The Best Hotels Closest to Selarón Steps in Rio de Janeiro - 2026 Updated Prices

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A historic building with a large tree in the front yard, a staircase leading to a balcony, and a well-maintained lawn.

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1. Hostel Casa Aprazível

Santa Teresa, 1.1 km from Selarón Steps

dennis

1.072.624 ₫

1.126.255 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A balcony with a view of a cityscape, a swimming pool, and a tiled floor.

A staircase leading up to a building with white columns and a blue gate at the bottom.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a stone wall, and a large window.

2. Hostel Sunrise

Santa Teresa, 0.2 km from Selarón Steps

Melanie

1.208.661 ₫

1.269.087 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A couple dining at a table with a view of mountains and a hammock in the background.

A room with a grey sofa, a wooden shelf with clothes, and a black door.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, coffee maker, and a shelf with cups. A bench and a chair are visible, and the room has a 'COZY HOUSE' sign on the wall.

A person sitting on a bed with a tray of breakfast items including bread, eggs, and hot dogs.

3. Cozy House

Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Selarón Steps

Noah

1.667.857 ₫

2.597.307 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

An art gallery with a staircase, paintings, and sculptures.

A wall with a colorful mural featuring floral and abstract designs.

A breakfast buffet with various foods and drinks on a glass table.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, and a window with blue shutters.

4. Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte

Santa Teresa, 1 km from Selarón Steps

Stanislaw

1.930.964 ₫

2.027.535 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern two-story building with a swimming pool in the foreground.

A white building with ornate iron gates and a street lamp.

A dining area with tables set for a meal, overlooking a pool and a scenic view of the mountains and water at night.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

5. Vila Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa, 2.3 km from Selarón Steps

Igor

13.449.167 ₫

15.466.543 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical foliage.

A hallway with a wooden floor, white walls, and a ceiling with a hanging light fixture. There are doors with shutters on either side, and a table with a vase on the right.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table with flowers, and a hanging light fixture.

A balcony with wooden flooring and two black chairs, a white building with decorative trim, and a tree in the background.

6. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Santa Teresa, 0.9 km from Selarón Steps

Frank

2.510.282 ₫

2.635.796 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'ELOHIM RESIDENTIAL,' potted plants, a doormat, and a tiled floor.

A compact living space with a sofa, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a small balcony.

A kitchen with a black countertop, white cabinets, and a marble backsplash.

A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture of a tram on the wall, and a window with curtains.

7. Elohim Residencial

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.1 km from Selarón Steps

Peter

1.029.859 ₫

1.081.352 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A building with a sign reading "Sangha Urena".

A spacious room with a high ceiling and wooden paneling, large windows, and a dark wooden floor.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a dining area in the background, and a brick wall.

A brown leather sofa with floral cushions, a hanging plant with red and yellow leaves, and a mirror reflecting the room.

8. Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.9 km from Selarón Steps

Gabriel

1.147.134 ₫

1.204.506 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel reception area with a curved counter, a staircase, and a decorative iron gate.

A hotel room with a bed, a view of a mountain and water, and a balcony with chairs.

9. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1 km from Selarón Steps

William

1.797.748 ₫

1.887.660 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with a tiled facade.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, multiple clocks, and a patterned floor.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, named "Scorial Rio Hotel," featuring a prominent entrance and multiple flags.

10. Scorial Rio Hotel

Catete, 1.6 km from Selarón Steps

Marilsa

2.102.629 ₫

2.418.023 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large building with a dome in the background.

A spacious lounge area with a long counter, white sofas, and a view of the city and mountains through large windows.

A modern lobby with a geometric patterned floor, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and two framed pictures on the wall.

11. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.6 km from Selarón Steps

Ariel

1.997.977 ₫

2.297.673 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A building facade with a storefront labeled "ART LAPA" at number 200.

A modern living room with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A modern reception area with a curved white sofa, wooden paneling, and a marble reception desk.

A multi-level interior with hanging spherical lights, potted plants, and patterned wall designs.

12. Hotel Art Lapa

Lapa, 0.3 km from Selarón Steps

Andrew

843.455 ₫

885.628 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

A courtyard with white metal chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with three beds, a wooden headboard, a door, and a window.

13. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa, 0.8 km from Selarón Steps

Onsby

920.308 ₫

966.323 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.

A building with hanging planters and a well-maintained garden.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and umbrellas.

A poolside bar with outdoor seating and a view of the pool area.

14. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 0.5 km from Selarón Steps

Joe

2.145.540 ₫

2.252.817 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

A utility room with a large white cabinet labeled 'BEACH.BOX,' electrical panels, a green door, and a row of wooden stools.

A hotel hallway with a reception desk, a staircase, and various informational signs.

A staircase with marble steps, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

15. Downtown Santana Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.7 km from Selarón Steps

Brayan Axel

645.207 ₫

677.467 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a small table, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A staircase with a wrought iron railing, leading to a landing with a wooden bench and two floor lamps.

A rooftop terrace with wooden flooring, lounge chairs, and a pergola with patterned fabric.

A restaurant with a view of lush greenery through large windows, wooden furniture, and red pendant lights.

16. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

Santa Teresa, 1.1 km from Selarón Steps

Pia

12.665.837 ₫

14.565.713 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern elevator area with a checkered floor pattern, a glass elevator door, and a wall-mounted towel rack.

A buffet with various food items, including bread, pastries, and fruits.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, and a painting of a beach scene.

17. Elegance Praia Hotel

Flamengo, 1.5 km from Selarón Steps

Matjaz

1.870.911 ₫

1.964.456 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A rooftop pool with a water feature, surrounded by potted plants and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, white ottoman, and a TV mounted on a wooden slat wall.

A modern interior with a black leather sofa, a bar area with stools, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a large screen.

18. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa, 0.4 km from Selarón Steps

Kachi

1.597.188 ₫

1.677.047 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A person in a white swimsuit standing in a pool with a cityscape view through large windows.

A room with a bed, a window with sheer curtains, a Buddha statue, and a potted plant.

A modern bar area with a wooden herringbone floor, bar stools, and a counter with a view of a cityscape and mountains.

A balcony with outdoor seating, a glass railing, and a view of a cityscape and a river.

19. Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Botafogo, 3.1 km from Selarón Steps

Mario

4.248.092 ₫

4.885.306 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a green wall with an easel and poster.

A beachside promenade with palm trees, beach umbrellas, and a tiled walkway.

The exterior of a hotel with a prominent 'ibis' sign, a glass entrance, and potted plants in front.

20. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.3 km from Selarón Steps

Thiago

1.347.184 ₫

1.414.543 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Selarón Steps

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hostel Casa Aprazível	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Hostel Sunrise	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Cozy House	9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte	9.6 Exceptional 77 reviews	View
Vila Santa Teresa	9.6 Exceptional 129 reviews	View

Top Selarón Steps Hotel Reviews

Hotel Art Lapa

8/10 Good

"Good location for some of Rio’s key tourist attractions. Also close to bars and noisy nightlife. Area has many vagrants and people sleeping rough and constant smell of urine."

Casa Nova Hotel

8/10 Good

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Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

10/10 Excellent

"Good rooms, everything was pretty clean. Close enough to everything I had to visit."

Hotel Monte Alegre

10/10 Excellent

"El staff de recepción son muy atentos cuando pueden ayudar. Desayuno muy bien. Ubicación cerca del centro para curtir el Río cultural. , histórico y arquitectura de varios periodos."

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

8/10 Good

"The only downside to this property was the location. The surrounding area was very dirty and felt unsafe especially after dark. But the actual property was great, nice breakfast with a lot of options. Several of the staff spoke English which was very helpful."

Hotel OK

10/10 Excellent

"The team at this hotel went above and beyond to assist me during my stay. I would like to thank each and everyone at the front desk and front area that helped me while I was there. Special shout out to Rodrigo, Questa and the two gentlemen (one of them of African decent) that worked the desk and lobby the evening of August 22nd. They were very kind and super helpful as well. Thanks everyone for making this an amazing vacation."

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

8/10 Good

"Everything it’s was good!!"

Hotel Americano

10/10 Excellent

"Good room for short stay"

Hotel Vina del Mar

8/10 Good

"服务比较好，但床单有点破旧啊"

Other attractions near Selarón Steps

A flock of birds flying over a mountain range at sunset.

Parque das Ruinas

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Parque das Ruinas is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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A historic building with arches and a modern skyscraper in the background.

Arcos da Lapa

8.2/10 (420 reviews)

Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro when you spend time at Arcos da Lapa. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

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Circo Voador

You can get tickets for a performance at Circo Voador during your stay in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Agyto

Agyto is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's live music and cathedral.

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Carioca da Gema

Carioca da Gema is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

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Fundição Progresso

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Fundição Progresso on your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Museu da Chacara do Ceu

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museu da Chacara do Ceu in Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Passeio Público

After visiting Passeio Público, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Selarón Steps?

Selarón Steps is located in a scenic area of Rio de Janeiro known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 365 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Selarón Steps?

Expedia has 365 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Selarón Steps.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Selarón Steps, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Selarón Steps.

What can I see and do near Selarón Steps?

You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Modern Art, Rio Art Museum and Museum of Tomorrow. Arcos da Lapa, Municipal Theater and Catete Palace are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Circo Voador, Fundição Progresso and UFF Art Center if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Selarón Steps?

You can take advantage of metro transport at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop, Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop and Francisco Muratori Tram Stop. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Selarón Steps hotels

1. Hostel Casa Aprazível

2. Hostel Sunrise

3. Cozy House

4. Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte

5. Vila Santa Teresa

6. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

7. Elohim Residencial

8. Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation

9. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

10. Scorial Rio Hotel

11. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

12. Hotel Art Lapa

13. Hotel Monte Alegre

14. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

15. Downtown Santana Hotel

16. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

17. Elegance Praia Hotel

18. Casa Nova Hotel

19. Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

20. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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Top Selarón Steps Hotel Reviews

Hotel Art Lapa

Casa Nova Hotel

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Monte Alegre

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Hotel OK

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

Hotel Americano

Hotel Vina del Mar

Other attractions near Selarón Steps

Parque das Ruinas

Arcos da Lapa

Circo Voador

Agyto

Carioca da Gema

Fundição Progresso

Museu da Chacara do Ceu

Passeio Público

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