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Hotel Columbia

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Municipal Theatre of São Paulo

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Reception
Property entrance
Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | View from room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Rua dos Timbiras, 492, Republica, São Paulo, SP, 01218-010
  • Place, Republic Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Municipal Theatre of São Paulo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rua 25 de Marco
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, São Paulo (CGH-Congonhas)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

São Paulo

Located in República, Hotel Columbia is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Municipal Theatre of São Paulo and Sala São Paulo Concert Hall. The 99 rooms at this 3-star hotel include minibars and LCD TVs and guests can enjoy free breakfast.

What's nearby

  • Republic Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sampa Sky - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Avenida São Luís - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Municipal Theatre of São Paulo - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rua 25 de Marco - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Republica Station - 6 min walk
  • Luz Station - 12 min walk
  • São Paulo (CGH-Congonhas) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Brahma - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa da Mortadela - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Paspatur - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Habib's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Columbia

Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Municipal Theatre of São Paulo
Guests of Hotel Columbia enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and laundry facilities. Valet parking is available for BRL 50.00 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables.
26-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Minibars and safes are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (BRL 50 per night)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1975
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Valet parking fee: BRL 50.00 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent must present—in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo—a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.

Property is also known as

Columbia Hotel
Columbia Sao Paulo
Hotel Columbia
Hotel Columbia Sao Paulo
Hotel Columbia Hotel
Hotel Columbia São Paulo
Hotel Columbia Hotel São Paulo

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Columbia?

Hotel Columbia provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Columbia?

As of Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Columbia on Jan 6, 2026 start from $61.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Hotel Columbia?

This hotel is situated in República, just steps from Republic Square, and within a 10-minute walk of Avenida São Luís and Arouche Square. You'll also find Paulista Avenue and Allianz Parque within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel Columbia?

Yes, valet parking is offered for BRL 50.00 per night.

Does Hotel Columbia have a casino?

No, Hotel Columbia doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Columbia?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Columbia a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a minibar and a rainfall showerhead as well as free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Columbia?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private spa tubs.

Does Hotel Columbia feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Hotel Columbia offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel Columbia allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Columbia though service animals are welcome.

Does Hotel Columbia have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Columbia?

The closest major airport to Hotel Columbia is São Paulo (CGH-Congonhas), which is 7.4 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is São Paulo/Guarulhos Intl. Airport, which is located 17.7 mi away (36-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Columbia?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Columbia.

Hotel Columbia Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 615 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 615 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 615 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 615 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 615 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

henok

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff service bad
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo, Westborough

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

The area was extremely run down and we were told my several taxi drivers to be careful that it was dangerous. The internet did not connect once on any device and when talking to reception they told us the signal was weak. None of the staff spoke any English so it was difficult to even communicate through google translate with no internet. The air conditioning made a lot of noise when turned on. There was blaring music from a bar on the street below which also seemed to have the sound carried through the AC. I would not reccomend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

JASON

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lois, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price and location it was great!! I will go back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NIce Stay

Central location but neighborhood a bit sketchy. Staff was warm and welcoming. Breakfast was on par for Brazil.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

robrerto, Boston - MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice, close to city center. Close to subway,

The hotel staff was very helpful and the hotel location is very close to all business related areas of São Paulo. Subway is 3 blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Olivia, Ireland

Met our needs

Pleasant stay at hotel columbia, basic room and shower. Buffet breakfast was good. Location was central but loud on the streets at night.

6/10 Okay

star

Disliked: Staff & service

Easy access to downtown

I just stayed for a night but it was a good experience can't complain. I would stay other times there due to the fact that is close to downtown and near places that you can get some food because they don't have a kitchen that you can order room service so that's the only negative about the hotel that I can point out.

8/10 Good

SADANAND , MUMBAI INDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A good hotel in city center. Easy excess.

Comfortable stay. Good location, near to city shopping and most of the must see places around. Rooms are comfortable however coffee maker and oven should have been there in the rooms. excellent cleaniless. Good and helpful hotel staff. Nice breakfast. Quite safe location. Resonable hotel for short stop over.

8/10 Good

Paul, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fine for the price

The only negative aspect of this hotel is the run-down neighborhood. Easy access to the metro and other downtown locations somewhat compensates for this. Otherwise, everything was great. The breakfasts were fabulous!

8/10 Good

selorm, Ghana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice place

Very friendly staff. but not all speak english. a night without english staff can turn out to be a nightmare. make requests in advance if travelling with a baby. the staff are nice & helpful.

6/10 Okay

Nick, Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Location

The hotel is very close to the old center of Sao Paulo if you really need to be there.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Columbia Review

Centrally located, not very good area at night. Excellent breakfast buffet. Reasonable price considering Sao Paulo's

6/10 Okay

Chris, Manchester UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable enough for a week's stay

The hotel is right in the centre of Sao Paolo next to some quite seedy areas but also to Praça da República and the República metro station. It is therefore noisy 24 hours per day. The hotel staff were friendly but basically didn't speak English, so get ready with your phrase book or sign language if you don't speak Brazillian Portuguese. Breakfast is reasonably good if not variable. In addition to bread buns, cold meats and cheese, they had papaya, watermelon & bananas, lots of cakes (Brazillians really seem to like cakes for breakfast, very decadent!) and even condensed milk pudding (like a sort of creme caramel). The hot offering was a sort of scrambled egg mixture with ham and onions in it and some sausages (frankfurters) in a light tomato sauce. Overall a good start to the day. I didn't eat dinner there. The one day I ventured to the restaurant there was one person in it. Instead I very much recommend the Rodizio across the road. No English speakers there but all you can eat of barbecued meat of all shapes and sizes at a very reasonable cost. Easy to get about as there is a taxi rank right outside the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Experience

I enjoyed my stay at Hotel Columbia. The staff were very friendly and some spoke english (which helped). The breakfast was buffet style with an ok selection of items. The hotel is in the city center so it is older, but I sort of like that charm. Just know if you prefer things to be completely modern, you will not like it. All in all, it was clean which is the most important. A/C worked fine and there were no problems with the internet. There are several networks you can use, so which ever picks up the best signal. The comfort of the beds could be a little better, but it wasnt horrible. Windows have a metal draw down which is great if you want to sleep in without the sunlight coming through. The surrounding neighborhood can be a bit seedy and seem dangerous because of the people hanging out and some vagrants, but to be fair, I noticed that through just about the entire city. It sort of reminded me of San Francisco in that sense. (Again, nothing directly against the hotel, because it was all over). All in all, I would stay there again. Also, from the airport (GRU) it is very easy to use the airport bus to Praca Republica and the hotel was a 7 minute walk away. With traffic, the bus took about 50 minutes, but I flew home on a Sunday and it only took 30 minutes to get back to the airport from Praca Republica. (The airport bus has an office in Praca Republica).

10/10 Excellent

Miss R C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel staff, some things were old in the room like the air-con but it was all in working order. Rooms had been recently decorated and the room was very clean. Lots of channels on the TV. Bed was a bit hard so you wouldn´t want to stay more than a few nights. Nice variety on offer at breakfast. Easy to get taxis/metro. Lots of leaflets in the lobby of things to do and places to eat. Overall decent place to stay. There´s also a small gym and quite a special star trek like lift.

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Felipe Figueira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A estadia no geral foi boa. O café da manhã oferecido é ok, o simples mas bem feito e gostoso. A limpeza do quarto é muito boa. O atendimento foi excelente, todos sempre muito simpáticos e solicitos.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bárbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edvaldo Barbosa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurício

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O hotel em si não deixa a desejar em nada, porém o bairro tem muitos mendigos, querendo ou não, não é culpa do hotel, mas não deixa de incomodar
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROGERIO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boa hospedagem para viagens a negocios

Foi otimo conforme anunciado
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Elcio Tadeu

Business traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

PAULO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025