Glória Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
Popular places to visit
Flamengo Park
Flamengo Park is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Museum of Modern Art
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.
Praça Paris
Praça Paris is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Copacabana Beach
More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play.
Ipanema Beach
See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach.
Christ the Redeemer
This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue.
Things to do
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro: Flamengo Museum Ticket Entrance
From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in Glória
Hotel Atlântico Prime
I was fortunate to get this booking at the last moment and I found the hotel to surpass my expectations with cleanliness friendliness three meal a day restaurant gymnasium
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Absolutely amazing - the rooftop pool is heated and has an incredible view. The entire staff is excellent, the location is great, the rooms are wonderful and immaculate. 10/10 experience.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Casa Nova Hotel
Pessoal da recepção são mal educados e parecem estar fazendo favores. Já o pessoal do café da manhã extremamente educados. Quartos limpos e ótimo custo benefício.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
Great staff! Daniella was outstanding - very efficient and customer iriented
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Convenient
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Lagune Barra Hotel
Amazing hotel, modern and clean. Staff were all friendly and fun. Loved the breakfast selection as well.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glória
Lapa
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.
Catete
You might enjoy the beaches while in Catete. Largo do Machado is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to see more of the city.
Rio de Janeiro Centro
You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Saara Rio is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Santa Teresa
Get to know Santa Teresa and its many features like its mountain views and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Selarón Steps and Corcovado, and you can jump on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop 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.
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 Laranjeiras Stadium, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city.
