The studio
Mural da Lapa is a compact studio stay in the music neighborhood — under the aqueduct, a walk from the tiled steps.
Lapa is known for its monuments and its nights: the Arcos da Lapa, the Passeio Público, and the rooms along Mem de Sá. The studio is placed for that walk — you come home through the same streets you go out on.
The house manual, sent after booking, covers entry and the small practical facts of the room. This page is the neighborhood, not the lock.
The room
- Size
- 19 m² cadastro (SALA) — a compact studio
- Sleeps
- Queen bed and a single sofa-bed. Up to three guests. No extra mattresses, no parties.
- Climate
- Air conditioning
- Bath
- Bathroom with a shower (curb on the floor) and electric shower
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Internet
- Wi-Fi (password after booking)
- Building
- Elevator in the building
What to expect
This is a compact 19 m² studio, not a loft. Lapa is a music neighborhood; evenings on the street run late. The building has an elevator. No parties.
How to arrive
Santos Dumont (SDU) is the close-in airport — a short taxi or ride-hail from Lapa. Galeão (GIG) is across the city; budget an hour or more by taxi, or the airport bus plus a local ride. From the metro, Carioca and Cinelândia are the usual walk-in stations. Exact door instructions arrive in your Airbnb message after you book — they are not published here.
From the studio
- Arcos da Lapa — about 5 minutes on foot
- Escadaria Selarón — about 10 minutes on foot
- Cinelândia / Centro — about 15 minutes on foot
- Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — the close-in airport — taxi or ride-hail with luggage; about 30 minutes on foot without bags
- Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí — about 20 minutes on foot; metro or taxi is the usual way on event nights
- Copacabana beach — about 105 minutes on foot; metro or taxi is the usual way on event nights
The host
Mural da Lapa replies on Airbnb in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. The response window is within one hour from 08:00 to 23:00 local time; after 23:00 only lockout, flood, or safety.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes. The Wi-Fi password is sent privately after booking — it isn't published here.
How does check-in work?
Entry details arrive in your Airbnb message ahead of arrival.
What's the neighborhood like at night?
Lapa is a music neighborhood. The street keeps its own evening hours; rest as you prefer, and treat the walk home as part of the stay.
How big is the studio?
Cadastro area is 19 m² (SALA) — a compact studio, honestly described.
How many guests?
Queen bed and a single sofa-bed, up to three people. No extra mattresses and no parties.