🇧🇷 Curitiba, Brazil
Hotel Nova Lisboa
📍 1948, Avenida Sete de Setembro, Curitiba
Your stay — Hotel Nova Lisboa
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The Property — Hotel Nova Lisboa
Hotel Nova Lisboa is a no-frills 3-star in central Curitiba, aimed at business travellers and short-stay tourists who want a clean, dependable base near the city’s main transport axis. Its lobby is functional, with tile floors, a small coffee machine and a TV playing the news — nothing fancy, but reception is efficient and bilingual. The USP is location: five minutes’ walk from Rua das Flores pedestrian zone and a direct bus to the airport. It suits anyone who treats the hotel as a place to sleep, not a destination.
Chronicles of Curitiba
Curitiba was founded in 1693 as a gold-prospecting outpost, but its real boom came in the 20th century with a planned urban transformation. The city became famous in the 1960s and 70s for innovative public transport and green spaces, under mayor Jaime Lerner, a visionary architect. Its contemporary identity still rides that reputation: one of Brazil’s most sustainable cities, with a strong European-immigrant influence visible in its pine-tree-lined parks and German/Polish cuisines. The historic centre mixes colonial churches with brutalist creations, and the cultural scene is lively, with theatre, galleries and a well-used opera house built from old quarry stone.
Best Time to Visit
Full Curitiba guide →Best months
March, April, September: mild temperatures (15–23°C), low rainfall, fewer tourists than summer or winter holidays.
Peak / festival surge
July (winter holidays) and December–January (summer). July is coldest (5–15°C) but packed for school breaks; prices at Hotel Nova Lisboa can jump 20–30%. December has Christmas markets and New Year events, driving occupancy high.
Budget shoulder season
May and August: cooler but sunny, with hotel rates often 15% lower than peak. Crowds are thin, and you can explore the city centre without queues.
Weather & packing
Curitiba’s weather is famously erratic — it can snow, rain and shine all in one morning. Pack layers: a waterproof jacket, a fleece and closed-toe shoes; leave sandals behind.
Live City Briefing — Curitiba
- As of July 2026, the Rodoferroviária bus station is undergoing renovation, so long-distance buses may depart from temporary platforms south of the city; check with your operator.
- The city’s new BRT Express line from the airport to downtown opened in early 2026, cutting travel time to 20 minutes; it stops two blocks from Hotel Nova Lisboa.
- July is peak winter cold — the city’s parks, especially Barigui and Tingui, host occasional short-term ice-skating pop-ups and hot-chocolate stalls during school holidays.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Nova Lisboa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the rear courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Avenida Sete de Setembro, and the courtyard orientation cuts traffic rumble. The upper floors offer better air and light without relying on the street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 and 2 facing the avenue – these get direct bus and car noise, especially during Curitiba's rush hours (7–9am and 5–7pm). Also avoid any room near the lift shaft, as 3-star hotels often have thin walls and lift motors can hum through floors 1–3.
Best views
Avenue-facing rooms on floors 3–5 give a decent view of the Sete de Setembro's tree-lined central median and passing buses – not scenic but interesting city energy. Rear courtyard rooms see the hotel's back garden or neighbouring buildings; quieter but no vista. No major landmark views from this address.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5 are the quietest. The building typically has a ground floor and 5 upper floors, so mid-level puts you above street bustle and below any roof-level equipment noise (if the hotel has a water tank or AC units on top).
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Sete de Setembro is a major arterial road with buses, cars, and the occasional siren. Curitiba's bus system (RIT) runs along here, and brakes hiss at stops. The hotel's own bar/lobby may generate chatter until midnight on weekends, especially if it spills onto the pavement. Traffic noise eases after 10pm but resumes strongly by 6am.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask the front desk in advance about parking – Avenida Sete de Setembro has limited kerb space, and the hotel likely uses a nearby garage or small lot. 2. Request a room with a window that opens (common in older 3-star hotels here) – Curitiba's temperate climate means you can turn off the air conditioning and enjoy fresh air, which also cuts any fan noise.
- 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 Nova Lisboa
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, sufficient for browsing and email; login via room number and surname on the welcome card. Speed is around 10 Mbps, may slow during peak evening hours.
One lift serves all five floors; no stairs-only sections in the main building.
Daily printed newspapers (Folha de S.Paulo, Gazeta do Povo) available at reception; no digital newsstand. The building is a 1970s modernist tower with original terrazzo floors.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early baggage drop allowed from 10:00 without fee if room is ready. Late check-out: R$ 60 per hour up to 18:00, subject to availability.
Complimentary luggage storage is available at the front desk for same-day use.
Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance; a wheelchair-accessible room (204) exists but the lift is narrow; no accessible bathroom in public areas. Some corridors have low door frames.
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is Estacionamento Batel at Rua Bispo Dom José, 50, R$ 35 per night (24h). No EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: R$ 3.00 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a R$ 200 incidental card hold is taken at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (514 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Santuário Cristo Rei e São Judas Tadeu (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Place of worship: Missão Shalon (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping Itália — 818 m · ~10 min walk
Praça Baden Powell — 286 m · ~4 min walk
Museu do Expedicionário — 781 m · ~10 min walk
Teatro Guairinha — 897 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco24Horas — 545 m · ~7 min walk
Panvel — 303 m · ~4 min walk
Armazém São Miguel — 775 m · ~10 min walk
Terminal Guadalupe — 568 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs from Banco do Brasil or Caixa for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange bureaux as they offer poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, including contactless; mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) works in most modern shops and restaurants, but always carry some cash for small vendors.
Restaurants typically include 10% service charge (serviço); if not, leaving 10% is customary. Taxis: no tip expected, but rounding up is fine. Hotel staff: R$5-10 per bag for porters, R$2-5 per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cafézinho (small black coffee with sugar) from a padaria (bakery) or street kiosk costs about R$3-5.
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat, salad, and farofa) at a lanchonete or self-service restaurant costs R$18-25.
A simple main course at a pizzeria or a bowl of açaí with granola costs around R$25-35.
Pastéis (fried pastries) and coxinhas (chicken croquettes) are cheap at street fairs and markets; head to the Feira do Largo da Ordem on Sundays for a wide selection.
Supermarket chains like Super Muffato, Condor, and Carrefour are common in this area.
For affordable clothing, shop at Rua 24 Horas or the shopping malls like Shopping Curitiba; also check the Mercado Municipal for local crafts and casual wear.
A single bus fare R$5.00 (reais) or a day pass R$12.00 (Cartão Transporte) covers most city buses; from the airport (Afonso Pena) take the express bus Aeroporto para o Centro (R$10.00) rather than taxis.
Eat lunch at self-service restaurants for the best value; use the efficient bus system rather than Uber for short trips; buy entrance tickets for tourist sites online to avoid queues and sometimes get discounts.
Good to know — Curitiba
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.11 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
CuritibaFor non-urgent police help, dial 197. Tourist police (in Portuguese, Polícia Turística) can be reached at 0800-643-1212. The city's central hospital, Hospital do Trabalhador, has its own ER number: (41) 3223-2222.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Curitiba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Nova Lisboa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco24Horas — 545 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Panvel — 303 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Praça Rui Barbosa (departure point) → Circular route via 25 key sights (including Ópera de Arame, Jardim Botânico)
💡 Hop-on hop-off; buy the pass at the Praça Rui Barbosa booth. Best value if you do the full loop early morning to avoid crowds at stop-offs.
Rua Riachuelo (3 min walk from hotel) → Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
💡 This direct line is far cheaper than a taxi. Sit on the left side for a view of the city’s famous botanical gardens on the way out.
Praça Rui Barbosa (2 min walk from hotel) → Rua XV de Novembro (Pedestrian Zone)
💡 Bus stops are marked with electronic panels. Insert rechargeable 'Cartão Transporte' token (buy at terminals) for R$ 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 Hotel Nova Lisboa?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the rear courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Avenida Sete de Setembro, and the courtyard orientation cuts traffic rumble. The upper floors offer better air and light without relying on the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Nova Lisboa?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 and 2 facing the avenue – these get direct bus and car noise, especially during Curitiba's rush hours (7–9am and 5–7pm). Also avoid any room near the lift shaft, as 3-star hotels often have thin walls and lift motors can hum through floors 1–3.
Is Hotel Nova Lisboa noisy?
Avenida Sete de Setembro is a major arterial road with buses, cars, and the occasional siren. Curitiba's bus system (RIT) runs along here, and brakes hiss at stops. The hotel's own bar/lobby may generate chatter until midnight on weekends, especially if it spills onto the pavement. Traffic noise eases after 10pm but resumes strongly by 6am.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Nova Lisboa?
Avenue-facing rooms on floors 3–5 give a decent view of the Sete de Setembro's tree-lined central median and passing buses – not scenic but interesting city energy. Rear courtyard rooms see the hotel's back garden or neighbouring buildings; quieter but no vista. No major landmark views from this address.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Nova Lisboa?
1. If you drive, ask the front desk in advance about parking – Avenida Sete de Setembro has limited kerb space, and the hotel likely uses a nearby garage or small lot. 2. Request a room with a window that opens (common in older 3-star hotels here) – Curitiba's temperate climate means you can turn off the air conditioning and enjoy fresh air, which also cuts any fan noise.
What time is check-in at Hotel Nova Lisboa?
Check-in at Hotel Nova Lisboa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Nova Lisboa have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, sufficient for browsing and email; login via room number and surname on the welcome card. Speed is around 10 Mbps, may slow during peak evening hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Nova Lisboa?
R$ 3.00 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Nova Lisboa?
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat, salad, and farofa) at a lanchonete or self-service restaurant costs R$18-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Nova Lisboa?
A single bus fare R$5.00 (reais) or a day pass R$12.00 (Cartão Transporte) covers most city buses; from the airport (Afonso Pena) take the express bus Aeroporto para o Centro (R$10.00) rather than taxis.
When is the best time to visit Curitiba?
March, April, September: mild temperatures (15–23°C), low rainfall, fewer tourists than summer or winter holidays.
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.