Hotel Dez de Julho

I've stayed at 10 de Julho many times over the past 20 years and the reason I always return is because of the quality of service I receive. There are much nicer (and pricier) hotels in the downtown area and there are also cheaper options, but for price and location 10 de Julho cannot be beat. I spent two weeks here last summer with a group of US students and when it came time to select a hotel, the ultimate deciding factor was that I trust the people who run this place. I can leave my laptop, passport, cash etc. lying about and never have to worry (they do have a safe if you're concerned). Though lacking in some of the amenities you will find at pricier locations, they provide free breakfast (not quite as good as it was in the past as the juice options no longer feature the wonderful variety of fresh Amazonian delicacies they had in the past-eu quero o meu suco de acerola!), clean rooms, and an unbeatable location just a block and a half from the teatro. If you are looking for a luxury hotel experience, this is not the place for you. If you're looking for a clean, SAFE, reasonably priced, and well-located place to shower and rest your head while not out exploring then you cannot go wrong at 10 de Julho.