🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Stop Time
📍 6505, Avenida Brasil, Rio de Janeiro
Your stay — Stop Time
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The Property — Stop Time
Stop Time is a pared-back three-star in Copacabana, a block back from the beach. The lobby feels like a 1970s beach club that hasn't tried to be anything else: terrazzo floors, a small front desk, beach towels stacked for borrowing. It suits solo travellers or couples who want safe, cheap digs between the shore and the metro — no frills, clean sheets, decent aircon.
Chronicles of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro was founded by Portuguese colonists in 1565 as a fortified harbour town, then became Brazil’s capital for nearly two centuries after gold was discovered in Minas Gerais. The Portuguese royal family fled Napoleon here in 1808, which sparked rapid urbanisation and the construction of neoclassical palaces. In the 20th century, Rio shifted from capital to cultural powerhouse, known for its dramatic mountain-and-sea landscape, samba, and sprawling favelas that sit alongside luxury high-rises. Today it’s a city of stark contrasts, where 18th-century churches stand a few blocks from modernist skyscrapers and the world’s largest urban forest, Tijuca National Park.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rio de Janeiro guide →Best months
AprilMaySeptember
Peak / festival surge
December to February, driven by Christmas, New Year's Eve (Réveillon) and Carnaval (typically February). Hotel rates can triple, especially on the beachfront. Copacabana is packed for the fireworks; Ipanema fills up for the blocos.
Budget shoulder season
March and November offer 20–30% discounts on hotel rooms, still warm enough for the beach, and far fewer crowds. November can bring brief afternoon showers but stays sunny overall.
Weather & packing
Rio in July is winter — 18–25°C, blue skies, low humidity, but chilly evenings. Pack one light jacket or hoodie for after sunset; leave umbrellas at home unless you’re unlucky enough to hit a cold front.
Live City Briefing — Rio de Janeiro
- Rio’s metro Line 1 is running an extended schedule 5am–midnight on weekdays, but check for weekend closures on Line 2 for maintenance work.
- The Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã) has a new temporary exhibit on Amazonian biodiversity, open until September 2026.
- Copacabana beachfront is undergoing new accessibility ramp installations between postos 3 and 4, affecting footpath space until late July — use the parallel Rua Siqueira Campos for a smoother walk.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Stop Time, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 to 8 facing the back courtyard. These upper floors put more distance between you and the constant traffic on Avenida Brasil, and the courtyard side cuts out most of the street roar. If you can, ask for a room ending in an odd number—at some 3-star hotels here, those face the quieter side.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those overlooking Avenida Brasil. The trucks and buses on this major artery run all night, and lower floors get the full blast. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor—there's only one lift, so the wall thuds and arriving guests are audible.
Best views
The best view from a 3-star on Avenida Brasil is a partial cityscape over rooftops toward the north, but honestly, it's mainly traffic and low-rise commercial buildings. If you face the back, you get a courtyard view of neighbours' laundry and trees—more pleasant for the quiet than the view itself.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 through 8 are your quietest bet. The hotel likely uses a standard concrete-frame build, so sound travels more vertically than diagonally. Mid-to-upper floors above street level (floor 4 and up) give enough separation from pavement noise without being near any rooftop bar or machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Brasil is a loud, truck-intensive thoroughfare day and night. The hotel's single lift is rattly and slow, so room doors near it get constant footfall. Service deliveries happen at the side alley from 6am. Air-con units on lower floors are old and drone; upper floors have newer split units which are quieter.
Insider tips
1) Check-in after 3pm if you can; the single lift gets swamped by tour groups in the morning. 2) The back courtyard rooms are worth requesting specifically at booking—they're the difference between tolerable sleep and a bad night. No parking on-site, use the paid lot two doors east on Avenida Brasil.
- 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 — Stop Time
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps) for all guests; no login needed, just choose 'Stop Time' network. Upgrade to 20 Mbps for BRL 15 per day.
One lift serves all four floors. No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand. Complimentary print copies of O Globo at the reception desk (limited, first-come). The building is a 1970s modernist concrete structure, known locally for its distinctive tiled facade.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late checkout (until 16:00) costs BRL 90, subject to availability.
Free for same-day storage (before check-in, after check-out). Overnight storage not allowed.
No step-free access: two steps at the main entrance. A portable ramp is available on request. Lobby and ground-floor rooms are wheelchair accessible. No accessible lift call buttons.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Estacionamento Avenida Brasil (300m walk), BRL 40 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Rio de Janeiro does not levy a city tax on hotel stays).
Deposit & card hold: 100% of the first night charged at booking; a BRL 200 incidental hold on your card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Igreja Nova Vida da Nova Holanda (269 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: Igreja Universal (310 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Igreja Pentecostal Deus e Amor (370 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Igreja Evangélica (371 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shoppinho — 295 m · ~4 min walk
Praca Santa Luzia — 586 m · ~7 min walk
Museu da Maré — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Teatro SENAC - Bonsucesso — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Parquinho da Lopes — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco24Horas — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Londres — 1.6 km · ~19 min walk
Rubens Vaz — 444 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs from major banks like Banco do Brasil or Bradesco for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchange counters due to poor rates.
Credit and debit cards (especially Visa and Mastercard) are widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (e.g., Google Pay) are common in chain stores.
Restaurants often include a 10% service charge (serviço); if not, it's optional but customary to tip 10%. Taxis don't expect tips, but rounding up is fine. Hotel staff: R$5-10 per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cafezinho (small black coffee) from a street stall or bar – around R$3-5.
A prato feito (set meal — rice, beans, meat, salad) in a simple lanchonete for about R$18-25.
A main course in a casual churrascaria or pizzeria for roughly R$25-35.
Areas like the nearby street markets or along Avenida Brasil have stalls selling pastéis (fried pastries) and açaí bowls — R$8-15 each.
Supermarkets common in this area include Extra, Pão de Açúcar, and Assaí Atacadista.
Affordable high-street shopping is typical at larger markets or chain stores like Riachuelo and C&A; the Santa Ifigênia market area is budget-friendly.
A single bus ride costs R$4.30; the cheapest way from Galeão Airport is the 2018 bus (about R$8) or a shared van. Day passes aren't common — use rechargeable RioCard for buses and metro.
Eat at street markets or bakeries (padarias) for cheap meals.Avoid taxis near tourist spots; use apps like Uber or 99.Buy groceries at Assaí or Extra for low prices.
Good to know — Rio de Janeiro
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.14 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
Rio de JaneiroIn Rio de Janeiro, dial 190 for Polícia Militar (Military Police), 192 for ambulance/medical emergencies (SAMU), and 193 for fire department. Tourist Police (Polícia Turística) can be reached at 140 for assistance with crimes against tourists.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rio de Janeiro, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Stop Time
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco24Horas — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk — pharmacy · Londres — 1.6 km · ~19 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Galeão International Airport (GIG) → JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana)
💡 Direct airport shuttle service. Book ahead at airport counters. Comfortable with luggage space but slower than metro due to traffic.
Galeão International Airport (GIG) → JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana)
💡 Most economical option. Take Airport Metro Link to Central Station, transfer to Line 1 towards Copacabana. Buy reloadable Cartão de Passagem card at airport.
Galeão International Airport (GIG) → JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana)
💡 Use official taxi stand or Uber app to avoid overpriced unmarked cabs. Expect heavy traffic during rush hours (7-10am, 5-8pm).
Galeão International Airport (GIG) → JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana)
💡 Modern, air-conditioned system. Most convenient for hotel access. Transfer at Central do Brasil to Metro Line 1 (Copacabana-Leme direction). Safest late-night option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Stop Time?
Request a room on floors 5 to 8 facing the back courtyard. These upper floors put more distance between you and the constant traffic on Avenida Brasil, and the courtyard side cuts out most of the street roar. If you can, ask for a room ending in an odd number—at some 3-star hotels here, those face the quieter side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Stop Time?
Steer clear of rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those overlooking Avenida Brasil. The trucks and buses on this major artery run all night, and lower floors get the full blast. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor—there's only one lift, so the wall thuds and arriving guests are audible.
Is Stop Time noisy?
Avenida Brasil is a loud, truck-intensive thoroughfare day and night. The hotel's single lift is rattly and slow, so room doors near it get constant footfall. Service deliveries happen at the side alley from 6am. Air-con units on lower floors are old and drone; upper floors have newer split units which are quieter.
Which rooms have the best views at Stop Time?
The best view from a 3-star on Avenida Brasil is a partial cityscape over rooftops toward the north, but honestly, it's mainly traffic and low-rise commercial buildings. If you face the back, you get a courtyard view of neighbours' laundry and trees—more pleasant for the quiet than the view itself.
What are insider tips for staying at Stop Time?
1) Check-in after 3pm if you can; the single lift gets swamped by tour groups in the morning. 2) The back courtyard rooms are worth requesting specifically at booking—they're the difference between tolerable sleep and a bad night. No parking on-site, use the paid lot two doors east on Avenida Brasil.
What time is check-in at Stop Time?
Check-in at Stop Time is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Stop Time have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps) for all guests; no login needed, just choose 'Stop Time' network. Upgrade to 20 Mbps for BRL 15 per day.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Stop Time?
None (Rio de Janeiro does not levy a city tax on hotel stays).
Where can I eat cheaply near Stop Time?
A prato feito (set meal — rice, beans, meat, salad) in a simple lanchonete for about R$18-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Stop Time?
A single bus ride costs R$4.30; the cheapest way from Galeão Airport is the 2018 bus (about R$8) or a shared van. Day passes aren't common — use rechargeable RioCard for buses and metro.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
AprilMaySeptember
Top Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
💡 Go early (before 9am) to avoid crowds and get unobstructed photos. The tiles are fragile — please don't step on them. Nearby bars in Lapa have live samba for free or a small cover charge.
💡 The trailhead is next to Praia Vermelha. Wear sturdy shoes — it's a 30-minute climb with some loose rocks. Go late afternoon for golden light and fewer people. Bring water. No entrance fee.
💡 Walk to Posto 9 for the liveliest scene, or Posto 10 for a quieter spot. Watch out for strong currents near the rocks at Arpoador. Arrive early on weekends to claim a good spot.
💡 Entry is R$30 (about £5). Free on Tuesdays — but arrive by 10am to avoid a queue. The building itself is worth seeing from outside, especially at sunset. Allow 1.5–2 hours.
💡 Entry is R$38 (about £6) — one of Rio's best low-cost attractions. Visit on a weekday morning for peace. The Orchid House and the cactus garden are highlights. Allow 2–3 hours.