Casa 579 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Info & Description

Casa 579 Guesthouse is set in a unique colonial house in Rio de Janeiro, in Santa Teresa. Casa 579 offers an amazing roof terrace with a 180-degree view of Rio de Janeiro, the 'Cristo Redentor', Sugar Loaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay and it’s knowledge and links to the local community, Casa 579 is truly a unique opportunity to discover the genuine Rio de Janeiro.

Casa 579 offers bed and breakfast accommodation on a budget in a cosy house which has been the shooting location of fashion shoots and TV documentaries thanks to the stunning views from the panoramic roof terrace.

Casa 579, supports local community projects such as the educational “Julio Otoni” project located in the same street as the house. By staying at Casa 579 you also supporting the local community.

A family of monkeys and a toucan, staying in the trees visible from the breakfast area!

Lapa, famous for its Samba clubs and home to Rio's nightlife and the downtown business district are within a 10 minute drive, either by 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).

What's included:
• Filtered water
• Tea and coffee
• Luggage storage
• Parking
• Wi-fi internet
• Plenty of info getting the most out of your stay in Rio
• Large breakfast (fresh fruit juice, fresh fruit, home made cake, breads ham, cheese, eggs etc)
• Sun Terrace with Panoramic views to Cristo, Guanabara Bay and Sugar Loaf Mountain
• Ceiling fans in all rooms
• Cable TV
• DVD Library
• Book Exchange
• Fully equipped Kitchen

Please note if you are due to arrive after midnight please check with us to organise this before making your booking. We will do our best to arrange this but need advance notice to do so.

Getting Around
• Excellent access to public transport - Bus and Kombi stop 2 minutes from the house
• Airport (R$85) and Bus Station (R$60) pick-up on request (per car)

Please see the Special Event Periods below for more details:

* FIFA Federations Cup (FFC): Minimum stay of 3 nights at FFC Prices between 14-16 June and 28-30 June 2013 and of 4 nights at between 19-22 June 2013.
* Jornada Mundial de Juventud (JMJ): Minimum stay of 6 nights at JMJ Prices between 22-29 July 2013
* Rock in Rio (RIR): Minimum stay of 4 nights at RIR Prices between 12-15 and 19-22 September 2013
* New Year: Minimum stay of 4 nights at New Year Prices between 29th December and 2nd January
* Carnival: Minimum stay of 6 nights at Carnival Prices between 28th February and 5th March 2014