Urca Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
Popular places to visit
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sugar Loaf Mountain during your travels in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.
Sugarloaf Cable Car
You can take time to visit Sugarloaf Cable Car during your travels to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Museu de Ciências da Terra
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museu de Ciências da Terra in Rio de Janeiro. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Pista Claudio Coutinho
You can take time to visit Pista Claudio Coutinho during your travels to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
Copacabana Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Copacabana Beach, a popular beach in Rio de Janeiro. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Ipanema Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Ipanema Beach, a popular beach in Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Urca
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Convenient
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Excellent hotel, has everything you need for a memorable vacation.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Lagune Barra Hotel
Great room, a little remote. Staff was great
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Atlântico Prime
I was fortunate to get this booking at the last moment and I found the hotel to surpass my expectations with cleanliness friendliness three meal a day restaurant gymnasium
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Rio Othon Palace
Went during Carnival its was great me and my friends enjoyed the toom, the scenic views and the staff was great
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Arpoador
Room was tiny (as expected right here on the beach) but spotless. Most of all, the location is incredible, and the staff incredibly helpful. We had many hours after checking out of our room while waiting the airport, and the staff let us continue to use all the hotel amenities, including the incredible ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Urca
Leme
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leme. A stop by Copacabana Beach or Praia do Leme might round out your trip.
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.
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.
Copacabana
Copacabana Beach and Bairro Peixoto 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.
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 Laranjeiras Stadium, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city.
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.
