Title: Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3074&destination=S%C3%A3o+Paulo%2C+S%C3%A3o+Paulo+State%2C+Brazil&selected=64638574&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House ## Photo gallery for Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House ![Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom, Patio | Property entrance - Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House (São Paulo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64640000/64638600/64638574/452fec66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom, Patio | Living area | TV - Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House (São Paulo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64640000/64638600/64638574/cacb1231.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom, Patio | Interior - Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House (São Paulo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64640000/64638600/64638574/9c5aa073.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom, Patio | Interior - Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House (São Paulo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64640000/64638600/64638574/39b363c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom - Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House (São Paulo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64640000/64638600/64638574/1053fe4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House provides amenities, such as an airport shuttle and a garden. 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[Visit our São Paulo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sao-Paulo.dx3074) [View more Holiday homes in Sao Paulo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sao-Paulo-Private-Holiday-Homes.d180023-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-23.53048%2C-46.71563&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Rgr-7h_5Vomm48xFEWrd8LMtdys=) São Paulo, SP ### What's nearby - ![Palm Trees at Villa-Lobos Park in San Paulo (Sao Paulo), Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222505/e88dc21e-9f44-4919-8198-114000f98b7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Villa-Lobos Park 5 min drive \- 1.3 miles - ![SaoPaulo_ShoppingVillaLobos_6225111_41](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6225111/c6acfe64-17c7-41e1-918f-ff856a38de25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shopping Villa-Lobos 6 min drive \- 1.8 miles - ![Paulista Avenue - Sao Paulo - Brazil; Shutterstock ID 490417312](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004949/060b3770-3237-4aaa-b4ce-b8bfec1111c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paulista Avenue 17 min drive \- 4.3 miles - Hospital Metropolitano da Lapa 5 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Leopoldina Villas Boas Park 7 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Sao Paulo Domingos de Moraes Station 3 min drive - Sumare Station 7 min drive - São Paulo (CGH-Congonhas) 35 min drive ### Restaurants - Nakajiro Sushi 8 min walk - Na Pizza Napoletani 7 min walk - Gaúchos da Pio XI 9 min walk - Restaurante Nona Ciça 11 min walk - Amor aos Pedaços 10 min walk ## About this property ### Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House Holiday home near Allianz Parque Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House provides amenities, such as an airport shuttle and a garden. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Outdoor furniture Room features All guest rooms at Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House have amenities, such as dining tables. Other amenities include: - Bathrooms with bidets and baths or showers ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117140000/117135600/117135547/d155be3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apart Hotel Sol Alphaville - triple room Alphaville - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym £75 includes taxes & fees 13 Apr - 14 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-13&endDate=2026-04-14&selected=117135547&PinnedHotelID=117135547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95390000/95388900/95388865/0a50f40a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Apartment with Air Conditioning Cozy, furnished apartment. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit/debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (for example, a passport) at check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In the event that the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information. ### Property is also known as Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House São Paulo Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House Private vacation home ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House? ### What time is check-out at Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House? ### Where is Cozy Demi Suite In Friendly House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ---