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

฿1,360
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
21 - Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch

Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch

฿2,628
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

฿1,478
per adult
Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option
City Tour Petropolis

Day Trip to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

฿2,252
per adult
Day Trip to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Imperial Museum in Brazil

Petropolis Day Tour

฿2,135
per adult
Petropolis Day Tour
Petrópolis: Escape to the Imperial City Private Tour

Petrópolis: Escape to the Imperial City Private Tour

฿10,512
per adult
Petrópolis: Escape to the Imperial City Private 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 ฿1,670 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿1,670
฿1,908 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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 ...
Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia
Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel

Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel

3 out of 5
Estrada Uniao Industria, 10126 Petrópolis RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,295 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿1,295
฿1,320 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (346 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
Hotel Bomtempo Itaipava

Hotel Bomtempo Itaipava

3.5 out of 5
Estrada Correia da Veiga, 873 Petrópolis RJ
The price is ฿1,450 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿1,450
฿1,656 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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
Wood House

Wood House

2.5 out of 5
R. Crescêncio Costa 125 Petrópolis RJ
The price is ฿1,472 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿1,472
฿1,501 total
5 Aug - 6 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 (233 reviews)
"Não foi como esperavámos ! O quarto não era agradável. Tivemos que mudar de quarto , porque o chuveiro não funcionou . Só tinha 1 funcionário no lugar. O café da manhã foi péssimo"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Wood House
Ninho da Arara

Ninho da Arara

2.5 out of 5
Rod. Philuvio Cerqueira Rodrigues Petrópolis Rio de Janeiro
The price is ฿3,509 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,509
฿3,579 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (106 reviews)
"Excelente pousada, ótimo atendimento."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Ninho da Arara
Pousada Tankamana

Pousada Tankamana

4 out of 5
Est. Júlio Capua, 0 Petrópolis RJ
The price is ฿6,988 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿6,988
฿7,841 total
2 Aug - 3 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 ...
Pousada Tankamana
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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 Centro Cultural Estação Nogueira and Nogueira Lake.

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.

Cascatinha

If you're spending some time in Cascatinha, Serra dos Orgãos National Park and Piabanha River are top sights worth seeing.

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