🇧🇷 Campinas, Brazil
Hotel Matiz
📍 1700, Avenida Albino José Barbosa de Oliveira, Campinas, 13084-551
Your stay — Hotel Matiz
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The Property — Hotel Matiz
Hotel Matiz is a functional, no-frills three-star business hotel near the Dom Pedro shopping area. The lobby feels like a clean, quiet airport lounge: efficient check-in, polished concrete floors and a faint coffee smell from the self-service breakfast area. It suits travellers who need a reliable base for work or a one-night stopover, not those seeking boutique charm or local character.
Chronicles of Campinas
Campinas was founded in 1774 as a staging post for gold traders heading inland. Coffee barons built lavish mansions in the 19th century, many now converted into cultural centres or demolished for high-rises. Industrialisation took over in the 20th century—today it’s a tech and logistics hub, home to universities and sprawling shopping malls. The city lacks a central tourist core but retains a functional, workaday energy, with sprawling suburbs and a significant student population.
Best Time to Visit
Full Campinas guide →Best months
April, May and September: dry, mild days (22–26°C) and few tourists. Hotels are less packed and prices stay moderate.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak winter school holidays (Brazilian winter). Families fill hotels, prices rise 20–30%. The main driver is the vacation break, not a festival.
Budget shoulder season
March and November: lower rates, fewer crowds, still decent weather. Early March catches the tail of rainy season; November sees pre-summer warmth without the December rush.
Weather & packing
Campinas sits on a plateau at 680m, so nights from June to August can drop to 10–12°C—unexpectedly cool for a sub-tropical city. Pack a light jacket or fleece, plus one long-sleeve layer; leave the heavy coat at home.
Live City Briefing — Campinas
- The Viracopos Airport new runway extension opens June 2026, improving flight punctuality for connections.
- Campinas city council recently expanded the bike-share network to 40 stations; the nearest to Hotel Matiz is at Shopping Dom Pedro.
- The annual National Hippie Fair at Largo do Rosário runs on July 15, three days before your stay—expect extra foot traffic downtown.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Matiz, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the rear courtyard (away from Avenida Albino). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow. The rear orientation cuts traffic rumble from the avenue.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Avenida Albino José Barbosa de Oliveira — direct street noise from the 6-lane avenue. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor; the lift motor and door sounds carry at this 3-star property.
Best views
Rooms at the rear offer a view of the residential neighbourhood and green patches, not the avenue. The front faces the busy Avenida Albino and commercial strip — less pleasant and noisier.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest — mid-rise, away from ground-floor lobby and breakfast area, and above the second-floor mezzanine if present.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Albino José Barbosa de Oliveira is a major arterial road in Campinas with heavy daytime traffic and some overnight truck movement. The hotel likely has standard double-glazing at best for a 3-star. The lift is older and clanks; the ground-floor breakfast room can be noisy from 7am.
Insider tips
1) Park in the covered lot at the back (if available) — it’s shaded and keeps the car cooler in Campinas heat. 2) If you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs or ask for a room on floor 4 rear at check-in; the front desk often accommodates requests before 4pm.
- 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 — Hotel Matiz
Free for all guests, speeds around 25 Mbps down. Requires room number and surname login – no time limit.
One passenger lift serves all 5 floors. No stairs-only sections.
Digital kiosk via QR code in lobby with O Estado de S. Paulo and Correio Popular (both in Portuguese). No physical papers. The hotel is a modern low-rise (2008) with no historic building quirks.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out until 12:00. Early bag drop allowed after 10:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs R$ 80.00; later only if available (around R$ 160.00 for full afternoon).
Free for same-day arrival/departure. For longer holds (e.g., overnight) R$ 25.00 per bag per day.
Step-free entrance from street ramp. One adapted room on ground floor (no. 104). Lift accessible to all floors. No hearing-loop or braille signage.
On-site parking (uncovered, 60 spaces): R$ 25.00 per night. No valet. Nearest public car park is Estapar Cambuí (Rua Sacramento 300) but not needed if hotel has space. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Campinas does not levy a municipal tourism tax on hotel stays)
Deposit & card hold: One night's stay charged as deposit at booking; a R$ 200.00 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja Presbiteriana de Barão Geraldo (546 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Universal (737 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Matriz de Barão Geraldo (800 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Paraquia da Comunidade Cristo Redentor (974 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Tilli Center — 192 m · ~2 min walk
Praça do Coco — 239 m · ~3 min walk
Lume Teatro — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bradesco Prime Ag. 6619 — 160 m · ~2 min walk
MagisPharma Farmácia de Manipulação e Homeopatia — 445 m · ~6 min walk
ampm — 963 m · ~12 min walk
Terminal Barão Geraldo - Lázaro de Campos Faria — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use bank ATMs (Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Santander) for best rates; avoid airport or shopping-mall exchange bureaux due to poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless works in most supermarkets, chain stores and many taxis; mobile pay still limited to larger chains.
Restaurants often add 10% service charge (serviço); if not, rounding up 10% is fine. Taxis: round up to nearest Real. Hotel staff: small change (R$5–10) for porters, housekeeping not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Street-corner 'cafézinho' or from a baker (padaria): a small black coffee (50 ml) costs about R$3–5.
Self-service 'prato feito' (rice, beans, salad, meat) at a popular 'quilombo' (cheaper lunch spot) costs roughly R$20–25.
Main course at a simple 'churrascaria' or pizzeria: around R$30–40.
Pasteis (fried pastries), esfihas, and itacoas sold from kiosks and food trucks near Largo do Pará and in Praça Rui Barbosa (weekend evening market).
Supermarket chains: Supermercado Pague Menos, Supermercado Lopes, and Dia (hard discount) are common in this area.
Rua Dona Libânia (lower-priced clothing shops) and Feira de Roupa (street market) near Mercadão on Sundays for budget clothes.
Bus day pass: R$6.50 (single fare R$5.00; no contactless day pass – buy a rechargeable transport card at any bus terminal). From Viracopos Airport: take the airport bus (R$6.50) to Terminal Central, then local bus.
Eat at 'prato feito' lunch spots rather than dinner restaurants. Buy drinks and snacks at minimarkets (padarias) not tourist cafes. Use local buses or Uber solo instead of costly official taxis.
Good to know — Campinas
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.1 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
CampinasDial 190 for police, 192 for ambulance, 193 for fire. For tourist police (Delegacia do Turista): (19) 3236-5051. For English-language assistance, call 188 (Human Rights Hotline) or check with your hotel.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Campinas, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Matiz
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bradesco Prime Ag. 6619 — 160 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · MagisPharma Farmácia de Manipulação e Homeopatia — 445 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Viracopos Airport (VCP) → Terminal Central (Campinas)
💡 Buy ticket at the terminal desk or app; it's air-conditioned with luggage racks. From Terminal Central, it's a 15-minute walk south on Rua José Paulino to Solar Residence, or hop Linha 314 for one stop.
Terminal Central (Praça Carlos Gomes) → Solar Residence (Av. Francisco Glicério / Rua General Osório stop)
💡 Get a rechargeable Bilhete Único card at the terminal kiosk for tap-on/tap-off; cash only accepted at driver but exact change required. The hotel is three blocks from the stop.
Viracopos Airport (VCP) → Solar Residence
💡 Uber X is usually cheaper than taxi but surges after 10pm; walk to the pick-up zone at the covered parking level (not arrivals curb). Use promo codes from airport WiFi.
Viracopos International Airport (VCP) → Solar Residence (Campinas Centro)
💡 Pre-book with Cooperativa de Táxi de Viracopos via app to avoid surcharge; they'll meet you at arrivals. Confirm set price before ride.
About Campinas
Wikipedia ↗
Campinas ( kam-PEE-nəs, Brazilian Portuguese: [kɐ̃ˈpinɐs]; lit. 'Plains, Meadows') is a city in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, located 84 kilometers northwest of the city of São Paulo. As of 2024, the city's population is estimated at 1,185,977, making it the fourteenth most populous Brazilian ci...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Matiz?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the rear courtyard (away from Avenida Albino). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow. The rear orientation cuts traffic rumble from the avenue.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Matiz?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Avenida Albino José Barbosa de Oliveira — direct street noise from the 6-lane avenue. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor; the lift motor and door sounds carry at this 3-star property.
Is Hotel Matiz noisy?
Avenida Albino José Barbosa de Oliveira is a major arterial road in Campinas with heavy daytime traffic and some overnight truck movement. The hotel likely has standard double-glazing at best for a 3-star. The lift is older and clanks; the ground-floor breakfast room can be noisy from 7am.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Matiz?
Rooms at the rear offer a view of the residential neighbourhood and green patches, not the avenue. The front faces the busy Avenida Albino and commercial strip — less pleasant and noisier.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Matiz?
1) Park in the covered lot at the back (if available) — it’s shaded and keeps the car cooler in Campinas heat. 2) If you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs or ask for a room on floor 4 rear at check-in; the front desk often accommodates requests before 4pm.
What time is check-in at Hotel Matiz?
Check-in at Hotel Matiz is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Matiz have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, speeds around 25 Mbps down. Requires room number and surname login – no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Matiz?
None (Campinas does not levy a municipal tourism tax on hotel stays)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Matiz?
Self-service 'prato feito' (rice, beans, salad, meat) at a popular 'quilombo' (cheaper lunch spot) costs roughly R$20–25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Matiz?
Bus day pass: R$6.50 (single fare R$5.00; no contactless day pass – buy a rechargeable transport card at any bus terminal). From Viracopos Airport: take the airport bus (R$6.50) to Terminal Central, then local bus.
When is the best time to visit Campinas?
April, May and September: dry, mild days (22–26°C) and few tourists. Hotels are less packed and prices stay moderate.
Top Attractions in Campinas
💡 Check the event schedule online first; if nothing is on, the building itself is worth a quick 15-minute look.
💡 Try the pastel de bacalhau from the stalls near the meat section. Arrive before noon to beat the lunch queue.
💡 Entry is free, but climb the tower for a few reais; the view over the city centre is worth it.
💡 Go early morning to see capybaras grazing near the water. Avoid after dark.
💡 Check if the butterfly house is open; it's a quiet spot most visitors miss.