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Curitiba Travel Guide: Where to Stay and What to Do

Pace: balanced Green Innovative Cultural Organized
Ideal trip length
3–5 days
Busiest
Dec-Feb, Jul

Updated September 2026

Curitiba

About Curitiba

Innovative urban planning gives Curitiba a distinctive identity in Brazil’s southern Paraná state, where parks, bold architecture, and cultural institutions shape city life.

Jardim Botânico pairs formal gardens with its glasshouse, while Ópera de Arame and Museu Oscar Niemeyer bring landmark architecture and exhibitions into the itinerary. Parque Tanguá and Bosque Alemão add green space, and the Linha Turismo links major districts without requiring a car.

Batel is a convenient area for a stay, with restaurants and shops nearby. Portuguese is heard locally, while Curitiba’s organized, green character comes through in regional foods such as pinhão, Carne de Onça, Barreado, and pierogi.

Where to stay

Hotels in Curitiba

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Places to stay in Curitiba

Best for

Ranked by verified guest score, then stars. Based on 177 of 206 hotels with verified data.

Best for families

Family rooms listed · 47 hotels qualify

  1. Nomaa Hotel9.5/10 · 141 reviews · 5-star
  2. NH Collection Curitiba8.9/10 · 167 reviews
  3. Johnscher by SJ - San Juan Curitiba8.9/10 · 125 reviews
  4. Hotel Deville Curitiba8.9/10 · 121 reviews
  5. Hostel Matilda8.9/10 · 68 reviews

Best for a pool

Swimming pool listed · 17 hotels qualify

  1. QOYA Hotel Curitiba Curio Collection by Hilton8.7/10 · 163 reviews · 5-star
  2. Radisson Hotel Curitiba8.5/10 · 211 reviews
  3. Mercure Curitiba Batel8.5/10 · 179 reviews
  4. Mercure Curitiba Golden Hotel8.5/10 · 65 reviews
  5. Bristol Brasil 500 Curitiba Batel8.4/10 · 130 reviews

Curitiba at a glance

Check-in / check-out
2:00 PM / 12:00 PM
Free parking
19 of 140 hotels (14%)
Pool
23 of 177 hotels
Climate
Temperate
Languages
Portuguese
Local currency
BRL (BRL)
Local time
(GMT-3)
Ideal trip length
3–5 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Batel
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
10% often included

History, culture and food in Curitiba

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 80 · Very good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Pinhão Carne de Onça Barreado Pierogi

Hotel facts in Curitiba

Based on 177 of 206 hotels with verified data.

Hotels that listHotelsShare
Free parkingof hotels with verified parking19 of 14014%
Swimming pool23 of 17713%
24-hour front desk130 of 17773%
Facilities for disabled guests78 of 17744%
Family rooms67 of 17738%
Breakfast availablefree or paid depends on the rate3 of 1772%
Kitchen or kitchenette22 of 17712%
Airport shuttle0 free7 of 1774%

Pools and room sizes by star rating

StarsPoolStandard room
2-star–25 m²usually 20 m²–28 m² · 5 hotels
3-star8 of 6620 m²usually 16 m²–25 m² · 50 hotels
4-star4 of 2225 m²usually 22 m²–28 m² · 12 hotels
5-star1 of 522 m²usually 8 m²–25 m² · 5 hotels

When to visit Curitiba

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: April and May Busiest: Dec-Feb, Jul
  1. Jan
    35

    Oficina de Música de Curitiba (rainy (190 mm))

  2. Feb
    34

    Rainy (170 mm)

  3. Mar
    27

    Warm, less rain

  4. Apr
    47

    Festival de Teatro de Curitiba

  5. May
    44

    Cool, dry, clear

  6. Jun
    27

    Cool, dry, clear

  7. Jul
    30

    Cool, dry, popular

  8. Aug
    27

    Cool, dry, clear

  9. Sep
    38

    Mild, pleasant spring

  10. Oct
    34

    Rainy (150 mm)

  11. Nov
    27

    Warm, humid, rainy

  12. Dec
    40

    Natal de Curitiba (rainy (170 mm))

Things to do in Curitiba

8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

2 places

Jardim Botânico

Jardim Botânico 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Feira do Largo da Ordem

Centro Histórico 3 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

3 places

Ópera de Arame

Pilarzinho 1.5 hours

Indoors Good for children

Museu Oscar Niemeyer

Centro Cívico 2.5 hours

Indoors

Bosque Alemão

Pilarzinho 1.5 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the evening

1 place

Santa Felicidade

Santa Felicidade 3 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Any time of day

2 places

Parque Tanguá

Pilarzinho 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Linha Turismo

Citywide 4 hours

Indoors Good for children
Things to book

Tours and activities in Curitiba

Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.

Before you go to Curitiba

Our own ratings and notes on eating out, signature experiences, who the city suits and planning ahead.

Eating out

Pinhão 95 · Outstanding
Carne De Onça 87 · Outstanding
Barreado 78 · Very good
Pierogi 70 · Good

Signature experiences

Jardim Botânico 95 · Outstanding
Ópera De Arame 91 · Outstanding
Museu Oscar Niemeyer 88 · Outstanding
Parque Tanguá 84 · Very good
Feira Do Largo Da Ordem 81 · Very good
Linha Turismo 77 · Very good
Santa Felicidade 74 · Good
Bosque Alemão 70 · Good

Who it suits

Solo 95 · Outstanding
Couples 90 · Outstanding
Families 85 · Outstanding
Friends 80 · Very good
Digital Nomads 75 · Very good
Budget 70 · Good

Planning tips

Utilize the efficient public bus system for easy navigation and cost-effective travel. 95 · Outstanding
Explore the city's many parks and green spaces, which are central to Curitiba's identity. 83 · Very good
Try local delicacies like Pinhão (pine nuts) and Carne de Onça, a raw beef dish. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

Near Curitiba

Straight-line distance from the centre of Curitiba.

Frequently asked questions about Curitiba

How many places to stay are there in Curitiba?

There are 250+ hotels, apartments and other places to stay in Curitiba. They include 120+ hotels and 93 apartments.

When is the peak season in Curitiba?

The peak season in Curitiba is Dec-Feb, Jul.

Which area is a good base in Curitiba?

The travel guide suggests staying in Batel when visiting Curitiba.

Are there tours and activities in Curitiba?

Yes, 38 tours and activities are listed in Curitiba.

How many hotels in Curitiba have free parking?

19 of the 140 hotels in Curitiba with verified parking details list free parking (14%). 110 charge for parking.

What is the usual check-in time at hotels in Curitiba?

2:00 PM at 118 of the 159 hotels with a verified check-in time. The next most common time is 3:00 PM (20 hotels).

What time is check-out at hotels in Curitiba?

12:00 PM at 114 of 173 hotels with a verified check-out time; 11:00 AM at 49.

How many hotels in Curitiba have a pool?

23 of 177 hotels with verified data list a swimming pool.