Very nice hotel, perfect option for a stay in Rio with breathtaking views. Daniel, the owner, is very present and helpful for his guests. Very good advices if you want to buy stones... Good breakfast. Lapa and Santa Teresa close by, Ipanema and Copacobana well served with a taxi (20R) Book without hésitation, you will love it. More

... because it is pretty much all there is to it. Altos de Santa Teresa lacks many details that you can take as given in most standard hotels, but then has some cherries on top. You won't find an extra plug to charge your phone near the bed, a trash bin in the room, more than one pillow per person,... More

Altos de Santa Teresa is not the place for everybody. If you search for touristic attractions close to Copacabana you may delete this name from you list. It is for those who try to escape from ordinary routes and explore more. Ex-mansion converted into a cosy hotel with very home atmosphere where you feel as if you are staying at... More

If luxury, superb service and superlative cuisine are what you are looking for, then look somewhere else. The Santa Teresa is a charming small hotel in a beautiful location and a very friendly staff. But that[s about it.The food is nothing to write home about but the atmosphere is very bohemian, just like the neighbourhood. On the down side, you... More

After many years of relying on trip advisor submissions, we have now had an experience that was totally opposite that of other reviewers. We arrived at Altos de Santa Teresa late in the afternoon on a Friday in September (the first weekend of Rock in Rio). We took a taxi from the bus station and despite having a map, the... More

A big part of visiting Rio is the amazing views. You could visit this pousada (bed and breakfast) and never leave because the views are that good. The assistance we received from Daniel in arranging our trip and the advice and attention given to us by Mariana while we were there were above expectations. They arranged our pick up and... More

I feel sorry for those who visit Rio and do not discover this hidden gem of an inn. It is away from the hectic hustle and bustle of most of Rio and its location provides the most stunning view of Rio imaginable. It is every bit as glorious as the view you get the top of Sugar Loaf and Christ... More

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights in November. Admittedly it is a bit out of the way (25 mins cab ride to copa / ipanema beaches) but the views of sugar loaf and statue of christ are totally worth it. Having said that we found it pretty easy to get around on the buses and you can... More

Altos de Santa Teresa is a comfortable place to stay, with an accidental 'shabby chic' style and a tremendous view. The location is okay if you're happy to depend on taxis. It's not walkable to Santa Teresa and we had difficulty getting a taxi back after an evening meal. The view is unbeatable and the reason we chose to stay... More