Located close to Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí and Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro, Arosa Rio Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Located in Rio de Janeiro Centro, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Arosa Rio Hotel is near the airport and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boulevard Olimpico, while Municipal Theater and National Fine Arts Museum are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, and consider making time for AquaRio, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Rio de Janeiro travel guide
Avenida Henrique Valadares, 150, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20231-031
What's nearby
Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Arcos da Lapa
18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Municipal Theater
3 min drive - 0.9 miles
Praca da Cruz Vermelha
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Getting around
Francisco Muratori Tram Stop
13 min walk
Rio de Janeiro Central Station
15 min walk
Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
10 min drive
Restaurants
Kilograma
2 min walk
Delícia dos Sucos
1 min walk
Estação Senado Restaurante
5 min walk
Hamburgueria Falkenburg
6 min walk
Vila Franca Bar e Restaurante
5 min walk
About this property
Arosa Rio Hotel
Upscale hotel near Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Located close to Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro and Arcos da Lapa, Arosa Rio Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Self parking (surcharge), luggage storage, and meeting rooms
Multilingual staff, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
A computer station, free newspapers, and an elevator
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 103 individually decorated rooms offer thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arosa Rio Hotel on Nov 4, 2026 start from $67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Arosa Rio Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. There's a fee of BRL 107.10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for BRL 73 per night. Extended parking is available for BRL 73 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Arosa Rio Hotel?
Check-in begins at 2 PM.
What time is check-out at Arosa Rio Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Arosa Rio Hotel located?
Located in Rio de Janeiro Centro, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, Arcos da Lapa, and Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro. Municipal Theater and National Fine Arts Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Francisco Muratori Tram Stop is 13 minutes by foot and Saara Tram Stop is 14 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Arosa Rio Hotel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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The room was very large and the hotel was very quiet. The rooftop area was nicely done with a small pool and a bar and the possibility of ordering food. The staff were competent and pleasant.
Good beds, clean bedding, great cleaning team! The staff is truly kind and respectful. The location is a little challenging if you are in a short time for your overall stay (is far from most of the tourist attractions)
Located close to Sambadrome. Streets in this area smell of urine and homeless.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Syed
Aug 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was standard with a lot of bread. Staff was nice and helpful. Location is sketch at night. During the day it’s fine. I’d recommend if your on a budget.
This was a very good property. Nice and spacious rooms. Incredibly helpful desk staff. Breakfast was decent, a bit overpriced though. The views from the rooms aren't the best if that is something you are looking for. The air conditioner had some problems, but we never addressed the staff on it because it was our last two days here. Knowing them, they would have fixed it immediately or relocated us. Cleaning staff did wonderful, looked as clean as we first arrived everytime we came back from exploring Rio. My main complaint is the outside, there were many homeless people camping outside the property, lots of trash here and there. The area looks sketchy, boarded up buildings and lots of graffiti. I'd imagine a lot of people wouldn't feel safe here at night. If this is what it looks like here, I could only imagine how the residents of Rio live. It's concerning and frankly, I don't think I'll ever visit Brazil again.
Basic hotel. Good location with a couple of local restaurants walking distance. Otherwise it’s advisable to get an Uber. Lapa in general is not the safest but the hotel is in a quiet street and even the police told us it’s in a good area.
About 5 mins drive, you have access to lots more restaurants and bars with live music and dancing but be careful with your things.
Breakfast was very good. Lots of options and fruit!
Staff was helpful and attentive.
This is not a luxury hotel but safe and good value for money. If you are not spending a lot of time in your room, it’s is a good option.
The service was excellent, and most of the staff spoke English or Spanish in addition to Portuguese. We arrived several hours before check-in, but the hotel offered luggage storage, allowing us to drop off our bags and explore the area. Its location is convenient, just 15-20 minutes from the main tourist attractions.
Security is present 24/7 outside the hotel, which added to the sense of safety. The rooftop bar was a great spot to unwind, offering reasonably priced drinks and a relaxing atmosphere. Breakfast each morning had a wide variety of delicious options. The AC in the room worked well and kept the space comfortably cool.
Some staff can arrange taxis at fixed rates, helping you avoid the common scams from regular taxi drivers, which was a huge plus.
Make sure to bring wall plug adapters for your electronics, as the outlets are different than in the U.S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Alexandre
Mar 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent, no frills, good breakfast
Average hotel for the region, average price. Large room with comfortable bed, though the A/C unit is fairly undersized and takes 1-2 hours to chill to any reasonable temperature. Shower had a general heating issue (affecting other rooms) and the front desk didn't take us seriously when we reported it in the afternoon (understandable-ish, who takes hot showers in Rio anyway? Other rooms didn't report it) and only realized something was really wrong far later when it was already evening and it was completely cold -- maintenance would only be performed the next day.
Beautiful Place! Clean and the rooms smell so good. Location was great to attend the Carnival.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Salvador
Oct 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised by the room’s ample size, which comfortably accommodated a family of five. The air conditioning system functioned effectively, maintaining a cool and comfortable environment throughout the stay. The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of delectable options. The rooftop bar provided an inviting atmosphere with a selection of refreshing beverages.
However, there were several areas that could be improved. The beds appeared to be quite old and unappealing. Additionally, mold was discovered above the beds and in the shower, creating a concerning health risk. The pillows were also flat and unappealing.
While the location would be ideal during the carnival season, it does not provide a safe and secure environment for families, particularly with young children. I would strongly advise against booking this hotel for a family vacation.
Despite these shortcomings, the service and food quality were commendable. Overall, this hotel is not suitable for families.