Your stay — Confiance Inn
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The Property — Confiance Inn
Confiance Inn is a no-fuss three-star in Curitiba's downtown business grid. The lobby smells faintly of floor polish and filter coffee, with a stack of local papers by the reception desk. Rooms are compact but clean, with blackout curtains and reliable wifi – exactly what you need after a late flight or an early start. It suits independent travellers who want a functional base within walking distance of the main pedestrian street, Rua das Flores.
Chronicles of Curitiba
Curitiba started as a gold-prospecting camp in the late 1600s, but hit its stride in the 19th century with waves of European immigrants – Germans, Italians, Poles, Ukrainians – whose churches and bakeries still dot the city. The big turn came in the 1970s under Mayor Jaime Lerner, who pedestrianised the downtown core and built the world's first bus rapid transit system, the 'Rede Integrada de Transporte'. That system now moves two million passengers daily. Today Curitiba is known for its 30-odd parks, sharp modernist architecture and a live-music scene that swings from samba to indie rock.
Best Time to Visit
Full Curitiba guide →Best months
April, May and September – these are crisp and dry, with daytime highs around 21°C, low humidity and hardly any of the summer crowds that jam the parks in January.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak winter in Curitiba and also school holidays across Brazil. The city fills with families hitting the parks and the winter gastronomy festival in June-July. Hotel prices can jump 20-30% above shoulder rates. The biggest draw is the Curitiba Winter Festival of European classical music in August, which fills hotels near the Teatro Guaíra.
Budget shoulder season
March and October are the quiet, inexpensive shoulder months. Temperatures hover around 20°C, rainfall is moderate, and attractions like the Botanical Garden and Oscar Niemeyer Museum are half as crowded. Hotel rates often drop 15-20% below July peak.
Weather & packing
Curitiba sits at 930 metres altitude, so winter mornings can drop to 5°C even if the afternoon hits 18°C. Pack like a mountaineer: a waterproof shell, a fleece and at least one long-sleeved layer you can wear under everything.
Live City Briefing — Curitiba
- The Rua das Flores pedestrian zone just finished a year-long repaving project – all the paving stones are new and even, so no more tripping on loose slabs.
- Curitiba's bus rapid transit system rolled out contactless card payments across all stations in April 2026 – you can now tap a bank card or phone to board instead of buying a plastic token.
- The Oscar Niemeyer Museum's new wing of temporary exhibition space opened in June 2026, dedicated to 20th-century Brazilian graphic design.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Confiance Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the rear courtyard (away from Rua Mateus Leme). These upper floors are quieter and get good daylight without direct street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor facing the street — Rua Mateus Leme is a busy secondary road with traffic from early morning. Also avoid any room directly above the reception or lobby area, as the lift and guest chatter carry up.
Best views
Corner rooms at the back (facing the courtyard or neighbouring buildings) offer a sense of space and morning light. Front-facing rooms overlook the street — good for people-watching but louder.
Quietest floors
Floors 4, 5, and 6 — high enough to reduce street rumble, below any rooftop equipment, and typically away from common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: traffic on Rua Mateus Leme (especially 7–9am and 5–7pm), the lift shaft (audible on floors 1–3), and muffled music from the ground-floor bar if it operates late.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on floor 5 when booking — usually the quietest and least foot traffic. 2. If you drive, ask the reception for the small informal parking lot behind the building (safer and easier than street parking).
- 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 — Confiance Inn
Free, unlimited, password posted at reception; typical speed 15 Mbps down / 4 Mbps up
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; physical newspapers are not provided
From 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 13:00 for BRL 60
Free at reception during operating hours (07:00–22:00)
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift wide enough for standard wheelchair; no accessible bathrooms in rooms
On-site uncovered parking for 12 cars, BRL 20/night; nearest 24h public garage (Estacionamento Mateus Leme) 80 m away, BRL 30/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no municipal tourist tax in Curitiba)
Deposit & card hold: Full pre-payment required at booking; incidental hold of BRL 150 at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Templo Evangélico Luterano (179 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: Comunidade Terapêutica Missão Shalon (203 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: Missão Shalon (220 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias (364 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping Mueller — 179 m · ~2 min walk
Praça 19 de Dezembro — 182 m · ~2 min walk
Alfredo Andersen — 21 m · ~1 min walk
Teatro Lala Schneider — 379 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco24Horas — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Farma Total — 83 m · ~1 min walk
ampm — 412 m · ~5 min walk
Terminal Guadalupe — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use bank ATMs (Banco do Brasil, Itaú) for the best rates; airport and tourist bureau kiosks charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless is common; mobile pay like Google Pay works where NFC is supported.
Restaurants include 10% service charge; no tip expected for taxis; hotel staff: R$5-10 per bag, R$5-10 per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso (cafézinho) at a padaria (bakery) or lunch counter costs about R$4-6.
A prato feito (rice, beans, meat, salad) at a simple restaurant or lanchonete: R$20-30.
A main dish at a modest pizzeria or churrascaria rodízio (self-service) runs R$25-45.
Hot dog carts (cachorro-quente) and pastel stands around Praça Tiradentes or the Rua das Flores pedestrian zone are cheap eats areas.
Supermercados like Condor, Super Muffato, and Carrefour Bairro are common in this part of Curitiba.
Rua 24 Horas or the Rua das Flores shopping streets have affordable chain stores and market stalls; the Mercado Municipal has some clothing too.
Bus fare is R$5.50 with a single ticket via the Rede Integrada de Transporte (RIT) day pass; from Afonso Pena airport, take the 303 or 201 bus to town for R$5.50.
Eat at self-service buffets (peso por quilo) for lunch instead of à la carte dinner; buy a reusable bus card (Cartão Transporte) for bus transfers at no extra cost; skip taxis and use the RIT bus system for all city travel.
Good to know — Curitiba
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.1 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
CuritibaFor non-urgent police help, dial 197. Tourist police (in Portuguese, Polícia Turística) can be reached at 0800-643-1212. The city's central hospital, Hospital do Trabalhador, has its own ER number: (41) 3223-2222.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Curitiba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Confiance Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco24Horas — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk — pharmacy · Farma Total — 83 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Praça Rui Barbosa (departure point) → Circular route via 25 key sights (including Ópera de Arame, Jardim Botânico)
💡 Hop-on hop-off; buy the pass at the Praça Rui Barbosa booth. Best value if you do the full loop early morning to avoid crowds at stop-offs.
Rua Riachuelo (3 min walk from hotel) → Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
💡 This direct line is far cheaper than a taxi. Sit on the left side for a view of the city’s famous botanical gardens on the way out.
Praça Rui Barbosa (2 min walk from hotel) → Rua XV de Novembro (Pedestrian Zone)
💡 Bus stops are marked with electronic panels. Insert rechargeable 'Cartão Transporte' token (buy at terminals) for R$ 4.50 flat fare—exact change not accepted.
Guaíra Palace Hotel → Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
💡 Book via the hotel reception for fixed rate; avoid street taxis outside the airport as they often charge double.
About Curitiba
Wikipedia ↗
Curitiba ( KOOR-ih-CHEE-bə, Brazilian Portuguese: [kuɾiˈtʃibɐ]) is the capital and largest city in the state of Paraná in Southern Brazil. The city's population was 1,829,225 as of 2024, making it the eighth most populous city in Brazil and the largest in Brazil's South Region. The Curitiba Metropol...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Confiance Inn?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the rear courtyard (away from Rua Mateus Leme). These upper floors are quieter and get good daylight without direct street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Confiance Inn?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor facing the street — Rua Mateus Leme is a busy secondary road with traffic from early morning. Also avoid any room directly above the reception or lobby area, as the lift and guest chatter carry up.
Is Confiance Inn noisy?
Main noise sources: traffic on Rua Mateus Leme (especially 7–9am and 5–7pm), the lift shaft (audible on floors 1–3), and muffled music from the ground-floor bar if it operates late.
Which rooms have the best views at Confiance Inn?
Corner rooms at the back (facing the courtyard or neighbouring buildings) offer a sense of space and morning light. Front-facing rooms overlook the street — good for people-watching but louder.
What are insider tips for staying at Confiance Inn?
1. Request a room on floor 5 when booking — usually the quietest and least foot traffic. 2. If you drive, ask the reception for the small informal parking lot behind the building (safer and easier than street parking).
What time is check-in at Confiance Inn?
Check-in at Confiance Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Confiance Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free, unlimited, password posted at reception; typical speed 15 Mbps down / 4 Mbps up
Is there a city or tourist tax at Confiance Inn?
None (no municipal tourist tax in Curitiba)
Where can I eat cheaply near Confiance Inn?
A prato feito (rice, beans, meat, salad) at a simple restaurant or lanchonete: R$20-30.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Confiance Inn?
Bus fare is R$5.50 with a single ticket via the Rede Integrada de Transporte (RIT) day pass; from Afonso Pena airport, take the 303 or 201 bus to town for R$5.50.
When is the best time to visit Curitiba?
April, May and September – these are crisp and dry, with daytime highs around 21°C, low humidity and hardly any of the summer crowds that jam the parks in January.
Top Attractions in Curitiba
💡 The tram still runs on weekends – free rides. Grab a pastel from a street stall; the ones near the cathedral are best.
💡 Free every day – no trick. The upstairs gallery often has the best work. Takes 45 minutes max. Check Instagram for current exhibit.
💡 Go early on a weekday morning to avoid the crowds that gather by mid-morning. The greenhouse closes for cleaning 12-2pm.
💡 The tunnel is lit at sunset – aim to be there around 5:30pm. Bring water; the upper path has no shade.
💡 Wednesday entry is free all day – arrive before 10am to get a ticket without queuing. Skip the paid temporary exhibitions.