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About this bed and breakfast
Offering an outdoor pool and stunning views to Sugar Loaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay, Gerthrudes Bed & Breakfast is located in Santa Teresa neighborhood, in Rio de Janeiro.
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9.7Outstanding
(661 Ratings)
"The breakfast was excellent, and the breakfast room is one of the most beautiful we've ever been in in a hotel. Staff was incredibly nice and helpful. The rooms are all cute and uniquely decorated, an..."
Offering an outdoor pool and stunning views to Sugar Loaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay, Gerthrudes Bed & Breakfast is located in Santa Teresa neighborhood, in Rio de Janeiro.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
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Ratings and reviews
9.7 / 10.0
Outstanding(661 Ratings)
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10.0 / 10.0
Gertrude's is one of the most adorable hotels we have ever stayed in, with gorgeous views of Rio
The breakfast was excellent, and the breakfast room is one of the most beautiful we've ever been in in a hotel. Staff was incredibly nice and helpful. The rooms are all cute and uniquely decorated, and the view of Rio from the hotel is incredible.
Gertrude's is a beautiful old villa, just beware that the location is often "further away" from a lot of spots of Rio (e.g. Copacabana), but is perfectly located for seeing that part of Rio.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect stay in a beautiful location.
The house is really beautiful and the decoration is very special. Breakfast, and the view from breakfast, was amazing.
10.0 / 10.0
Reposant, dépaysant, magnifique
In a city buzzing with dense crowds, frenetic traffic, and busy beaches, this place feels like a haven of peacefulness. After a day in Rio, you retreat to the calm (yet still lively) neighborhood of Santa Teresa. It’s as if you’ve stepped into a countryside village. Bars, restaurants, and local music groups animate the days and nights, ensuring there’s always something enjoyable to do.
The surroundings of the hotel feel perfectly safe and walkable, even at night. You can reach the city center on foot without any issues during the day (though be prepared for a steep climb on your way back).
The hotel itself is wonderful; almost a second sanctuary within the bubble of Santa Teresa. It’s very clean and tastefully decorated, without being over the top. My room had its own bathroom, though I noticed some rooms share a communal one. However, the hotel doesn’t have many rooms, so sharing seems to work smoothly. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing.
Lying on the sofa on the veranda, with a view of the Sugarloaf and a good book, turned out to be one of the most unexpectedly memorable moments of my trip to Rio. This is a wonderful hotel with kind hosts. A place where, in a city full of noise and energy, you may finally find a moment to meet yourself.
As we say in the Netherlands: gezellig!
It's a bit annoying to get up there with ubers. Not all of them want to ride up to Santa Teresa, which makes you wait longer before a driver accepts your ride. But it's worth it.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous B&B
The B&B an d our room were both fantastic. Great view of Rio. Superb breakfast. Friendly and efficient staff.
Liked everything.
10.0 / 10.0
Best place in Rio's Santa Teresa neighborhood!
Everything! The owners are super nice, the location is terrific, the B&B is so nice with tasteful decorations, our room was so clean and amazing, the bathroom was incredible, and the breakfast was outstanding! Such good food and yummy juices!!!
We loved everything!
8.0 / 10.0
very good
all good
nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect.
The perfect accommodation in Rio de Janeiro. The neighborhood is safe and the location is central. We received a very warm welcome, and the tips were very helpful. We felt very comfortable!
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful stay!
Owner very friendly and helpful.She gave us good tips for things to do, places to visit and eat, all wonderful. Grounds are beautiful. We would stay here again for sure if we ever come back to Rio.
We loved everything!
9.0 / 10.0
Fabulous stay in homely Gerthrudes
We love the homely feel of Gerthrudes, the breakfast was amazing and the staff were very kind. The bed was very comfortable and the pool and garden area was lovely. The owner took the time to provide us with good recommendations and guidance about the area of Santa Teresa. The decor was lovely with many wonderful paintings and items of furniture that made you feel as if you were in someone’s home. The area of Santa Teresa was very cool, bohemian vibe with great restaurants. It was our first time in Rio/Brazil and a great choice given the relaxed environment.
We saw hummingbirds and had an amazing view each day at breakfast.
Nothing really. It would have been great to have a water filter nearer our room so we could have fresh drinking water. Santa Teresa is a great neighbourhood but a bit further out the way of the most popular areas in Rio but it suited us fine.
10.0 / 10.0
Great value for money
Great location, very clean and staff were very attentive.
Nothing at all, the place was excellent
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful. Will definitely book at same venue again.
Located in a wonderfully creative cultural area Santa Tereza. Fantastic views of the Bay Area and Sugar Loaf mountain.
Only breakfast served. Would be nice to have the option of dinner too which you could have guests sign up for in the morning. An uncomplicated ‘Prato do dia’
9.0 / 10.0
Gerthrudes is a unique place to feel welcomed by Rio. I hope to come back here one day!
As you enter the property you feel the charm and see breathtaking view of the city. All details reflect the fine taste of Adriana.
10.0 / 10.0
I would love to have stayed longer; it was wonderful
We loved this hidden gem, highly recommend
10.0 / 10.0
Gerthrudes was the best place that we stayed during our trip in South America. Adriana and her staff made us feel comfor
Fantastic location, amazing and comfortable the whole time.
9.0 / 10.0
I loved it. The view of the city with the Sugarloaf mountain on sunny days - rio at best.
Great location
Superb view from the dining room and the pool
Superb breakfast every day
Good air condition
Responsive and very nice host
Not dramatic (thus why I didn't ask the host to provide it), but:
- Missing a stool to put the Suitcase
- Missing shades to prevent mosquitos to get in when the window/door is open
- Hair dryer was very weak in my room
- Wardrobe doors were hard to move
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay and enjoyed the breathtaking iews the amazing fresh breakfast and the peace and quiet of the place. We
It’s at the Santa Teresa neighbourhood which allows the house to have this breathtaking view.
It was perfect
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property for authentic stay
So authentic and cute. Lovely design. Nice to stay in more authentic area. Fab breakfast and wonderful hosts.
Nothing - all was perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location and hosts
Fantastic location in the hills overlooking Rio and Sugar Loaf mountain in the distance, walking distance to many different restaurants also had the best breakfast with fresh fruit and home baked cakes. Large room with Comfy bed. Chris who meet upon arrival provided many tips and tricks to enjoy our time in Rio. Could not find any fault with Gerthrudes and would defiantly stay here again.
Nothing!!
10.0 / 10.0
A slice of heaven in Santa Teresa - you are missing out if you don’t visit
I am slightly biased as this is my 2nd stay over the years here but I can’t help it, it’s my favorite place to stay in Rio! Adriana & team are a delight and have created something special out there in Santa T! The location, the view of sugar loaf from the pool/ garden, the rooms, cleanliness and breakfast - you just can’t beat this combo! Thank you as always, can’t wait to come back
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10.0 / 10.0
Hidden gem in Santo Teresa
Super comfortable , tastefully designed space in a quiet location with great views
Stairs
8.0 / 10.0
Great for couples! But be aware of location!
The house is beautiful, family owned business that treats you very nicely. Views are stunning and you can see the care and time they have spent setting the space.
The location. Not many ubers want to drive there, as it is hilly. You will find a uber, but will take long. Not possible to walk at night in the secondary streets of santa teresa
9.0 / 10.0
Fantastic views over Rio
We loved the landscaping, the pool, the delicious breakfast with a fantastic view on the suger loaf mountain. The staff was very welcoming and helpful which made us feel comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
Very cozy homely little hotel with spectacular views in the interesting Santa Teresa neighbourhood
Very homely, breathtaking views, lovely breakfast
9.0 / 10.0
The view!
The view is fabulous, staff are super friendly and helpful- especially Chris! It’s clean, comfortable, and had an excellent breakfast. Would stay again!
There seemed to be many rules posted about what not to do. I know this is necessary sometimes but it felt excessive.
6.0 / 10.0
Pleasant
Amazing breakfast and view, location, staff.
Was honestly disappointed with the room given what we paid and the fact that it claims to be 4 stars. I booked a “king suite” for two people, which turned out to be a very small and basic room, minimal furniture (not even a simple desk/table), the window was blocked bunch of tall plants that prevented the sunlight from coming into the room so it was perpetually dark. The bathroom was quite tired and def needed a lift — there was mold on the ceilings, rusty fixtures, toiletries refilled in old shampoo bottles, frayed towels.
9.0 / 10.0
Superb
Breakfast and the views.
10.0 / 10.0
Exceptional
Superb bed and breakfast in an ancient villa of Santa Theresa that has an i teresting hisotry (Gethrude's). Adrianna is paying attention to tiny details and making sure that everything is perfect. Our room was splendid and had an amazing view on the Sugarloaf. Bedsheets were comfy and bathroom renovated and superclean. Excellent breakfast served at the table in the dining room with the same amazing view! The only weak point is the location of Santa Theresa (hilly, narrow cobbled stone roads), which makes the access uneasy. Uber and taxi drivers are sometimes reluctant to take the ride.
10.0 / 10.0
Exceptional
Absolutely amazing host, shining with energy and loving her hotel. Adriana is well aware of what is going on in the city and is happy to share some priceless tips.
We have stayed at Gerthrudes twice, now and 5 years ago. On our first trip, thanks to the host’s ideas, we could reshape the second part of our trip outside Rio de Janeiro and enjoy the country despite somewhat unwelcome weather conditions. And this time, we stayed in the city one week before the carnival yet were very lucky to learn from Adriana about its dress rehearsal which, on top of that, was even free of charge.
Great location close to the center of Santa Tereza, a relatively safe area that has its own very distinctive character, different from that of Ipanema and Copacabana, and definitely worth experiencing.
Impressive view over the city from the breakfast terrace, kind of which one could rather expect from a favela. The breakfast itself included various choices and was delicious.
9.0 / 10.0
Superb
the staff, break fast and location
10.0 / 10.0
Exceptional
Great location with an amazing view. Adriana is a super nice host. Rooms are very clean and fresh. The entire place is very well decorated.
Big garden with a pool and self service bar is super good.
Breakfast was very big with fresh food and service was excellent.
Nothing.
10.0 / 10.0
extraordinary
a unique kind of hotel in a house full of history with owners ready to share it, beautifully designed rooms, very friendly staff, fantastic breakfast.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing stay in Santa Teresa
Everything! We had a great stay in Santa Teresa. The B&B has an amazing view over the city, a pool to cool down after a hot day in the city and outdoor and indoor spaces to sit and rest. The room is comfortable and clean, the staff are very kind and helpful and the breakfast is the best we had!
Nothing.
9.0 / 10.0
Superb
We really enjoyed the view and breakfast, wounderful experience!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfection!
Cannot recommend highly enough - we will be back when we come to Rio again! The food, the house, the host - everything!
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
A beautiful oasis in the heart of Santa Teresa.
The place is absolutely lovely. The rooms are airy and spacious, the grounds are beautiful, breakfast was delicious, and the staff were so friendly and helpful.
Do not have anything bad to say about this property, we loved it!
FAQs
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Gerthrudes Bed & Breakfast. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Gerthrudes Bed & Breakfast. Enjoy the water!
Is Gerthrudes Bed & Breakfast pet friendly?
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What amenities are available at Gerthrudes Bed & Breakfast?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and laundry.
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