Zona Central
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Where to stay in Zona Central
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.
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 Corcovado 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.
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.
Santo Cristo
Check out the restaurants while you're in Santo Cristo. Hop on the metro at Vila Olímpica Tram Stop and Gamboa Tram Stop to see top sights like Guanabara Bay and Samba City.
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.
São Cristóvão
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in São Cristóvão. You might want to make time for a stop at Feira Nordestina or Astronomia e Ciencias Afins Museum.
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Rua Senador Dantas, 25 Rio de Janeiro RJ
$34 nightly
The price is $35 total per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
$35 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,286 reviews)
The room could have been cleaner. The sheets on the bed had blood stains. The sheet was clean but stained.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Rua do Resende 87 Rio de Janeiro RJ
$40 nightly
The price is $43 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$43 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 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! (2,958 reviews)
The hotel looks nice on the internet but the area it’s located in a street with deteriorated building and it’s best you don’t walk at night alone .
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Rua Marechal Camara 280 Centro Rio de Janeiro RJ
$60 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$63 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Nice hotel with clean, small and very basic rooms. Friendly staff and good buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025
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
R. Sen. Dantas Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana ...
9/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
Good
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025
RioDowntown Hub by RNC Flats
R. das Marrecas, 11 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a picnic area, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
The apartment was located near restaurants and nightlife. However, it could be a bit noisy at night. Everything else was perfect and I hope to stay here again.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
Rio Wonder by RNC Flats
R. Geógrafo Milton Santos, 121 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana ...
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.
Popular places to visit
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.
Museum of Tomorrow
4.5/5(115 reviews)
Have fun with interactive exhibits that reveal the way the world is transforming and how climate change and social disintegration can be avoided.
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.
Quinta da Boa Vista
Explore Brazil’s oldest zoo and Latin America’s largest natural history museum or just do as the locals do and relax on the sunny lawns of this iconic park.
Selarón Steps
4.5/5(8 reviews)
Climb this urban staircase to experience one of Rio’s largest and most useful public art projects, a series of mosaics created singlehandedly by a much-loved Rio personality.
Museum of Modern Art
4.5/5(67 reviews)
Explore the best of 20th-century Brazilian art and sample cutting-edge Brazilian cuisine at this bold 1950s modernist gallery on the edge of Rio’s Guanabara Bay.
Things to do
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
$25
per adult
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket
$24
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: Yup Star Observation Wheel Ticket
$18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar
$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Marine Aquarium Entry Tickets
$35
per adult
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- Flamengo Beach
- Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
- Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
- Museum of Tomorrow
- Arcos da Lapa
- Flamengo Park
- Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
- Marina da Glória
- Quinta da Boa Vista
- AquaRio
- Selarón Steps
- Museum of Modern Art
- Municipal Theater
- Mauá Square
- Circo Voador
- National Library
- São Januário Stadium
- Praca da Cruz Vermelha
- Saara Rio
- Praça da Apoteose
- Candelaria Church
- Rio Art Museum
- SulAmérica Convention Center
- Pedra do Sal
- Bank of Brazil Cultural Center
- Mirante Dona Marta
- Praca Quinze
- Backstage of Unidos da Tijuca Carnival
- Largo do Guimarães
- Praça Floriano Peixoto
