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Pousada Bartholomeu

A boutique pousada in the heart of Paraty's historic district, steps from the old town's cobbled streets.

  • Historic center location
  • Breakfast with homemade yogurt and fresh fruit
  • Air-conditioned rooms with minibar
8.4 Great 608 reviews Booking.com 8.4 · 608 reviews

About

Pousada Bartholomeu

Pousada Bartholomeu occupies a lovely building in the center of Paraty, within the pedestrian area and close to the old town's main attractions. The property blends traditional charm with modern comforts, offering air-conditioned rooms, a garden, and a restaurant.

Guests consistently highlight the welcoming staff and the quality of the breakfast, which includes homemade yogurt and fresh tropical fruit. The location is ideal for exploring the historic district on foot, with restaurants, shops, and sights just a short walk away.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Paid shuttle service

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Historic center location — The pousada sits right in the pedestrian area of Paraty's old town, with main attractions, restaurants, and the historic centre within easy walking distance.
  • Praise for breakfast — Guests repeatedly compliment the breakfast, highlighting homemade yogurt, fresh fruit, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a meat and cheese plate.
  • Friendly and attentive staff — The team is described as amicable, welcoming, and very attentive, contributing to an exceptionally comfortable stay.
  • Comfortable rooms — Rooms are noted as decent-sized, neat, and comfortable, with high ceilings and balconies in some superior doubles.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • No pets allowed — If you travel with a pet, this pousada is not suitable, as pets are not permitted on site.
  • Limited check-in window — Check-in is only available between 14:00 and 22:00, so arriving later may require planning.
  • No on-site parking listed — The property does not list parking amenities, which may be a consideration for guests driving into the historic center.
  • Mixed room views — One guest noted a superior double with a 'supposed garden view' that may not have met expectations.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning

Double Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning

Triple Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning

Superior Double Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge area
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Ironing facilities
  • Garden furniture

Outdoors

  • Garden area
  • Hiking

Safety & Policies

  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • No smoking on site
  • No pets allowed

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.4
Great 608 reviews

Guest-rated 8.4/10 from 608 reviews

Booking.com · 8.4 · 608 reviews
8.4Verified guest

“Wonderful trendy boutique hotel with decent size rooms. Lovely building in the center of Araquari. Positioned in the pedestrian area, right by all main attractions, old and cultural Paraty, and old historical centre of Parati...”

8.4Verified guest

“The venue is exceptionally comfortable, food is good, ideal location in the historic district in Paraty. We stay in queen room quite often, it is decent sized and neat. The staff are very friendly and attentive, we thoroughly enjoyed them.”

8.4Verified guest

“Charming pousada, comfortable room with spacious balconies overlooking the rooftops, and an excellent breakfast with homemade yogurt and fresh tropical fruit.”

8.4Verified guest

“Very delightful experience there. Satisfactory breakfast with excellant food. Location short walk to restaurant, mountains, and all main attractions within a walk distance in the center.”

8.4Verified guest

“the property was in the centre of the city. we stayed in a superior double room with a supposed garden view.”

8.4Verified guest

“What a cozy spot! The highlight for us was the awesome breakfast. Freshly squeezed orange juice and a tasty meat and cheese plate kept everyone satisfied. Plus, the location in the historic part of Paraty made it easy to explore the charming streets nearby.”

04 — Location

Getting around Paraty

The property sits in Paraty.

Historic Center: The pousada is in the pedestrian area of Paraty's old town, so most attractions, restaurants, and shops are within a short walk.

Rua Samuel Costa, 196, Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, 23970-000, Brazil

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 14:00-22:00
Check-out
By 08:00-12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
6 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is from 08:00 to 12:00.

Is breakfast included?

Guests consistently praise the breakfast, noting homemade yogurt, fresh fruit, and freshly squeezed orange juice. The property does list breakfast as part of its offerings.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed at Pousada Bartholomeu.

Is parking available?

The property does not list on-site parking. It is located in the pedestrian area of the historic center, so you may need to park nearby.

Does the hotel offer airport transportation?

Yes, a paid shuttle service is available, and tours and ticket assistance can be arranged.

The bottom line

For travelers wanting to wake up in the middle of Paraty's historic district and walk to its sights, Pousada Bartholomeu pairs a prime location with a breakfast worth getting up for. The friendly service and comfortable rooms round out a stay that's hard to fault for its class.

8.4Based on guest reviews and ratings.

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