
Axel’s take
A strong-value Lapa base, provided nightlife matters more than peace and quiet.
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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · a good-value 3-star in lively Lapa, with a rooftop pool
Casa Nova is a straightforward 3-star in Lapa that delivers plenty for the money. We'd pick it for exploring central Rio and enjoying the neighborhood's bars, rather than a beach holiday. Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests broadly agree on its strengths: helpful staff, comfortable rooms and a generous breakfast. The rooftop pool and bar give it an appealing extra beyond the basics.
The trade-offs are noise and uneven room upkeep. Recent guests mention poor soundproofing, while mold and air-conditioning problems recur in a minority of reports despite generally good cleanliness ratings. The surrounding streets also divide opinion; we'd favor rides after dark if you're unfamiliar with the area. Parking is nearby and paid separately. It's a strong pick for value-minded city explorers, but we'd skip it for a quiet family retreat or a beach-first stay.
- Rooms
- Generally comfortable and reasonably spacious, but soundproofing and maintenance vary.
- Cleanliness
- Mostly praised, although several recent guests report mold in rooms or bathrooms.
- Service
- Helpful staff are a recurring strength; problem handling is less consistent.
- Amenities
- Rooftop pool and bar, restaurant, breakfast buffet and a basic gym.
- Fees and surprises
- Nearby parking costs extra; confirm breakfast inclusion for your booking.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Rua do Riachuelo,105, Rio de Janeiro
In Lapa near the arches and Selarón Steps; not beachfront.
Amenities and check-in
Rooftop pool and bar, restaurant, breakfast buffet and a basic gym.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Outdoor pool
- Adult-only pool
- Breakfast (free)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center (free)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): R$40 per car per night
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Casa Nova Hotel, Rio de Janeiro: from $42 a night
From $42 a night at Casa Nova Hotel, checked Nov 1, 2026. Dec 6–7, 2026, 2 adults: $42 total. Dec 22–24, 2026, 2 adults: $90 total on Axel; Expedia listed $104 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Casa Nova Hotel is a good-value 3-star in lively Lapa, with a rooftop pool in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Address: Rua do Riachuelo,105, Rio de Janeiro. Property ID: 1051491.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/rio-de-janeiro/casa-nova-hotel-1051491
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $90 | $104 on Expedia | $14 less (13%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $156 USD
2026-11-17 to 2026-11-20 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-07 | $62 for 1 night · 2 nights $108 · up to 13 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $46 for 1 night · 2 nights $95 · up to 12 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $49 for 1 night · 2 nights $98 · up to 11 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $49 for 1 night · 2 nights $96 · up to 10 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $47 for 1 night · 2 nights $96 · up to 9 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $49 for 1 night · 2 nights $103 · up to 8 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $54 for 1 night · 2 nights $104 · up to 7 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $50 for 1 night · 2 nights $96 · up to 6 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $46 for 1 night · 2 nights $93 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $47 for 1 night · 2 nights $96 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $49 for 1 night · 2 nights $98 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $49 for 1 night · 2 nights $107 |
| 2026-11-19 | $58 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-22 | $44 for 1 night · 2 nights $93 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $49 for 1 night · 2 nights $97 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $48 for 1 night · 2 nights $95 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $47 for 1 night · 2 nights $96 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $49 for 1 night · 2 nights $98 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $49 for 1 night · 2 nights $98 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $49 for 1 night · 2 nights $97 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $48 for 1 night · 2 nights $95 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $47 for 1 night · 2 nights $94 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $47 for 1 night · 2 nights $95 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $48 for 1 night · 2 nights $95 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $47 for 1 night · 2 nights $101 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $54 for 1 night · 2 nights $102 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $48 for 1 night · 2 nights $90 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $42 for 1 night · 2 nights $88 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 8.3/10
A strong-value Lapa base, provided nightlife matters more than peace and quiet. a good-value 3-star in lively Lapa, with a rooftop pool, scored for what it is.
Casa Nova is a straightforward 3-star in Lapa that delivers plenty for the money. We'd pick it for exploring central Rio and enjoying the neighborhood's bars, rather than a beach holiday. Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests broadly agree on its strengths: helpful staff, comfortable rooms and a generous breakfast. The rooftop pool and bar give it an appealing extra beyond the basics.
The trade-offs are noise and uneven room upkeep. Recent guests mention poor soundproofing, while mold and air-conditioning problems recur in a minority of reports despite generally good cleanliness ratings. The surrounding streets also divide opinion; we'd favor rides after dark if you're unfamiliar with the area. Parking is nearby and paid separately. It's a strong pick for value-minded city explorers, but we'd skip it for a quiet family retreat or a beach-first stay.
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Best for: value-minded city explorers; Lapa nightlife fans; short central-Rio stays
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Watch out for: street noise and limited soundproofing; occasional mold and air-conditioning problems; surrounding streets can feel uncomfortable after dark
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Location: In Lapa near the arches and Selarón Steps; not beachfront.
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Rooms: Generally comfortable and reasonably spacious, but soundproofing and maintenance vary.
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Cleanliness: Mostly praised, although several recent guests report mold in rooms or bathrooms.
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Service: Helpful staff are a recurring strength; problem handling is less consistent.
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Amenities: Rooftop pool and bar, restaurant, breakfast buffet and a basic gym.
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Fees and surprises: Nearby parking costs extra; confirm breakfast inclusion for your booking.
Axel's opinion of Casa Nova Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Casa Nova Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Rua do Riachuelo,105, Rio de Janeiro
- Guest rating: 4.4/5 on Google from 3,462 reviews (location 4.9/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Santos Dumont Airport: 10 min by taxi · Restaurante Metro: 15 min walk · RIOgaleão International Airport: 25 min by taxi · Copacabana Beach: 13 min by taxi · Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro: 17 min walk · Ipanema Beach: 25 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): R$40 per car per night
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Adult-only pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Self parking (extra charge), Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Economy room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard room (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
- Standard room — room photo 2
- Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Duplex room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Duplex room — room photo 1
- Standard Duplex room — room photo 2
- Standard Duplex room — room photo 3
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
- Standard Single room — room photo 2
- Standard Single room — room photo 3
Standard Single room with view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room with view — room photo 1
- Standard Single room with view — room photo 2
- Standard Single room with view — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Triple room with view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room with view — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room with view — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room with view — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with sea view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room with sea view — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with sea view — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with sea view — room photo 3
Standard Quintuple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 3
Standard Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Family room — room photo 3
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quintuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 3
Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 2
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 3
Superior room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room — room photo 1
Superior Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Single room — room photo 1
- Superior Single room — room photo 2
Superior Single room with view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Single room with view — room photo 1
Superior Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Triple room — room photo 1
Superior Triple room with view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Triple room with view — room photo 1
Superior Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 1
Superior Quadruple room with view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quadruple room with view — room photo 1
Superior Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Superior Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Triple room — room photo 1
Superior Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Superior Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Superior Quadruple room — room photo 1
Superior Quintuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quintuple room — room photo 1
Superior Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Sextuple room — room photo 1
Deluxe room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Classic room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Luxury room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Luxury Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Luxury Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
3 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Single Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Triple Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Triple Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Villa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Bungalow
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Chalet
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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