Tião Botelho Guest House

Hotels
9 (34 reviews)
Rua André Cavalcânti 123 casa 3 , Rio de Janeiro , br

Facilities

Nightclub
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Great shower

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
9
Guests appreciated the comfort of the beds and pillows.
Amenities
9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9
Overall a fantastic stay, simply incredible.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 07:35

Property Description

Garden Oasis and City Views
Tião Botelho Guest House offers a serene escape in Rio de Janeiro with its lush garden, shared terrace, and stunning city views.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can take advantage of the 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, shared kitchen, and free WiFi available at the property.

Explore Rio's Attractions
Located near Flamengo Beach, Escadaria Selarón, and Municipal Theatre, guests can easily immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of Rio de Janeiro.

To experience the charm and convenience of Tião Botelho Guest House, book your stay now for an unforgettable Rio getaway.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 34 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9
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Flora solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Ce séjour était parfait, j’ai adoré passer mes vacances à Rio en dormant chez Alberto qui est d’une gentillesse incomparable, merci mille fois !

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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apolline extended_group fr
10
Super
Pros:

Excellent séjour ! Logement très propre, confortable et bien équipé. Emplacement idéal pour découvrir Rio, au pied de Santa Theresa et accueil très chaleureux. Tout était conforme à la description. Nous recommandons sans hésiter et reviendrons avec plaisir !

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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davy solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Petite chambre, avec salle de bain commune, petit extérieur sympa avec hamac, le wifi est bon, bon rapport qualité prix, le grand plus, c'est est la gentillesse d'Alberto qui m'a gâté en offrant gateaux, fruits et glaces il m'a aussi fait ma lessive, un hôte exceptionnel!

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Aurora couple de
10
Best of the best!
Pros:

Ich bin nun das zweite Mal hier gewesen, und ich liebe einfach den Gastgeber. Man fühlt sich wirklich wie Zuhause und in einer traditionellem Carioca Unterkunft! Ich würde immer wieder kommen.
Die Lage ist einfach fabelhaft und es ist ruhig und man kann sich gut zurückziehen.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Iran solo_traveller br
10
Feliz por não gastar com água Mineral o Hostel fornece água filtrada!!!
Pros:

Residência de Vila Clássica 1938 , Pré Centenária no Coração ♥ do Rio Antigo.

Cons:

Minha hospedagem foi rápida, gostei bastante que fui centro e na Glória e praia do Flamengo a pé! Local bem silencioso para dormir, tem que subir umas escadas nada incômodo, comércio abundante na esquina da Rua , rua residencial, tudo 👌 ok, gostei Recomendo!!!

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Adriana couple br
10
Ambiente familiar.. Uma rede bem legal para descansar e ler um livro.. adorei
Pros:

Hospedagem com tradição bem localizada. Fiquei bem a vontade o quarto que eu estava tinha frigobar uma surpresa agradável, foi oferecido água filtrada a vontade, coloquei meu lanche no frigobar, fiquei independente ao lado tem uma rede boa para descansar e o Wi-Fi pegava bem , o responsável foi bem solicito na indicação dos transportes, a Casa parece Centenária com Móveis Clássicos e Rústicos do final da década de 30, muito legal, voltaria novamente!

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Rosa extended_group br
1
Propaganda enganosa!
Pros:

A localização proximo a Rua do Riachuelo, Lapa, Centro do Rio de Janeiro, nos proporcionou muita facilidades para pegar condução urbana como o metro, Vlt, tambem a questão de haverem muitos restaurantes e barzinhos, casas de show, banco.

Cons:

Primeiro, a casa fica localizada no alto de uma viela, vila, tem que subir varios lances de escada isso não foi dito na Booking.
Segundo, minha amiga chegou mais cedo do que eu e disse que foi mal recebida pelo Tião. Segundo ela, o anfitrião foi preconceituoso e questionou com desdem em relação a seu local de moradia. O mesmo seguiu com groceria na hora de explicar sobre as chaves que abriam os portões a deixando bem constrangida. Cheguei 40m depois e tomei consciencia dos fatos, só não saimos por ser véspera de ano novo e não tinhamos pra onde ir, mas juro que do portão onde minha amiga desceu pra abrir e me contou tudo, eu já nem queria entrar.
Terceiro, não tivemos acesso livre na casa, não podiamos cozinha nem fazer um café nem abrir a geladeira pra guardar nossas compras pq o anfitriao não nos deixava a vontade, a cada movimendo fora do nosso quarto que era quente demais, ele aparecia do nada como se nossa presença causasse desconforto pra ele, sentavamos na varanda pra conversar relaxar ele aparecia e ficava ai ouvindo nossa conversa, saiamos do banheiro, ele de imediato ia olhar. . Eté na hora de dormir não era confortãvel, a beliche rebolava mais que uma dançarina havaiana, minha amiga teve que fazer escalada pra dormir na cama de cima pq nem tem escada de apoio pra subir, Quando acabava a água da garrafa que ele fornecia, nós não podiamos ir na cozinha repor pois ele não deixava
afff muido desagradável, não recomendo a ninguém!!!

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
P
Paolo solo_traveller it
2
Not worth the money
Pros:

It was quiet.

Cons:

My stay was okay but not great. The room felt uncomfortable due to the heat, and although the spaces weren’t dirty, they didn’t seem properly cared for. I’m surprised by the 9.1 rating 🥴

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Lucas extended_group br
10
Simplesmente incrível
Pros:

Gostei muito do conforto das camas e travesseiro, chuveiro super gostoso nesse calor

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
C
Cheng Yan solo_traveller fr
9
2025-11-11 via Nuitee
A
Abdimuktar solo traveller it
10
Exceptional
2025-05-29 via Nuitee
P
Phoebe solo traveller gb
7
Kind host with basic and practical accommodation
Pros:

-Alberto went out of his way to make you feel at home and was kind to let my friends use the bathroom when we picked up my luggage
-Close to Santa Teresa
-Nice terrace with great view
-Good amount of space in the bedroom
-Kitchen looked practical (I didn't use)

Cons:

-Was very expensive for what it was - I appreciate this was during carnival
-When pressing the flush for the toilet water would spill onto your hand
-Despite the fan the room kept a lot of heat in
-Host wasn't there when checking in - I was left standing in the alley in the heat with my luggage. I appreciate the host was very apologetic -I would ensure you are clear of your timings when you arrive.
-FYI quite a few stairs to the accommodation

2025-03-09 via Nuitee
C
Casey young couple ca
9
Superb
2025-03-06 via Nuitee
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Zarathustra solo traveller cz
4
True Rio Experience
Pros:

The view from the guest house is utterly amazing. The host tried to be very welcoming. WiFi speeds are good and the private rooms are equipped reasonably.

Cons:

Access to the kitchen was randomly locked on the host's convenience. No mesh on windows to keep mosquitoes out of the room. I don't think I got the Deluxe Double Room that I chose on Booking.com. Almost no soap in the bathroom I had 24/7 access to.

2024-12-11 via Nuitee
M
Mariana with friends br
10
Exceptional
2024-11-21 via Nuitee
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Wendy solo traveller it
10
My new home away from home in Rio
Pros:

Alberto was an incredibly welcoming and accommodating host. He even allowed me to arrive and check-in at 6am after an overnight flight. The accommodation is best described as a "homestay" and is a much more authentic cultural experience than staying in a hotel. It's within walking distance of many museums and other sights in Santa Teresa, Lapa and Centro. As a solo female traveller, I felt very safe here.

Cons:

The WiFi did not work very well in the room I was staying in (the one with bunk beds). However, this became an incentive for me to spend more time relaxing in the hammock, where the connection was strong. Other rooms of the house do have a better connection.

2024-10-05 via Nuitee
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James solo traveller gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Excellent place. Much better than staying in a hotel. Nice and quiet, day and night. There's a well stocked kitchen you can use. A lovely balcony area to relax. The Wi-Fi is good. Everywhere is clean and the host is great. He went out of his way to make me feel at home and even helped me carry my enormous bike box to the taxi rank when I left. Thank you! Price is good too....

2024-05-09 via Nuitee
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Christine solo traveller gb
8
A very authentic experience, in a good area. Well maintained, and the outside space was relaxing.
Pros:

A very authentic experience of Rio life. It was relaxing to spend time in the lovely outside areas. The host and his colleague worked hard, especially at keeping the establishment clean. It was close to buses, including one direct to Copacabana.

2024-05-08 via Nuitee
T
Trevor solo traveller br
7
Good
2024-04-28 via Nuitee
M
Mavica solo traveller it
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Nice room, even nicer outside area, all the facilities I needed and welcoming host

2024-03-11 via Nuitee