Zona Central

Travel Guide
Lapa which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Cinelandia showing a city, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture
Cinelandia featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Cinelandia featuring signage, cycling and street scenes
Museum of Modern Art showing art and interior views

Where to stay in Zona Central

Lapa which includes a city and street scenes

Lapa

4/5(4 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Circo Voador or Arcos da Lapa.

Lapa
Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa

4/5(20 area reviews)

The mountain views and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Santa Teresa. Selarón Steps and Mirante Dona Marta are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the larger area.

Santa Teresa
Museum of Modern Art featuring interior views

Glória

4/5(11 area reviews)

You might enjoy the museums while in Glória. Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Gloria Station or Russel Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Glória
Quinta da Boa Vista

São Cristóvão

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in São Cristóvão. You might want to make time for a stop at Quinta da Boa Vista or Feira Nordestina.

São Cristóvão
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Rio Comprido

While Rio Comprido isn't home to many top sights, Christ the Redeemer and Praça da Apoteose are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rio Comprido
Anhembi Sambadrome

Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Get to know Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro and its many features like its churches and live music. You might want to explore sights like Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí and Praça da Apoteose, and you can jump on the metro at Praca Onze Station or New Town Station to get around the city.

Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hotel Atlântico Prime
4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is SAR 88 per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
SAR 88
SAR 93 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,950 reviews)
"Central location with a very local vibe. Fantastic price with complimentary breakfast"

Reviewed on 8 December 2024

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
3.5 out of 5
Rua Senador Dantas, 25, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is SAR 131 per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
SAR 131
SAR 145 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,621 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 19 October 2024

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Américas Granada Hotel
Américas Granada Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Avenida Gomes Freire, 530 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is SAR 129 per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
SAR 129
SAR 134 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
Right in centro
"I was expecting a better hotel for the nb of stars and reviews. No clear indication to get to the gym, pool. The sauna was out of duty. Mu air conditionner was leaking a lot: got lot of water on my laptop!!"

Reviewed on 14 December 2024

Américas Granada Hotel
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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, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Excellent place!"

Reviewed on 4 September 2024

360 Rio Santos Dumont
Artinn
Artinn
2 out of 5
39 R. Comendador Leonardo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this aparthotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach ...
7.4/10 Good! (9 reviews)
"AVOID! This place was an absolute nightmare! Ants, roaches, and bedbugs all over the place! When I arrived, the place was unclean from the last guest and the hotel did not care. There is no front desk. BEWARE: It is in the favela and very dangerous even during the day! The pictures are deceptive. ..."

Reviewed on 5 January 2024

Artinn
Sugar Loft Apartments
Sugar Loft Apartments
3 out of 5
Rua Dias de Barros 11, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Second Stay
"This is my second time staying here. It is clean, pleasant, and reasonably priced. Most appreciate that it is in the touristy area of Santa Teresa and near LAPA. That is nice too. There's also a great view of the center from most rooms. My only minus, which isn't tied to the place, is that if you're ..."

Reviewed on 22 November 2022

Sugar Loft Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Rio de Janeiro

Museum of Tomorrow

4.5/5(115 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Tomorrow during your travels in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Museum of Tomorrow
Anhembi Sambadrome featuring signage and a city

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

4/5(86 reviews)

Catch an event at Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
These guys were just practicing on a weeknight....apparently a bunch of samba musicians

Arcos da Lapa

4/5(100 reviews)

Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro when you take a trip to Arcos da Lapa. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

Arcos da Lapa
Selaron Steps which includes outdoor art and signage

Selarón Steps

4.5/5(8 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a visit to Selarón Steps. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

Selarón Steps
Quinta da Boa Vista

Quinta da Boa Vista

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Quinta da Boa Vista, a lovely green space in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Quinta da Boa Vista
Museum of Modern Art showing art and interior views

Museum of Modern Art

4.5/5(67 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Modern Art during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

Museum of Modern Art