Your stay — Gup Hostel
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The Property — Gup Hostel
Gup Hostel sits on a quiet street in the leafy Batel district, occupying a converted townhouse with a bohemian, lived-in feel. The common areas are social without being rowdy: mismatched sofas, a small reading nook, and a kitchen where guests cook together. Rooms are basic but clean, with wooden bunks and good lockers. It suits solo travellers and younger couples on a budget who want a central base, not a party hostel.
Chronicles of Curitiba
Curitiba was founded in 1693 by Portuguese settlers mining gold nearby, but its real surge came with European immigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries—especially Germans, Italians, Ukrainians and Poles. That mix shaped the city’s architecture, from timber-frame houses to Orthodox onion domes. In the 1970s, urbanist Jaime Lerner pioneered the city’s famed integrated transport system, turning Curitiba into a global model for sustainable planning. Today it’s known as the 'ecological capital' of Brazil, with more green space per capita than almost any other Latin American city. Its cultural identity blends European order with Brazilian warmth: punctual buses, manicured parks, and a strong coffee-shop and craft-beer scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Curitiba guide →Best months
September and October: spring blooms fill the parks, temperatures hover around 18-22°C, and the city is calm before the summer heat. April is also strong—autumn colours, lower humidity, and fewer tourists.
Peak / festival surge
December and January are peak: summer vacations bring crowds, hotel prices jump 30-50%, and the Festival de Teatro de Curitiba in March/April also spikes demand. Expect queues by the Botanical Garden and full restaurants downtown.
Budget shoulder season
May and August shoulder months offer the best deals: cool but sunny days, low occupancy, and rates drop by a third. July is mid-winter but hostels often run promos to fill empty bunks.
Weather & packing
Curitiba is famously fickle: you can hit 28°C in the afternoon and 12°C by evening, all in July. Pack layers: a fleece or hoodie, a waterproof shell, and comfortable walking shoes that can handle sudden drizzle.
Live City Briefing — Curitiba
- The city’s bus rapid transit (RIT) lines are undergoing a scheduled maintenance shutdown on the central corridor from 1-5 July, so plan extra time for journeys across the city; the 'Bio' app now offers real-time rerouting info.
- A new cycle lane on Rua da Paz, connecting Batel to the Botanical Garden, opened in late April 2025—Hostel Gup loans bikes free to guests.
- Curitiba’s winter cultural season kicks off in July with the 'Inverno Criativo' festival, featuring free outdoor cinema in the Passeio Público park and a pop-up artisan market in the Batel district.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Gup Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. These floors sit above the street-level noise but are low enough to use the stairs quickly, and the courtyard aspect cuts the traffic rumble from Rua XV de Novembro nearby.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially near reception and the common kitchen) as they pick up footfall and clatter from guests coming and going, plus residual street noise from the front door opening and closing.
Best views
There is no sweeping view here — Curitiba’s downtown core is a grid of mid-rise buildings. A courtyard-facing room gives a modest view of planted patios and the hostel’s common area; avoid street-facing rooms that look onto pavements and parked cars.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest because they are removed from street-level hubbub but not high enough to need the lift constantly, reducing lift-motor noise and door-slams at peak times.
🔊 Noise notes
The hostel is on a side street off the main shopping drag, so weekday traffic is steady but not heavy. Weekend nights can produce brief bar spill-out noise from nearby botecos until about midnight. The lift hum is constant on floors 2 and 5.
Insider tips
1. Check-in is 14:00 sharp; arriving early means you can drop your bag, grab a cafezinho from the common kitchen, and wander the street market (feira do Largo) two blocks away. 2. If you drive, ask for a spot in the private garage when booking — on-street parking is metered and spaces vanish by 18:00.
- 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 — Gup Hostel
Free wifi throughout; average speed 15-20 Mbps, sufficient for streaming. No login page — open network with daily key change posted at reception.
No lift; hostel occupies upper floors (1st to 3rd) of a converted early-20th-century townhouse, accessible only by stairs. Ground-floor common area is step-free.
No physical newspapers. A public tablet in lobby provides free access to online local news sites; no PressReader or FT subscription.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 free. Late check-out until 13:00 for R$ 30, after 13:00 charged as a full extra night (R$ 60-80).
Free luggage storage on check-out day until 22:00; longer-term storage available for R$ 10 per day.
Entrance is street-level but front door has a single step (approx 10 cm). No wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms; narrow corridors and stairs-only to all sleeping quarters. Guests with mobility needs should avoid this property.
No on-site parking. Closest public car park is Estacionamento Centro (Rua XV de Novembro, 400), 5 min walk, R$ 30 for 24h. No EV charging on site or nearby.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for most bookings; a R$ 50-100 card hold (refundable) for incidentals taken at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Santuário Cristo Rei e São Judas Tadeu (752 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
- Place of worship: Igreja Batista do Jardim Ambiental (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Neufer Utilidades e Produtos para Reforma — 894 m · ~11 min walk
Praça Poeta Ildefonso Correia de Serro Azul — 204 m · ~3 min walk
Museu do Expedicionário — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Teatro da Reitoria - UFPR — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco24Horas — 403 m · ~5 min walk
Farmácia Jardim Botânico — 88 m · ~1 min walk
Top Food — 57 m · ~1 min walk
Trem Curitiba / Morretes — 496 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use bank ATMs (saques) with good rates; avoid airport and tourist-office exchanges – they charge terrible rates and fees.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted; contactless common; Amex less so; always carry some cash for markets and small places.
10% service charge often included on restaurant bills – rounding up is fine. Taxi drivers don't expect a tip, hotel porters R$5-10.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cafezinho (small strong coffee with sugar) at a padaria (bakery) – about R$4-6.
Prato feito (PF – rice, beans, meat, salad) at a lanchonete – around R$25-35.
A main pizza or large esfiha at a pizzaria – about R$30-45.
Pastel (fried pastry) at feiras (street markets) like the Sunday Feira do Largo da Ordem – R$8-15.
Supermercados Angá or Condor are common budget chains in Curitiba.
Rua XV de Novembro and the shopping malls (e.g. Shopping Estação) have affordable Hering and Riachuelo stores.
Single bus fare R$5.50; day pass (Cartão Transporte) not typical for visitors – use a reloadable 'URBS' card or pay by contactless. From airport (Afonso Pena), shuttle bus R$20 to city centre or Uber about R$40-60.
Eat the prato feito (PF) for lunch – it's filling and cheap. Use refillable water bottles – tap water is safe. Avoid taxis; use Uber or 99.
Good to know — Curitiba
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.12 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
CuritibaFor non-urgent police help, dial 197. Tourist police (in Portuguese, Polícia Turística) can be reached at 0800-643-1212. The city's central hospital, Hospital do Trabalhador, has its own ER number: (41) 3223-2222.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Curitiba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Gup Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco24Horas — 403 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia Jardim Botânico — 88 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Praça Rui Barbosa (departure point) → Circular route via 25 key sights (including Ópera de Arame, Jardim Botânico)
💡 Hop-on hop-off; buy the pass at the Praça Rui Barbosa booth. Best value if you do the full loop early morning to avoid crowds at stop-offs.
Rua Riachuelo (3 min walk from hotel) → Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
💡 This direct line is far cheaper than a taxi. Sit on the left side for a view of the city’s famous botanical gardens on the way out.
Praça Rui Barbosa (2 min walk from hotel) → Rua XV de Novembro (Pedestrian Zone)
💡 Bus stops are marked with electronic panels. Insert rechargeable 'Cartão Transporte' token (buy at terminals) for R$ 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 Gup Hostel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. These floors sit above the street-level noise but are low enough to use the stairs quickly, and the courtyard aspect cuts the traffic rumble from Rua XV de Novembro nearby.
Which rooms should I avoid at Gup Hostel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially near reception and the common kitchen) as they pick up footfall and clatter from guests coming and going, plus residual street noise from the front door opening and closing.
Is Gup Hostel noisy?
The hostel is on a side street off the main shopping drag, so weekday traffic is steady but not heavy. Weekend nights can produce brief bar spill-out noise from nearby botecos until about midnight. The lift hum is constant on floors 2 and 5.
Which rooms have the best views at Gup Hostel?
There is no sweeping view here — Curitiba’s downtown core is a grid of mid-rise buildings. A courtyard-facing room gives a modest view of planted patios and the hostel’s common area; avoid street-facing rooms that look onto pavements and parked cars.
What are insider tips for staying at Gup Hostel?
1. Check-in is 14:00 sharp; arriving early means you can drop your bag, grab a cafezinho from the common kitchen, and wander the street market (feira do Largo) two blocks away. 2. If you drive, ask for a spot in the private garage when booking — on-street parking is metered and spaces vanish by 18:00.
What time is check-in at Gup Hostel?
Check-in at Gup Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Gup Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free wifi throughout; average speed 15-20 Mbps, sufficient for streaming. No login page — open network with daily key change posted at reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Gup Hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Gup Hostel?
Prato feito (PF – rice, beans, meat, salad) at a lanchonete – around R$25-35.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Gup Hostel?
Single bus fare R$5.50; day pass (Cartão Transporte) not typical for visitors – use a reloadable 'URBS' card or pay by contactless. From airport (Afonso Pena), shuttle bus R$20 to city centre or Uber about R$40-60.
When is the best time to visit Curitiba?
September and October: spring blooms fill the parks, temperatures hover around 18-22°C, and the city is calm before the summer heat. April is also strong—autumn colours, lower humidity, and fewer tourists.
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.