Your stay — Slaviero Slim
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The Property — Slaviero Slim
Slaviero Slim is a no-nonsense, clean three-star in the business district, a 15-minute walk from the historic centre. The lobby feels like a functional, well-lit waiting room with a small seating area and a receptionist who hands you a keycard and points to the lift. It suits solo travellers or couples who want a reliable base, free WiFi, and a decent breakfast without any fuss. There's no restaurant or bar beyond breakfast, so you're eating out.
Chronicles of Curitiba
Curitiba was founded in 1693 as a gold-rush settlement, but its real growth came in the late 19th century with European immigrants, notably Germans, Ukrainians and Poles. The city pivoted to a planned urban model from the 1960s under mayor Jaime Lerner, pioneering the bus rapid transit system that still runs today. Its architectural mix ranges from colonial churches to Lerner's signature curved glass-and-steel 'Wire Opera House' (1992). Modern Curitiba is known as Brazil's 'green capital' for its 30-plus parks and aggressive recycling programme, with a cool, coffee-and-culture identity distinct from coastal Rio or São Paulo.
Best Time to Visit
Full Curitiba guide →Best months
April, October — mild autumn/spring temps (12–22°C), low rainfall, clear skies, and tourist sites uncrowded. Also good for walking the city's parks.
Peak / festival surge
December to February (summer) plus July school holidays. Summer brings heat, humidity and sudden thunderstorms; July is cool (often under 15°C) but packed with Brazilian families. Room rates can jump 30-40% in July.
Budget shoulder season
May, June, August, September — dry, cool (8–18°C), big discounts because it's outside summer and the July rush. You'll save 20-30% on typical July rates.
Weather & packing
Curitiba has a subtropical highland climate: even in summer it can drop to 10°C at night. Pack layers — a light waterproof jacket and a fleece — as rain can arrive without warning and temperatures swing 10°C in a day.
Live City Briefing — Curitiba
- Curitiba's bus rapid transit system (RIT) completed a fleet upgrade in early 2026, adding electric bi-articulated buses on the main lines — expect cleaner, quieter rides but still crowding at peak hours.
- A new pedestrian plaza opened in June 2026 on Rua XV de Novembro, the city's main shopping street, closing it to cars from 6am to 10pm daily. Good for walking, but some small shops report lower foot traffic.
- The 35th Curitiba Theatre Festival runs 28 March to 11 April 2026; if you're here in that window, book accommodation early. For a July visit, the annual Winter Festival in nearby Paraná mountains (June–July) draws crowds to the region but doesn't heavily affect central Curitiba hotels.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Slaviero Slim, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 through 8 facing the rear courtyard. These mid-to-upper floors avoid street-level noise from Avenida Luiz Xavier while the rear orientation buffers the main road. The lift serves these floors directly.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3 facing the street. Ground-level and low-floor front rooms will catch heavy traffic noise and pedestrian bustle from the avenue. Also skip rooms adjacent to the lift shaft if you're a light sleeper.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing upper floor, offering a glimpse of Curitiba's skyline and nearby parks. Front rooms look directly onto the busy Avenida Luiz Xavier commercial strip.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 to 8 (rear-facing). The building's typical mid-rise layout puts these floors above the street din and below any rooftop machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Luiz Xavier is a main city-centre artery with bus traffic and pedestrian crowds. Expect road rumble on lower front floors. The ground-floor bar may produce late-night chatter in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1. Request a courtyard-facing room at booking — the difference in street noise is dramatic. 2. Check-in can be quick at off-peak hours (after 3pm); if arriving late, confirm 24-hour reception availability as this is a 3-star property.
- 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 Slim
Free for all guests, no login code needed. Speed typically 10–15 Mbps down/5 up; sufficient for email and browsing, not streaming.
Two lifts serving all 12 floors. No stairs-only sections.
Digital only: free access to PressReader via QR code at reception. No physical papers. The building dates from the 1970s, a slim tower typical of Curitiba's urban renewal era; no notable heritage quirks.
From 14:00. Early bag drop allowed from check-out time. Late check-out until 14:00 costs BRL 80; after 14:00, one additional night. Weekend same policy.
Free for same-day check-in or after checkout. Longer storage subject to staff availability; must collect by 22:00 same day.
Step-free from street to lobby via side ramp. Two accessible rooms on ground floor (room 101 and 102). Lift doors are 80 cm wide, suitable for standard wheelchairs. No grab bars in bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Estacionamento Luiz Xavier, 100 m away on the same avenue, open 24h, BRL 25 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Curitiba does not charge a city tax for hotels as of 2025)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for non-refundable rates; refundable rates may require a deposit of one night. At check-in, a credit card hold of BRL 200 per night for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (694 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: Missão Shalon (767 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: Comunidade Terapêutica Missão Shalon (804 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias (842 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping Itália — 428 m · ~5 min walk
Praça Santos Andrade — 223 m · ~3 min walk
Espaço Cultural Capela Santa Maria — 227 m · ~3 min walk
Teatro Guaíra — 61 m · ~1 min walk
Largo do Parquinho — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco24Horas — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Nissei — 285 m · ~4 min walk
Mixmax Express — 501 m · ~6 min walk
Terminal Guadalupe — 719 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs from large banks like Banco do Brasil or Bradesco; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist shops as they give poor rates.
Credit and debit cards accepted in most places; contactless is common, but small vendors and street stalls often prefer cash.
10% service charge is usually included in restaurant bills, so no extra tip needed. Round up fares for taxis. Hotel staff: R$5–10 per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A pingado (coffee with milk) or espresso at a café: roughly R$5–8.
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, protein, salad) at a lunch spot: around R$20–30.
A simple main dish like pizza or a sandwich at a diner: R$25–40.
Boca Maldita or the Rua das Flores pedestrian areas have stalls selling hot dogs, pastéis, and esfihas for quick cheap eats.
Supermercados like Supermercado Muffato, Condor, and Walmart are common in the area.
Shopping Estação and outlets in the city centre offer affordable high-street brands; Rua da Cidadania markets have cheaper options.
Single bus fare with the direct bus (UT) is R$4.25; a red (convencional) bus is R$4.25 (day pass not sold). From Afonso Pena Airport, take bus line 301 (Aeroporto) for R$4.25 instead of a taxi.
Eat at lunchtime when prato feitos are cheapest. Avoid bottled water—tap water is safe in Curitiba. Use buses rather than taxis or rideshares for cross-town trips.
Good to know — Curitiba
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.08 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
CuritibaFor non-urgent police help, dial 197. Tourist police (in Portuguese, Polícia Turística) can be reached at 0800-643-1212. The city's central hospital, Hospital do Trabalhador, has its own ER number: (41) 3223-2222.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Curitiba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Slaviero Slim
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco24Horas — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Nissei — 285 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Praça Rui Barbosa (departure point) → Circular route via 25 key sights (including Ópera de Arame, Jardim Botânico)
💡 Hop-on hop-off; buy the pass at the Praça Rui Barbosa booth. Best value if you do the full loop early morning to avoid crowds at stop-offs.
Rua Riachuelo (3 min walk from hotel) → Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
💡 This direct line is far cheaper than a taxi. Sit on the left side for a view of the city’s famous botanical gardens on the way out.
Praça Rui Barbosa (2 min walk from hotel) → Rua XV de Novembro (Pedestrian Zone)
💡 Bus stops are marked with electronic panels. Insert rechargeable 'Cartão Transporte' token (buy at terminals) for R$ 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 Slaviero Slim?
Request a room on floors 5 through 8 facing the rear courtyard. These mid-to-upper floors avoid street-level noise from Avenida Luiz Xavier while the rear orientation buffers the main road. The lift serves these floors directly.
Which rooms should I avoid at Slaviero Slim?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3 facing the street. Ground-level and low-floor front rooms will catch heavy traffic noise and pedestrian bustle from the avenue. Also skip rooms adjacent to the lift shaft if you're a light sleeper.
Is Slaviero Slim noisy?
Avenida Luiz Xavier is a main city-centre artery with bus traffic and pedestrian crowds. Expect road rumble on lower front floors. The ground-floor bar may produce late-night chatter in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Slaviero Slim?
The best view is from a rear-facing upper floor, offering a glimpse of Curitiba's skyline and nearby parks. Front rooms look directly onto the busy Avenida Luiz Xavier commercial strip.
What are insider tips for staying at Slaviero Slim?
1. Request a courtyard-facing room at booking — the difference in street noise is dramatic. 2. Check-in can be quick at off-peak hours (after 3pm); if arriving late, confirm 24-hour reception availability as this is a 3-star property.
What time is check-in at Slaviero Slim?
Check-in at Slaviero Slim is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Slaviero Slim have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, no login code needed. Speed typically 10–15 Mbps down/5 up; sufficient for email and browsing, not streaming.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Slaviero Slim?
None (Curitiba does not charge a city tax for hotels as of 2025)
Where can I eat cheaply near Slaviero Slim?
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, protein, salad) at a lunch spot: around R$20–30.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Slaviero Slim?
Single bus fare with the direct bus (UT) is R$4.25; a red (convencional) bus is R$4.25 (day pass not sold). From Afonso Pena Airport, take bus line 301 (Aeroporto) for R$4.25 instead of a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Curitiba?
April, October — mild autumn/spring temps (12–22°C), low rainfall, clear skies, and tourist sites uncrowded. Also good for walking the city's parks.
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.