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
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket
Little Africa - Walking tour from the passed to the future
From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour
Top hotels in Glória
Lagune Barra Hotel
Very safe and comfortable.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL
Very clean, staff were very courteous and attentive. The hotel smells amazing. Breakfast was delicious. Reception staff spoke English and were always very friendly. The staff that did not speak English were very patient with me using google translate. Also love the 24/7 security.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 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
Regency Barra Hotel
Absolutely wonderful stay, the rooms are very clean and staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The staff was very accommodating with the language barriers we had. The restaurant staff was one if the best, especially the young gentleman that served us, he was so helpful and friendly. Wish I could ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hotel Atlântico Rio
The room was clean enough and the staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
All great
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
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 Largo do Machado, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city.
