Your stay — Casa de Pedra
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The Property — Casa de Pedra
Casa de Pedra is a modest three-star pousada in the Lagoa da Conceição neighbourhood, built from local stone and topped with terracotta tiles. The lobby feels like a quiet, lived-in sitting room: wooden beams, a small reception desk with a bowl of fresh fruit, and the faint sound of samba from a radio in the kitchen. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, no-fuss base near the lagoon without paying for resort extras. The USP is its location — a ten-minute walk from both the lagoon edge and the nightlife strip, but tucked away on a calm residential street.
Chronicles of Florianopolis
Florianópolis was officially founded in 1726 as Desterro, a colonial outpost on the Santa Catarina Island. Its architecture blends Portuguese-Azorean whitewashed houses with azulejo tiles, especially in the historic centre and on the fishing villages of the east coast. In the 20th century, the city grew explosively after the Hercílio Luz Bridge linked it to the mainland in 1926, and it became the state capital. Today, Florianópolis balances a tech-hub economy (nicknamed 'Ilha do Silício') with a beach-culture identity — surfers, hikers, and nightlife crowds all coexist, though the car-centred sprawl has created chronic traffic bottlenecks.
Best Time to Visit
Full Florianopolis guide →Best months
March and April for settled warm weather (24-28°C), calm seas, and significantly fewer tourists than January-February. November also works well — spring flowers, 25°C average, and pre-summer prices.
Peak / festival surge
December to February, especially the week of New Year's Eve (Réveillon) and Carnaval (February). Hotel prices in Lagoa da Conceição can triple, and advance booking is essential. The island's 42 beaches fill up, and traffic on the main bridge can exceed two-hour delays.
Budget shoulder season
October and May are the sweet spots: lower rainfall than winter, temperatures around 22°C, and hotel rates 30-40% below peak. Fewer surfers in the water, but still enough sun for beach afternoons.
Weather & packing
July is Florianópolis' coolest month, averaging 14-20°C, and often cloudy with occasional cold fronts sweeping up from the south. Pack a light waterproof jacket and at least one long-sleeve layer for evenings — shorts alone won't cut it.
Live City Briefing — Florianopolis
- A new direct bus route from Florianópolis Airport to Lagoa da Conceição launched in late 2025, cutting transfer time to roughly 40 minutes; the line number is 215.
- The Lagoa da Conceição boardwalk extension is now complete, offering a continuous 3km walking/cycling path from the pousada area to the Canto dos Açores bridge.
- Several restaurants on Rua das Crianças closed in early 2026, but a new craft-beer bar called 'Onda' has opened opposite the old market, drawing locals with live forró on Fridays.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa de Pedra, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from the main street to reduce traffic noise – Florianopolis streets can get busy, especially during summer. If available, a room at the back of the building is quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor facing the street – you'll hear cars and pedestrians clearly. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft or service staircase, if you can spot them on a map, as they tend to carry clatter.
Best views
Likely partial views of the surrounding hills or city rooftops, not beach – Casa de Pedra is inland. South- or east-facing rooms catch morning light without oppressive afternoon heat.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (top floor if no 5th) are your best bet for peace – above street-level rumble but still within a 3-star building's standard lift range.
🔊 Noise notes
Main street noise is the primary issue – check if your window faces a side road. Avoid rooms above a bar or restaurant (common on ground floors in Floripa) – they can hum until late.
Insider tips
1. Since it's a 3-star, request a room on a higher floor during booking – many smaller hotels will note it if you call ahead. 2. If you have a car, ask about off-street parking – Florianopolis street parking can be scarce in peak season.
- 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 — Casa de Pedra
Free for all guests; average speed 20 Mbps (download), 8 Mbps (upload). One device per room – additional devices can connect via a captive portal (no password, just accept terms). Connection may be slow during peak evenings (18:00–22:00) due to shared line.
No lift; the hotel is a single-storey historic stone building – all 12 rooms are on ground floor, but there are two steps at the main entrance and one step between the reception and the guest wing. No stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers. Digital newsstand not available. Guests can borrow two Portuguese-language magazines from reception (Vogue Brasil, Veja). No notable building heritage quirks beyond original stone walls.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed after 10:00, no extra fee, but room assignment is subject to availability. Late check-out fee: R$ 120 if requested by 10:00 on departure day (extension until 16:00 allowed only if no same-day arrival booked).
Free, locked luggage room available for same-day departures after check-out (limit 6 hours)
No step-free entrance – two steps at front door (15 cm each). Doorways are 70 cm wide; rooms have standard-height beds (no adjustable beds). No adapted bathroom or grab rails. Not suitable for wheelchair users. Staff can assist with manual wheelchair over steps if given advance notice.
Small on-site parking lot with 8 spaces – free for all guests, first-come-first-served. Nearest public car park is 200 m away at Lagoa da Conceição square (Estacionamento Lagoa, Rua das Pedras, 100), R$ 25 per night. No EV charging on-site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: R$ 3 per person per night (mandatory; paid at check-in, applies only to stays up to 30 days)
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay charged to credit card at booking; remaining balance plus R$ 200 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Paróquia Santana (971 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Assembleia de Deus (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: Igreja O Brasil para Cristo (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Universal (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Biafarma — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs (caixas eletrônicos) at banks like Banco do Brasil or Bradesco; avoid airport exchange booths and tourist-area bureaux due to poor rates and high fees.
Cards are widely accepted in most shops and restaurants, but bring cash for small bars, market stalls, and beach kiosks; contactless is common but not universal.
Not mandatory, but 10% is often added to restaurant bills (serviço); if not, a small tip is appreciated. Taxis – round up or leave 5-10%. Hotel staff – R$5-10 per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cafezinho (small strong coffee) from a corner bar or bakery – roughly R$4-6.
A prato feito (set lunch of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a local lanchonete – around R$15-25.
A simple main like a fish or chicken dish at a family-run restaurant – R$25-40.
Beach kiosks on the northern sandbar sell pastéis and açaí; the central market near the ferry terminal has cheap snacks and fruit.
Supermercados like Angeloni, Giassi, or Bistek are common; use rede like Prezunic for cheaper basics.
Shopping centers like Beiramar Shopping or Iguatemi have mid-range chain stores; markets in Lagoa da Conceição have boho beachwear.
Local buses (executivo or comum) cost about R$4.50 per ride; from the airport (Hercílio Luz) take bus 263 or 330 to the centre for R$4.50 – a taxi/uber is R$50-70.
Eat at self-service restaurants (por quilo) to control cost; use Uber or local buses over taxis; buy fresh produce at the Mercado Público rather than convenience stores.
Good to know — Florianopolis
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.12 · BRL
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Florianopolis, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa de Pedra
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Biafarma — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Florianopolis Airport → Pousada Drops de Aniz
💡 Airport Uber has a separate pick-up zone to the right of the main exit. 99Pop is usually 15–20% cheaper but drivers are less likely to accept the long route. On peak summer weekends, double the estimated time.
Florianopolis Airport (Hercílio Luz) → Pousada Drops de Aniz (Praia Brava)
💡 Buy a fixed-price voucher at the airport booth right after baggage claim to avoid surge or meter games. The trip north is about 45km—longer if traffic hits the bridges.
TICEN (Central Bus Terminal, Florianopolis centre) → Praia Brava (final stop, 200m from pousada)
💡 This air-conditioned line runs via the north coast and drops you right at the beach. Buy a rechargeable bus card at TICEN—cash is not accepted onboard. Don't take the cheaper 331; it's slower and stops further inland.
Florianopolis Airport → Praia Brava (hotel drop-off)
💡 These vans run from the airport exit and serve the north beaches. Look for the 'Praia Brava' sign. They're cheaper than a taxi and almost as fast, but don't accept credit cards inside the van—carry small notes in reais.
About Florianopolis
Wikipedia ↗
Florianópolis (English: FLOR-ee-ə-NOP-əl-iss, Brazilian Portuguese: [floɾiaˈnɔpolis]) is the capital and second largest city of the state of Santa Catarina, in the South Region of Brazil. The city encompasses Santa Catarina Island and surrounding small islands, as well as part of the mainland. It h...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Casa de Pedra?
Request upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from the main street to reduce traffic noise – Florianopolis streets can get busy, especially during summer. If available, a room at the back of the building is quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa de Pedra?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor facing the street – you'll hear cars and pedestrians clearly. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft or service staircase, if you can spot them on a map, as they tend to carry clatter.
Is Casa de Pedra noisy?
Main street noise is the primary issue – check if your window faces a side road. Avoid rooms above a bar or restaurant (common on ground floors in Floripa) – they can hum until late.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa de Pedra?
Likely partial views of the surrounding hills or city rooftops, not beach – Casa de Pedra is inland. South- or east-facing rooms catch morning light without oppressive afternoon heat.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa de Pedra?
1. Since it's a 3-star, request a room on a higher floor during booking – many smaller hotels will note it if you call ahead. 2. If you have a car, ask about off-street parking – Florianopolis street parking can be scarce in peak season.
What time is check-in at Casa de Pedra?
Check-in at Casa de Pedra is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa de Pedra have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; average speed 20 Mbps (download), 8 Mbps (upload). One device per room – additional devices can connect via a captive portal (no password, just accept terms). Connection may be slow during peak evenings (18:00–22:00) due to shared line.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa de Pedra?
R$ 3 per person per night (mandatory; paid at check-in, applies only to stays up to 30 days)
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa de Pedra?
A prato feito (set lunch of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a local lanchonete – around R$15-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa de Pedra?
Local buses (executivo or comum) cost about R$4.50 per ride; from the airport (Hercílio Luz) take bus 263 or 330 to the centre for R$4.50 – a taxi/uber is R$50-70.
When is the best time to visit Florianopolis?
March and April for settled warm weather (24-28°C), calm seas, and significantly fewer tourists than January-February. November also works well — spring flowers, 25°C average, and pre-summer prices.
Top Attractions in Florianopolis
💡 Try the oyster bar at Box 42. Six oysters cost about R$15. Avoid the souvenir stalls outside—they mark up prices for tourists.
💡 For the best free view, hike the short trail up Morro da Lagoa at sunset. The path starts behind the church in the village centre.
💡 Arrive before 10am on weekends to get a parking spot near the dunes. Bring sunscreen and water; there are few shade options.
💡 Combine this with a walk along the nearby Praia do Forte beach. On clear days you can see the mainland mountains. Bring a picnic; there are benches on the fortress walls.
💡 Entry costs R$10 (about £1.50). Go early morning or late afternoon when the light is golden and the sand is cool. The trail to the ocean lookout is 1.5km and takes about 30 minutes.