Your stay — Le Petite Chérie
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The Property — Le Petite Chérie
Le Petite Chérie is a tidy three-star with a working, not romantic, charm: think clean white walls, dark wood, and a small lobby that smells of coffee from the breakfast room. It’s a functional base for travellers who value solid wi-fi and a central location over frills. The USP is its position two blocks from the main square, with a 24-hour desk that actually answers questions. It suits budget-conscious couples and solo explorers who plan to be out all day.
Chronicles of Blumenau
Blumenau was founded in 1850 by German physician Hermann Blumenau, who envisioned a orderly colonial settlement along the Itajaí-Açu River. German immigrants built half-timbered (enxaimel) houses, and the city centre still feels like a slice of Bavaria with palm trees. After devastating floods in the 1980s, the city rebuilt upwards, adding modern towers that sit awkwardly beside its heritage lanes. Today Blumenau leans hard on its Oktoberfest (the second largest in the world, after Munich) as its cultural anchor, while locals cycle through a year-round calendar of German beer and folk festivals.
Best Time to Visit
Full Blumenau guide →Best months
April, May and October. Autumn (Apr–May) brings mild 20°C days and clear skies, with fewer tourists than the festival season. October offers spring warmth and blooming gardens, just ahead of the Oktoberfest crowds.
Peak / festival surge
October is the peak month, driven by Blumenau's Oktoberfest (usually mid- to late October). Hotel prices double or triple, and rooms book out six months ahead. The festival draws 800,000+ visitors for beer, parades and oompah bands, so the city is loud, packed and expensive.
Budget shoulder season
March and November are the best budget shoulders. March sees late-summer heat and rain but deep discounts on rooms; November is post-festival quiet, with cool weather and hotel rates often 40% lower than October.
Weather & packing
Blumenau has a humid subtropical climate where a morning drizzle can become a 28°C afternoon — do not trust the forecast. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and two pairs of shoes: one for rain, one for dry walking.
Live City Briefing — Blumenau
- The pedestrianised Rua XV de Novembro in the historic centre has been extended east, adding two more blocks of bars and cafés — good for a post-dinner stroll, but expect loud music on Friday nights.
- A new express bus line (Linha Azul) now runs from the central terminal to the Oktoberfest grounds every 15 minutes during daylight hours, cutting taxi costs for visitors.
- Several half-timbered houses on Alameda Duque de Caxias are under scaffolding for a long-planned restoration, due to finish by end of 2026 — expect some closed viewpoints and construction noise on that stretch.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Le Petite Chérie, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the rear courtyard (away from Rua Walter Erich Obenaus). These floors are above street level but still accessible via stairs if the lift is busy, and the rear aspect avoids the main road noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street level) or facing the front of the hotel onto Rua Walter Erich Obenaus. This is a main road through Blumenau, so ground-floor front rooms will get traffic noise and foot traffic from passers-by.
Best views
A rear-facing room on floor 2 or 3 will look over the local residential area and small gardens, with a glimpse of the nearby Morro da Pedreira hill — not a city panorama, but a calm, green outlook away from the road.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest — far enough from the street and lift lobby activity on the ground floor, but not high enough to get wind or structural noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Rua Walter Erich Obenaus is a two-lane road used by local traffic and delivery trucks. The hotel is near the intersection with Rua Alexandre Ferreira, so there may be occasional bus or lorry noise during daytime. The lift is a standard 8-person model — audible in adjacent rooms when in use.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, the hotel has a small gated carpark out back — ask ahead to reserve a space, as on-street parking fills up quickly on weekdays. 2. Check-in is at 14:00, but request a late check-out (12:00) at booking; they're usually flexible for direct bookings.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Le Petite Chérie
Free WiFi for all guests, average 15 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit.
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers; free access to PressReader via hotel tablets in lobby.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out until 12:00. Early bag drop available from 08:00 at reception. Late check-out fee of R$ 80 until 16:00, subject to availability.
Free storage at reception on check-in day and after check-out; no lockers.
Step-free entry at main door; one accessible ground-floor room (no. 101) with adapted bathroom. Lift can fit a standard wheelchair. No accessible parking.
On-site uncovered parking for 15 cars, free of charge. Nearest public car park is Estacionamento Center (Rua São Paulo, 150), R$ 20 per 12 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required at booking; at check-in a R$ 200 incidental hold on credit card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja Luterana Badenfurt (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Paróquia São João Batista (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Capela Santíssimo Redentor (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Praça Manoel Batista — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Museu do Cristal de Blumenau — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Viacredi — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Farmácia Super Popular — 50 m · ~1 min walk
Mami's Mini Mercado — 330 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs (saques) for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist areas – they charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, shops, and restaurants; Amex less so. Contactless works at most terminals. Carry cash for small bars and street stalls.
No mandatory tip; 10% is optional in sit-down restaurants if service is good. Taxi drivers and hotel staff don't expect tips, but rounding up is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small cappuccino or espresso from a cafeteria – about R$6-8.
A prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a lanchonete – around R$18-25.
A simple pizzaria or espeto (grilled skewer) main – around R$25-35.
Along Rua XV de Novembro and the main square – look for carrinhos selling pastéis, coxinhas, and acarajé.
Supermercados Angeloni and Comper are the main chains in Blumenau – good for everyday basics.
Shopping Neumarkt (Rua XV de Novembro) and local street stalls around the city centre offer affordable clothing.
Local bus is R$4.70 per ride (day pass R$14.00). From the airport, take the regular bus (linha 10) into town for about R$18 – far cheaper than a taxi (R$80+).
Eat at lanchonetes for lunch for the best value; buy groceries at Angeloni for snacks and drinks; walk or use the bus rather than taxis.
Good to know — Blumenau
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.1 · BRL
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Blumenau, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Le Petite Chérie
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Viacredi — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia Super Popular — 50 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (NVT) → Hotel de Trânsito 23 BI, Blumenau
💡 Uber works reliably from the airport and usually costs R$140–180; avoid touts inside arrivals and walk to the rideshare pickup point.
Terminal Aterro (Blumenau bus station) → Hotel de Trânsito 23 BI (Rua São Paulo stop)
💡 Bus 101 and 102 both serve the hotel's vicinity. Use the 'BluMob' app for real-time arrivals. Exact change or the Cartão Siga card required—drivers don't give change.
Navegantes Airport (NVT) → Hotel de Trânsito 23 BI
💡 Take the airport shuttle bus to Blumenau bus terminal (R$35–45), then catch the local bus 101 ('Terminal–Fonte') or 102 towards Centro—get off at Rua São Paulo near the hotel. Buy a reloadable 'Cartão Siga' for R$4.50 per ride.
Blumenau city centre → Hotel de Trânsito 23 BI
💡 Uber is cheaper than metered taxis in Blumenau; for short hops within Centro, it's often faster than waiting for a bus. Avoid surge pricing after Oktoberfest events.
About Blumenau
Wikipedia ↗
Blumenau (Brazilian Portuguese: [blumeˈnaw]) is a city in Vale do Itajaí, Santa Catarina state, in the South Region of Brazil, 130 km (81 mi) from the state capital Florianópolis. The city was founded by the German chemist and pharmacist Hermann Blumenau (1819–1899), who arrived on a boat via the It...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Le Petite Chérie?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the rear courtyard (away from Rua Walter Erich Obenaus). These floors are above street level but still accessible via stairs if the lift is busy, and the rear aspect avoids the main road noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Le Petite Chérie?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street level) or facing the front of the hotel onto Rua Walter Erich Obenaus. This is a main road through Blumenau, so ground-floor front rooms will get traffic noise and foot traffic from passers-by.
Is Le Petite Chérie noisy?
Rua Walter Erich Obenaus is a two-lane road used by local traffic and delivery trucks. The hotel is near the intersection with Rua Alexandre Ferreira, so there may be occasional bus or lorry noise during daytime. The lift is a standard 8-person model — audible in adjacent rooms when in use.
Which rooms have the best views at Le Petite Chérie?
A rear-facing room on floor 2 or 3 will look over the local residential area and small gardens, with a glimpse of the nearby Morro da Pedreira hill — not a city panorama, but a calm, green outlook away from the road.
What are insider tips for staying at Le Petite Chérie?
1. If you're driving, the hotel has a small gated carpark out back — ask ahead to reserve a space, as on-street parking fills up quickly on weekdays. 2. Check-in is at 14:00, but request a late check-out (12:00) at booking; they're usually flexible for direct bookings.
What time is check-in at Le Petite Chérie?
Check-in at Le Petite Chérie is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Le Petite Chérie have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, average 15 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Le Petite Chérie?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Le Petite Chérie?
A prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a lanchonete – around R$18-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Le Petite Chérie?
Local bus is R$4.70 per ride (day pass R$14.00). From the airport, take the regular bus (linha 10) into town for about R$18 – far cheaper than a taxi (R$80+).
When is the best time to visit Blumenau?
April, May and October. Autumn (Apr–May) brings mild 20°C days and clear skies, with fewer tourists than the festival season. October offers spring warmth and blooming gardens, just ahead of the Oktoberfest crowds.
Top Attractions in Blumenau
💡 Walk it early in the morning before shops open—quietest and best for photos of the architecture.
💡 It's free only on Wednesday afternoons. Go then, otherwise R$10 entry.
💡 Check the organ recitals on Friday evenings at 7pm—free and impressive.
💡 Visit on a Sunday morning for the free antique car meet-up near the main pavilion.
💡 Rent a paddle boat for R$10 per half-hour; the park has free public grills—bring charcoal and meat.