Owner should advise customers about ATM issues in the town, had the worst time trying to find an ATM, there is only one on town and does not work most of the time, the Pousada does not accept any other form of payment other than reals. Also had problems with my ATM card and needed to use the phone to... more

First of all, apologies to Lydie for the late review. When we were searching for a Pousda to stay in Santa Theresa there seemed to be so many good ones, but what a stroke of luck in picking the Pitanga. We were picked up in Leblon by Junior who Lydie only uses and i would thoroughly recommend him. He took... more

What a find! We'd been to Rio a few times and had already been up to Santa Theresa on the Bonde and were looking to stay there for a couple of nights on this trip. The place can be a bit tricky to find, make sure you know where you are going before you set off as the chances are... more

Upon our arrival, Lydie and her staff were more than accommodating. We felt as if we were staying at a friends house. Everything was clean, the food was excellent. The fruit was fresh, the bread was baked daily, eggs were cooked to order, juice was squeezed each morning etc, etc... They gave us great insight as to where to go... more

This pousada is in Santa Teresa, which is a bohemian area in Rio. There are lots of lovely cobbled winding streets and good restaurants and bars. We felt very safe walking around at night. From the pousada to the main strip of restaurants is only about 10 minutes. Our room was lovely and spacious, bed very comfortable and a powerful... more

Clean and secure. Needed a place to hang clothes. Owners were very helpful and guided us to a full day private taxi tour of the city that was great! Would stay again if we had the chance. Very colorful and decorations were festive. more

Santa Teresa is magical, from walking down the cobbled streets (very safe - lots of police), the Bond rattling past (a must do to go to Centro) the wonderful old houses and restaurants at lago guillame. We were a bit surprised toi find ourselves walking along cobblestone lanes and streets at 9:30 at night to get to dinner after flying... more

First of all, you must realize what you are getting into. Its NOT a hotel. Its a bed and breakfast with an atmosphere, but do not expect services that you get in hotels. The room. We got the Acai room. Large, very comfortable bed, large window looking out into the garden. Bathroom is comfortable (although its window goes out to... more

We stayed here during the last nights after Carnival, and after having stayed in some seriously musty hostels the two weeks prior to arriving in Rio, we were SO pleased with the cleanliness, hospitality, location, and price of this bed and breakfast. The rooms were so colorful and spacious. Santa Teresa is a really charming neighborhood.. lots of great places... more