California Hostel

São Paulo


This colorful Pinheiros guesthouse turned a two-story town house into a design-forward spot to rest your weary head. Rooms are smallish, but the whole place is packed with personality and there are pleasant patios in both the main house and the less atmospheric annex across the street.

It's just an 800m walk to the beginning of Oscar Freire in Jardins.


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