Santa Teresa

Rio de Janeiro

Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa
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Stroll along the winding cobblestone streets of this famous Rio de Janeiro neighborhood to see aging 19th-century mansions and haunts of local artists.

Santa Teresa is a bustling hillside neighborhood, famous for its bohemian atmosphere, art galleries and bars. Ride the city’s last operating streetcars through this lively neighborhood. The area contains many excellent tourist attractions, including the mansion ruins of Brazilian heiress Laurinda Santos Lobo.

The Santa Teresa Tramline features unsurpassed views of the neighborhood’s mansions and jungle areas. Ride the “bonde,” Rio’s last streetcar line, from Centro to Santa Teresa. The line crosses Arcos da Lapa, one of Rio’s famous aqueducts and a symbol of the nearby neighborhood of Lapa.

With its welcoming atmosphere, Santa Teresa is a great place to relax when visiting Rio de Janeiro. Admire striking examples of colonial architecture while on a stroll and enjoy Brazilian beer and wine in local bars. During the 1960s and ’70s, an influx of artists, musicians and writers restored many of the aging mansions. The buildings now function as restaurants, artists’ studios and guesthouses.

Walk Santa Teresa’s bustling streets to see many examples of its burgeoning creative life, such as Afro-Brazilian drumming performances. The Largo dos Guimarães is the heart of Santa Teresa and can be reached via the “bonde.” The small square is also used as a meeting point for carnivals and street parades.

Visit Ruins Park (Parque das Ruinas), one of Santa Teresa’s main attractions. The ruins contain the shell of a mansion once owned by Brazilian mate heiress Laurinda Santos Lobo. The mansion was a meeting point for many influential Rio de Janeiro artists and intellectuals in the early 20th century. Admire the magnificent views as you explore Ruins Park, now operating as a public park, gallery, bar and café.

The friendly hillside neighborhood is located above downtown Rio, about 11 miles (17 kilometers) from Rio de Janeiro - Galeão International Airport. Stay in a historic mansion in Santa Teresa. Alternatively, luxury hotels and self-catered apartments are available in the nearby neighborhoods of Lapa and Centro, Rio de Janeiro’s financial center.

Many stores selling vintage clothing, locally made handicrafts, artworks and home goods make Santa Teresa an excellent shopping destination.


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Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Boutique Hotel Castelinho

3.5 out of 5
R. Triunfo 38, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

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Casa Nova Hotel

Casa Nova Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua do Riachuelo,105, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ¥6,384 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
¥6,384
¥6,703 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Great experience. 100 % recommended"

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Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel Monte Alegre

3 out of 5
Rua Riachuelo, 213 - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ¥4,881 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
¥4,881
¥5,125 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (684 reviews)
"The property was completely fine, but neighborhood was dirty, stinky and noisy, there’s a bar selling alcohol until early mornings playing loud music… Ig you don’t care about it hotel is great for you"

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

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Panorama Inn

Panorama Inn

4 out of 5
Rua do Z, 29, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ¥5,142 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
¥5,142
¥5,399 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
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Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

5 out of 5
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ¥30,904 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
¥30,904
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Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel had a private beach with excellent pool and hot tub. The service is excellent. The rooms are spacious and well appointed. The staff and service is excellent. Mr Paulo in the breakfast staff is contagiously warm and super nice. Breakfast is excellent."

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Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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The price is ¥3,838 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥3,838
¥4,030 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,688 reviews)
"The stat here was okay but the beds didn’t have sheets and the curtains had holes in them. The breakfast was not good. Yoghurts were served warm as well as milk for cereal. Only one protein source which were hot dogs in a tomato based sauce. The decor was nice outside the other things mentioned"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

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