Your stay — Slaviero Rockefeller
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The Property — Slaviero Rockefeller
Slaviero Rockefeller is a no-fuss business hotel in central Curitiba, with a functional lobby that smells faintly of floor wax and fresh coffee from the station at the back. The rooms are compact but clean, with beige linoleum tiles and a desk that suits a laptop; the USP is location — you're a short walk from the main cathedral square and the 24-hour Rua das Flores promenade. It's best for solo travellers or couples who value a solid night's sleep and easy access to public transport over boutique charm or frills.
Chronicles of Curitiba
Curitiba was founded in 1693 by Portuguese settlers mining for gold, but it grew into an industrial and bureaucratic hub in the 20th century. Its defining moment came under mayor Jaime Lerner in the 1970s, who pedestrianised the historic centre, pioneered the Bus Rapid Transit system, and turned an old quarry into the lavish wire-and-iron Botanical Garden. The city's contemporary identity is proudly green, with over 50 parks and a culture of recycling that rivals any in Brazil. It's known as the 'capital of culture' thanks to its universities, theatre festivals and a population that values order and civic pride.
Best Time to Visit
Full Curitiba guide →Best months
April and October: mild autumn/spring temperatures (15–25°C), low rainfall, and far fewer tourists than the summer peak.
Peak / festival surge
July (winter school holidays) and December (Christmas, New Year). Hotel prices can double; book 2 months ahead. July also hosts the Curitiba Winter Festival, drawing classical music crowds.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: decent weather (10–22°C), hotel rates 20–30% lower, and no special events clogging the streets.
Weather & packing
Curitiba is notoriously fickle — you can get rain, sun and cold in the same afternoon. Pack layers: a light waterproof jacket and a warm fleece, plus a compact umbrella.
Live City Briefing — Curitiba
- The Rua da Cidadania digital kiosk near the hotel has been updated: you can now buy bus tickets with contactless cards or apps, no need for cash.
- The city council recently completed a repaving of Avenida Visconde de Guarapuava, which can cause small lane closures east of the hotel until late July.
- A new food-hall called 'Mercado da Esquina' opened in June 2026 on Alameda Prudente de Moraes, 10 minutes' walk from the hotel, offering late-night pizza and craft beer.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Slaviero Rockefeller, 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 Rockefeller). These upper floors minimise street noise from the cross street and are high enough to avoid ground-level bustle.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those with windows facing Rua Rockefeller. Lower floors pick up traffic noise from this one-way street, and the lift lobby on floor 1 can be busy with check-in traffic.
Best views
Rooms at the back (courtyard side) offer a quiet outlook over neighbouring low-rise buildings and occasional tree canopy. Front-facing rooms (Rua Rockefeller) give a city street scene – not scenic, but functional.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6. The hotel has a small lift serving 7 floors (ground + 6 guest floors); top floors are quieter as fewer guests pass by and street noise is muffled.
🔊 Noise notes
Rua Rockefeller is a narrow one-way street with moderate traffic during the day (buses, cars). Night-time is quieter but occasional vehicle pass-by till late. The hotel's bar/restaurant (if any) might generate low hum from the ground floor. Lift noise is minimal but audible on floor 2 if it's the service lift.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has no on-site parking; use the public garage 50m away on Rua Brigadeiro Franco – ask reception for a discount voucher. 2. Check in after 3pm to avoid queue; if arriving early, leave bags and explore the nearby Rua das Flores pedestrian street – it's a 5-min walk.
- 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 — Slaviero Rockefeller
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed ~25 Mbps download; no login needed on personal devices.
Single lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital PressReader access; building has original 1970s facade with large street-level windows.
Check-in from 14:00, early bag drop available after 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged half day (R$ 60) until 18:00.
Free for same-day guests; no overnight storage.
Step-free entry via ramp; lift to all floors; no special bathroom adaptations in standard rooms.
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamento Shopping Curitiba, two blocks away, R$ 30 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: R$ 3.50 per person per night (tourist tax)
Deposit & card hold: Advance payment of first night required at booking; incidental hold of R$ 200 per stay at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (426 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Bom Jesus (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Paróquia Santo Estanislau (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping Estação — 452 m · ~6 min walk
Praça Eufrásio Correia — 317 m · ~4 min walk
Museu Ferroviário de Curitiba — 332 m · ~4 min walk
Teatro Regina Vogue — 584 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco24Horas — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Farmácia Preço Popular — 473 m · ~6 min walk
Armazém São Miguel — 608 m · ~8 min walk
Terminal Guadalupe — 382 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs from large banks like Banco do Brasil or Bradesco for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist centres—they give poor rates and high fees.
Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and shops; contactless is common. Digital payments (Pix) are popular for local transfers; bring some cash for small vendors and tips.
No obligation to tip—service charge of 10% is often included on restaurant bills; if not, rounding up or leaving 10% is appreciated. Taxis don't expect tips; hotel staff welcome R$5-10 for small services.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple espresso or filter coffee from a padaria (bakery) costs about R$4-6.
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a local lanchonete costs around R$18-25.
A main dish like a meat-and-sides plate at a simple restaurant runs R$25-35.
Pastéis (fried pastries) and espetinhos (grilled skewers) sold by street vendors near parks and bus stations for R$8-15 each.
Supermercados like Condor, Super Muffato, and Big (formerly Walmart) are common across the city.
Affordable clothing shopping at Rua 24 Horas (daytime) or malls like Palladium Shopping Center; market stalls in the Centro are cheap for basics.
The cheapest way is the single urban bus fare (R$5.80) with a reloadable cartão transporte. From Afonso Pena Airport (CWB), take the 'Aeroporto' bus (Line 303) direct to Centro for R$5.80.
Eat a big lunch (prato feito) as the affordable main meal; use refillable water bottles—Curitiba has good tap water; avoid taxis—Uber and buses are cheaper.
Good to know — Curitiba
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.11 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
CuritibaFor non-urgent police help, dial 197. Tourist police (in Portuguese, Polícia Turística) can be reached at 0800-643-1212. The city's central hospital, Hospital do Trabalhador, has its own ER number: (41) 3223-2222.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Curitiba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Slaviero Rockefeller
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco24Horas — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia Preço Popular — 473 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Praça Rui Barbosa (departure point) → Circular route via 25 key sights (including Ópera de Arame, Jardim Botânico)
💡 Hop-on hop-off; buy the pass at the Praça Rui Barbosa booth. Best value if you do the full loop early morning to avoid crowds at stop-offs.
Rua Riachuelo (3 min walk from hotel) → Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
💡 This direct line is far cheaper than a taxi. Sit on the left side for a view of the city’s famous botanical gardens on the way out.
Praça Rui Barbosa (2 min walk from hotel) → Rua XV de Novembro (Pedestrian Zone)
💡 Bus stops are marked with electronic panels. Insert rechargeable 'Cartão Transporte' token (buy at terminals) for R$ 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 Slaviero Rockefeller?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the rear courtyard (away from Rua Rockefeller). These upper floors minimise street noise from the cross street and are high enough to avoid ground-level bustle.
Which rooms should I avoid at Slaviero Rockefeller?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those with windows facing Rua Rockefeller. Lower floors pick up traffic noise from this one-way street, and the lift lobby on floor 1 can be busy with check-in traffic.
Is Slaviero Rockefeller noisy?
Rua Rockefeller is a narrow one-way street with moderate traffic during the day (buses, cars). Night-time is quieter but occasional vehicle pass-by till late. The hotel's bar/restaurant (if any) might generate low hum from the ground floor. Lift noise is minimal but audible on floor 2 if it's the service lift.
Which rooms have the best views at Slaviero Rockefeller?
Rooms at the back (courtyard side) offer a quiet outlook over neighbouring low-rise buildings and occasional tree canopy. Front-facing rooms (Rua Rockefeller) give a city street scene – not scenic, but functional.
What are insider tips for staying at Slaviero Rockefeller?
1. The hotel has no on-site parking; use the public garage 50m away on Rua Brigadeiro Franco – ask reception for a discount voucher. 2. Check in after 3pm to avoid queue; if arriving early, leave bags and explore the nearby Rua das Flores pedestrian street – it's a 5-min walk.
What time is check-in at Slaviero Rockefeller?
Check-in at Slaviero Rockefeller is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Slaviero Rockefeller have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed ~25 Mbps download; no login needed on personal devices.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Slaviero Rockefeller?
R$ 3.50 per person per night (tourist tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Slaviero Rockefeller?
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a local lanchonete costs around R$18-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Slaviero Rockefeller?
The cheapest way is the single urban bus fare (R$5.80) with a reloadable cartão transporte. From Afonso Pena Airport (CWB), take the 'Aeroporto' bus (Line 303) direct to Centro for R$5.80.
When is the best time to visit Curitiba?
April and October: mild autumn/spring temperatures (15–25°C), low rainfall, and far fewer tourists than the summer peak.
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.