Castelinho38vsArena Copacabana Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professionals. On balance, Castelinho38 scores marginally higher than Arena Copacabana Hotel. Castelinho38 is ranked #38 in Rio de Janeiro with accolades from 3 publications like The Telegraph, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Castelinho38
Rua Triunfo, 38 Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro
From $133/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"A pretty two-story neoclassical mansion in the heart of Santa Teresa, the Castelinho offers airy ceilings, and a pretty garden and terrace overlooking the center of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Offers spacious rooms with high ceilings... It's set in a mid-19th-century mansion and has an outdoor terrace with a garden and lounge space." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"On Santa Teresa’s most popular street, the ‘Little Castle’ is a guesthouse with an artistic bent that matches the bohemian neighbourhood nicely." Full review
Arena Copacabana Hotel
Av. Atlantica 2064, Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22040-010
From $56/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"You may want to book early for the Arena; this popular hotel is fantastically located in the middle of Copacabana Beach and offers modern, contemporary accommodations at affordable rates." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Arena Copacabana Hotel boasts a superb location on Copacabana beach." Full review