Afonso Pena Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Afonso Pena airport is in São José dos Pinhais, 18 km from downtown Curitiba: a taxi takes 30-40 minutes, while the Rodo Express executive bus links the airport and the Rodoferroviária every 15 minutes. Travelers with a dawn flight or an overnight layover save time by sleeping near the terminal; those staying several days for work or tourism find a variety of hotels and nightlife between Batel, the central neighborhood with restaurants and shops, and the historic center around Rua das Flores, reachable with the same trip from the airport.

Airport area

a few kilometers from the terminal, a few minutes by car or with the hotel shuttle; avoids the 30-40 minute taxi ride to Curitiba

Best for: those departing at dawn or arriving late at night who don't want to face traffic into downtown

Pros

quick access to the terminal without depending on urban traffic
convenient for those just passing through

Cons

industrial area, little or nothing to do in the evening
you need to travel to eat outside the hotel

Recommended hotels in this area

Bristol Portal do Iguaçu Curitiba Aeroporto: the closest to the terminal among the properties in the area, with an on-site restaurant and business center

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Batel

Neighbourhood · same connection as downtown: 30-40 minutes by taxi from the airport, or the executive bus to the Rodoferroviária followed by a short taxi ride

Best for: for those who prefer a well-kept neighborhood with restaurants and shops within walking distance, a few minutes from downtown

Pros

quiet, well-kept neighborhood with a concentration of quality restaurants
a few steps from the Pátio Batel shopping mall

Cons

higher room rates than elsewhere in the city
a taxi is still needed for the airport, there's no direct shuttle

Recommended hotels in this area

Radisson Hotel Curitiba: an upscale property in the heart of Batel, with an indoor pool and spa for those wanting to recover from the flight
Grand Mercure Curitiba Rayon - Batel: a few steps from Rua 24 Horas, convenient for those who want to dine out without taking the car
Transamerica Executive Curitiba Batel: a stone's throw from Pátio Batel, with a gym and sauna for those arriving from a long flight

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Historic Center

City centre · 30-40 minutes by taxi from the airport, or the executive bus to the Rodoferroviária followed by a short walk or taxi ride

Best for: for those who prefer to explore the historic center on foot, between Rua das Flores and Praça Osório

Pros

monuments and city life within walking distance
more hotels across different price ranges than in Batel

Cons

busier, noisier streets during rush hour
less choice of restaurants than Batel in the evening

Recommended hotels in this area

Slaviero Hotel Curitiba Centro: 5 minutes' walk from Rua 24 Horas and Praça Osório, breakfast noted among its strong points
ibis Curitiba Shopping: on the border between Centro and Batel, a practical, affordable option for those traveling on a tight budget

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