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財産 — Edifício Monte Carlo
Edifício Monte Carlo is a no-frills 3-star in Salvador's Comércio district, a 1960s tower with small, clean rooms and a rooftop pool offering a good view of the bay. The lobby is modest—tiled floor, a couple of sofas, check-in desk—and the vibe is practical rather than charming. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a central base near the ferry to Itaparica and plan to spend most of their time exploring the Pelourinho or the beaches. The USP is location and price, not luxury.
Salvadorの歴史
Salvador was founded in 1549 as Brazil's first capital, built on a bluff overlooking the All Saints Bay. Its colonial core, the Pelourinho, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, filled with 17th- and 18th-century churches and pastel-coloured houses. The city evolved as a key slave-trade port, which deeply shaped its Afro-Brazilian culture, visible today in Candomblé terreiros and capoeira circles. Contemporary Salvador is a bustling metropolis of nearly 3 million, known for its vibrant music scene, year-round heat, and the massive Carnival celebration it hosts each February.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Salvador完全ガイド →最高の月
September to November: pleasant temperatures (24-28°C), less rain than summer, and lower tourist numbers than the December-February peak.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
February (Carnival) and December-January (summer holidays). Carnival fills the city with street parties (blocos) and trios elétricos; hotel prices can double or triple, and the Edifício Monte Carlo often sells out months ahead. January's New Year's Eve also spikes demand.
予算肩の季節
April and May: after Carnival and before winter rains, room rates drop significantly, weather is still warm (25-28°C), and crowds thin out—the sweet spot for discounts.
天気&パッケージ
Salvador is hot and humid year-round, with sudden tropical downpours common any month. Pack lightweight cotton clothes, a rain jacket, and walking sandals—no jeans or wool.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Salvador
- The city's new BRT system (Linha Azul) partially opened in 2025, improving bus connections from Comércio to the airport and Barra; check the official Transalvador app for route updates.
- Restoration work on the São Francisco Church and Convent complex in the Pelourinho continues into 2026—some sections may be fenced off, but the main nave is open.
- July is mid-winter in Salvador, with average highs around 26°C and increased rain; expect occasional city-wide power outages during storms, so pack a small torch.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Edifício Monte Carlo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 to 8. These are high enough to avoid street noise and the lift's mechanical hum, but still within the building's typical residential stack where windows have a better chance of overlooking the quieter internal courtyard rather than Rua Magno Valente.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3. Ground and first floors sit directly above the street and lobby — expect traffic rumble, people noise, and possible vibration from the lift machinery if it's a hydraulic model. Also skip rooms at the front of the building below floor 4 due to direct pavement exposure.
Best views
The best view from Edifício Monte Carlo is from a front-facing room on floors 7 or 8, looking east/southeast over the surrounding low-rise buildings toward the Dique do Tororó lake. If that side is booked, a courtyard-facing room on the same floors offers a pleasant internal vista of the building's tile work and vegetation.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 through 8 offer the best balance of height and insulation from both street-level racket and rooftop HVAC units (if any). These floors typically sit in the middle of the building's vertical mass, buffered by occupied spaces above and below.
🔊 Noise notes
Rua Magno Valente is a busy residential-commercial street with motorbike traffic, informal parking, and occasional sound systems from nearby bars. The building appears to have no double-glazed windows, so street noise will filter through. The lift is an older model — expect mechanical clanking and door announcements from 6am to 10pm.
Insider tips
1. Parking is limited to a small basement garage (likely paid). Book a spot at check-in or arrive early — street parking is chaotic and insecure. 2. Request a room on the courtyard side if you're a light sleeper; the internal well buffers most street noise. 3. The front desk staff are local — ask them for a hand-drawn map to the nearest late-night bakery (padaria) on Rua do Salete for open hours and fresh pão de queijo.
- 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
ホテル施設 — Edifício Monte Carlo
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Speed is roughly 15 Mbps down – fine for email and browsing but not Netflix.
One lift serves all six floors. No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary papers. Lobby has a rack of local newsstands you pay for.
Standard check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00. Early bag drop is free if room is not ready. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of daily rate.
Complimentary luggage storage behind the front desk after check-out.
One step at the main entrance; portable ramp is available on request. Lift is wheelchair-accessible. No adapted bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage is Estacionamento Barra at Rua Marques de Caravelas 22, about 300m walk, costing BRL 30 per night. No EV charging.
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A deposit equal to the first night is charged at booking. At check-in a BRL 200 card hold is taken for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary 近く
- Church: Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Esperança (527 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová (756 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Adventista do Sétimo dia (784 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: MAISN - Ministério Apostólico Internacional Salvar Nações (861 m · ~11 min walk)
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
Centro Comercial Aquarius — 665 m · ~8 min walk
Praça Aquarius — 443 m · ~6 min walk
Teatro Módulo — 505 m · ~6 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
Banco24Horas — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Drogaria São Paulo — 600 m · ~8 min walk
Shell Select — 347 m · ~4 min walk
Pernambués — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs from Banco do Brasil or Bradesco in shopping malls; avoid airport exchange desks and tourist bureau kiosks which charge poor rates and fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and shops; contactless works anywhere with the tap logo, but always carry cash for street vendors and small bars.
No mandatory tip; 10% is often added automatically in sit-down restaurants – check the bill before adding more; taxis don't expect tips, round up the fare; hotel staff appreciate R$2-5 for luggage.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →A small espresso (cafezinho) from a padaria (bakery) costs around R$4-5.
A prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat and salad) from a lanchonete costs about R$18-25.
A simple pizza or a moqueca individual portion in a neighbourhood restaurant runs R$25-35 for a main.
Acarajé stalls are common in the area, especially near the beach; they sell the deep-fried bean fritters filled with shrimp for about R$8-12 each.
Supermercado G Barbosa and Supermercado Lojas Americanas are the main budget chains found in the neighbourhood.
Shop at the Feira de São Joaquim market (about 15-20 min by bus) for cheap clothes and textiles; bargain firmly.
A single bus ride costs R$5.50; day passes aren't sold – just pay per trip. From the airport, take the executive bus (R$5.50) or a regular local bus (R$4.50) to the centre, then a local bus to Magno Valente.
Eat at padarias or self-service buffets for lunch instead of tourist restaurants; use ATMs inside malls to avoid withdrawal fees; negotiate prices at markets and with street vendors.
知るのがいい — Salvador
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.11 · BRL
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Salvador, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Edifício Monte Carlo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco24Horas — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · Drogaria São Paulo — 600 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
Santo Antônio Além do Carmo (Plano inclinado do Carmo) → Comércio (lower city) — then ferry to Itaparica or bus
💡 Not for airport use, but essential for local trips to the lower city markets. From the pousada, walk 3 mins down the hill to the funicular — it drops you at Modelo Market. The Elevador Lacerda nearby is a quicker option (same cost).
SSA Airport (stop outside arrivals) → Terminal da Lapa (then walk 15 mins or taxi to Villa Carmo)
💡 Buy a reloadable Salvador card (Cartão Integração) from the driver — it lets you pay for both this bus and the local buses. At Lapa, do not walk alone at night; take a short taxi (R$ 12) to the pousada.
Aeroporto Station (connected to airport) → Lapa Station (then transfer to bus or taxi)
💡 Works well for day arrivals — the station is right below the airport. At Lapa, catch the 'Pelourinho' bus to the Carmo stairs. Avoid this after dark as Lapa square can feel sketchy.
Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) → Pousada Villa Carmo, Santo Antônio Além do Carmo
💡 Prepay at the official taxi booth in arrivals to avoid haggling. The fare includes the shuttle over the bay — drivers take the ferry to Itaparica if you're staying on the island, but for the Pelourinho area, they go via the mainland bridge.
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at Edifício Monte Carlo?
Request a room on floors 5 to 8. These are high enough to avoid street noise and the lift's mechanical hum, but still within the building's typical residential stack where windows have a better chance of overlooking the quieter internal courtyard rather than Rua Magno Valente.
Which rooms should I avoid at Edifício Monte Carlo?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3. Ground and first floors sit directly above the street and lobby — expect traffic rumble, people noise, and possible vibration from the lift machinery if it's a hydraulic model. Also skip rooms at the front of the building below floor 4 due to direct pavement exposure.
Is Edifício Monte Carlo noisy?
Rua Magno Valente is a busy residential-commercial street with motorbike traffic, informal parking, and occasional sound systems from nearby bars. The building appears to have no double-glazed windows, so street noise will filter through. The lift is an older model — expect mechanical clanking and door announcements from 6am to 10pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Edifício Monte Carlo?
The best view from Edifício Monte Carlo is from a front-facing room on floors 7 or 8, looking east/southeast over the surrounding low-rise buildings toward the Dique do Tororó lake. If that side is booked, a courtyard-facing room on the same floors offers a pleasant internal vista of the building's tile work and vegetation.
What are insider tips for staying at Edifício Monte Carlo?
1. Parking is limited to a small basement garage (likely paid). Book a spot at check-in or arrive early — street parking is chaotic and insecure. 2. Request a room on the courtyard side if you're a light sleeper; the internal well buffers most street noise. 3. The front desk staff are local — ask them for a hand-drawn map to the nearest late-night bakery (padaria) on Rua do Salete for open hours and fresh pão de queijo.
What time is check-in at Edifício Monte Carlo?
Check-in at Edifício Monte Carlo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Edifício Monte Carlo have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Speed is roughly 15 Mbps down – fine for email and browsing but not Netflix.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Edifício Monte Carlo?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Edifício Monte Carlo?
A prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat and salad) from a lanchonete costs about R$18-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Edifício Monte Carlo?
A single bus ride costs R$5.50; day passes aren't sold – just pay per trip. From the airport, take the executive bus (R$5.50) or a regular local bus (R$4.50) to the centre, then a local bus to Magno Valente.
When is the best time to visit Salvador?
September to November: pleasant temperatures (24-28°C), less rain than summer, and lower tourist numbers than the December-February peak.
Salvadorのトップ観光スポット
💡 Haggle firmly but politely for half the initial price; the best deals are on leather and lace, not tourist trinkets.
💡 Go early on Sunday mornings for the quieter streets and impromptu drumming circles at Terreiro de Jesus.
💡 Free on Tuesdays; otherwise 10 reais. The on-site restaurant is overpriced, but the picnic benches outside are perfect for lunch.
💡 Bring your own towel and cold drinks—beach-chair rentals are steep. Swim near the lifeguard posts only.
💡 The ride costs about 15 centavos, but skip the queue by using the free staircase next to it if you're fit.