Rio de Janeiro

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Copacabana Beach showing a sunset, mist or fog and a beach

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Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana

Copacabana

4/5(940 area reviews)

Copacabana is highly notable for its stunning beaches, and you might want to visit top sights like Copacabana Beach and Bairro Peixoto. See more of Rio de Janeiro by jumping on the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station.

Copacabana
Barra da Tijuca featuring a beach as well as a large group of people

Barra da Tijuca

4.5/5(115 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Barra da Tijuca for its beaches, but many stay to explore sights like Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Jardim Oceânico Station.

Barra da Tijuca
Ipanema which includes markets as well as a large group of people

Ipanema

4.5/5(151 area reviews)

Ipanema Beach and Rua Farme de Amoedo are top sights in Ipanema, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Nossa Senhora da Paz Station or Ipanema-General Osorio Station to see more sights in the area.

Ipanema
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Rio de Janeiro Centro

3.5/5(114 area reviews)

You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Tiradentes Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Leblon

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

Travelers choose Leblon for its beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station and check out top sights like Ipanema Beach.

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Botafogo

4/5(41 area reviews)

Botafogo is a destination travelers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.

Botafogo
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hotel Atlântico Prime
4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is SAR25 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
SAR25
per night
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,391 reviews)
Perfect
"There for Carnival. It was the PERFECT place to Stay! I plan on going back and Hope to stay in the same Hotel!"

Reviewed on 30 May, 2024

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hotel Atlântico Rio
Hotel Atlântico Rio
3.5 out of 5
Rua Xavier da Silveira, 112, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is SAR40 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
SAR40
per night
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Ipanema Beach and Copacabana ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"It was a good place to stay. There was although some construction on the floor we stayed in. Other than that it was pretty good."

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2024

Hotel Atlântico Rio
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
5 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica, 1020, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is SAR161 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
SAR161
per night
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful, nice amenities, restaurants. I gave a 4 because they are switching systems and my room card gave out every single time I left the room. I would have to go to front desk to get it reactivated."

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2024

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
360 Rio Santos Dumont
360 Rio Santos Dumont
3 out of 5
R. Sen. Dantas, 80, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"A very nice place in a great location. It's very clean and has all the conveniences. And it's close to the center of the city. The issue I had is they didn't send me the code to enter my room before I arrived. I couldn't reach them via email or watsapp, only a phone call worked (and the responder ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2024

360 Rio Santos Dumont
Ferlho Suites Rio Centro
Ferlho Suites Rio Centro
3.5 out of 5
8923 Estr. dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Olympic Park and Recreio dos Bandeirantes ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Agradável.
"Foi muito agradável. Local tranquilo .Hotel limpo , café maravilhoso. Tudo funcionando. O que deixou um pouco a desejar foi a comunicação no local. Como pedir papel higiênico e demorou tanto que fomos embora. O demais. Foi ótimo."

Reviewed on 28 Aug, 2023

Ferlho Suites Rio Centro
Copacabana Best Spot
Copacabana Best Spot
3 out of 5
Av. Atlântica 3196, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"I rate this property as average because in all honesty, it's not shown as it really looks in real life, you'll be staying at the oldest building in the area, even though you're in the best area for beaches and restaurants, consider that you'll get what you're paying for. We had a misunderstanding ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar, 2024

Copacabana Best Spot
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Rio de Janeiro

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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" "4 - Good 33.869239013933544%
3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 8.681672025723472%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 1.607717041800643%
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" "1 - Terrible 0.857449088960343%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful hotel close to the beach with excellent staff, felt at home there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

In love with Río de Janeiro

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very safe! Very nice people!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It is a must to visit place with so much to do! or simply layback by the beach.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great city. I was pleasantly surprised by the food and cultural attractions. The beach was incredible but that was to be expected.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great city with best beaches in the world. Earthly paradise.Very friendly people, ready to help you. Very safe. We have been walking on Copacabana until midnight, a lot of people too at this time, all restaurants are open.

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