Title: Visit Rio de Janeiro Centro: Best of Rio de Janeiro Centro, Rio de Janeiro Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Rio de Janeiro Centro](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Centro-Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels.0-n6053032-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Rio de Janeiro Centro Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Rio-De-Janeiro-Centro.d6053032.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rio de Janeiro Centro Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Centro.d6053032.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rio de Janeiro Centro ## Rio de Janeiro ![Rio de Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562484168/4db176bf-aa3b-4e49-a434-01e6baac8d26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rio de Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562484168/4db176bf-aa3b-4e49-a434-01e6baac8d26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Municipal Theater featuring a square or plaza and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069881/7c22c2ca-b9e0-452c-8df6-3c9d6bd11d38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![National Fine Arts Museum showing art and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502464/b66d52e8-3449-4186-8d38-f4fbd10053e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![National History Museum which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502466/be071e2f-2049-4f66-a03f-47ae3fc549cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rio de Janeiro Centro Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Rio de Janeiro travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Rio-de-Janeiro.dx178301) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Rio de Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562484168/4db176bf-aa3b-4e49-a434-01e6baac8d26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museum of Tomorrow Have fun with interactive exhibits that reveal the way the world is transforming and how climate change and social disintegration can be avoided. [](https://expedia.ca/Museum-Of-Tomorrow-Rio-de-Janeiro-Centro.d553248621562484168.Vacation-Attraction) ![RiodeJaneiro_CatedraldeSaoSebastiaodoRiodeJaneiro_6061543_11](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061543/cd9945a9-bcc5-4da1-9820-ac165db5e8c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Catedral-De-Sao-Sebastiao-Do-Rio-De-Janeiro-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6061543.Vacation-Attraction) ![Municipal Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069881/444b70bb-6476-4d3a-b2d5-59d1599aa754.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Municipal Theater Watch a concert or a ballet at this century-old opera house, which glitters just as it did in the early 1900s, thanks to a painstaking 2008 renovation. [](https://expedia.ca/Municipal-Theater-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6069881.Vacation-Attraction) ![When it rains in Rio, go to the library 📚](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2998/2625602e-2061-44aa-910d-3dee93da72a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saara Rio During your trip to Rio de Janeiro, you can enjoy retail therapy at Saara Rio. Discover the area's museums and cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/Saara-Rio-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6222819.Vacation-Attraction) ![RIO DE JANEIRO - BRAZIL, June 07, 2019: View of new Praca Quinze](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061521/82deda22-626a-4cd0-ba30-507c0738eaef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Praca Quinze You can search for that perfect souvenir at Praca Quinze during your stay in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Praca-Quinze-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6061521.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rio de Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532467064/4a3e8acc-c5eb-4d0b-b499-ac717d884138.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio Art Museum Spread across a historic building and a modern construction, connected by a canopy roof structure, this art museum exhibits an eclectic range of Brazilian art. [](https://expedia.ca/Rio-Art-Museum-Rio-de-Janeiro-Centro.d553248621532467064.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49007731/4c7ff025-0ee1-4639-943c-5064f37d81e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail CA $36 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rio-carnival-backstage-tour-at-samba-city-with-cocktail.a49007731.activity-details) ![Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48221208/792a2763-07f5-4805-9b70-603f03feb7e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket CA $33 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rio-maracana-stadium-official-entrance-ticket.a48221208.activity-details) ![Full-Day Tour to Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer & Selaron Steps](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/458478/f9d5a2ed-83d0-4874-a165-bc512a047028.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Tour to Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer & Selaron Steps CA $128 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-sugarloaf-mountain.a458478.activity-details) ![Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow and Historical Rio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/492624/22516b8f-a2bc-493e-82f2-65b4ac043ed8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow and Historical Rio CA $94 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/olympic-boulevard.a492624.activity-details) ![AquaRio Rio de Janeiro Tickets Only](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50283873/c2ad1c68-c922-441e-a3f9-de92feea9e17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### AquaRio Rio de Janeiro Tickets Only CA $41 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aquario-rio-de-janeiro-tickets-only.a50283873.activity-details) ![Daylong Excursion to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47898445/49d51ac8-f27b-470d-8eaf-27014420a3be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour CA $106 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-rio-de-janeiro-angra-dos-reis-ilha-grande-day-tour.a47898445.activity-details) [See all activities in Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Rio de Janeiro Centro Hotel Deals ![Hotel Atlântico Prime](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12800000/12798500/12798475/3548ee67_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Atlântico Prime Rua do Resende 87 Rio de Janeiro RJ CA $59 CA $62 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.4/10 Good! (3,076 reviews) Horrible breakfast !!! Just the basic stuff. No jellies, no natural juices, no cakes or flan, no cheese bread etc etc . Zero star for breakfast Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=12798475&PinnedHotelID=12798475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053032) ![Hotel Atlantico Business Centro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4316400/4316320/e5086585_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Atlantico Business Centro Rua Senador Dantas, 25 Rio de Janeiro RJ CA $56 CA $61 total Mar 17 - Mar 18 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in our reviews. ... 7.4/10 Good! (2,424 reviews) People seemed cool. I stayed to myself. I had my privacy. Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=4316320&PinnedHotelID=4316320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053032) ![Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84130000/84126100/84126064/643c77e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING 19 R. Pedro I Rio de Janeiro RJ CA $54 CA $57 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Christ ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,279 reviews) It’s very ugly Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=84126064&PinnedHotelID=84126064&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053032) ![ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1820000/1818300/1818267/719da05b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Rua Marechal Camara 280 Centro Rio de Janeiro RJ Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $88 CA $93 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews) Rooms were clean, breakfast buffet was varied, and the price was reasonable. Not the most touristic part of town but close to many places where to eat. Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=1818267&PinnedHotelID=1818267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053032) ![Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9720000/9715900/9715808/bde318bc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Rua do Riachuelo,124 Rio de Janeiro RJ CA $126 CA $133 total Mar 20 - Mar 21 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews) I love this hotel. This was my second stay in 10 months. My only criticism was check-in. There were 4 people ahead of me and it took almost a half hour to get to me. Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=9715808&PinnedHotelID=9715808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053032) ![Hotel Atlântico Avenida](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526900/526881/cad20a4b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Atlântico Avenida Av. Rio Branco 33 Rio de Janeiro RJ CA $35 CA $36 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer ... 6.2/10 (1,254 reviews) The room was not fully clean, the air conditioning did work but here no instructions on how to use it and the first night I slept without AC . Additionally the evening staff was unbelievably rude and the street very noisy. I wouldn’t recommend. 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_6053032) ## Check Rio de Janeiro Centro hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053032&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08)[Mar 7 - Mar 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053032&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053032&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09)[Mar 8 - Mar 9](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053032&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053032&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053032&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Rio de Janeiro Centro ![Lapa showing a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167224/e9e47544-0162-4a34-a3b1-c62456e255ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lapa You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Arcos da Lapa or Selarón Steps. [](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Lapa.dx6167224) ![Museum of Modern Art showing interior views and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061563/0e0139aa-278d-490a-9197-6ce9c2b43dec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Glória 4.5/5(2 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Gloria.dx6248659) ![Santa Teresa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170807/97d0c11a-ff71-4369-b398-3138b598106b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Santa Teresa 4/5(1 area review) The mountain views and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Santa Teresa. Selarón Steps and Corcovado are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the larger area. [](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Santa-Teresa.dx6170807) ![General view of the Catete neighborhood with the docklands in the background in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6350792/2018fed7-9a23-421c-b38c-ffb1dfc4728c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Catete 4/5(2 area reviews) Catete is a destination travelers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to explore sights like Largo do Machado. [](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Catete.dx6350792) ![A view of the Sugarloaf mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6248398/58b7990a-0998-476e-9851-a26b14ae2f9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Laranjeiras 4/5(1 area review) Well-liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Largo do Machado and Tijuca National Park, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Laranjeiras.dx6248398) ![Just walk around...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2998/827e263d-85ba-4239-9fd9-d3b6a17b94b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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