Casa 579

The place to stay for the best views in Rio...

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Casa 579 Facilities

What we offer free of charge:
  • Free filtered water
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Free luggage storage
  • Free Wi-fi internet
  • Free late check-out / early check-in if the room is vacant

Service and Facilities:

  • Large Breakfast (fresh fruit, fresh fruit juice, breads, home made cake, cheese, ham, eggs etc)
  • Sun Terrace with Panoramic views to Cristo, Guanabara Bay and Sugar Loaf Mountain
  • Breathtaking Views to Cristo and / or Sugar Loaf from many of the rooms. Choose from private rooms (some with balcony & hammocks) or a deluxe shared room for those on a budget who still want comfort
  • Ceiling Fans in all rooms
  • Cable TV
  • DVD Library
  • Book Exchange
  • Internet Access (charged if you don't have your own laptop)
  • Laundry Service
  • BBQ Area on our amazing terrace
  • Fully equipped Guest Kitchen
  • Luggage Storage (no charge)
  • Free Car Parking
  • Children friendly (babysitting service available)  
  • Excellent access to public transport  - Bus and Bonde (tram) stop 2 minutes from the house
  • Airport pick-up on request where a driver will be waiting for you on arrival - R$65 from Rio international Airport GIG, R$50 from Rio National Airport SDU, (this includes up to 1 hr waiting time in case your flight is delayed), R$35 from the Rodoviaria bus station. We have negotiated this rate with a local taxi company and this is cheaper than what you will pay when arriving at the airport etc.
  • We can organise many cultural and sightseeing activities for you during your stay... be it Hang-gliding, Hiking to a Waterfall in the Rainforest, a Football match at the famous Maracana Stadium or trying to master the Samba, we know how to do it, see our Things to do in Rio section  for more ideas and info!
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