Botafogo Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
Popular places to visit
Pasmado Viewpoint
You can find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a trip to Pasmado Viewpoint. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Rio Sul Shopping Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Rio Sul Shopping Mall during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Praia de Botafogo
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia de Botafogo during your trip to Rio de Janeiro? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Rio Sul Shopping Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Rio Sul Shopping Center during your visit to Rio de Janeiro. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Botafogo Praia Shopping
You can do some window-shopping at Botafogo Praia Shopping during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - Campus Praia Vermelha
Walk around the campus at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - Campus Praia Vermelha during your visit to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do
Rio de Janeiro: Flamengo Museum Ticket Entrance
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Little Africa - Walking tour from the passed to the future
From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour
Top hotels in Botafogo
Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fantastic view from the room of Sugarloaf Mountain and Botafogo beach. Excellent facilities in the hotel and helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommended for a stay in Rio if you want to try a different area to Copacabana or Ipanema.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Regency Barra Hotel
The hotel was very clean, nice people, breakfast was better than I anticipated.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Atlântico Rio
The room was clean enough and the staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
The room could have been cleaner. The sheets on the bed had blood stains. The sheet was clean but stained.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
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Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Lagune Barra Hotel
Very safe and comfortable.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Botafogo
Urca
You'll enjoy the beaches and mountain views in Urca. You might want to make time for a stop at Sugarloaf Cable Car or Vermelha Beach.
Laranjeiras
Well liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Tijuca National Park and Largo do Machado, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city.
Flamengo
Well liked for its beaches and breweries, Flamengo is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Catete Palace and Flamengo Beach, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city.
Leme
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leme. A stop by Copacabana Beach or Praia do Leme might round out your trip.
Copacabana
Copacabana Beach and Bairro Peixoto are top sights in Copacabana, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station to see more sights in the area.
Lagoa
Travellers like the art galleries in Lagoa, and CASV Visa Applicant Service Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
