant et agréable
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

jackie, Todmorden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, on reception, at breakfast, the ladies who cleaned the rooms, security, bar staff, cooks even the people who did Maintainance, special thanks to Sid, who was concerned about our safety when we went to carnival at night, and always checked in with us to see we were ok. Can’t recommend, this hotel highly enough. The breakfasts are amazing and so are the caipirinha!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O hotel é um hostel pra quem não tem mais idade de dividir quarto/banheiro. Super moderninho, decoração divertida. Cama boa, chuveiro bom, localização boa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

CHRISTIANI

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

nunca mais

Eu cheguei e logo tive que mudar de quarto. A TV nao funcionava. Peguei todas as minhas coisas e fui para um outro quarto no 2o. andar. Quando fui descer para jantar. Eu tomei um susto: MORCEGO voou na minha cabeça. Ele estava em cima da porta do quarto, porque o corredor é escuro. Eu falei isso no hotel e a resposta que eu tive: Morcegos sao comuns em Santa Tereza. Indagei sobre a tela no restaurante. Ha pombos e morcegos! O apto (o segundo apto) estava sujo e fui perceber quando fui deitar. O lençol estava sujo de sangue, o edredom também. E cansada, ja tarde, eu tive que pedi para trocar. Alem disso, havia aranhas no canto do quarto e teia no lustre. A iluminação do quarto é mais baixa, por conta da decoração. E mesmo assim era perceptível aranhas no quarto.Isso me mostrou falta de cuidado e limpeza.Desgate! Dormi muito mal. No dia seguinte pela manha, eu solicitei mudança de quarto. O hotel gentilmente pediu desculpas e mudou meu quarto. Ou seja, era o 3o.quarto que eu iria. No 3o. quarto a ventoinha do banheiro estava quebrada e nao desligava. O barulho ficou permanente.Em duas noites, passei por três quartos! A sensação que tenho é que no começo o hotel foi bacana e agora precisa de muita manutenção. Nao recomendo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect in Rio

Nice location on a quiet part of the main street in St Theresa filled with restaurants and bars. When we got the room it was not properly clean and there was only a bed, no where to put clothes or other stuff. The staff was however super friendly and we got a rack/rail to hang our clothes on and they recleaned the room. Wonderful breakfast. Nice common areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was lovey but there were ants everywhere on the floor
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthiad, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The best fresh bread for breakfast, I have ever had in a hotel!! Breakfast was overall good. Style and room size very pleasant!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a brilliant find. For the price we paid it’s a bargain of a hotel. Safe to walk about the streets and the tram runs along the top of the street which is about a 6 min walk from the hotel. Brilliant quirky hotel With great breakfast and funky rooms, amazing bar, pool table and outside space. No pool but we only stayed 1 night so it didn’t bother us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great hub to explore Rio.

We loved our stay. Great suburb - good bars & food nearby. Breakfast was great. Rooms all clean and tidy. No pool/gym etc but not needed if you’re exploring Rio.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excelente

incrível
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolle Umgebung, sehr authentisch, aber hellhörig

Während unseres 8-tägigen Aufenthalts in Rio haben wir in 2 Hotels übernachtet, eines davon war das Mama Shelter in Santa Teresa. Es war aus unserer Sicht der ideale Ausgangspunkt für das Erkunden der "nördlichen" Stadtteile Centro, Gloria, zur Christus Statue und eben Santa Teresa sowie Lapa. Die Umgebung bringt den authentischen Charme von Rio rüber, hier reiht sich keineswegs ein Kettenhotel ans andere. Fußläufig gibt es zahlreiche Bars, Cafés und nette Straßen zu entdecken, u.a. die typische Straßenbahn "Bonde". Das Hotel an sich ist größer als man denkt bzw. mitbekommt, wem man wie wir im vorderen Gebäudekomplex untergebracht wird. Leider war unser Zimmer sehr hellhörig, die Geräusche der Straße sowie der Bar sind ständige Geräuschkulisse. Dies war der einzige Nachteil, sowie vllt. noch die vielen Steckmücken im Innenhof. Ansonsten ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt, ein gutes, wenn auch nicht super gutes Frühstücksbüffet. Das Personal ist sehr nett. Insgesamt hat es uns bei Mama Shelter sehr gut gefallen, sehr stylisch, wenn auch nicht alle Zimmer so durchgestylt sind wie auf den Fotos. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, München, Bayern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wer im wundervollen Viertel Santa Teresa übernachten möchte, hat mit dem Mama Shelter die beste Wahl! Es gibt nicht viele Hotels in Santa Teresa und bis es das Mama gab leider zwei Extreme: Absteige oder viel zu teuer. Im Mama Shelter kann man für einen angemessenen Preis super übernachten! Manche Gäste bemängeln, es sei ihnen nicht genug "Hotel" gewesen sondern eher "Hostel". Wer auf klassische Hotel-Häuser steht, mag das so sehen. Ich persönlich wusste die offene Gestaltung des Hotels, aber auch der Kommunikation sehr zu schätzen und war froh, dass es keinen angestrengten Hotel-Charakter hatte. Das Frühstück stärkt einen gut für lange Tage in Rio, die Betten waren sehr bequem. Zwei Sachen, die ich als negativ bewerten würde: Kein Schrank/wirkliche Ablagemöglichkeit im Zimmer und der Pool wäre noch das i-Tüpfelchen!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful and friendly staff with good local knowledge and recommendations Area is interesting, a bit of a hike if you’re going to the beaches
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

JFK, Essen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nettes Hotel mit Charme. Passt wunderbar in den Stadtteil Santa Teresa. Etwas außerhalb, aber dank Uber immer leicht zu erreichen. Leider ist die Klimaanlage sehr laut und der Haartrockner ein Scherz. Ansonsten haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great choice in Santa Teresa

This hotel was amazing, perfectly located and very well decorated. I have nothing negative to mention for the room they gave us. The restaurant is good but the service is awful. Please improve that, it was really frustrating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Thainá

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a really cool accommodation. Super quirky, the design features are great. It’s located right in the heart of the very trendy Santa Teresa. My friend and I, two female travellers felt safe walking around in the area where it’s situated. There is 24 hour security on the door too. Breakfast was good and regularly replenished and we had the pizza here for dinner one evening too which was really tasty and I’d highly recommend. The only downfalls we found about this hotel is the lack of lighting in the room which made getting ready in the evening quite a challenge. The room lighting is extremely dim. The only other thing was the absence of a room fridge which we’d had everywhere else we’d stayed in Rio but it was just a minor thing that would’ve been nice to have. Other than that, We had a great stay and the staff were all so lovely and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très accueillant et à l’écoute. Hall et quartier très jolie. Chambre simple.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mama Took Care of Me

Mama Shelter is located in an old, colonial part of Rio de Janeiro on a hill I'd guess 500 ft. above the city. The views are spectacular on the 007 bus heading downtown on winding roads from the Largo de Guimaraes (community business center). Breakfast is complimentary and offers a broad array of hot and cold selections. Front desk staff were happy to answer my travel questions in English although I always spoke a few words in Portuguese. Access to the metro requires a long hike or a bus or taxi ride down the hill to Gloria or one of the other downtown metro stations. Santa Teresa (the colonial community where Mama Shelter is located) offers a lot to interest a traveler in itself. Downtown, of course, offers even more. The famous southern beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon are located about eight subway stops south of Gloria. I did not ask the hotel to provide transportation to/from the international airport although I understand they will. My stay at the Mama Shelter was a pleasant one. Mama took care of me.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hipsterhotel

Hipster hotell i den herlige bydelen Santa Theresa. God mat og drikke og en veldig fin frokosthage. For dårlig lys på rommet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Hotel maravilhoso, serviço incrível, funcionarios mt educados, alem de ter um bar e restaurante excelente!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

JOSÉ, Rio de Janeiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótima experiência, estiloso e aconchegante!

Foi tudo ótimo!! É a segunda vez que me hospedo no Mama Shelter e gosto muito de tudo! Apenas um contratempo com vazamento na mangueira do chuveiro do vaso do banheiro, que inundou o piso em poucos minutos após o uso.. é preciso que a equipe do hotel esteja atenta para fazer uma revisão detalhada de tudo, antes de disponibilizar o quarto ao hóspede trazendo um incômodo desta natureza. No restaurante, a atendente que nos serviu poderia ser mais suave, sorrir mais, transmitir gostar de lidar com pessoas.. talvez um pouco mais de treinamento, apenas isso.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parfait! Deco digne du mama shelter! Nourriture et boissons bonnes! Quartier authentique avec pleins d’endroits sympas autour. Il manque juste une piscine et l’hotel serait au top!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hôtel très sympa manque de rangement dans la chambre
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and very friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Nice design. Rather poor outfit of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019