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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.

A reception area with a glass counter, a decorative bowl with fruits, and a person writing on a notepad.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and umbrellas.

A poolside bar with outdoor seating and a view of the pool area.

1. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Joe

CA $117

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large building with a dome in the background.

A spacious lounge area with a long counter, white sofas, and a view of the city and mountains through large windows.

A modern lobby with a geometric patterned floor, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A modern high-rise building with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance at the base.

2. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Ariel

CA $105

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

A hotel room with three beds, a wooden headboard, a door, and a window.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hallway with patterned tiles, a staircase, and a framed painting on the wall.

3. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa

Onsby

CA $44

CA $46 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

A staircase with marble steps, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel hallway with a reception desk, a staircase, and various informational signs.

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a heater, a coat rack, and a door leading to another room.

4. Downtown Santana Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Brayan Axel

CA $35

CA $37 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A building facade with a storefront labeled "ART LAPA" at number 200.

A modern reception area with a curved white sofa, wooden paneling, and a marble reception desk.

A multi-level interior with hanging spherical lights, potted plants, and patterned wall designs.

A modern interior with a self-service beverage fridge stocked with bottled water, beer, and wine. There are black chairs and a table in the foreground, and a patterned wall in the background.

5. Hotel Art Lapa

Lapa

Andrew

CA $40

CA $42 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the water and mountains.

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and tables, overlooking a coastal view with a prominent mountain.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a body of water.

A modern indoor dining area with wooden furniture, palm trees, and a view of the city at night.

6. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Rio de Janeiro Centro

roderick

CA $172

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A grand lobby with marble walls and a chandelier.

A bakery counter with various pastries and desserts displayed in a glass case, a coffee machine, and shelves stocked with bottles and condiments.

A lobby with marble walls, a chandelier, and two elevators.

A hotel lobby with marble walls, a chandelier, and two statues holding light fixtures.

7. Hotel OK

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Wagner

CA $66

CA $70 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A rooftop pool area with glass railings, lounge chairs, and a city view at dusk.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A buffet setup with various food items and a chef preparing food.

A hotel lobby with wooden shelves holding towels, a vase, and a bowl. There are exercise machines in the background.

8. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

Porto Maravilha

Mary

CA $131

CA $137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A buffet with various food items including bread, pastries, and sandwiches.

A modern living room with a green sectional sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. There are potted plants and a large window providing a view of the street.

A hotel room with a bathroom, two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

The Novotel hotel entrance with a modern facade, large pillars, and a Brazilian flag.

9. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

megillo

CA $108

CA $113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel reception area with a curved counter, a staircase, and a decorative iron gate.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a sink, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with a bed, a view of a mountain and water, and a balcony with chairs.

10. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

William

CA $86

CA $90 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

The exterior of a hotel with a prominent 'ibis' sign, a glass entrance, and potted plants in front.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a green wall with an easel and poster.

A modern building with a prominent 'ibis' sign, indicating a restaurant with free WiFi.

11. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Thiago

CA $73

CA $77 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A hotel reception area with a curved counter, a leather sofa, and potted plants.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a rowing machine.

A restaurant with a distinctive awning and a large illuminated entrance.

12. Windsor Asturias Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Larissa

CA $105

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A rooftop pool with a water feature, surrounded by potted plants and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a long, polished floor, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a seating area with a sofa and a bar.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a large screen.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, white ottoman, and a TV mounted on a wooden slat wall.

13. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa

Kachi

CA $87

CA $91 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a prominent building with a purple-lit facade.

A buffet with various food items including fruits, vegetables, and meats.

A tall hotel building with a modern glass facade and a sign reading "GRANADA HOTEL".

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by large windows offering city views.

14. Américas Granada Hotel

Lapa

Isata

CA $74

CA $82 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A buffet with various food items, including bread, pastries, and desserts.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Itajuba Hotel".

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard, white linens, and a rolled towel. There is a small table with a vase of flowers between the beds.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, a ground-level entrance, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

15. Itajubá Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Cynthia

CA $38

CA $40 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'ibis budget' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with a grid of windows and a flat roof.

A hotel lobby with a self-service beverage station, snack shelves, and a pastry display.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, window, and a television.

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

16. ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Centro

Rio de Janeiro Centro

John

CA $71

CA $74 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical foliage.

A balcony with wooden flooring and two black chairs, a white building with decorative trim, and a tree in the background.

A hallway with a wooden floor, white walls, and a ceiling with a hanging light fixture. There are doors with shutters on either side, and a table with a vase on the right.

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table with a vase and a book, and two framed pictures on the wall.

17. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Santa Teresa

Frank

CA $137

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lobby with a staircase, red chairs, and a large red pillar.

A rooftop pool area with a bar and seating, surrounded by city buildings.

The exterior of Arosario Rio Hotel with a prominent sign and a glass entrance.

An outdoor patio area with a bar, seating, and a large screen for viewing.

18. Arosa Rio Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

roderick

CA $93

CA $98 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A sunlit deck with two lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a glass-enclosed view of a body of water and distant landscape.

A modern restaurant with long communal tables, wooden chairs, and black pendant lights.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade and the name "NOVOTEL" displayed prominently.

A hot tub with a control panel, set against a backdrop of a large window overlooking a body of water during sunset.

19. Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico

Porto Maravilha

Valeria

CA $109

CA $115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a large umbrella, and potted plants.

A cityscape with buildings, a street, and a window with a flower.

The exterior of the Huminense Hotel with a modern facade, large glass entrance, and well-maintained landscaping.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a hot tub.

20. Fluminense Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Moises Akhnaton

CA $90

CA $95 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A library with wooden bookshelves, a round table, and several chairs.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A narrow balcony with a view of city buildings and a mountain in the distance.

360 Rio Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

"Convenient, affordable room to stay. But most of the stores nearby are closed on weekend."

Apartment

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel range hood, a long dining table with orange chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

An outdoor kitchen with a grill, dining table, chairs, and a trash can.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and metal railings, surrounded by a building with balconies and a mesh fence.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and large windows with curtains.

RioDowntown Hub by RNC Flats

Rio de Janeiro Centro

"The apartment is nicely designed, comfortable, and had all the amenities needed. I also felt very safe, the facial recognition system of security "

Apartment

An infinity pool with a city view, a lounge area with a table and chairs, and a clear sky.

A modern gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a wall with motivational quote.

A modern living room with a pool table, wooden furniture, and large windows.

A modern living space with a bed, a dining area, and a TV.

Lobie Bueno Studios Lifestyle

Rio de Janeiro Centro

"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Clean and tidy room with the necessities for a comfortable stay. The added convenience of the on site self service shop for drinks/snacks etc was a nice touch. Check-in was simple and easy. Would recommend."

Aparthotel

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'ELOHIM RESIDENTIAL,' potted plants, a doormat, and a tiled floor.

A modern living room with a round dining table, chairs, a TV, and a sofa.

A compact living space with a sofa, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a small balcony.

A kitchen with a black countertop, white cabinets, and a marble backsplash.

Elohim Residencial

Rio de Janeiro Centro

"Room was really clean. The setup is a bit off but you get more than what you pay for especially in this area"

Apartment

A grand interior with a central glass dome ceiling, multiple dining areas, and a reflective floor.

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by tall buildings.

A covered outdoor area with columns, a metal fence, and a parked car.

A large, open atrium with a grid-like ceiling structure and colorful stained glass panels on the walls.

Lapinha 40 graus

Lapa

"I had a great time the staff is cool and respectful I felt like I was on my own apartament I think I will be coming back again me and my kids."

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A crowded outdoor event with a large dragon float and performers.

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

8.4/10 (826 reviews)

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.

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A historic building with arches and a modern skyscraper in the background.

Arcos da Lapa

8.2/10 (420 reviews)

Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro when you take a trip to Arcos da Lapa. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

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A modern building with a pool and people walking along a waterfront promenade.

Museum of Tomorrow

8.8/10 (1,649 reviews)

Have fun with interactive exhibits that reveal the way the world is transforming and how climate change and social disintegration can be avoided.

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A colorful staircase with tiles spelling out "Rio de Janeiro."

Selarón Steps

9.0/10 (19 reviews)

Climb this urban staircase to experience one of Rio’s largest and most useful public art projects, a series of mosaics created singlehandedly by a much-loved Rio personality.

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An art gallery with a staircase, artwork on display, and a blue wall.

Museum of Modern Art

8.6/10 (237 reviews)

Explore the best of 20th-century Brazilian art and sample cutting-edge Brazilian cuisine at this bold 1950s modernist gallery on the edge of Rio’s Guanabara Bay.

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A grand theater with ornate golden railings, red seats, and multiple balconies.

Municipal Theater

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

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.

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A modern skyscraper, a bell tower, and a water feature in a park.

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

8.6/10 (328 reviews)

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.

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AquaRio

8.2/10 (27 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at AquaRio during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, with the cityscape and Guanabara Bay in the background.

Top Zona Central Hotel Reviews

Downtown Santana Hotel

8/10 Good

"This room was very small, but clean, and the staff was helpful. You do have to carry your luggage up a set of stairs."

Hotel Art Lapa

8/10 Good

"Good location for some of Rio’s key tourist attractions. Also close to bars and noisy nightlife. Area has many vagrants and people sleeping rough and constant smell of urine."

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

8/10 Good

"Hotel com bom custo x benefício."

Casa Nova Hotel

8/10 Good

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Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

10/10 Excellent

"Good rooms, everything was pretty clean. Close enough to everything I had to visit."

Hotel Monte Alegre

10/10 Excellent

"El staff de recepción son muy atentos cuando pueden ayudar. Desayuno muy bien. Ubicación cerca del centro para curtir el Río cultural. , histórico y arquitectura de varios periodos."

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

8/10 Good

"The only downside to this property was the location. The surrounding area was very dirty and felt unsafe especially after dark. But the actual property was great, nice breakfast with a lot of options. Several of the staff spoke English which was very helpful."

Hotel OK

10/10 Excellent

"The team at this hotel went above and beyond to assist me during my stay. I would like to thank each and everyone at the front desk and front area that helped me while I was there. Special shout out to Rodrigo, Questa and the two gentlemen (one of them of African decent) that worked the desk and lobby the evening of August 22nd. They were very kind and super helpful as well. Thanks everyone for making this an amazing vacation."

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

8/10 Good

"Everything it’s was good!!"

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Hospedagem Ledo

Rua Gonçalves Ledo 5 Rio de Janeiro RJ

CA $36

CA $38 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

includes taxes & fees

Hospedagem Rio Lapa

Rua André Cavalcanti Rio de Janeiro RJ

CA $36

CA $38 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (18 reviews)

Hotel Americano

Rua Joaquim Silva 69, Lapa Rio de Janeiro RJ

CA $39

CA $45 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

includes taxes & fees

6.6/10 (430 reviews)

Solar Centro

R. Buenos Aires, 20 Rio de Janeiro RJ

CA $58

CA $61 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

includes taxes & fees

Hostel Casa Aprazível

Rua Aprazível, 5 Rio de Janeiro RJ

CA $58

CA $61 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

includes taxes & fees

HOTEL MONTE CASTELO LTDA.

R. Cândido Mendes, 201 Rio de Janeiro RJ

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Our top choices for Zona Central hotels

1. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

2. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

3. Hotel Monte Alegre

4. Downtown Santana Hotel

5. Hotel Art Lapa

6. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

7. Hotel OK

8. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

9. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

10. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

11. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

12. Windsor Asturias Hotel

13. Casa Nova Hotel

14. Américas Granada Hotel

15. Itajubá Hotel

16. ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Centro

17. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

18. Arosa Rio Hotel

19. Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico

20. Fluminense Hotel

Vacation Rentals in Zona Central

360 Rio Santos Dumont

RioDowntown Hub by RNC Flats

Lobie Bueno Studios Lifestyle

Elohim Residencial

Lapinha 40 graus

Stay near popular Zona Central attractions

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

Arcos da Lapa

Museum of Tomorrow

Selarón Steps

Museum of Modern Art

Municipal Theater

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

AquaRio

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Top Zona Central Hotel Reviews

Downtown Santana Hotel

Hotel Art Lapa

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Casa Nova Hotel

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Monte Alegre

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Hotel OK

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

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Hospedagem Ledo

Hospedagem Rio Lapa

Hotel Americano

Solar Centro

Hostel Casa Aprazível

HOTEL MONTE CASTELO LTDA.

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