Historic Center

Petrópolis

Historic Center
Historic Center
Historic Center
Historic Center
Historic Center

Popular places to visit

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

5/5(2 reviews)

Admire the design of this French-built glasshouse, relax in its pleasant garden and attend cultural events such as art exhibits and concerts.

Crystal Palace
Imperial Museum

Imperial Museum

4.5/5(8 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Imperial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Petrópolis. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Imperial Museum
Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara

Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara

5/5(1 review)

See the tombs of a former imperial family, the relics of revered saints and a stunning series of stained-glass windows at this 19th-century church.

Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara
Yellow Palace

Yellow Palace

5/5(1 review)

Join a guided tour to discover the history and secrets of this yellow-hued palace building, which serves as the city hall of Petrópolis.

Yellow Palace
Liberty Square

Liberty Square

5/5(1 review)

After visiting Liberty Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Petrópolis. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments.

Liberty Square

Bohemia Brewery

5/5(2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Bohemia Brewery during your travels to Petrópolis. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments.

Bohemia Brewery

Things to do

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Petrópolis

Petrópolis

$60
per adult
Petrópolis
Petropolis Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City

Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch

$59
per adult
Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch
The Imperial Museum in Petrópolis

Private Petropolis Imperial City Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

$399
per adult
Private Petropolis Imperial City Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture

Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture

$506
per adult
Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture
Quitandinha Palace

Private Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio: Imperial City & History

$477
per adult
Private Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio: Imperial City & History
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Historic Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Casablanca Imperial

Hotel Casablanca Imperial

3 out of 5
Rua Da Imperatriz, 286 Centro Petrópolis RJ
$66 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$68 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Hotel bien situé, prêt des service et attraction. Le gros probleme est que le matelas etait dans une condition épouvantable, douleur toutes les nuit a cette hotel, les vibration causé par les vehicules et transports dans la rue, était impressionnante."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Hotel Casablanca Imperial
Kastel Petrópolis

Kastel Petrópolis

3 out of 5
Rua Marechal Deodoro 153 Petrópolis RJ
$65 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$66 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (519 reviews)
"AC was phenomenal and necessary due to heavy humidity. Very nice smart tv which worked very well when the internet worked (missed 24 hours out of 4 day stay. Excellent parking option on site. Adjacent to nice mall. Walking distance to many restaurants."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Kastel Petrópolis
Grande Hotel Petrópolis

Grande Hotel Petrópolis

3.5 out of 5
Rua Do Imperador 545 Petrópolis RJ
$89 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$91 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff was super helpful and the hotel was very clean and beautiful. The breakfast was excellent. Valet parking was included and was very convenient. The location was right in downtown and had easy access to food, shopping, and tourist spots."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Grande Hotel Petrópolis
Hotel Solar do Império

Hotel Solar do Império

4 out of 5
Av. Koeler, 376 Petrópolis RJ
$166 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$171 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (602 reviews)
"Nice people, great location, good breakfast! We walked almost everywhere in the historic center no matter of the rain. The restaurant and staff were very helpful. We had dinner at Majorica once which was really great and walking distance from the hotel. Thank you"

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Hotel Solar do Império
Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde

Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde

3 out of 5
R. Visconde de Souza Franco, 529 Petrópolis RJ
$62 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$63 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde
OYO Hotel Lindoia, Petropolis

OYO Hotel Lindoia, Petropolis

2.5 out of 5
Rua Marechal Floriano Peixoto, 53 Petrópolis RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$41 nightly
The price is $42 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$42 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Crystal Palace and Palace of Grão-Pará ...
OYO Hotel Lindoia, Petropolis
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Itaipava Castle in Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Itaipava

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Itaipava. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava or Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park.

Cloudy sunset view of the Serra dos Órgãos National Park from the Araras neighoborhood of Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil

Araras

While visiting Araras, you might make a stop by sights like Itaipava Market and Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park.

Cascatinha

While visiting Cascatinha, you might make a stop by sights like Serra dos Orgãos National Park and Piabanha River.

Beautiful Palace in Imperial City Petropolis

Quitandinha

Travelers like the historic sites in Quitandinha, and Quintandinha Palace is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Train Station in Nogueira, Itaipava, Petropolis in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Nogueira

While visiting Nogueira, you might make a stop by sights like Centro Cultural Estação Nogueira and Nogueira Lake.

Historic Center

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