Your stay — Hotel Carraro
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The Property — Hotel Carraro
Hotel Carraro is a no-frills 1-star place in central Chapecó, with a small lobby that smells of floor polish and coffee. It suits budget travellers who just need a clean bed and a shower near the bus station. Rooms are basic with tiled floors, a fan, and a TV; you pay for what you get. The staff are direct and efficient, not chatty.
Chronicles of Chapeco
Chapecó was founded in 1917 by Italian and German settlers who cleared the Atlantic Forest for farming. It grew into Brazil’s chicken-and-pork capital, home to giants like BRF and Aurora. The city was rebuilt after a 2010s construction boom erased most older buildings; modern high-rises now dominate the skyline. Culturally, it’s a business town with a strong gaúcho heritage – people drink chimarrão (yerba mate) in the streets. The bus station is the main arrival point; Hotel Carraro sits across from it, catching travellers in transit.
Best Time to Visit
Full Chapeco guide →Best months
April and May: autumn brings low humidity (60-70%) and highs around 24°C, with few tourists. Also October: spring warmth without the summer rain.
Peak / festival surge
December to February: school holidays and summer heat (30°C+). Prices at Hotel Carraro stay flat (1-star), but Chapecó fills for agribusiness fairs like Efapi in odd-numbered years. June is quiet – no major events.
Budget shoulder season
March and September: mild 22-26°C, half the rain of summer, and hotel rooms are wide open. You can bargain for a discount at check-in.
Weather & packing
Winter nights (June-August) can drop to 10°C, despite warm days – pack a fleece or jacket. The city sits in a valley, trapping cold air; don’t trust daytime sun.
Live City Briefing — Chapeco
- The Estação Rodoviária bus terminal, opposite the hotel, completed a full renovation in 2024; new digital ticketing kiosks now work, but the café inside is still slow.
- Avenida Getúlio Vargas, a 5-min walk away, opened a new pedestrian-only section at weekends; street-food stalls appear on Saturday afternoons.
- Some streets around the hotel are dug up for a water-main project (March 2025 finish date). Expect minor dust and noise on São Pedro street.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Carraro, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from Rua Augusta Müller Bohner (i.e., towards the back of the building). These upper floors are furthest from street-level noise and above the general activity of the lobby and reception on the ground floor. Rooms on the east side (if you can get a floor plan at check-in) will get morning light but not the heat of the west sun.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor: the lift lobby and corridor noise from arrivals/departures will be close, and the staircase to the reception area means more foot traffic. Also avoid rooms directly above the Rua Augusta Müller Bohner facade – the street is a mixed residential/commercial road, so expect early morning and late evening vehicle noise, especially on weekdays.
Best views
The best view is likely from a back-facing room on the 4th floor – you’ll look over low-rise buildings and maybe see the hills to the north of Chapecó. Front-facing rooms see a busyish street with shops and houses, nothing special.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors – farthest from ground-level noise and with fewer passing guests.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: traffic on Rua Augusta Müller Bohner (cars, motorcycles, delivery trucks) from about 6am to 9pm; lift clunking on all floors; occasional chatter from the reception area if your door is close to the lift lobby. No bar or restaurant on-site – that helps. But the building is basic 1-star, so sound insulation between rooms is thin.
Insider tips
1) Check in early (before 14:00) if you want a choice of orientation – ask specifically for a ‘quarto no fundo’ (room at the back) and an upper floor. 2) Free street parking is on Rua Augusta Müller Bohner – arrive before 18:00 to snag a spot; after that, cars stack up from nearby offices and apartments. If that fails, use Estacionamento Centro but note it closes at 22:00, so you’ll need to move your car before then.
- 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 Carraro
Free basic WiFi for all guests; speed around 10 Mbps download, enough for emails and web. No password—simple splash page to accept terms. No paid upgrade available.
One lift serves all 4 floors (rooms and reception). No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The hotel lobby has a small shelf with local free papers (Diário da Região, weekly) when available. No notable heritage quirks—building is a modern low-rise from 2005.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available at no charge. Late check-out until 12:00 fee is R$ 30; after 12:00 charged half-night rate.
Free. Leave with front desk. No secure room, but bags are tagged and kept behind the counter.
Step-free access at main entrance (ramp), lift to all floors. No grab bars in bathrooms; limited turning space in standard rooms. Not fully wheelchair-adapted.
No on-site parking. Free street parking on Rua Augusta Müller Bohner (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park: Estacionamento Centro at Rua Marechal Bormann 200, open 06:00–22:00, R$ 12 per day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: R$ 4 per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: Prepayment of the first night is charged at booking. At check-in a R$ 50 incidental hold is placed on the card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja do Evangelho Quadrangular (27 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Evangélica Só o Senhor é Deus (478 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová (503 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Capela Cristo Rei (717 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Paseo Avenida — 649 m · ~8 min walk
Ecoparque — 408 m · ~5 min walk
Museu de História e Arte de Chapecó e Museu Antônio Selistre de Campos — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Centro de Cultura e Eventos Plínio Arlindo de Nês — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco do Brasil — 918 m · ~11 min walk
Farmácia São João — 376 m · ~5 min walk
Posto Gambatto — 935 m · ~12 min walk
Terminal Rodoviário Intermunicipal de Chapecó Raul Bartolamei — 138 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use bank ATMs in Chapecó for the best rate; avoid exchange desks at the airport or tourist bureaux as they charge poor rates.
Credit and debit cards accepted in most shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Google Pay, Apple Pay) are common in chain stores.
Tipping not expected but appreciated: 10% for good restaurant service, round up for taxis, and small change for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso (cafézinho) from a local bakery or bar – about R$ 3-5.
A prato feito (set meal) at a simple lunch spot – around R$ 20-30.
A main dish like a slice of pizza or a simple steak – typically R$ 25-40.
Downtown Chapecó (centro) has street vendors selling pastéis and coxinhas; also try food trucks near Avenida Getúlio Vargas.
Budget supermarkets in this area include Supermercado Angeloni and Superpão.
Affordable shopping at Rua Marechal Deodoro (near the cathedral) and the Chapecó Shopping mall for high-street chains.
Local bus fare around R$ 4.50 per ride; from the airport, take the municipal bus (linha Aeroporto) for about R$ 5 rather than a taxi (R$ 50+).
Eat lunch at a padaria (bakery) for filling snacks under R$ 10; buy groceries at Angeloni for self-catering; walk the compact centro area instead of taking taxis.
Good to know — Chapeco
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.1 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
ChapecoFor general emergencies, call 190 for police, 192 for ambulance, 193 for fire services. For non-urgent tourist assistance, dial 0800-61-1111 (Civil Police tourist help line).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Chapeco, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Carraro
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco do Brasil — 918 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia São João — 376 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hotel Delavy → Anywhere within Centro (0–5 km radius)
💡 Cheaper and faster than car taxis for short hops. Only use licensed drivers with orange vests at the rank in Praça Coronel Bertaso. Pay before you ride — no haggling on short trips.
Serafim Enoss Bertaso Airport (XAP) → Terminal Urbano (central bus station, 1.2 km from Hotel Delavy)
💡 Buy a rechargeable cartão de transporte (R$3) at the terminal — paper tickets aren't sold on this line. Dismount at 'Praça Coronel Bertaso' stop, then walk five blocks north along Rua Getúlio Vargas to the hotel.
Hotel Delavy (Rua Clevelândia) → Chapecó Parque Científico e Tecnológico
💡 No Sunday service. Board at 'Parada Shopping' (two blocks south on Rua Sete de Setembro). The route loops through the industrial zone — confirm with the driver you want the technological park stop.
Serafim Enoss Bertaso Airport (XAP) → Hotel Delavy (Rua Clevelândia, 1131 - Centro)
💡 Grab a taxi from the rank outside arrivals. Never pay more than R$50 — if they try to charge more, ask for the fixed fare to Centro. No ride-share apps work reliably here.
About Chapeco
Wikipedia ↗
Chapecó (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʃapeˈkɔ]) is a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina, in the Southern Region of Brazil. Being a major industrial, financial and educational center, it is a major producer of industrialized food products. Considered a medium city, with a population estimated ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Carraro?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from Rua Augusta Müller Bohner (i.e., towards the back of the building). These upper floors are furthest from street-level noise and above the general activity of the lobby and reception on the ground floor. Rooms on the east side (if you can get a floor plan at check-in) will get morning light but not the heat of the west sun.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Carraro?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor: the lift lobby and corridor noise from arrivals/departures will be close, and the staircase to the reception area means more foot traffic. Also avoid rooms directly above the Rua Augusta Müller Bohner facade – the street is a mixed residential/commercial road, so expect early morning and late evening vehicle noise, especially on weekdays.
Is Hotel Carraro noisy?
Main noise sources: traffic on Rua Augusta Müller Bohner (cars, motorcycles, delivery trucks) from about 6am to 9pm; lift clunking on all floors; occasional chatter from the reception area if your door is close to the lift lobby. No bar or restaurant on-site – that helps. But the building is basic 1-star, so sound insulation between rooms is thin.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Carraro?
The best view is likely from a back-facing room on the 4th floor – you’ll look over low-rise buildings and maybe see the hills to the north of Chapecó. Front-facing rooms see a busyish street with shops and houses, nothing special.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Carraro?
1) Check in early (before 14:00) if you want a choice of orientation – ask specifically for a ‘quarto no fundo’ (room at the back) and an upper floor. 2) Free street parking is on Rua Augusta Müller Bohner – arrive before 18:00 to snag a spot; after that, cars stack up from nearby offices and apartments. If that fails, use Estacionamento Centro but note it closes at 22:00, so you’ll need to move your car before then.
What time is check-in at Hotel Carraro?
Check-in at Hotel Carraro is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Carraro have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi for all guests; speed around 10 Mbps download, enough for emails and web. No password—simple splash page to accept terms. No paid upgrade available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Carraro?
R$ 4 per person per night (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Carraro?
A prato feito (set meal) at a simple lunch spot – around R$ 20-30.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Carraro?
Local bus fare around R$ 4.50 per ride; from the airport, take the municipal bus (linha Aeroporto) for about R$ 5 rather than a taxi (R$ 50+).
When is the best time to visit Chapeco?
April and May: autumn brings low humidity (60-70%) and highs around 24°C, with few tourists. Also October: spring warmth without the summer rain.
Top Attractions in Chapeco
💡 Best light for photos is around 4pm when the sun hits the front facade. Don't miss the small mosaic panel of Saint Peter on the left side entrance.
💡 The Portuguese-only labels can be dense, but staff are usually happy to explain key items if you ask. Allow 45 minutes tops.
💡 Check their Facebook page before visiting – some temporary exhibits require a small fee (around R$10), but the permanent collection is always free.
💡 Go on a Sunday morning when there's often a free outdoor aerobics class by the lake. Arrive before 9am to find parking.
💡 The memorial is free any time. If you want to see the pitch and changing rooms, pay R$20 for a guided tour – book 24 hours ahead via the club office.