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

In August of 2007 my daughter and I had the pleasure of an extended stay at the Castelinho38. Having been a consultant and tour escort for a Latin American travel wholesale outfit, I've had extensive experience with lodging throughout South America. Few places offered the charm and friendliness as this one. It was a cultural experience, (like that of staying... more

The castelinho38 is great. We stayed here for 6 nights in September and the team really made us feel at home. This is not a corporate hotel with boring service this is a team of people that welcomes you into their home and shows you genuine hospitality. Rooms are basic with everything you need, view is fab, honesty bar that... more

Castelinho38 was excatly what my girlfriend and I were looking for in Rio - a place to say with a soul not a lifeless, corporate hotel. The castle is an amazing building with beautiful views, well cleaned rooms with individual character and lovely people working there. We thought that the pictures on the Web don't do the Castelinho38 justice -... more

I have NO idea why this place has such a high rating. we actually checked out of this place we thought it was so bad.....we have NEVER done that! The place itself is pretty cool, but these people have something to learn about running a business. Here is our experience basically - First, we asked for a transfer from the... more