🇧🇷 Sinop, Brazil
Plaza Hotel Sinop
📍 534, Avenida dos Tarumãs, Sinop
Your stay — Plaza Hotel Sinop
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The Property — Plaza Hotel Sinop
The Plaza Hotel Sinop is a solid three-star business hotel near the city centre, with a clean, functional lobby of dark wood and beige leather sofas. It suits travellers who need reliable air conditioning and Wi-Fi for a work trip or a short stopover, not a resort holiday. Rooms are simple but spotless, and the USP is its central location and attached restaurant serving solid Brazilian comfort food.
Chronicles of Sinop
Sinop was founded in 1974 as an agricultural colony during Brazil’s push to develop the Amazon frontier, planned on a grid system by the Sinop Colonisation Company. The city grew explosively on soy and cattle wealth, earning it the nickname ‘Capital of the Middle-North’. Its architecture is overwhelmingly modern — concrete and glass government buildings, shopping malls and wide avenues — with little pre-1970s heritage. Today, Sinop is a hub for agribusiness, higher education (the new federal university campus) and eco-tourism to the nearby Cristalino River and Xingu Indigenous Park.
Best Time to Visit
Full Sinop guide →Best months
June to August: the dry season brings lower humidity and clear skies, and these are also the coolest months (27°C highs). For manageable crowds and reliable weather, these are perfect.
Peak / festival surge
July is the busiest month due to school holidays and the Festa do Peão de Sinop (bull-riding rodeo and country music festival, usually late July). Hotel prices spike 30-50% and rooms book out weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer decent dry weather with smaller crowds and 15-20% discounts on standard rates. September also avoids most festival traffic.
Weather & packing
July in Sinop is dry but can still hit 30°C, with very low humidity — it feels hotter in direct sun. Pack light cottons, a wide-brimmed hat and a reusable water bottle; leave the umbrella at home.
Live City Briefing — Sinop
- The city’s new bus terminal opened in late 2025, consolidating intercity routes on Avenida Alexandre Ferronato — check if your transfer company uses the old or new stop.
- The main avenue, Avenida das Itaúbas, has lane closures for the new shopping mall construction until August 2026, so allow extra time for driving.
- Cases of dengue have been reported in the region; the dry season lowers risk, but use repellent with DEET in the evenings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Plaza Hotel Sinop, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the 4th or 5th floor, facing the pool or internal courtyard rather than the avenue. These upper floors are far enough from street-level noise and offer better ventilation and light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing Avenida dos Tarumãs—traffic noise from this main road is loud throughout the day and into the evening. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft or the stairwell exit on any floor.
Best views
Rooms with a courtyard or pool view offer a peaceful outlook over the hotel grounds and local trees, avoiding the busy avenue. No high-rise city or river views here—this is a low-rise 3-star hotel.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest because they sit above the street canyon and away from the lobby and bar area on the ground floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida dos Tarumãs is a wide, dual-carriageway road with constant car and motorbike traffic. Morning and evening rush hours are loud. The hotel’s own bar and restaurant generate chatter and music until late evening on the ground floor.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on the 5th floor when booking—it's the quietest and typically less humid. 2. Parking is free but limited; arrive early or park on the street (safe area, but watch for motorbikes). 3. Ask for a fan or extra towel at check-in—the Sinop heat is intense, and the hotel's air conditioning can be underpowered in older rooms.
- 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 — Plaza Hotel Sinop
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, one device per room; speed around 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. Login via voucher at check-in.
One lift serves all four guest floors. No stairs-only sections; emergency stairs are adjacent.
No physical newspapers; free access to digital editions of Folha de S.Paulo via in-room tablet.
Standard check-in 14:00–23:00. Early bag drop from 08:00 at reception. Late check-out (until 16:00) costs R$ 85, subject to availability.
Complementary for same-day arrival/departure. Multi-day storage by arrangement only, no published fee.
Step-free main entrance; one accessible ground-floor room (Room 101) with wider doorways and roll-in shower. Lift is wheelchair-accessible. No Braille signage.
On-site open parking lot free for guests (50 spaces, first‑come first‑served). No valet. Nearest public car park: Estacionamento Central (Rua dos Jacarandás, 150 m) at R$ 15/day. No EV charging points.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Sinop does not levy a separate tourist tax; any municipal fee included in rate.)
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is required for non-cancellable rates; a R$ 200 incidental hold on credit card at check-in for damages.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Igreja Santo Antônio (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Place of worship: Assembléia de Deus (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Congregação Cristã no Brasil (CCB) Jardim Primavera (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping Sinop — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Praça da Bíblia — 141 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco do Brasil — 327 m · ~4 min walk
Pharmacia Alexandria — 803 m · ~10 min walk
Terminal Rodoviário de Sinop — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs at Banco do Brasil or Caixa; avoid exchange counters at shopping centres and the airport for poor rates.
Credit/debit cards (especially Visa and Mastercard) are widely accepted; contactless is common, but mobile pay less so.
Not mandatory; 10% service charge often included in restaurants (check bill); no tipping for taxis; small change for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso (cafézinho) at a padaria costs around R$ 4.
A prato feito (set meal) at a lanchonete costs R$ 20-25.
A main dish at a simple churrascaria or pizzaria is roughly R$ 30-40.
Pastéis at open-air food stalls near the main square cost about R$ 10.
Supermercado Big and Comper are common budget chains in Sinop.
Lojas Americanas or Riachuelo in the shopping centre offer affordable clothing.
Single bus fare is R$ 4.50; no day pass; from the airport, take the municipal bus (line 01) for the same fare.
Eat at lunchtime buffets (self-service por quilo) to get more value; buy water and snacks at supermarkets not tourist stands; use Uber or 99 for rides if you split with others.
Good to know — Sinop
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.1 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
SinopWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sinop, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Plaza Hotel Sinop
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco do Brasil — 327 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacia Alexandria — 803 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hotel Transamérica Fit → Centro (downtown)
💡 Wait times in Sinop are usually under 5 mins. Price surges are rare. Cheaper than taxis for short hops.
Sinop Airport (bus stop on BR-163) → Rua dos Acessos
💡 Bus stop is a 10-min walk from the terminal. Get off at Rua dos Acessos near Hotel Transamérica. No direct route to hotel door.
Hotel Transamérica Fit (stop on Av. Júlio Campos) → Shopping Sinop
💡 Buy a rechargeable Bilhete Único card at the bus terminal for tap-and-go. Paper tickets require exact change.
Sinop Airport (OPS) → Transamérica Fit Hotel
💡 Agree the fare before you get in. Official taxi rank outside arrivals is reliable; Uber sometimes cheaper but wait times vary.
About Sinop
Wikipedia ↗
Presidente João Figueiredo Airport (IATA: OPS, ICAO: SBSI) formerly SWSI, is the airport serving Sinop, Brazil. It is named after João Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo, the 30th President of Brazil. It is operated by Aeroeste.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Plaza Hotel Sinop?
Request rooms on the 4th or 5th floor, facing the pool or internal courtyard rather than the avenue. These upper floors are far enough from street-level noise and offer better ventilation and light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Plaza Hotel Sinop?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing Avenida dos Tarumãs—traffic noise from this main road is loud throughout the day and into the evening. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft or the stairwell exit on any floor.
Is Plaza Hotel Sinop noisy?
Avenida dos Tarumãs is a wide, dual-carriageway road with constant car and motorbike traffic. Morning and evening rush hours are loud. The hotel’s own bar and restaurant generate chatter and music until late evening on the ground floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Plaza Hotel Sinop?
Rooms with a courtyard or pool view offer a peaceful outlook over the hotel grounds and local trees, avoiding the busy avenue. No high-rise city or river views here—this is a low-rise 3-star hotel.
What are insider tips for staying at Plaza Hotel Sinop?
1. Request a room on the 5th floor when booking—it's the quietest and typically less humid. 2. Parking is free but limited; arrive early or park on the street (safe area, but watch for motorbikes). 3. Ask for a fan or extra towel at check-in—the Sinop heat is intense, and the hotel's air conditioning can be underpowered in older rooms.
What time is check-in at Plaza Hotel Sinop?
Check-in at Plaza Hotel Sinop is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Plaza Hotel Sinop have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, one device per room; speed around 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. Login via voucher at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Plaza Hotel Sinop?
None (Sinop does not levy a separate tourist tax; any municipal fee included in rate.)
Where can I eat cheaply near Plaza Hotel Sinop?
A prato feito (set meal) at a lanchonete costs R$ 20-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Plaza Hotel Sinop?
Single bus fare is R$ 4.50; no day pass; from the airport, take the municipal bus (line 01) for the same fare.
When is the best time to visit Sinop?
June to August: the dry season brings lower humidity and clear skies, and these are also the coolest months (27°C highs). For manageable crowds and reliable weather, these are perfect.
Top Attractions in Sinop
💡 If you're there on a Sunday, join the free community lunch served after the 10am mass — it's simple Brazilian fare but a good way to meet locals.
💡 Go early morning (around 6am) when fishermen return with their catch. You can buy fresh fish directly from the boats at low prices.
💡 Go early (by 7am) for the best produce. Try the cupuaçu juice from stalls near the entrance — costs about 3 reais and is refreshing.
💡 The museum opens irregularly; call ahead or check with the city tourist office. Donations encouraged but not required.
💡 Bring mosquito repellent — the water attracts bugs at dusk. Best time is morning when it's cooler and less crowded.