A house of prayer for some, Mosteiro de São Bento is worth checking out, no matter your religious beliefs. Find out if this holy sanctuary is open to tourists for a welcome pause from your jampacked travel itinerary.

This Rio de Janeiro Centro house of prayer is a good place to start your day of sightseeing. There's lots to discover close by, like Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and Maracanã Stadium. Wander around at your leisure at Mosteiro de São Bento before heading to these other fine sights.

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Meu quarto no Rio de Janeiro

$690

per person

Nov 14 - Nov 19

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Roundtrip flight included

New York (JFK) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

7/10 Good! (9 reviews)

Mont Blanc Suites Duque de Caxias

$733

per person

Nov 14 - Nov 20

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Roundtrip flight included

New York (JFK) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

8.6/10 Excellent! (256 reviews)

I was in transit, for one night. It was ok

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Matiz Multi Suítes

$879

per person

Nov 10 - Nov 14

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Roundtrip flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

8.6/10 Excellent! (394 reviews)

Clean, noisy resto next door, good breakfast, beds are a bit hard, a bit far from downtown but close to airport. Overall good value and I would stay again.

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025

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Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

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Old Rio de Janeiro & Santa Teresa Tour with Transfer

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Caves and Waterfalls Adventure in Tijuca Rainforest

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Full-Day in Rio Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

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Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

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