Pousada Casa Aurea BoutiquevsOlinda Rio Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Pousada Casa Aurea Boutique scores marginally higher than Olinda Rio Hotel. Pousada Casa Aurea Boutique has a TripExpert Score of 76 with praise from 4 publications including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
Pousada Casa Aurea Boutique
 Frommer's
 DK Eyewitness
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
Rua Aurea N 80, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20240210
From $127/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Family Friendly
 
 "Only a short walk up the road from the main square in Santa Teresa, this affordable pousada is popular with sociable travelers and backpackers." Full review
 "This informal, family-run budget boutique hostel sits in its own little garden patio on a Santa Teresa back street." 
 Star
 "In a charming house dating from 1871, this lovely pousada has twelve simple rooms, some with private bathrooms and a/c." 
 Top Choice
 "Has rustic charm with simple but cozy rooms and a large covered garden where you can lounge on hammocks, fire up the barbecue or whip up a meal in the open-air kitchen." Full review
Olinda Rio Hotel
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
 Time Out
 Oyster
Av. Atlantica, 2230, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22041-001 
From $47/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "A lovely heritage building, the Olinda has finally gotten a much-needed makeover." Full review
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You should still avoid the standard rooms, which are smaller and face the back of the building.
 "Set in a handsome, white building overlooking Copacabana beach, the Olinda Othon is indeed a classic." Full review
 "Located on the Copacabana beachfront, the Othon classic has something of a boutique feel not found in many of its local competitors." Full review
Mid-Range
 "The Olinda Rio Hotel has two main draws -- its central Copacabana location right on the beachfront, and its charming Art Deco style, particularly in common areas." Full review