Your stay — Pousada 14 Bis
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The Property — Pousada 14 Bis
Pousada 14 Bis is a modest three-star guesthouse in central Petrópolis that feels more like a well-kept family home than a hotel. The lobby is small but tidy, with wooden furniture and local art on the walls, and the staff are genuinely friendly. It sits on a quiet street within walking distance of the main museums and cathedral. Best for budget travellers or couples who want a clean, no-fuss base for exploring the imperial city.
Chronicles of Petropolis
Petrópolis was founded in 1843 by Emperor Dom Pedro II as the summer capital of the Brazilian Empire, a deliberate escape from Rio’s heat and epidemics. The city’s architecture is a museum of 19th-century European eclecticism — neoclassical, Gothic and Bavarian-style houses — because German immigrant labourers built much of it. Today it’s known as the Imperial City, drawing tourists to the former imperial palace and the Crystal Palace. Its cultural identity is a mix of aristocratic nostalgia, German-Brazilian heritage and a lively café scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Petropolis guide →Best months
April, May and September: mild temperatures (15–22°C), low rainfall, and fewer tourists than the summer holidays. Perfect for walking the historic centre without crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak winter season for Petrópolis, coinciding with school holidays and the city’s annual Serrano Winter Festival (concerts, theatre and food events). Hotel prices rise 30–50% above shoulder rates. Expect cooler weather (10–15°C) and some drizzle.
Budget shoulder season
March and November are the best budget months: quieter, cheaper rooms (often 30% less than July), with temperatures around 18–24°C. Occasional rain, but manageable for outdoor sightseeing.
Weather & packing
Petrópolis sits at over 800 metres, so winter nights can drop to 8°C even in July — pack a warm jacket and layers. Summer afternoons often bring sudden thunderstorms; always carry a compact umbrella or raincoat regardless of season.
Live City Briefing — Petropolis
- The Museu Imperial (Imperial Palace) has extended its opening hours to 6 pm from July 2026, after a renovation of its garden café — good for a late-afternoon visit.
- Rua do Imperador, the main shopping street, is undergoing partial repaving until August 2026; some stretches may be closed to cars, but pedestrian access is maintained.
- The 2026 Serrano Winter Festival (July 18–27) will include free concerts at Praça da Liberdade and a craft beer fair — book accommodation early if you plan to attend.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pousada 14 Bis, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard, away from Rua Buenos Aires. These upper floors reduce street-level noise and offer better light, while the rear orientation avoids traffic sounds from the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (andar térreo) facing Rua Buenos Aires, as they suffer maximum street noise from pedestrians, cars, and possible late-night activity. Also skip any room directly beside the lift shaft or near the internal staircase, where clatter from other guests and staff travels easily.
Best views
Rooms on upper floors (3rd/4th) at the front offer a view over Rua Buenos Aires and the neighbouring buildings of central Petrópolis — a typical urban scene, not a scenic panorama. Rear rooms see the hotel's own courtyard and neighbouring rooftops, which is quieter but less visually interesting.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest at this hotel with a lift, being above street din but not adjacent to any roof-level equipment or public areas like a breakfast room.
🔊 Noise notes
Rua Buenos Aires is a central thoroughfare in Petrópolis, with traffic from early morning until evening, and possible bar/restaurant noise nearby. The hotel entrance area and any on-site breakfast room can add early-morning clatter on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on floor 3 or 4 during booking, and confirm it's not above the breakfast area. 2. If you're driving, ask the hotel if they have off-street parking or a nearby garage — Rua Buenos Aires is tight for parking, and street spots fill quickly in central Petrópolis.
- 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 — Pousada 14 Bis
Free for all guests. Speed is 15-20 Mbps down, adequate for streaming and video calls. Login via room number and surname; no voucher needed.
No lift. The building is a converted 1920s townhouse over three floors with stairs only. Ground-floor rooms available on request.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers. The lounge has a TV with local channels and BBC World. Quirk: the original staircase has a stained-glass window of a biplane (a nod to the hotel's name).
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 11:00 at reception without charge. Late check-out until 16:00 costs R$ 80 and is subject to availability.
Free - leave bags in the luggage room behind reception (unlocked, staff supervise). For longer storage over 48h ask front desk.
No step-free entry. Two low steps at the main entrance (30 cm total). No wheelchair-accessible rooms; no grab bars in bathrooms. Ground-floor room (Room 101) has a wide door but no roll-in shower.
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is Estacionamento Centro (Rua do Imperador, 200, 300 m walk), open 06:00-22:00, R$ 35 per 24h. No EV charging within 1 km.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Petropolis does not levy a city tourist tax on hotels of this class)
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required at booking; a R$ 200 incidental hold placed on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja do Rosário (244 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia (539 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias (549 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Metodista Wesleyana (635 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Conjunto Comercial Vila Rica — 209 m · ~3 min walk
Praça da Inconfidência — 159 m · ~2 min walk
Casa de Petrópolis (Casa dos sete erros) — 580 m · ~7 min walk
Salão Nobre da UCP — 501 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bitcoin ATM - Shitcoins.club — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Droga Raia — 815 m · ~10 min walk
Estação Rodoviária Imperatriz Leopoldina — 152 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs or cambio houses in central Petropolis; avoid airport kiosks for poor rates.
Cards accepted widely in restaurants and shops; contactless common; mobile pay less so.
Restaurants include 10% service charge; no additional tip expected. Taxis round up; hotel staff R$5-10 for porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Cafezinho (small black coffee) at padarias for around R$4.
Prato feito (set lunch plate) at a simple restaurant for about R$25.
Main course at a budget pizzeria or churrascaria for around R$35.
Pastel (filled pastry) at local markets or food stalls near the city centre.
Supermercados like Prezunic or Guanabara are common in Petropolis.
Rua do Imperador has affordable chain stores and local boutiques.
Local bus fare around R$4.40; from Rio airports, take buso to Petropolis (about R$50) rather than taxi.
Eat at lunchtime for cheaper set meals; buy groceries at supermarkets for snacks; walk around the historic centre rather than take taxis.
Good to know — Petropolis
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.08 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
PetropolisIn Petrópolis, Brazil, these numbers work nationally. For local issues or English help, call 153 (Civil Police) or 155 (Tourist Help, limited English). Download the '190 RJ' app for accurate location sharing.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Petropolis, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Pousada 14 Bis
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bitcoin ATM - Shitcoins.club — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk — pharmacy · Droga Raia — 815 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Any address in Rio (e.g., Copacabana) → Hotel Casablanca Imperial, Petrópolis
💡 UberX is typically R$ 180–220; avoid surge pricing on weekends. Confirm the driver is willing to go intercity before they arrive – some cancel when they see Petrópolis.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) → Hotel Casablanca Imperial, Petrópolis
💡 Pre-pay at the official taxi kiosk inside arrivals to avoid haggling. Request a sedan, not a van, for the winding mountain road.
Rio de Janeiro Novo Rio Bus Station (Rodoviária Novo Rio) → Petrópolis Bus Station (Rodoviária de Petrópolis)
💡 Buy a ticket for the 'direto' (direct) bus – it skips local stops and cuts 20 minutes. From the Petrópolis station, a 5-minute taxi ride to the hotel costs about R$ 15.
Alvorada Bus Terminal (Barra da Tijuca, Rio) → Petrópolis Bus Station
💡 This route works if you're staying in western Rio – less hassle than crossing town to Novo Rio. Get off at the Centro stop one block earlier if you prefer walking to the hotel (10 mins, flat).
About Petropolis
Wikipedia ↗
Petrópolis (Portuguese: [peˈtɾɔpolis, -pu-]) is a city of the estado (state) of central Rio de Janeiro, in southeastern Brazil, in a valley of the Órgãos Mountains, 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Rio de Janeiro city. According to the 2022 Brazilian census, Petrópolis municipality had a population o...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Pousada 14 Bis?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard, away from Rua Buenos Aires. These upper floors reduce street-level noise and offer better light, while the rear orientation avoids traffic sounds from the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pousada 14 Bis?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (andar térreo) facing Rua Buenos Aires, as they suffer maximum street noise from pedestrians, cars, and possible late-night activity. Also skip any room directly beside the lift shaft or near the internal staircase, where clatter from other guests and staff travels easily.
Is Pousada 14 Bis noisy?
Rua Buenos Aires is a central thoroughfare in Petrópolis, with traffic from early morning until evening, and possible bar/restaurant noise nearby. The hotel entrance area and any on-site breakfast room can add early-morning clatter on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Pousada 14 Bis?
Rooms on upper floors (3rd/4th) at the front offer a view over Rua Buenos Aires and the neighbouring buildings of central Petrópolis — a typical urban scene, not a scenic panorama. Rear rooms see the hotel's own courtyard and neighbouring rooftops, which is quieter but less visually interesting.
What are insider tips for staying at Pousada 14 Bis?
1. Request a room on floor 3 or 4 during booking, and confirm it's not above the breakfast area. 2. If you're driving, ask the hotel if they have off-street parking or a nearby garage — Rua Buenos Aires is tight for parking, and street spots fill quickly in central Petrópolis.
What time is check-in at Pousada 14 Bis?
Check-in at Pousada 14 Bis is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pousada 14 Bis have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests. Speed is 15-20 Mbps down, adequate for streaming and video calls. Login via room number and surname; no voucher needed.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pousada 14 Bis?
None (Petropolis does not levy a city tourist tax on hotels of this class)
Where can I eat cheaply near Pousada 14 Bis?
Prato feito (set lunch plate) at a simple restaurant for about R$25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pousada 14 Bis?
Local bus fare around R$4.40; from Rio airports, take buso to Petropolis (about R$50) rather than taxi.
When is the best time to visit Petropolis?
April, May and September: mild temperatures (15–22°C), low rainfall, and fewer tourists than the summer holidays. Perfect for walking the historic centre without crowds.
Top Attractions in Petropolis
💡 Visit during a weekday morning to have the place almost to yourself. The crypt with the imperial tombs is open to the public and free.
💡 Go on Sunday morning for the best selection and fewer tourists. The handmade lace and wooden toys are good souvenirs, and prices are negotiable if you buy multiple items.
💡 It's small and can be seen in 30 minutes. Check if the guided tour is running—it adds context about the building's role during the Vargas era.
💡 Entry to the museum costs R$10 on most days, but the gardens and exterior are always free. For free interior access, visit on the first Wednesday of each month, when it's open to all without charge.
💡 Arrive early (by 8am) to secure a parking spot and avoid crowds. The trail to Cachoeira do Palácio is the easiest and ends at a waterfall where you can swim.