Zona Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Zona Central
Where to stay in Zona Central
Lapa
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.
Santa Teresa
Get to know Santa Teresa and its many features like its mountain views and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Selarón Steps and Corcovado, and you can jump on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the city.
Glória
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.
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 Astronomia e Ciencias Afins Museum.
Rio Comprido
While there might not be top attractions in Rio Comprido, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Christ the Redeemer and Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí.
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.
Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING
Main door to unit's closing mechanism in disrepair. Room lock safe had pieces of wall missing around it. Makeshift repairs. Not much in the way of making you feel safe/secure.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hotel Atlântico Avenida
My first room had now AC, i tried sleeping couldn't, but went down to lobby and they were able to place me in a new room that had good AC. The rooms are okay, get what you payed for, I would spend double the money to be near beach now that I know.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Américas Granada Hotel
Menu had lots of options but fruit flies on fruits and dinning room.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Elohim Residencial
Room was really clean. The setup is a bit off but you get more than what you pay for especially in this area
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
RioDowntown Hub by RNC Flats
The apartment is nicely designed, comfortable, and had all the amenities needed. I also felt very safe, the facial recognition system of security
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
360 Rio Santos Dumont
There is no room service so you have to wash your own towels and sheets and the garbage can wasn't clean when I came into the room and I only noticed it because there was a smell that I tracked to a dirty garbage can with a clean bag in it.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
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.
Museum of Tomorrow
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Tomorrow during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Arcos da Lapa
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.
Museum of Modern Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
Quinta da Boa Vista
After visiting Quinta da Boa Vista, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
- Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
- Museum of Tomorrow
- Flamengo Park
- Arcos da Lapa
- Marina da Glória
- Museum of Modern Art
- Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
- Municipal Theater
- Mauá Square
- Saara Rio
- National Library
- São Januário Stadium
- Rio Art Museum
- Circo Voador
- Praca Quinze
- Largo do Guimarães
- Bank of Brazil Cultural Center
- Tiradentes Square
- Pedra do Sal
- Fundição Progresso
- Cobras Island
