Farfalla Guest House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Farfalla Guest House in Rio de Janeiro offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying the outdoor areas. The property features a lounge, balcony, patio, and terrace, providing ample space for leisure. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides a shared kitchen, lounge, and work desk. Express check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Prime Location: Located 0.6 mi from Botafogo Beach and 1.1 mi from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake, Farfalla Guest House is 6.2 mi from Maracanã Stadium and Christ the Redeemer. Santos Dumont Airport is 0.6 mi away. Local Attractions: Nearby points of interest include Sugarloaf Mountain (2.9 mi), Escadaria Selarón (5 mi), and Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens (2.5 mi). Guests can enjoy kayaking or canoeing in the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Brandon
United States United States
“This place served me perfectly. The hostel responded very quickly and was very helpful. Easy to find, easy to enter. Very nice older house, extremely clean and comfortable. Was able to leave my bag while i explored for the day after i checked out...”
Alex
United States United States
“I really like this place. Clean, quiet and close to everything”
Daniel
Chile Chile
“Albeit the staff doesnt speak English, they are very kind. The kitchen is clean and there's everything that's needed to cook. The AC in the rooms is great and so relaxing to enter the rooms after a hot day walking around the city!”
Amy
United States United States
“Great location, only about a mile from Botafogo Beach area. Host was very helpful and responsive to our questions.”
Daniel
Chile Chile
“A great temporary stay at place, it has got AC and a fan in the rooms which are a must for international travalers not used to Río's humidity and heat. It is well placed and the area seemed very safe and near a bar, you could hear people...”
Julie
Brazil Brazil
“My room with attached bathroom was clean and comfortable. Communication via What's App was generally efficient but that really appeared to be the only form of communication.”
Baergen
Canada Canada
“Location was perfect. We did not have interaction with the host other than text but he gave us great recommendations for dinner. Many restaurants within feet of the guesthouse. We were able to store luggage on a very early arrival but still git...”
Eloi
Spain Spain
“Marcus was really helpful! He gave us some tips on what to visit in Rio, such as a ronda de samba or local shops. The guest house is very well located in Botafogo, with plenty of nearby restaurants. The location is also very quiet, which is...”
Benatar
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A nice little place to stay, in a good location. Quite basic, but clean and very good value for money. Sadly we didn't get to meet our host, but we enjoyed our stay and would definitely return if/when we next visit Rio.”
Ian
Spain Spain
“Cosy, traditional house, with comfortable common areas”

Hosted by Marcus Kalil

8.4
Host Review Score
Marcus Kalil
Botafogo (often called Botasoho) is a neighborhood in the south of Rio very convenient to visit sights and beaches. Apart from having great options of bars, restaurants, supermarkets and bakeries.
Languages spoken: English,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Farfalla Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Farfalla Guest House 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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