Zona Central

Travel Guide

Lapa which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Cinelandia showing a city, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture
Cinelandia featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Cinelandia featuring signage, cycling and street scenes
Museum of Modern Art showing art and interior views

Where to stay in Zona Central

Lapa which includes a city and street scenes

Lapa

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Lapa
Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa

4/5(20 area reviews)

The mountain views and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Santa Teresa. Selarón Steps and Corcovado are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the larger area.

Santa Teresa
Museum of Modern Art featuring interior views

Glória

4/5(11 area reviews)

You might enjoy the museums while in Glória. Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Gloria Station or Russel Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Glória
Quinta da Boa Vista

São Cristóvão

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in São Cristóvão. You might want to make time for a stop at Feira Nordestina or National Museum of Brazil.

São Cristóvão
I mentally willed the three of these guys to line up for me... It worked partly due to the fact I was under the influence of Coconut Water farmed by old hippie exiles, 9 1/2 hours in a Delta Sleep deprivation chamber, and a local hot chili pepper which when combined enhanced my telepathic powers. You too can treat yourself to a Hang Gliding Tandem Flight from Pedra Bonita, a beautiful mountain located in São Conrado, just 20 minutes from Copacabana and landing on a nice beach with scantily clad men and women who will idolize you for your bravado. Prices run at around R$320 and add an extra R$100 for Pictures and the video DVD making it R$420

Santo Cristo

Check out the restaurants while you're in Santo Cristo. Hop on the metro at Vila Olímpica Tram Stop and Gamboa Tram Stop to see top sights like Guanabara Bay and Samba City.

Santo Cristo
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Rio Comprido

While Rio Comprido isn't home to many top sights, Christ the Redeemer and Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rio Comprido
Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩42,590 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
₩42,590
₩44,720 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,627 reviews)
A Wonderful Stay at Hotel Atlântico Prime!
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at Hotel Atlântico Prime, and I can honestly say it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the modern, stylish décor and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff at the hotel truly made the difference. Every team member ..."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Américas Granada Hotel

Américas Granada Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Gomes Freire, 530 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ₩51,747 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
₩51,747
₩54,336 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,380 reviews)
"Good dinner."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Américas Granada Hotel
Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Boutique Hotel Castelinho

3.5 out of 5
R. Triunfo 38, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ₩108,423 per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
₩108,423
₩113,844 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Boutique Hotel Castelinho
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Chez Georges

Chez Georges

3 out of 5
Ladeira do Meireles, 90, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star villa in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Wish I could keep this place a secret - such a calm oasis in the middle of Rio. One of my favourite places I’ve ever stayed."

Reviewed on May 2, 2025

Chez Georges
360 Rio Santos Dumont

360 Rio Santos Dumont

3 out of 5
R. Sen. Dantas, 80, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
"Water was giving us problems"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

360 Rio Santos Dumont
Sugar Loft Apartments

Sugar Loft Apartments

3 out of 5
Rua Dias de Barros 11, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
"It was a great apartment at a great location. We were very happy and pleased. Specially the communications were on point, fast and clear."

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025

Sugar Loft Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Anhembi Sambadrome featuring signage and a city

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

4/5(86 reviews)

Catch an event at Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Rio de Janeiro

Museum of Tomorrow

4.5/5(115 reviews)

Have fun with interactive exhibits that reveal the way the world is transforming and how climate change and social disintegration can be avoided.

Museum of Tomorrow
These guys were just practicing on a weeknight....apparently a bunch of samba musicians

Arcos da Lapa

4/5(100 reviews)

Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro when you take a trip to Arcos da Lapa. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

Arcos da Lapa
Quinta da Boa Vista

Quinta da Boa Vista

Explore Brazil’s oldest zoo and Latin America’s largest natural history museum or just do as the locals do and relax on the sunny lawns of this iconic park.

Quinta da Boa Vista
Museum of Modern Art showing art and interior views

Museum of Modern Art

4.5/5(67 reviews)

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.

Museum of Modern Art
Selaron Steps which includes outdoor art and signage

Selarón Steps

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Climb this urban staircase to experience one of Rio’s largest and most useful public art projects, a series of mosaics created singlehandedly by a much-loved Rio personality.

Selarón Steps

Cities near Zona Central

Rio de Janeiro which includes general coastal views, a sunset and mountains

Rio de Janeiro