Your stay — Sundown Hotel
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Emergency Contacts
NiteroiIf you are in Niterói, call 190 for police, 192 for ambulance, 193 for fire. For non-urgent civil police, dial 197; for tourist help, try the state tourist police at (21) 2332-9900. Save these numbers on your phone before you arrive.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Niteroi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Sundown Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Aeroporto Santos Dumont (SDU) + taxi to Praça XV → Praça XV (Rio centro) → Praça Arariboia (Niterói)
💡 Only worth it if you're arriving at Santos Dumont. The ferry crossing is stunning — aim for sunset around 17:00. From Praça Arariboia, it's a 5-min taxi to Hotel Fagundes Varela.
Hotel Fagundes Varela, Niterói (Rua da Conceição stop) → Centro do Rio (Castelo stop near Avenida Rio Branco)
💡 Sit on the left-hand side for views of Guanabara Bay over the bridge. This bus is a lifeline for commuters — avoid 07:00-09:00 and 17:00-19:00 when it's packed.
Aeroporto Internacional do Galeão (GIG) → Hotel Fagundes Varela, Niterói (near Rua da Conceição)
💡 Catch the bus to Terminal Rodoviário de Niterói, then it's a 10-min walk. Avoid this route if you have heavy luggage — the walk from the terminal to the hotel is uphill.
Aeroporto Internacional do Galeão (GIG) → Hotel Fagundes Varela, Niterói
💡 Uber is cheaper than regular taxi, but surge pricing spikes after 22:00. If you land late, negotiate a fixed price with a taxi driver at the GIG arrivals hall.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Sundown Hotel?
Check-in at Sundown Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Niteroi
💡 Best visited on weekdays to dodge the weekend crush. Grab a coconut water from a kiosk (about 5 BRL) and watch the sun set over the Sugarloaf.
💡 Start at the Teatro Popular around 16:00 and walk west—you’ll catch the buildings in golden light and end at the MAC for sunset. No entry fees at any of the outdoor spaces.
💡 Free entry on Wednesdays. Go mid-afternoon for the best light and fewer crowds; the sun hits the bay perfectly for photos.
💡 Wear decent trainers for the steep climb; you can drive up if you have a car. Best at late afternoon for the sunset—bring water, as there are no drink stalls near the top.
💡 Entry costs about 2 BRL. Arrive before 11:00 to avoid heat; the shade is scant. Check the schedule—sometimes it’s closed for military drills on weekends.