Your stay — HOTEL UIPI
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The Property — HOTEL UIPI
Hotel Uipi is a practical, no-fuss 3-star in central Sorriso. The lobby feels like a clean, functional business hotel — tiled floors, a small seating area, and a front desk that handles check-ins for soy traders and farm suppliers. Its USP is location: a short walk from the main square and the bus station, which suits budget-conscious travellers on a stopover or short work trip. It’s not charming, but it’s reliable and quiet once the corridor noise dies down.
Chronicles of Sorriso
Sorriso was officially founded in 1986, one of Brazil’s newest cities, born from the agricultural expansion into Mato Grosso’s cerrado. It grew explosively as the centre of Brazil’s soy boom, replacing rainforest with vast monoculture farms in the 1990s. The city’s architecture is largely low-rise and functional: concrete buildings, wide avenues, and few historic structures. Today it’s known as the ‘Soy Capital of the World,’ with a contemporary identity built around agribusiness, truck logistics, and annual events like the Exposoja trade fair. The culture is pragmatic and work-driven, not touristy.
Best Time to Visit
Full Sorriso guide →Best months
May to August: dry season, clear skies, and comfortable 25–30°C highs. Crowds are low except during July’s school holidays. Ideal for fieldwork or road trips.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak because of Brazilian winter holidays and the Exposoja agricultural fair (usually late July). Hotel prices can rise by 30–40%. Book months ahead if visiting for the fair.
Budget shoulder season
April and September are the budget sweet spots: the rain is easing or returning, temperatures are mild, and hotel rates drop 20–30% from peak. Fewer travellers, easier bookings.
Weather & packing
Sorriso sits on the edge of the Amazon-adjacent cerrado, so afternoons can bring sudden brief downpours even in the dry season. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and sun hat: the UV is fierce even under clouds.
Live City Briefing — Sorriso
- The new BR-163 dual carriageway section near Sorriso opened in early 2026, cutting travel time to Sinop by 40 minutes. Expect smoother drives north but more trucks.
- Exposoja 2026 runs 20–27 July. Hotels in Sorriso are already at 80% capacity for that week; if you didn’t book by April, you’ll struggle for a room near the fairground.
- The city’s main bus terminal got a small renovation in February 2026: better signage and a new waiting area with AC. No major disruption to services.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to HOTEL UIPI, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th floor or higher, as the building has 8 floors. Middle-upper floors offer the best balance of quiet and convenience—enough distance from street-level noise without being stuck in the lift if it breaks.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (closest to street and lobby noise) and any room facing the front of the hotel on lower floors (2nd–3rd), as Sorriso’s main road traffic can be loud during the day and early evening.
Best views
Ask for a room on the top floors (7th or 8th) at the back of the hotel, overlooking the city’s low-rise skyline and open fields beyond—decent vista for a 3-star in a mid-sized town.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 to 8 are the quietest here—further from street-level racket and lift traffic, and less footfall from service or bar areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Sorriso’s main drag (Avenida Sorriso) runs past the hotel, so front-facing rooms on lower floors will hear trucks and motorbikes, especially 7–9am and 5–7pm. The bar on the ground floor can be rowdy until 11pm on weekends.
Insider tips
Parking is limited—arrive before 4pm to snag a space in the small lot out back. Also, the hotel’s buffet breakfast runs until 9:30am sharp; get there by 8:30am for the fresh pão de queijo, as they don’t restock late.
- 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 — HOTEL UIPI
free Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby, 15 Mbps typical, no login – just accept terms on first connection
one lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
no physical papers; complimentary access to Globo digital news portal via QR codes in lobby
check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 16:00 for R$60
free luggage storage at reception during your stay
step-free entrance via a ramp at the side door; one accessible room on ground floor; no lift access to rooftop pool
free on-site parking for 20 cars (first-come, first-served); no EV charging; nearest public car park is R$15/day at Sorriso Shopping, 5 min walk
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required by bank transfer or card link; a R$100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Capela (2.0 km · ~25 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Área Verde - São Francisco — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use bank ATMs (Banco do Brasil, Bradesco) for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange desks which mark up badly.
Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless payments are common. Cash is still needed for street vendors and small bars.
Restaurants: 10% service charge is optional but expected; taxis: rounding up the fare is fine; hotel porters: R$5-10 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cafezinho at a simple cafe: R$3-5.
Prato feito (set meal) at a local eatery: R$18-25.
A main dish at a budget restaurant: R$25-35.
No dedicated street food district; food trucks and stalls are found along Avenida Beira Rio and near the central square.
Supermercado Comper, Supermercado Big.
Lojas Americanas and smaller shops along Avenida Tancredo Neves offer basic affordable clothing.
Bus fare is R$4.50 per ride; from the airport (Sorriso Airport) a taxi into town costs about R$40-50, or use the city bus from the terminal.
Eat at self-service restaurants (por quilo) for a budget lunch; buy water and snacks at supermarkets rather than convenience stores; avoid using the single metro taxi rank at the airport – walk 100m to hail a cheaper one.
Good to know — Sorriso
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.11 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
SorrisoGeneral emergency number in Brazil is 190 for police, 192 for ambulance, and 193 for fire brigade. For non-urgent local assistance in Sorriso, call the Civil Police (197) or Municipal Guard (153).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sorriso, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at HOTEL UIPI
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Sorriso → Hotel 10
💡 Uber is cheaper than taxis and more reliable after dark. Wait times rarely exceed 5 minutes in central Sorriso.
Sorriso Airport (SMT) → Hotel 10
💡 Fix the price before getting in. Official taxis cost 30-40 BRL; drivers at arrivals might quote double.
Avenida Tancredo Neves → Hotel 10 (Rua São Paulo)
💡 The bus stop is 200m east of the hotel – look for the green shelter. Pay cash to the driver; have exact change.
Sorriso Airport → Terminal Rodoviário (drops near Hotel 10)
💡 This bus only runs four times a day. Check the yellow departure board inside the airport terminal. It stops 150m from Hotel 10.
Any point in Sorriso → Hotel Sorriso
💡 Use the 'Taxi Sorriso' app (Portuguese only) for upfront pricing and tracking; cheaper than hailing.
Rodoviária (Bus Station) → Centro (near Hotel Sorriso)
💡 Line 002 stops on Avenida Tancredo Neves, a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Validate your ticket onboard.
Sorriso Airport (SMT) → Hotel Sorriso
💡 Agree on the fare before you get in; official taxis at the rank charge a fixed rate, but unofficial drivers may overcharge.
Rodoviária (Bus Station) → Hotel Sorriso (via Centro stop)
💡 If coming from Sinop or Lucas do Rio Verde, get off at the 'Avenida dos Lírios' stop—closer than the station.
Avenida Palace Hotel → Centro de Sorriso (anywhere in city centre)
💡 Use 99 over Uber here – more drivers and cheaper base fares. Pay by app card to avoid cash hassle.
Avenida Palace Hotel (bus stop: Av. Tancredo Neves, 150m east) → Terminal Rodoviário de Sorriso
💡 Buy a reloadable 'Vale Transporte' card at the terminal – saves cash and avoids queues. Exact change accepted too.
Aeroporto Regional de Sorriso (bus stop outside arrivals) → Avenida Palace Hotel (stop: Rua dos Lírios, 200m from hotel)
💡 No luggage racks – keep bags on your lap. Tell the driver your hotel so they can alert you.
Aeroporto Regional de Sorriso (SMT) → Avenida Palace Hotel
💡 Fix the fare before getting in – drivers often quote higher if you don't agree upfront.
About Sorriso
Wikipedia ↗
Sorriso is a municipality in the state of Mato Grosso in the Central-West Region of Brazil. The name of the city means literally "smile", but it actually came from the Italian immigrants who only cultivated rice in the region: "only rice" = "só riso". The words ended up merging themselves to form th...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at HOTEL UIPI?
Request a room on the 4th floor or higher, as the building has 8 floors. Middle-upper floors offer the best balance of quiet and convenience—enough distance from street-level noise without being stuck in the lift if it breaks.
Which rooms should I avoid at HOTEL UIPI?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (closest to street and lobby noise) and any room facing the front of the hotel on lower floors (2nd–3rd), as Sorriso’s main road traffic can be loud during the day and early evening.
Is HOTEL UIPI noisy?
Sorriso’s main drag (Avenida Sorriso) runs past the hotel, so front-facing rooms on lower floors will hear trucks and motorbikes, especially 7–9am and 5–7pm. The bar on the ground floor can be rowdy until 11pm on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at HOTEL UIPI?
Ask for a room on the top floors (7th or 8th) at the back of the hotel, overlooking the city’s low-rise skyline and open fields beyond—decent vista for a 3-star in a mid-sized town.
What are insider tips for staying at HOTEL UIPI?
Parking is limited—arrive before 4pm to snag a space in the small lot out back. Also, the hotel’s buffet breakfast runs until 9:30am sharp; get there by 8:30am for the fresh pão de queijo, as they don’t restock late.
What time is check-in at HOTEL UIPI?
Check-in at HOTEL UIPI is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does HOTEL UIPI have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby, 15 Mbps typical, no login – just accept terms on first connection
Is there a city or tourist tax at HOTEL UIPI?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near HOTEL UIPI?
Prato feito (set meal) at a local eatery: R$18-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from HOTEL UIPI?
Bus fare is R$4.50 per ride; from the airport (Sorriso Airport) a taxi into town costs about R$40-50, or use the city bus from the terminal.
When is the best time to visit Sorriso?
May to August: dry season, clear skies, and comfortable 25–30°C highs. Crowds are low except during July’s school holidays. Ideal for fieldwork or road trips.
Top Attractions in Sorriso
💡 Check if there's a local festival happening on the plaza outside on weekends—often free music or food stalls.
💡 Go around 5pm when the heat fades and food stalls set up selling grilled corn and coconut water.
💡 Visit on a Sunday evening when the plaza fills with families and there's often a free craft fair.
💡 Mass is at 7pm on Wednesdays and Sundays – you’re welcome to sit in, but dress modestly (no shorts or tank tops).
💡 Bring bread crumbs for the ducks, but skip the food stalls after dark — they're overpriced.
💡 Free entry but check with the tourist office (next door) if it's open—hours can be erratic. Allow 30 minutes.
💡 The volunteer guide often gives a personal tour in Portuguese—ask if they can show you the original farm equipment collection.
💡 The guide (if available) is a retired local — ask about the town's founding in the 1980s.