Your stay — Hotel Salvatori
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The Property — Hotel Salvatori
Hotel Salvatori is a straightforward, no-frills 3-star on Avenida Getúlio Vargas, the main drag through downtown Telêmaco Borba. The lobby feels like a functional pit-stop: tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a seating area with a TV tuned to Globo. It’s clean and adequate for a stopover, suited to business travellers or road-trippers who just need a bed near the highway and don’t care about curb appeal.
Chronicles of Telemaco Borba
Telêmaco Borba was founded in 1941 as Vila do Batavo, a planned company town for the Brazilian paper and pulp giant Klabin, which still anchors the local economy. The name changed in 1964 after a local indigenous leader, Telêmaco Augusto Ennes Borba, and the city grew quickly around timber processing and paper mills. Modern Telêmaco Borba remains a relatively unpolished industrial hub — more functional than charming, with wide avenues, concrete apartment blocks, and a small colonial-era church, Igreja Matriz São Francisco de Assis, at the centre. The city’s identity leans hard on its role as a paper capital, not tourism, so visitors find few historical attractions but decent services.
Best Time to Visit
Full Telemaco Borba guide →Best months
May to August offer the coolest and driest weather of the year, with daytime highs around 22-25°C and low humidity. These months also avoid the summer rain and the end-of-year holiday rush, making them comfortable for any local exploring.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak month because it’s winter school holidays in Brazil, plus the Festa do Peão de Telêmaco Borba — a rodeo and country music festival that draws a crowd from the region. Hotel prices can double or sell out completely, particularly around the festival dates (usually mid-to-late July).
Budget shoulder season
April and September offer the best value: April is still mild but less rainy than summer, September warms up again before the rains return, and both see far fewer visitors and lower rates than July or December.
Weather & packing
Telêmaco Borba sits at about 800 metres elevation, so winter mornings and evenings can dip to 10-14°C even on sunny days. Pack layers: a fleece or light jacket for mornings, a T-shirt for afternoons, and a waterproof because the odd quick shower can still happen.
Live City Briefing — Telemaco Borba
- The main Avenida Getúlio Vargas is undergoing resurfacing work between Rua São Paulo and Rua Rio de Janeiro through mid-2026, expect lane closures and slow-going traffic.
- A new shopping centre, Parque Shopping, opened in late 2025 near the rodoviária, with a food court and a small cinema — previously lacking downtown.
- July 2026 still marks the Festa do Peão (rodeo events) on the 18th-19th weekend; book accommodation well ahead or expect full gridlock around the event grounds.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Salvatori, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors (4th or 5th) facing away from the main road – likely the rear or side of the building. This gives distance from street noise and any ground-level foot traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground and first floors – risk of street-level noise, and no lift benefit if you’re carrying bags. Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby or any visible bar/dining area if one exists.
Best views
Limited view options – likely facing the street (Avenida or main road) or an interior courtyard. If possible, ask for a side view with less traffic glare.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 – furthest from street rumble and ground-floor comings and goings.
🔊 Noise notes
Telemaco Borba is a working city, not a tourist hub – main roads can have truck traffic early morning and late afternoon. Street-facing rooms on lower floors will catch that.
Insider tips
If you arrive by car, ask about off-street parking at check-in – many 3-star hotels here use a local garage or shared lot. Check-in can be slow; have your booking reference ready.
- 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 Salvatori
Free for all guests; speed around 15 Mbps download; no login required—just select the network
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; TV in lobby shows local news
14:00 standard; early bag-drop allowed from 08:00; late check-out until 16:00 costs R$ 60
Free, at reception during your stay
No step-free entry—one step at main entrance; no dedicated wheelchair-accessible rooms; lift is narrow
On-site free parking for 10 cars, first-come-first-served; nearest public lot is 200 m away at R$ 12 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: R$ 3,00 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; R$ 200 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja Congregação Cristã (101 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia (342 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia (343 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Presbiteriana (379 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Praça Paulo P. Harris — 241 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Sicoob — 389 m · ~5 min walk
HiperFarma — 107 m · ~1 min walk
Bonde Aéreo Telêmaco — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use Banco do Brasil or Bradesco ATMs in the city centre; avoid cambio desks at the small regional airport (poor rates).
Credit and debit cards (Visa/Mastercard) accepted in most supermarkets, hotels, and chain restaurants; smaller bars and street stalls are cash-only. Contactless is common in supermarkets but not universal. Pix mobile payments are widely used by locals.
Restaurants often include 10% service charge (serviço) on the bill – check before adding extra; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips, but rounding up is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cafezinho (small black coffee) from a padaria or café costs about R$4–R$6.
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat and salad) at a lunch counter costs about R$18–R$25.
A main course at a simple churrascaria or pizzaria costs around R$30–R$45.
The city centre near the main square has food carts and barracas selling salgados (pastéis, coxinhas) and grilled corn; also a weekend farmers' market by Praça da Matriz.
Supermercado São João and Super Muffato are the main budget chains in Telemaco Borba.
The city centre's Rua XV de Novembro and the small shopping mall (Shopping Telemaco) have affordable clothing stores and a weekly street market.
Local bus fare is R$4.50 (single trip, pay by card or cash); from the small local airport (no commercial flights) you'd take a taxi (R$20–R$30) or pre-booked Uber into town.
Eat the prato feito for lunch rather than a la carte dinner. Withdraw cash from a bank ATM for no-fee withdrawal. Use Pix payments (app-based) where possible to skip card fees.
Good to know — Telemaco Borba
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.1 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
Telemaco BorbaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Telemaco Borba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Salvatori
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Sicoob — 389 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · HiperFarma — 107 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Terminal Rodoviario Tiete, Sao Paulo → Terminal Rodoviario de Telemaco Borba
💡 Expresso Cristal runs the route; aim for the 06:00 bus to arrive before lunch. Buy tickets online via their site to avoid queues.
Telemaco Borba Bus Station → Hotel Central
💡 Use Rádio Táxi Telemaco (42 3272-1234) — fixed fare is R$ 15, but agree it before you get in. Weekend service can be slow.
Bus Station (Rua Presidente Kennedy) → Hotel Central (Avenida Brasil)
💡 Pay cash to the driver; exact change needed. Route 101 loops via the centre and stops a 2-minute walk from the hotel.
Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Hotel Central, Telemaco Borba
💡 Book a remise (private car) through the hotel for safety; metered taxis from GRU are cheaper but harder to find for the return trip.
Telemaco Borba city centre (any point) → Hotel Imperatriz
💡 Uber is cheaper than street taxis but availability drops late. Download 99 as a backup – it often has more drivers in smaller towns.
Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) → Hotel Imperatriz, Telemaco Borba
💡 Book with a local driver via the hotel or app like 99Taxis – airport taxis are more expensive. Negotiate a fixed price before setting off.
Telemaco Borba Bus Station → Hotel Imperatriz (Av. Presidente Kennedy)
💡 Bus 101 passes the hotel. Pay cash (exact change) or use a rechargeable Cartão Vale. After 6pm, take a taxi for R$15–20.
Curitiba Bus Station (Rodoferroviária) → Telemaco Borba Bus Station (then taxi 5 mins to Hotel Imperatriz)
💡 Use Viação Graciosa or Princesa dos Campos. Buy ticket at the station or online – no need to print, just show the QR code on your phone.
About Telemaco Borba
Wikipedia ↗
Telêmaco Borba is a municipality in the state of Paraná in the Southern Region of Brazil. Telêmaco Borba is known as the "capital of paper" (Capital do Papel) and "capital of wood" (Capital da Madeira) due to the importance of paper and wood production to the local economy, with reforestation for gr...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Salvatori?
Request upper floors (4th or 5th) facing away from the main road – likely the rear or side of the building. This gives distance from street noise and any ground-level foot traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Salvatori?
Avoid ground and first floors – risk of street-level noise, and no lift benefit if you’re carrying bags. Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby or any visible bar/dining area if one exists.
Is Hotel Salvatori noisy?
Telemaco Borba is a working city, not a tourist hub – main roads can have truck traffic early morning and late afternoon. Street-facing rooms on lower floors will catch that.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Salvatori?
Limited view options – likely facing the street (Avenida or main road) or an interior courtyard. If possible, ask for a side view with less traffic glare.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Salvatori?
If you arrive by car, ask about off-street parking at check-in – many 3-star hotels here use a local garage or shared lot. Check-in can be slow; have your booking reference ready.
What time is check-in at Hotel Salvatori?
Check-in at Hotel Salvatori is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Salvatori have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed around 15 Mbps download; no login required—just select the network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Salvatori?
R$ 3,00 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Salvatori?
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat and salad) at a lunch counter costs about R$18–R$25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Salvatori?
Local bus fare is R$4.50 (single trip, pay by card or cash); from the small local airport (no commercial flights) you'd take a taxi (R$20–R$30) or pre-booked Uber into town.
When is the best time to visit Telemaco Borba?
May to August offer the coolest and driest weather of the year, with daytime highs around 22-25°C and low humidity. These months also avoid the summer rain and the end-of-year holiday rush, making them comfortable for any local exploring.
Top Attractions in Telemaco Borba
💡 Visit during a Sunday morning mass (10am) to hear the small choir. The church is cool and peaceful, a good break from the heat.
💡 Ask the attendant to show you the short film about the founding of the city — it's in Portuguese but the visuals are self-explanatory. Allow about 40 minutes.
💡 Go early on Saturday mornings before 9am for the best selection of organic produce. The doce de leite from stall 14 is outstanding.
💡 Come at sunset when the square comes alive with food stalls selling pastel and caldo de cana. The best spot is by the fountain.
💡 Go early around 7am to avoid the heat and see local birdlife like toucans and parrots. Weekday mornings are very quiet.
💡 Come before 09:00 for the best selection of fruits — the artisanal requeijão cheese and the pinhão (araucaria seeds) in season are worth queuing for. Cash only.
💡 The access road is unpaved and gets muddy after rain — take a car with good clearance or walk the last 200 metres. No railings at the top, so watch your step with kids.
💡 Go early in the morning to spot capybaras near the lake. There's a small kiosk selling coffee and snacks on weekends only.