just below the prominent sugarloaf mountain lies a  delightful quaint called urca (link), well known for its tranquil environment - in addition to the iconic landmark as well as the unique beach of praia vermelha(link), there is a lot of history and important buildings within this district, including but not limited to the monumental cassino da urca(link), one of the campuses of the federal univeristy of rio de janeiro, the yacht club, and the fort of são joão(link).

though the area holds many houses and apartment buildings, there are some housing options available - hotelinho da urca is a charming bed and breakfast with a homey and intimate vibe, offering three distinctive rooms, perfect for a relaxing and calm retreat.