each of the 17 rooms is quite cozy with fireplaces to keep warm on cold nights, while the décor pays homage to the bahuer style and there is a predominantly german feeling surging through the establishment - for leisure, the guesthouse has three pools, one of which is thermal, a steam room, a finnish sauna and circular massage showers, plus a pool table, foosball and a dartboard for days when guests would like to stay in.

pousada chamonix is located at rua monsenhor nivaldo, 735, alto teresópolis, and can be contacted via telephone at 21 2642.3230, via email on this link, or via the pousada's website here.

budget travelers need not fear as the recanto do lord hostel is ready to deliver - the hostel offers an amazing view of the town from the its terrace, as from there one can also see the guanabara bay, and the city of rio de janeiro.