Itaipava Travel Guide

Petrópolis

A historic building with a large arched entrance, pointed towers, and a banner reading 'CASILLO DE ITAPA.'
A historic stone castle with two towers, a grand entrance, and ivy-covered walls.
A castle-like building with a sign reading 'CASILLO DE ITAPAVA' and a large wooden gate.
A historic castle with two towers, a large entrance, and surrounding greenery.
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a village with houses on the slopes, and lush greenery.

Stay near popular Itaipava attractions

Itapaiva Castle

8.6/10 (74 reviews)
Find out about the history of Petrópolis when you spend time at Itapaiva Castle. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's mountain views.
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Things to do

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

฿1,389
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Petropolis Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City

Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch

฿1,906
per adult
Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch
21 - Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch

Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch

฿2,647
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch
Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option

Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option

฿1,489
per adult
Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option
City Tour Petropolis

Day Trip to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

฿2,309
per adult
Day Trip to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Imperial Museum in Brazil

Petropolis Day Tour

฿2,151
per adult
Petropolis Day Tour
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Top hotels in Itaipava

Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia

Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia

3.5 out of 5
BR 040, Km 56 Petrópolis RJ
The price is ฿1,407 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿1,407
฿1,621 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,075 reviews)
"Everything considered, it was a very very good place to stay for 3 nights. My only small complaint is that the place is kind of in the middle of nowhere, and outside of the hotel itself, there is little or nothing to do."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia
Hotel Bomtempo Itaipava

Hotel Bomtempo Itaipava

3.5 out of 5
Estrada Correia da Veiga, 873 Petrópolis RJ
The price is ฿1,151 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿1,151
฿1,328 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Bomtempo Itaipava
Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel

Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel

3 out of 5
Estrada Uniao Industria, 10126 Petrópolis RJ
The price is ฿1,321 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿1,321
฿1,347 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava and Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal ...
8.2/10 Very good! (369 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
Wood House

Wood House

2.5 out of 5
R. Crescêncio Costa 125 Petrópolis RJ
The price is ฿1,741 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿1,741
฿1,776 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Itapaiva Castle and Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park ...
6.4/10 (240 reviews)
"Pior pousada que já me hospedei,não recomendo."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Wood House
Pousada Tankamana

Pousada Tankamana

4 out of 5
Est. Júlio Capua, 0 Petrópolis RJ
The price is ฿6,822 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿6,822
฿7,655 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Itapaiva Castle and Centro Cultural ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (478 reviews)
"My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Tankaman. We stayed at the Cabin with Spa inside and what a treat! Beautiful property, with natural swimming pool, steam sauna, "ufuro", etc. The staff is very well trained and available to pretty much do anything you want after a short phone call of WhatsApp ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Pousada Tankamana
Ninho da Arara

Ninho da Arara

2.5 out of 5
Rod. Philuvio Cerqueira Rodrigues Petrópolis Rio de Janeiro
The price is ฿3,439 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿3,439
฿3,508 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park and Shopping ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (114 reviews)
"Excelente, com certeza voltarei. Lugar muito bacana é o atendimento foi 10! Parabéns"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Ninho da Arara
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Where to stay in Itaipava

Find the best Itaipava areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A pink and white building with arched windows and a stone entrance.

Historic Center

Historic Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Imperial Museum and Palace of Grão-Pará.

A mountain range with clouds at sunset.

Araras

If you're spending some time in Araras, Itaipava Market and Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava are top sights worth seeing.

A brick building labeled 'NOGUEIRA' with a train track in front.

Nogueira

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

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a decorative courtyard with a patterned ground.

Quitandinha

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

Mountains in Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, above the clouds

Corrêas

If you're spending some time in Corrêas, Serra dos Orgãos National Park and Morro do Mata Porcos are top sights worth seeing.

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