Pousada Arte Urquijo

Excellent stay, really quirky property. Breakfasts in the morning were like a full afternoon tea with unique tea cups and freshly baked goods, chefs did a great job. Our stay was made extra special by Marianetch who made the best caipirinha’s we have tried in Brazil (and we tried many) and was so welcoming, really made us feel at home. We looked forward to an evening drink with her each evening. You will really enjoy your stay in the centre of the historic centre!

The rooms were very charming and the staff were very friendly. My only complaint would be that you can hear absolutely everything from your neighbours to conversations on the ground floor.

A n 18th C building with great atmosphere and art of all kinds on the walls and floors. Smiling friendly staff who made us feel welcome. It’s in the heart of the old town with boulder cobbles making wheeling a suitcase challenging but the history and nearby Gold Road is worth the trek.

Perfect location in the historical center. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the bed is very comfortable, and breakfast is excellent. The only downside was the shower, with low water pressure, which is understandable given the historic nature of the building.

OK, first of all it is a very historic place including the streets outside. The staff and facilities are very good. I liked eating off the imported China. The staff is great. What I did not like is that the rooms have thin walls and you can hear your neighbors doing "everything" including farting. The streets are made of stones that are uneven and unsafe for walking and they smelled bad.

Beautiful property with the loveliest people. Very calm, relaxed, clean and perfect location.

This Pousada was incredibly uniqe in terms of the decorations, room layouts and staff. Each room had a unique feature ie hammocks that couild be used outside it on a private porch with a beautiful view of the bay. The proximity to the water was a plus in the historic district as well as the short walking distances to the many restaurants and sites that Paraty has to offer. We cannot say enough about the staff, how kind and willing they all were to meet our every need. The phenomenal breakfast served is beyond description! Need more be said? Would definitely stay again!

Beautifully decorated and kept inn right in Paraty's historic centre. Absolutely pristine in terms of cleanliness - I've never been in a hotel so clean. The staff of women are incredible - warm and kind and helpful. I don't speak Portuguese, except for the owner they don't much English, but they were so ready to help me and to provide recommendations. Great breakfast and again the lovely lady making breakfast wrote out the names of Brazilian foods I didn't know. The room was beautifully decorated in keeping with the feel of the historic building. The bed was very comfortable with lovely soft sheets, all the amenities you need. Loved the hammock on the balcony. There's a nice little swimming pool at the back to dip in on a hot day and a bar if you need refreshment. It's in a great location in the historic centre, easily walkable to everywhere you'd want to see in Paraty, but on quite a quiet street so it is nice and calm. Very close to the little port for boat trips and on the same street as the cultural centre and right next to the little theatre. Lots of cafes, shops and restaurants within minutes of walking. I would highly recommend staying here.

Fantastic - we loved it here - such a quaint and charming place. The staff were amazing, the breakfast delicious and the room very comfortable. The location is perfect for strolling the historic town. Marineth at the front desk was so lovely!! Thank you for a great stay - we hope to come back!!

Beautiful property, excellent service, great breakfast and great location. I loved it 😍

The staff at this hotel are lovely and the breakfast is amazing. It’s spotlessly clean and very quiet. The Juliana room has a comfortable bed and lovely views and I never saw a single mosquito but there are narrow internal spiral stairs to navigate which are tricky with luggage or if you have limited mobility. The staff do help carry luggage. As a solo traveler I cannot give a high score for the location though as it is a little deserted at night and the road naturally floods during the day when the tide is high. Twice this meant I could not go far from the hotel without wading through water.

Great place to stay in the centre of Paraty. The owners and staff are welcoming. The place is clean, comfortable and safe. The views from the bedroom were great

Wonderful stay. The staff was amazing, you can “see and smell” art throughout the entire Pousada. We will come back

Beautiful hotel in the heart of the historic city. Close to the pier which is helpful when you take a boat to visit all the great beaches around.

Great place and great hospitality

The room was beautiful with stunning views of the mountains, it was clean and really the nicest place I’ve ever stayed. The breakfast was amazing.

Excellent staff and beautiful place! Would stay here again!

Arrived one day late - due to flight cancellation - had informed hotel through Hotels.com - nevertheless got charged for the night that was not used. Very unfriendly business attitude!

Pros Great location in historical centre Charming decor, pleasant environment Friendly, helpful and attentive staff Nice view from the room Good breakfast and nice afternoon coffee and cake Cons The room (Japanese suite) was extremely small and the ceiling was so low that we could only stand up in a very small portion of the room. Mattress was okay but not great. There was a lingering pee smell around the pool that didn’t make it enjoyable

Veldig sjarmerende rom på toppen, litt trangt, men ga følelsen av å være ombord i en trebåt. Topp mottak, service og frokost. Anbefales!