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Monte Castelo

3.0 star property
Hotel within walking distance of Praça Paris

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Lobby
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Minibar, desk, free WiFi
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (BRL 17.90 per person)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (4)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Minibar
  • Self parking (surcharge)

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Minibar, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Candido Mendes, 201, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20241220

What's nearby

  • Arcos da Lapa - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Flamengo Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sugar Loaf Mountain - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Christ the Redeemer - 22 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 8 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 36 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 57 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 4 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Flag Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 6 min drive
  • Gloria Station - 4 min walk
  • Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Russel Tram Stop - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Choperia Vila Rica - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amarelinho da Glória - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪MegaMatte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hobby Lanches - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Braseirinho da Glória - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Monte Castelo

At Monte Castelo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro and Avenida Atlantica. Also, Flamengo Beach and Maracanã Stadium are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gloria Station is 4 minutes and Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (7 years old and younger) not allowed
    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (fees apply)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:30 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately BRL 17.90 per person

Children & extra beds

  • 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.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge

Parking

  • Self parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Hotel Monte Castelo
Hotel Monte Castelo Rio de Janeiro
Monte Castelo Hotel
Monte Castelo Rio de Janeiro
Hotel Monte Castelo Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Monte Castelo
Monte Castelo Hotel
Hotel Monte Castelo
Monte Castelo Rio de Janeiro
Monte Castelo Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Monte Castelo?
Yes, pets are welcome. A pet fee will be charged. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Monte Castelo?
Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).
What are the check-in and check-out times at Monte Castelo?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Monte Castelo and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Praça Paris (6-min walk) and Arcos da Lapa (14-min walk), along with Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro (0.9 mi) and National Library (1 mi).
What's the area around Monte Castelo like?
Monte Castelo is a short 4-minute walk from Gloria Station and 15 minutes' walk from Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro.

Monte Castelo Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

The pros: The area is safe and convenient to Metro, buses, and there is a taxi stand in from of the hotel. The Metro is only a few blocks away and can take you to the beaches and other attractions. Flamengo Beach is a short walk away, and there are trails there for biking, running or walking with incredible views of Sugar Loaf. The internet also worked well and there is A/C and cable TV. The Cons: For the second long stay in a row (I also stayed last July), the bed was not very comfortable - hard and old. You will need earplugs if you are a light sleeper, as you can hear people in the halls. I had a room toward the end of the hall, which is better as less people will pass...you can hear them walking and talking in the halls as you rest. Also, they have stopped serving breakfast and filtered water, which I enjoyed in past stays. Having given some pros and cons, I would stay there again, but not for as long of a stay (12 days) - due to the beds. Hopefully, they will be replacing some of the older mattresses soon. But for me, the pros outweigh the cons, especially the location.
LT, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel location within easy reach of transport taxi subway or bus. Situated within friendly local neighbourhood. Located within easy walking distance to Santa Teresa neighbourhood. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. With ability to communicate in a verity of language’s Found this place a good central location to base at... while enjoying the many day trips tours and sights that one does when wanting to see Rio 😊
20-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I liked the location and hotel facility. The staff was very nice and accommodating.
9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good budget hotel
Good stable WiFi, decent breakfast. Close to metro. Various eateries and shops around. Close to SDU airport.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good value, clean and good location
This my second time saying may Hotel Monte Castello. The hotel is decent for the value. It’s close to the Gloria metro and the night life in Lapa. The staff is friendly and thorough.
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice budget hotel close to Gloria Metro and lots of places to eat and drink near. Also good for running at Flamengo Beach. The room has been remodeled and looks new and nice, but the beds are not new. If the bed had been more comfortable, it would have been perfect.
LT, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is not for everyone. The novice traveler to Brasil may find the area confusing and the property very basic. But I have been coming here for years as a single male who speaks Portuguese fairly fluently. I take the nearby metro to Copacabana and within walking distance to my favorite spots in Ipanema and save a bundle in hotel rates. Monte Castelo is quiet, very clean and easily accessible to Santos Dumont airport. Extremely friendly bilingual staff and walking distance to trendy Lapa area.
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Rio Trip
Very good hotel and comfortable for a trip where you are out in the city and just going to the hotel at night to sleep. The location is very crowded and a bit overwhelming neighborhood, but close to everything.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Small rooms, WiFi unreliable when u was there, excellent staff
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

To get a feel of the real Rio!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Exceeded expectations!
Just had a wonderful three nights here. The service from the front desk and the catering staff was very friendly and personable. I was upgraded without having to ask. The location is great in an authentic Rio neighbourhood of Gloria. I'd happily return here on my next visit to Rio.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

If you are looking for a basic hotel this is fine.
Basic city hotel laid out on 4 floors. There is no lift. You go in on the 3Rd floor. The breakfast is simple but adequate. The reception staff speak a good level of English and are helpful. The basic rooms are just that. Basic. The rooms have TV and air conditioning but the bathrooms are tiny, but you get what you pay for. Good wifi.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Does exactly what is says on the tin
Solid but nothing special. Breakfast was good. Staff were fairly friendly. The 'basement' downstairs rooms lack natural light but a minor quibble really. Shower was fine as well.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

safe neighborhood
The room do not have direct sunlight and are small. Kitchen stuff are great.The neighborhood is good and safe And is close to metro Gloria.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

It was ok for the price
This is a very budget type hotel. The rooms are very small and basic. The bathroom is very tiny and there was mold on the tiles. The room itself was very clean but the lack of cleaning attention in the bathroom is a major negative. That said the staff was great as was the location. Loved the neighborhood
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent Service
The front desk organised the Statue and Sugarloaf tour at a substantial discount to what I would have got online. Also they booked a taxi to the airport for 4:30am and I only paid 50 Reals. Supermarket is 150 metres away. Gloria Metro station 300 metres, though I never used it. Security and 24 hour desk are handy. Good breakfast with bread, ham, coffee and large sized orange juice glasses, though I would have preferred cereal to be available.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My review of Hotel Monte Castelo & Lapa
My main stay was in Copacabana from Fri-mon. But I was arriving in Rio on a Thursday so i needed somewhere to stay for cheap for one day. I booked Hotel Monte Castelo because it was extremely affordable ($36 a night) with good reviews. The hotel staff are super friendly and helpful. I was a little skeptical before arriving, not knowing how the local people would actually be. I was shocked to find out that the people of Rio are very nice, helpful, and full of life. This is the perfect hotel to stay at if you want to be right in the middle of a cultural location away from Copacabana. The staff are great, the area is filled with bars (like most of Rio) that are owned and operated by local people. I really fell in love with Lapa after my stay here. I would highly recommend this to the single traveler who is maybe going from place to place. All of the reviews with people praising this hotel for the friendly staff/vibrant area are exactly true. At night time it does look a little sketchy, but you will be shocked to find out that as bad as it may look at night, there is no need to be afraid. I walked a few blocks down the road to a bar/food joint and the people were all great. Here in america when you see a bad looking area, most likely you will run into bad/rude people. But here in Rio, when you see bad looking areas you will run into amazing people. Its something different about the people of Rio, they seem to cherish family, friends, and their community.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good overall
It's a quick trip for Rio. Room itself is small which is I don't have a problem but mattress is not comfortable. I've hard time to sleep on this mattress. Breakfast is good. There is a selection of fruit which is I love. Location is 5 mins walk from metro( Gloria station) and near grocery store.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great place to stay!
The location - a block from the Gloria subway station - is fabulous. Every single staff member was so helpful and all of the front desk staff were fluent in English and willing to do anything they could to make the stay and trip enjoyable and easy. They have GREAT connections for organized tours that are better and less expensive than you will find online. The neighborhood is definitely working class, which means grocery, pharmacy, and quaint eating spots are available. I would definitely stay there again!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel close to all major attractions
Situated halfway between the beautiful beaches of Rio de Janeiro and the city's bustling nightspots and Centro area, this is a wonderful little hotel to base yourself when in the 'marvelous city'. The hotel's rates are good value for money, English is spoken fluently by reception staff and the breakfast is ample enough to set you up for a busy day of sightseeing. The bohemian districts of Santa Teresa and Lapa are mere minutes away on foot and the hotel is very close to the Metrô Rio which links all major sites (including Ipanema, Copacabana and Botofogo) for a small fare. I cannot recommend this hotel enough!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good hotel
It was good. Even though the way to get there seems a bit dangerous, it is a well localed hotel. Breakfast was really good! The only bas thing is the size of the beds...
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Our room was down 2 flights of stairs below street level and had no window to the outside. There was mold in the bathroom. There were also silverfish in the shower. The breakfast was ok. It was not a three star hotel. The neighborhood was nice but there was a bar next door. We heard no noise in the sub basement but we heard others say the there was noise on the street until 3am. Very basic but dirty.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location
The stay was comfortable and satisfactory.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel close to the Gloria Metro
Though the rooms, and especially the bathroom is small, the overall experience was good. Not a room you want to spend a lot of time in, but a decent place to get some sleep and a shower. A basic breakfast was included in the room rate, though it was the same everyday and in an unairconditoned room. The hotel room did have air conditioning and a small safe. There is no elevator, so you may need to use stairs. If you can't, be sure to reserve a room on the entry floor. The front desk staff was fluent in English.
Verified Expedia guest review