Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide

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Copacabana Beach which includes mist or fog, a sandy beach and a sunset

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Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana

Copacabana

4/5(169 area reviews)

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.

Copacabana
Barra da Tijuca featuring a beach as well as a large group of people

Barra da Tijuca

4/5(12 area reviews)

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

Barra da Tijuca
Ipanema featuring markets as well as a large group of people

Ipanema

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

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.

Ipanema
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Rio de Janeiro Centro

4/5(19 area reviews)

You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Tiradentes Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Rio de Janeiro Centro
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Leblon

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

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Botafogo

4/5(6 area reviews)

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.

Botafogo
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hotel Atlântico Prime
4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is 656.814 ₫ per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
656.814 ₫
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,372 reviews)
Perfect
"There for Carnival. It was the PERFECT place to Stay! I plan on going back and Hope to stay in the same Hotel!"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
5 out of 5
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is 4.662.440 ₫ per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
4.662.440 ₫
per night
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent and very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Hotel Atlântico Rio
Hotel Atlântico Rio
3.5 out of 5
Rua Xavier da Silveira, 112, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is 905.876 ₫ per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
905.876 ₫
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Ipanema Beach and Copacabana ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"It was a good place to stay. There was although some construction on the floor we stayed in. Other than that it was pretty good."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024

Hotel Atlântico Rio
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"A very nice place in a great location. It's very clean and has all the conveniences. And it's close to the center of the city. The issue I had is they didn't send me the code to enter my room before I arrived. I couldn't reach them via email or watsapp, only a phone call worked (and the responder ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

360 Rio Santos Dumont
Ferlho Suites Rio Centro
Ferlho Suites Rio Centro
3.5 out of 5
8923 Estr. dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Olympic Park and Recreio dos Bandeirantes ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Agradável.
"Foi muito agradável. Local tranquilo .Hotel limpo , café maravilhoso. Tudo funcionando. O que deixou um pouco a desejar foi a comunicação no local. Como pedir papel higiênico e demorou tanto que fomos embora. O demais. Foi ótimo."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2023

Ferlho Suites Rio Centro
Copacabana Best Spot
Copacabana Best Spot
3 out of 5
Av. Atlântica 3196, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"I rate this property as average because in all honesty, it's not shown as it really looks in real life, you'll be staying at the oldest building in the area, even though you're in the best area for beaches and restaurants, consider that you'll get what you're paying for. We had a misunderstanding ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2024

Copacabana Best Spot
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Rio de Janeiro

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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" "4 - Good 34.5679012345679%
3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 5.555555555555555%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 1.8518518518518519%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0.6172839506172839%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
12 Mar 2020

A pleasure to visit Rio at any time of the year. This visit coincided with carnival, making it extra special as it is the Greatest Show on Earth, yet known to so few.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
8 Mar 2020

my visit weather was poor raining everyday none stop so it was impossible to make the most out of the trip

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
29 Feb 2020

Was worried about the safety issue at first, but we felt safe throughout. Didn't wear any jewellery just as a precaution. There are lots of police everywhere.

5/5 - Excellent

Tagg
28 Feb 2020

We love Rio & it’s people, would love to comeback again.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller
27 Feb 2020

I felt unsafe the whole time we were there. Someone attempted to pick pocket me and someone else staying in our hotel got stabbed. My wife was followed to and from a cash machine by a group of girls who were warned away by an onlooker from the UK.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
26 Feb 2020

We went before and during carnival which was good as some trips stop during carnival. The trip to Buzios town and boat trip was great although a long drive away it was good to see more of the coast

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