The building is charming, beautiful but it has got the disadvantages of the antiquities. The room where we stayed was very cosy and tastfully decorated but the bathroom was quite small (microscopic sink) and the heating of the water a bit rudimental. Not a huge deal though. The striking thing about Castlinho was the staff. Talise was absolutely amazing. She... more

Based on a wonderful web site and the TripAdvisor reviews, we decided to stay in Castelinho38. The breakfast was marvelous, and the views from the terrace lovely. We ended up taking the Limoeiro suite, which was a loft and lacked the high ceilings/light from the other rooms. Peeking at those other rooms, they seemed much more beautiful. Also, the room... more

Fantastic staff. Delicious breakfasts. Great views. Atmospheric and good-sized rooms. Would always go back there, and I'm sure I will! more

This bed and breakfast is ideally located high on the Santa Teresa hill. An easy walk downhill to town by the new cathedral. A charming safe neighbourhood with great little restaurants at very reasonable rates. Wonderful trolley ride home every night. Our preconceived ideas of Rio were unfounded we travelled all over by metro and walking, every where was clean... more

If you want to feel more the colonial aspects of Rio you are perfectly located in Santa Teresa district and there Castelinho38 offers the perfect home base. Relatively intimate, located on top of a hill but (if there is no party at night ;-) a real quiet place in the old heart of Rio d.J. Most rooms are tiny (but... more

We have spent 8 nights in Castelinho 38 and I could say that was a decision I am proud of. Santa Teresa is a very charming and quite neighborhood. It has nothing to do with noisy and full of people Copacabana etc. The rooms are great, each of its own style. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. It has... more

Great value for money, warm , welcoming and attentive hosts, beautiful location, incredible views, unique design, very comfortable rooms. We stayed at Castelinho for a week over New Year and had been a bit concerned about how complicated/dangerous the whole experience would be - the team at Castelinho ensured that we had absolutely nothing to worry about. They arranged everything... more

I stayed here for 14 nights and felt right at home. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Anything I needed (reservations, advice, cabs,etc...) I was assisted with. The location has a nice view from Santa Theresa so even when you are at the Hotel you feel like you are not missing anything. You can have a drink and enjoy... more

Located in a safe and quiet street on the top of the beautiful St. Theresa with an absolutely amazing terrace, it is the perfect place to relax. In total I visited the Castelinho 4 times not only because of its perfect location but also the people are really nice. Interesting guests from all parts of the world and the young... more