Rio de Janeiro Centro Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro

A modern architectural structure with a unique design, a pool, and a waterfront setting.
A bustling urban square with a prominent statue, surrounded by tall buildings and lush green trees.
An art gallery with sculptures and paintings.
An art museum with green walls, wooden floors, and various exhibits including sculptures and a mannequin in a dress.
A modern building with green and white colors, and a classical building with arched windows.

Stay near popular Rio de Janeiro Centro attractions

A modern building with a pool and people walking along a waterfront promenade.

Museum of Tomorrow

8.8/10 (1,649 reviews)
Have fun with interactive exhibits that reveal the way the world is transforming and how climate change and social disintegration can be avoided.
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Things to do

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

฿1,312
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour

Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour

฿2,361
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour
Walking Tour Through the Treasures of Historic Rio de Janeiro

Walking Tour Through the Treasures of Historic Rio de Janeiro

฿1,038
per adult
Walking Tour Through the Treasures of Historic Rio de Janeiro
Museum of Tomorrow Guided Tour Admission & Transfer

Museum of Tomorrow Guided Tour Admission & Transfer

฿1,640
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Museum of Tomorrow Guided Tour Admission & Transfer
Plaza Premium Lounge at RIOgaleao-Tom Jobim Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)

฿1,043
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Prayers during the Gira

Whispers of the Spirits Umbanda Gira Ceremony in Rio

฿1,065
per adult
Whispers of the Spirits Umbanda Gira Ceremony in Rio
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Top hotels in Rio de Janeiro Centro

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

3.5 out of 5
Rua Senador Dantas, 25 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿1,166 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿1,166
฿1,286 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,648 reviews)
"Good rooms, everything was pretty clean. Close enough to everything I had to visit."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Hotel Atlântico Avenida

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

3 out of 5
Av. Rio Branco 33 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿741 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿741
฿778 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and ...
6.4/10 (1,567 reviews)
"Everything it’s was good!!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Hotel Atlântico Avenida
Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING

Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING

3 out of 5
19 R. Pedro I Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿1,196 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿1,196
฿1,255 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Copacabana ...
Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING
Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿1,419 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿1,419
฿1,490 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,379 reviews)
"Llegamos a las 5am y el hotel estaba totalmente oscuro, no parecía nada la imagen que habíamos alquilado. Luego cambio al prender las luces etc. Buen desayuno y buena cena"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Hotel Atlântico Prime
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3 out of 5
Rua Marechal Camara 280 Centro Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,550 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
฿1,550
฿1,627 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,131 reviews)
"The only desirable quality is that it is very convenient to the airport. It is walking distance to some restaurants. I was able to walk to a laundromat as none on site. The breakfast buffet was okay but not a good value. There was hair in my shower. Cigarette smoke came into my room with the AC ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

3 out of 5
Avenida Beira Mar, 280 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿2,327 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿2,327
฿2,443 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach ...
B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
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Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro Centro

Find the best Rio de Janeiro Centro areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, water reflections, and a hill in the background.

Copacabana

Copacabana Beach and Rua Barata Ribeiro 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.

A beach with a patterned walkway, ocean, and mountains in the background.

Ipanema

Ipanema is highly notable for its stunning beaches, and you might want to visit top sights like Ipanema Beach and Rua Farme de Amoedo. See more of Rio de Janeiro by jumping on the metro at Nossa Senhora da Paz Station or Ipanema-General Osorio Station.

A beach with people, umbrellas, and a large mountain in the background.

Barra da Tijuca

If you're spending time in Barra da Tijuca, you might enjoy attractions like Barra Shopping Mall and Reserve Beach. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's pristine beaches before hopping on the metro at Jardim Oceânico Station to see more of the city.

A cityscape with a prominent mountain silhouette, a waterfront, and a bridge.

Botafogo

Botafogo is a destination travellers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain peak, a beach, and dense urban buildings.

Leblon

Consider exploring the beaches in Leblon. If sightseeing is on the list, Ipanema Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station to see more of the area.

Rio de Janeiro Centro Travel Guide