Looking for the "Real" Rio?
Casa 579 offers you the chance to avoid the souless high rise hotels of Copacabana and Ipanema by staying in our stylish boutique guest-house, located in the beautiful colonial district of Santa Teresa with breathtaking 180 degree views over the city of Rio de Janeiro.
We offer a warm and friendly atmosphere, spacious and comfortable rooms and great spaces to relax in such as our lounge or sun terrace with panoramic views of Christ the Redeemer, the Sugar Loaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay.
The house has been the site of fashion shoots and TV documentaries thanks to the stunning views of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, Cristo Redentor and the bay from the roof terrace.
We are also are very privileged to have some interesting residents in our grounds…a family of monkeys and a toucan often pop by, see if you can spot them in the trees from the breakfast area!
Casa 579 has a spacious and comfortable communal space / living area, and a great choice of accommodation from ensuite single/double/triples through to a larger shared room. Our rooms are named after some of Rio´s famous Samba Schools and of course the ´Sambodromo´itself.
Casa 579 is located in Santa Teresa, the beautiful colonial part of Rio. Lapa, famous for it's Samba clubs and home to Rio's nightlife and the downtown business district are a 10 minute bus, taxi or tram ride away and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema are 15 minutes by taxi.
We are also more than just a guest-house….due to our expert local knowledge (we used to run a travel company), we know what’s happening in Rio and where, from the latest (and best) Samba concerts, Football Matches, Rainforest Walks to actually taking part (not just watching) in the amazing Rio Carnival Parade in full costume, we know how to ensure you have the most authentic travel experience in Rio!
What's happening in Rio de Janeiro? - check out our Rio nightlife recommendations on: 
See photos and more on our Facebook Page: 