We loved our stay during Carnaval at Rafael’s studio! The bed is comfortable, the AC and Wi-Fi connection worked well, and there were lots of thoughtful touches, like water, chocolate and juice in the fridge and fresh towels and linens. There’s a large window overlooking Rua Sousa Lima and a nice view of Copacabana Beach. It’s also great for people watching!
Right across the street are two outdoor bars/cafes that attract a fun, diverse crowd where you can meet and dance with locals and tourists or just relax after a long day at the beach: Cinco e Meio, with a large selection of burgers and ice-cold beer, and Bunda de Fora, with tasty salgados. There's also a weigh-by-the-kilo vegetarian restaurant next door.
The studio's location is excellent: it’s only a few steps from Copacabana Beach and a 10-minute walk from Ipanema and the nearest Metro station. Myriad pharmacies, grocery stores, ATMs, late-night restaurants and shopping centers are just around the corner along Avenida Nossa Sra. de Copacabana. Check-in was easy, the studio is clean and well-lit, and the front desk people are friendly and helpful. Rafael was attentive and quick to reply to messages. We highly recommend staying here for all the amenities, comfort, security and especially location. Thanks, Rafael!