Historic Center Travel Guide
Petrópolis
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Popular places to visit
Crystal Palace
You can find out about the history of Petrópolis with a trip to Crystal Palace. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Imperial Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Imperial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Petrópolis. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara
Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara is just one of the places to see in Petrópolis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments.
Liberty Square
After visiting Liberty Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Petrópolis. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments.
Yellow Palace
Learn about the local history of Petrópolis when you take a trip to Yellow Palace. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments.
Bohemia Brewery
You can take time to visit Bohemia Brewery during your travels to Petrópolis. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments.
Top hotels in Historic Center
Kastel Petrópolis
All employees friendly and helpful. But an especial thanks to Julia (chef breakfast). She took care of my wife food restrictions with lots of care. She is 100% dedicated to her job, and to her clients! Congrats, Julia!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Grande Hotel Petrópolis
Excellent hotel! I have known for many years. My place whenever I visit Petrópolis
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Kastel Grão Pará
Good breakfast, very friendly staff. Leisure area was nice but hot tube and pool looks like needed be cleaned and had lots of bleach and chemicals. Bedrooms needs a makeover, very old building. Missed cupboards and hangers to organize clothes.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Casablanca Imperial
Hotel Solar do Império
Mouldy walls, empty bottle of shampoo, noisy room, breakfast with limited choice and very slow service it took 10 mins to get some warm milk, pool with no lights, dirty sauna,
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel York
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
Valparaíso
While Valparaíso may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bohemia Brewery and Crystal Palace.
Alto da Serra
While Alto da Serra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Casa do Colono Alemao and Casa Stefan Zweig.
Villa Militar
Though Villa Militar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Casa Stefan Zweig and Quintandinha Palace.
Bingen
While Bingen isn't home to many top sights, Quintandinha Palace and House of Santos Dumont Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Dr Thouzet
While there might not be top attractions in Dr Thouzet, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Quintandinha Palace and Casa do Colono Alemao.
Retiro II
While Retiro II isn't home to many top sights, Petropolis Municipal Park and Imperial Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
