Gloria Guest House  

In Rio de Janeiro’s Glória neighborhood, steps from Guanabara Bay and a short stroll to Catete, Aterro do Flamengo Park and the Selarón Steps. It’s 400 m from Catete subway station, close to Santa Teresa, Lapa and the city’s financial center, about 15 km from Rio International Airport and 1.5 miles from Santos Dumont.

A compact guest house with 11 air-conditioned rooms and a homely vibe. Suites come with minibars and cable TVs; double rooms are available with shared bathrooms (two gendered bathrooms on site). Rooms include refrigerators and LCD TVs; communal spaces keep things social and relaxed.

24-hour shared kitchen for self-catering, a TV in the common area, tour and ticket assistance, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Air-conditioned rooms, in-room fridges and easy access to the bay mean comfortable, breezy mornings by the water.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout the property (free Wi‑Fi) to keep you connected.

No breakfast service is offered, but the communal kitchen is open 24 hours so you can cook anytime. Plenty of nearby cafés and restaurants in Catete and Lapa are within walking distance.