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Pousada Alto Astral

Rua 13 de maio n.305, Olinda, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
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Pousada Alto Astral
Ranked #5 of 13 Olinda B&B and Inns
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London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Stayed here in Feb for a week for carnival. Great place with really friendly staff. Initial room was great with ensuite, then we moved to a much smaller double with a shared bathroom for the carnival due to availability. Both rooms had air con, but the latter was a tiny room. We booked late so you had to take what... More

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Leeds
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54 reviews 54 reviews
48 hotel reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

We only stayed here very briefly for one night but we were impressed by the rooms and the set up. Bed was comfortable and room clean. We had one at the back overlooking the gardens and pool area which is a real bonus if you want some relaxation time here. The staff were helpful but didn't speak any English. They... More

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London, United Kingdom
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62 hotel reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
191 helpful votes 191 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

This pousada is run by a team of vivacious women who create a mood of relaxed hedonism at Carnival time. (See the owner, Patricia Lira, pictured in front of a portrait of herself.) The power of their human sunshine let’s you forgive the minor imperfections. It is very friendly – straight, gay, undecided, young and old friendly. The staff don’t... More

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Reykjavik, Iceland
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

First when I stayed at Alto Astral it was just by coincidence walking the street and since then I have been there several times. It is absolutely a place worthy of recommending. For those who want to sense the atmosphere of old Olinda it is the perfect. It is a pleasant relieve from the typical hotel room settings to stay... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

I stayed at alto astral for carnaval 2012 and had a blast. I have no regrets about staying here--the owner and staff are very nice and concerned with making you comfortable. When I got there I was still getting over a sinus infection and they helped me by making special tea for me etc. The free breakfast in the mornings... More

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Sydney
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

We stayed at Alto Astral for Carnaval 2012 and we had a fantstic time. Patricia and her staff were very helpful (despite our limited Portugese). We were lucky enough to stay in one of the very top rooms with two balconies, air conditioning and fridge. The Pousada has Wifi which was quite strong and a laundry service which was a... More

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011

Alto Astral is a nice very colorful pousada in the historical center of Olinda. Meryem and the owner are very nice persons. Ask for the rooms at the back, quiet en very nice decorated with a beautiful view over Olinda and Recife. Room no 8 is a family room for 4 persons. The top rooms at the back have stunning... More

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Warsaw
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11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011

I have mixed feelings about this pousada. Some things were great there, others not so much. First, the good ones: pousada is situated in the historic centre, very close to main Olinda’s attractions. The building is colourful and you’ll love it at the first sight. The rooms are also well decorated, there are local art naif pictures on the walls... More

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Dublin
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8 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

This is a great place to stay (though it's expensive) We booked as there were very few places online though when we got to Olinda, there are lots of pousadas available. So maybe just turn up and walk the streets (tiny cute colonial town). Having said that, the pousada is fab, really colourful, full of prints, pictures, spiral staircases, a... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2011

We stayed at Alto Astral at carnaval time this year. The pousada is beautifully decorated - arty, charming and rustic with a smashing garden at the back for chilling by the pool and lounging in a hammock. It is located centrally in Olinda with a couple of friendly local bars just along the road. There's a table out front -... More

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Also Known As:
Pousada Alto Astral Olinda, Brazil
Address: Rua 13 de maio n.305, Olinda, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Region: Brazil > State of Pernambuco > Olinda
Amenities:
Swimming Pool
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Ranked #5 of 13 B&Bs / Inns in Olinda
Price range (per night): 78 AUD - 127 AUD
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