Casa Igba

“Guilherm, the host, is incredibly nice and helpful! He even let us make a laundry for free. The house is beautiful with many patios and resting places. It is very well located in santa teresa and close to lapa.”

“The location is perfect for a few days in and around Santa Teresa. The house is so beautiful. The breakfast is great. Guilherme is very helpful. It's easy to feel like an old friend of the family!”

“Everything from the rooms, the breakfast, the location but most of all Guilherme and his wife and staff made it special. Guilherme is so helpful and very knowledgeable on Rio, as well as the rest of Brazil, so can give great advice. Will stay here every time I visit Rio if possible!”

“The host and is one of the most courteous persons I have ever met...he is extremely helpful and pleasant to talk to, and made us feel welcome and comfortable since the moment we got there. He and his wife always made sure to prepare a lavish breakfast with a variety of things on the table every day (even freshly made juices from the fruit trees in the garden), different types of bread, and also some local jams and compotes. The place itself is very nicely and quaintly decorated, and there are many areas (garden, terrace, small yard) where you can relax...and Santa Teresa is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Lapa. Really very happy with the stay!! :-)”

“Clean, comfy bed, good shower. Great breakfast. Guilherme is the most kind, gentle and helpful host. Nothing was to much trouble and he printed out a walking map for me. The breakfast is with a view of Rio and although simple it’s laid out with love and there is fresh bread rolls, orange juice, jam, eggs on request, cake and fruits. There is plenty of it. It’s safe to stay here as there are 3 locked doors. It is a quiet place and you are left to your own devices after breakfast. There is an honesty fridge if required. The beds are all on a mezzanine, so a stairs up to bed in the room, so there’s lots of space downstairs in your room. AC is good and there was always hot water. In the neighbourhood walking up the road outside the casa is a corner street bar that does great pizza, snack foods, drinks and has a ‘shop’ for water, snacks etc. I was comfortable sitting here on my own at night enjoying a beverage. No one bothered me. And they had a live band on a few nights. I walked down from here most nights alone and the street is fine. Down the hill is the famous Seleron steps that leads into Lapa area where you can party till dawn if needed. Walking right to the bottom of the road isn’t advised. Lots of transient/ rough sleepers here. It’s just a bit off the Main Street, quiet and I think dodgy. About a 15 min walk away is metro Glória. That takes you to most of the key areas in Rio, cheaply at 4.60B. Fine walking in day time. Wouldn’t walk after dark in Rio. I have really enjoyed my stay here at Casa IGBA. I extended my stay as its such an easy chilled out place. Safe. Homely. Kind people. Secure with personal service. If your looking for a party bar, with lots going on this is not your place.”