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Vila Santa Teresa

Rua Almirante Alexandrino 2305
Rated 9.7 in 206 reviews

Vila Santa Teresa is an exquisite hotel nestled in the charming and historic neighborhood of Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This boutique hotel offers a unique experience, combining the elegant atmosphere of its exclusive location with breathtaking views of the city and the iconic Guanabara Bay. Housed in a stunning mansion, Vila Santa Teresa provides guests with an intimate setting, perfect for those seeking a tranquil retreat while still being close to the vibrant energy of Rio.

The hotel is surrounded by lush Brazilian landscapes, offering guests an immersive experience in nature. Its interior design reflects a sophisticated blend of classic and contemporary styles, emphasizing comfort and luxury in every detail. Each room and suite is thoughtfully decorated, providing a serene and private space for relaxation, equipped with all the modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.

At Vila Santa Teresa, guests can indulge in a range of dining options that highlight local flavors and international cuisines, all prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The on-site restaurant and bar provide a perfect setting for enjoying a delightful meal or a refreshing cocktail while taking in the magnificent views.

For those looking to unwind, the hotel offers a variety of leisure activities, such as a refreshing outdoor pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and a tranquil spa that offers rejuvenating treatments. Personalized service is at the heart of Vila Santa Teresa, ensuring that each guest's stay is memorable and tailored to their needs. This charming boutique hotel in Rio de Janeiro is an ideal choice for travelers looking to experience the city in a luxurious and intimate setting.

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Climate and Weather

January
 30°
 23°
 26°
 6
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
February
 30°
 23°
 26°
 6
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
March
 29°
 22°
 26°
 6
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
April
 28°
 21°
 25°
 7
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
May
 26°
 19°
 24°
 7
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
June
 25°
 18°
 23°
 7
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
July
 25°
 17°
 22°
 7
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
August
 25°
 18°
 22°
 7
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
September
 26°
 19°
 23°
 7
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
October
 27°
 20°
 24°
 7
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
November
 28°
 21°
 25°
 6
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
December
 29°
 22°
 26°
 6
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro and near Vila Santa Teresa

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Parade area in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1.7km / 1.1mi
Catete Palace
Catete Palace
Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2km / 1.2mi
Largo do Machado
Largo do Machado
Square in Rio de Janeiro
1.6km / 1mi
Laranjeiras Palace
Laranjeiras Palace
Building in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1.2km / 0.74mi
Parque Guinle
Parque Guinle
Park in South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1.1km / 0.68mi
Praça da Apoteose
Praça da Apoteose
Venue in Rio de Janeiro close to the Morro da Mineira favela, Brazil
1.7km / 1.1mi
Praça José de Alencar
Praça José de Alencar
1.8km / 1.1mi
Museu da Chácara do Céu
Museu da Chácara do Céu
Museum in Rio de Janeiro
1.8km / 1.1mi
Praça São Salvador
Praça São Salvador
Square in Rio de Janeiro
1.6km / 0.97mi
Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant
Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant
Museum in Rio de Janeiro (city)
1.5km / 0.9mi
Museu Internacional de Arte Naïf do Brasil
Museu Internacional de Arte Naïf do Brasil
1.2km / 0.76mi
Solar dos Abacaxis
Solar dos Abacaxis
1.3km / 0.81mi
Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Museum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1.7km / 1.1mi
José de Alencar
José de Alencar
Monument in the city of Rio de Janeiro
1.8km / 1.1mi
Statue of Joao Teixeira Soares
Statue of Joao Teixeira Soares
Monument in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1.2km / 0.76mi
Bica da Rainha
Bica da Rainha
Monument in the city of Rio de Janeiro
1.2km / 0.75mi
Ana Carolina
Ana Carolina
Monument in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1.1km / 0.69mi
Instituto Nacional de Educação de Surdos
Instituto Nacional de Educação de Surdos
Government institution of Brazil
0.8km / 0.47mi
Historic Garden of Catete Palace
Historic Garden of Catete Palace
2km / 1.2mi
Museu Parque das Ruínas
Museum in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
1.9km / 1.2mi
National Library
National Library
National library
3km / 1.9mi
Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer
Colossal statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2.9km / 1.8mi
Flamengo Park
Flamengo Park
Largest public park and recreation area in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2.2km / 1.4mi
National Historical Museum
National Historical Museum
History museum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3.7km / 2.3mi
Museum of Modern Art, Rio de Janeiro
Museum of Modern Art, Rio de Janeiro
Art museum
2.9km / 1.8mi
Paço Imperial
Paço Imperial
Building in Rio de Janeiro
3.6km / 2.2mi
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
National art museum in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3km / 1.9mi
Catete Palace
Catete Palace
Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2km / 1.2mi
Teatro Municipal
Teatro Municipal
Theater in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3km / 1.8mi
Church of Our Lady of the Candelária
Church of Our Lady of the Candelária
Church in Rio de Janeiro
3.6km / 2.3mi
Carioca Aqueduct
Carioca Aqueduct
18th-century Aqueduct in Rio
2.3km / 1.4mi
Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
Cathedral in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2.5km / 1.6mi
Valongo Wharf
Valongo Wharf
Former wharf in Rio de Janeiro
3.7km / 2.3mi
Quinta da Boa Vista
Quinta da Boa Vista
Public park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3.7km / 2.3mi
Tiradentes Palace
Tiradentes Palace
Headquarters of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro
3.6km / 2.2mi
Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
Roman Catholic church in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3.5km / 2.2mi
Church of the Order Terceira do Carmo
Church of the Order Terceira do Carmo
Church in Rio de Janeiro
3.6km / 2.2mi
Cinelândia District
Cinelândia District
Neighborhood in the central region of Rio de Janeiro city
2.8km / 1.8mi
Convent of Santo Antônio
Convent of Santo Antônio
Church building in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3km / 1.8mi
Church of Saint Lucy
Church of Saint Lucy
Church in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
3.2km / 2mi
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People and Saint Benedict
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People and Saint Benedict
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
3.2km / 2mi
Praça Mauá
Praça Mauá
Public square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3.9km / 2.4mi
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
3km / 1.9mi
Parque Lage
Parque Lage
Park in Zona Sul, Brazil
3.4km / 2.1mi
Naval Museum
Naval Museum
Naval museum in Rio de Janeiro
3.6km / 2.3mi

What to do in Rio de Janeiro and near Vila Santa Teresa

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Parade area in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1.7km / 1.1mi
Catete Palace
Catete Palace
Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2km / 1.2mi
Largo do Machado
Largo do Machado
Square in Rio de Janeiro
1.6km / 1mi
Laranjeiras Palace
Laranjeiras Palace
Building in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1.2km / 0.74mi
Parque Guinle
Parque Guinle
Park in South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1.1km / 0.68mi
Praça da Apoteose
Praça da Apoteose
Venue in Rio de Janeiro close to the Morro da Mineira favela, Brazil
1.7km / 1.1mi
Praça José de Alencar
Praça José de Alencar
1.8km / 1.1mi
Museu da Chácara do Céu
Museu da Chácara do Céu
Museum in Rio de Janeiro
1.8km / 1.1mi
Praça São Salvador
Praça São Salvador
Square in Rio de Janeiro
1.6km / 0.97mi
Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant
Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant
Museum in Rio de Janeiro (city)
1.5km / 0.9mi
Museu Internacional de Arte Naïf do Brasil
Museu Internacional de Arte Naïf do Brasil
1.2km / 0.76mi
Solar dos Abacaxis
Solar dos Abacaxis
1.3km / 0.81mi
Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Museum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1.7km / 1.1mi
José de Alencar
José de Alencar
Monument in the city of Rio de Janeiro
1.8km / 1.1mi
Statue of Joao Teixeira Soares
Statue of Joao Teixeira Soares
Monument in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1.2km / 0.76mi
Bica da Rainha
Bica da Rainha
Monument in the city of Rio de Janeiro
1.2km / 0.75mi
Ana Carolina
Ana Carolina
Monument in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1.1km / 0.69mi
Instituto Nacional de Educação de Surdos
Instituto Nacional de Educação de Surdos
Government institution of Brazil
0.8km / 0.47mi
Historic Garden of Catete Palace
Historic Garden of Catete Palace
2km / 1.2mi
Museu Parque das Ruínas
Museum in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
1.9km / 1.2mi
National Library
National Library
National library
3km / 1.9mi
Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer
Colossal statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2.9km / 1.8mi
Flamengo Park
Flamengo Park
Largest public park and recreation area in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2.2km / 1.4mi
National Historical Museum
National Historical Museum
History museum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3.7km / 2.3mi
Museum of Modern Art, Rio de Janeiro
Museum of Modern Art, Rio de Janeiro
Art museum
2.9km / 1.8mi
Paço Imperial
Paço Imperial
Building in Rio de Janeiro
3.6km / 2.2mi
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
National art museum in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3km / 1.9mi
Catete Palace
Catete Palace
Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2km / 1.2mi
Teatro Municipal
Teatro Municipal
Theater in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3km / 1.8mi
Church of Our Lady of the Candelária
Church of Our Lady of the Candelária
Church in Rio de Janeiro
3.6km / 2.3mi

About Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro offers a diverse range of activities and attractions that reflect its rich culture and stunning natural beauty. One of the most iconic experiences is visiting Christ the Redeemer, a monumental statue that overlooks the city from the summit of Corcovado Mountain. The panoramic views of Rio from this vantage point are remarkable and provide a unique perspective of the city's landscape.

Another must-see is Sugarloaf Mountain, accessible by a cable car that takes visitors to the top for breathtaking views of the coastline and the city. The journey itself is part of the experience, as it offers stunning sights of the surrounding area.

Exploring Copacabana Beach is essential for anyone visiting Rio. This famous beach is a hub of activity, where you can relax, enjoy the sun, and experience the vibrant local culture. Nearby, Ipanema Beach also offers a lively atmosphere and beautiful scenery, making it a great spot for both relaxation and socializing.

For those interested in history and culture, the Selarón Steps are a colorful mosaic staircase created by artist Jorge Selarón. This artwork reflects the spirit of the city and is a popular spot for photographs. Additionally, the Museum of Tomorrow showcases innovative exhibitions that focus on sustainability and the future of our planet, blending science with contemporary art.

Visiting the Tijuca National Park allows you to immerse yourself in nature without leaving the city. This urban rainforest offers hiking trails, waterfalls, and the opportunity to see local wildlife. It's a refreshing escape from the bustling city life.

Participating in the local culture can be experienced through the vibrant Carnival festivities if your visit coincides with the season. The parades, music, and dance are integral to Rio's identity. Additionally, exploring the Lapa neighborhood at night will introduce you to its lively samba scene, where you can enjoy live music and dance.

Lastly, trying the local cuisine is an essential part of the experience. Sampling traditional dishes such as feijoada or enjoying fresh seafood at a local restaurant will give you a taste of Rio’s culinary offerings. Each of these experiences contributes to a well-rounded visit to this captivating city.




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