We had a great stay in the Lapa neighbourhood. Although we arrived after midnight, lovely Dejanira was still waiting for us with her husband to welcome us in the apartment. The apartment was very clean and cosy and well equipped with anything you would need for cooking.

Perfect location, everything in the Center is walkable and a taxi to the beach is only around 20 R$. If you plan to spend most of your holiday at the beach, you might be better off with staying in Copacabana or Ipanema, but for all other visits this is well located.

Keep in mind that this is the Lapa neighborhood where are many Samba parties, so during the week you could hear some bands playing until late.