the hostel also has some interesting history seeing as the building is believed to have been an upholstery/tinting shop - the hostel was designed by contemporary architect hélio pellegrino.

pellegrino effortlessly created a charming establishment that at first glance looks like an art gallery - he utilized many antiques or old materials and transformed them to have a new purpose, such as empty perfume bottles turned lamps.

da lapa design hotel is located on rua do lavradio 200, lapa, and can be reached via phone at 21 2252.4237, via email here, or via the hotel's official website here.