Zona Central

Travel Guide

Lapa featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Cinelandia featuring a city, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza
Cinelandia which includes a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Cinelandia which includes cycling, a square or plaza and signage
Museum of Modern Art which includes interior views and art

Where to stay in Zona Central

Lapa showing a city and street scenes

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.

Lapa
Santa Teresa

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.

Santa Teresa
Museum of Modern Art featuring interior views

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.

Glória
Quinta da Boa Vista

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 National Museum of Brazil.

São Cristóvão
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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.

Santo Cristo
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Rio Comprido

While Rio Comprido isn't home to many top sights, Christ the Redeemer and Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rio Comprido
Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is CA $38 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
CA $38
CA $40 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,617 reviews)
A Wonderful Stay at Hotel Atlântico Prime!
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at Hotel Atlântico Prime, and I can honestly say it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the modern, stylish décor and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff at the hotel truly made the difference. Every team member ..."

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2025

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Américas Granada Hotel

Américas Granada Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Gomes Freire, 530 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is CA $40 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
CA $40
CA $42 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,379 reviews)
"Good dinner."

Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2025

Américas Granada Hotel
Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Boutique Hotel Castelinho

3.5 out of 5
R. Triunfo 38, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is CA $107 per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
CA $107
CA $113 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2025

Boutique Hotel Castelinho
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Chez Georges

Chez Georges

3 out of 5
Ladeira do Meireles, 90, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star villa in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Wish I could keep this place a secret - such a calm oasis in the middle of Rio. One of my favourite places I’ve ever stayed."

Reviewed on May 2, 2025

Chez Georges
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 WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
"Water was giving us problems"

Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2025

360 Rio Santos Dumont
Sugar Loft Apartments

Sugar Loft Apartments

3 out of 5
Rua Dias de Barros 11, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
"It was a great apartment at a great location. We were very happy and pleased. Specially the communications were on point, fast and clear."

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2025

Sugar Loft Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Anhembi Sambadrome featuring signage and a city

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.

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Rio de Janeiro

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.

Museum of Tomorrow
Arcos da Lapa

Arcos da Lapa

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.

Arcos da Lapa
Quinta da Boa Vista

Quinta da Boa Vista

Explore Brazil’s oldest zoo and Latin America’s largest natural history museum or just do as the locals do and relax on the sunny lawns of this iconic park.

Quinta da Boa Vista
Museum of Modern Art

Museum of Modern Art

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.

Museum of Modern Art
Selaron Steps featuring signage and outdoor art

Selarón Steps

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.

Selarón Steps

Things to do

Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

CA $169
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight
Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

CA $48
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour
Picture 14 for Activity Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks

Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks

CA $96
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks
Unforgettable Boat Party

Unforgettable Boat Party

CA $65
per adult
Unforgettable Boat Party
Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

CA $244
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

CA $92
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour
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Cities near Zona Central

Rio de Janeiro showing general coastal views, a sunset and mountains

Rio de Janeiro