Zona Sul

Travel Guide

Zona Sul
Copacabana Beach which includes mist or fog, a sandy beach and a sunset
Copacabana Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and a sunset
Sao Conrado Beach which includes a beach
Copacabana Beach featuring a sandy beach and a coastal town

Where to stay in Zona Sul

Copacabana

Copacabana

4.5/5(137 area reviews)

Famed for its 4 km balneario beach, this lively Rio de Janeiro neighborhood offers surfing at Arpoador Beach, historic Fort Copacabana, and the iconic promenade designed by Roberto Burle Marx. Enjoy numerous hotels, restaurants, and nightlife, with easy access via three subway Metro stations.

Copacabana
Ipanema featuring markets as well as a large group of people

Ipanema

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Surrounded by elegant development, Ipanema's beach boasts vibrant beach culture, with daily gatherings of surfers, sunbathers, and sports enthusiasts. Stroll along the grid-like streets to explore world-class restaurants, shops, and the bustling Ipanema Hippie Market.

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Leblon

5/5(3 area reviews)

Wealthy and cosmopolitan, this South Zone gem boasts sights like Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Morro Dois Irmãos, and Jardim de Alah channel. Enjoy lively nightlife with bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.

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Botafogo

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Botafogo is a destination travelers 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.

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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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Lagoa

Travelers like the art galleries in Lagoa, and CASV Visa Applicant Service Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Lagoa
Hotel Atlântico Rio

Hotel Atlântico Rio

3.5 out of 5
Rua Xavier da Silveira, 112, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is CA $61 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
CA $61
CA $67 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,185 reviews)
"I would definitely stay here again. Its clean. The staff I encountered were professional and efficient. It's not perfect but very good!"

Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2025

Hotel Atlântico Rio
Hotel Arpoador

Hotel Arpoador

4 out of 5
Rua Francisco Otaviano 177, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is CA $324 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
CA $324
CA $374 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (802 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel and location. I recommend the hotel Arpoador to everyone going to Rio. I loved it so much I left another hotel and came back for my last night in Rio. It’s worth every penny, oceanfront and town views."

Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2025

Hotel Arpoador
Hotel Atlântico Travel

Hotel Atlântico Travel

4 out of 5
Rua Barata Ribeiro nº 544, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
The price is CA $65 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
CA $65
CA $72 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,223 reviews)
Good
"Normal . Nothing excepcional ."

Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2025

Hotel Atlântico Travel
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El Misti Suites Copacabana

El Misti Suites Copacabana

2.5 out of 5
Cinco de Julho 17 Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and climate control. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (22 reviews)
"Adorei a minha estadia aqui foi incrível."

Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2025

El Misti Suites Copacabana
Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot

Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot

3 out of 5
Av. Atlântica 3196, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema ...
7.6/10 Good! (28 reviews)
"Nice spot in Copacabana"

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2025

Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot
Unhotel

Unhotel

4 out of 5
Av. Atlântica, 2692, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"This place is amazing have it all the view is gorgeous and the place was clean and have everything around u need groceries dinner bars, hair salon. Shopping everything u need right there"

Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2025

Unhotel
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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