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Our top choices for Cidade Universitária hotels

A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and outdoor seating areas.

1. Linx Galeão by Wish

Linx Galeão by Wish
3.0 star property
5.2 km from Cidade Universitária
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,075 reviews)
"Great location and professional staff. I will stay there again."
United States
John
The price is CA $147
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Linx Galeão by Wish
A rooftop pool area with glass railings, lounge chairs, and a city view at dusk.

2. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha
4.0 star property
4.5 km from Cidade Universitária
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (906 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Mary
The price is CA $113
CA $131 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha
A modern building with a prominent 'ibis budget' sign, a central courtyard with a fountain, and palm trees surrounding the area.

3. ibis Rio de Janeiro Shopping Nova America

ibis Rio de Janeiro Shopping Nova America
3.0 star property
5 km from Cidade Universitária
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Nicely located in front of a mall full of stores and restaurants"
United States
Henry
The price is CA $93
CA $98 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
ibis Rio de Janeiro Shopping Nova America
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a buffet.

4. Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão

Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Cidade Universitária
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,254 reviews)
"Hard to find and room has most basic amenities"
United States
John
The price is CA $150
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão
A buffet with various food items and a sign that reads "BOMODIA".

5. ibis Budget Rio De Janeiro Shopping Nova America

ibis Budget Rio De Janeiro Shopping Nova America
3.0 star property
4.9 km from Cidade Universitária
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great amenities, close to trains and mall"
Canada
Bruno
The price is CA $65
CA $69 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
ibis Budget Rio De Janeiro Shopping Nova America
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and an elevator.

6. Saionara Hotel

Saionara Hotel
3.0 star property
5.6 km from Cidade Universitária
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Have stayed here before. Nice hotel with free parking and good breakfast."
United States
Lars
The price is CA $71
CA $75 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Saionara Hotel
A buffet setup with various food items, a salad bowl, and a sign indicating a mix of salads.

7. B&B Hotels Rio de Janeiro Norte

B&B Hotels Rio de Janeiro Norte
3.0 star property
6.7 km from Cidade Universitária
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (759 reviews)
"I didn’t like the fact that the entrance had a group of people singing, drinking etc"
United States
HEBER
The price is CA $70
CA $74 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
B&B Hotels Rio de Janeiro Norte
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large building with a dome in the background.

8. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Windsor Guanabara Hotel
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 6.4 km from Cidade Universitária
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Good location in centro close to Saara but also clean and comfortable."
United States
Ariel
The price is CA $102
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
A buffet with various food items and a fruit display.

9. Matiz Multi Suítes

Matiz Multi Suítes
3.5 star property
10.2 km from Cidade Universitária
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (519 reviews)
"It was a decent hotel"
United States
Deshawn
The price is CA $89
CA $94 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Matiz Multi Suítes
A buffet with various food items including bread, pastries, and sandwiches.

10. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

Novotel RJ Santos Dumont
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 7.6 km from Cidade Universitária
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
megillo
The price is CA $104
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Novotel RJ Santos Dumont
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the water and mountains.

11. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 8.5 km from Cidade Universitária
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,503 reviews)
"Location is the main reason to stay here if you have a late arrival or early departure from SDU"
United States
Marcos
The price is CA $135
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
A buffet with various food items and utensils.

12. Downtown Santana Hotel

Downtown Santana Hotel
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 6 km from Cidade Universitária
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (121 reviews)
"10/10"
Mexico
Brayan Axel
The price is CA $40
CA $42 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Downtown Santana Hotel
A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

13. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 7.7 km from Cidade Universitária
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,179 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."
United States
Thiago
The price is CA $70
CA $74 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

14. Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel Monte Alegre
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 7 km from Cidade Universitária
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,120 reviews)
"A very good budget hotel. For the price was excellent. Would stay again."
United States
Onsby
The price is CA $44
CA $47 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hotel Monte Alegre
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.

15. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
4.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 7.1 km from Cidade Universitária
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Great hotel! I will definitely stay there again. Clean, quiet, great restaurant!"
United States
Kenneth
The price is CA $139
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
A modern lobby with a staircase, red chairs, and a large red pillar.

16. Arosa Rio Hotel

Arosa Rio Hotel
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 6.6 km from Cidade Universitária
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
roderick
The price is CA $79
CA $83 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Arosa Rio Hotel
Breakfast buffet

17. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 7.8 km from Cidade Universitária
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,149 reviews)
"Perfect for those traveling solo on business trips or for consulate interviews. The staff are very helpful. Juliana was there during my stay, and she was amazing helping me and my husband printing a lot of paperwork we needed for our consulate interview! We did everything by foot. 10min from the airport, mall and 8min from consulate. All walking distance. Highly recommend this hotel."
United States
Edimar T
The price is CA $83
CA $87 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
A rooftop pool with a view of a cityscape at dusk, including illuminated buildings and a distant mountain.

18. H Niteroi Hotel

H Niteroi Hotel
4.0 star property
11.6 km from Cidade Universitária
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Great staff and best house keeping!!"
United States
Christian
The price is CA $158
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
H Niteroi Hotel
A historic building with a central courtyard, arched doorways, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

19. Windsor Florida Hotel

Windsor Florida Hotel
4.0 star property
Flamengo, 8.8 km from Cidade Universitária
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,185 reviews)
"Place was clean and convenient to location"
United States
Helen
The price is CA $123
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Windsor Florida Hotel
A grand lobby with marble walls and a chandelier.

20. Hotel OK

Hotel OK
3.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 7.4 km from Cidade Universitária
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,223 reviews)
"I recommend, is very nice place to stay!"
United States
Wagner
The price is CA $65
CA $68 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Hotel OK
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Compare top hotels in Cidade Universitária

A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and outdoor seating areas.

Linx Galeão by Wish

3.0 star property
5.2 km from Cidade Universitária
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A rooftop pool area with glass railings, lounge chairs, and a city view at dusk.

Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

4.0 star property
4.5 km from Cidade Universitária
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A modern building with a prominent 'ibis budget' sign, a central courtyard with a fountain, and palm trees surrounding the area.

ibis Rio de Janeiro Shopping Nova America

3.0 star property
5 km from Cidade Universitária
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A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a buffet.

Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão

3.0 star property
5.8 km from Cidade Universitária
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A buffet with various food items and a sign that reads "BOMODIA".

ibis Budget Rio De Janeiro Shopping Nova America

3.0 star property
4.9 km from Cidade Universitária
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8.8
Excellent
1,075 reviews
8.8
Excellent
906 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
7.4
Good
1,254 reviews
8.8
Excellent
1,006 reviews
The price is CA $147
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
The price is CA $113
CA $131 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The price is CA $93
CA $98 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
The price is CA $150
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The price is CA $65
CA $69 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • No Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Where to stay in Cidade Universitária

Find the best Cidade Universitária areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain and beach.

Copacabana

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.
A beach with a patterned walkway, ocean, and mountains in the background.

Ipanema

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.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and mountains in the background.

Barra da Tijuca

Boasting stunning beaches, lakes, and rivers, this upper-class neighborhood offers surf competitions, parachuting experiences, and tennis courts. Explore large modern malls, bars, and restaurants, while enjoying easy access to public transportation.
A cityscape with a prominent mountain silhouette, a waterfront, and a bridge.

Botafogo

Discover Botafogo, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in Botafogo include Botafogo Praia Shopping and Praia de Botafogo, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Botafogo Station.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain peak, a beach, and dense urban buildings.

Leblon

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.

Top Cidade Universitária Hotel Reviews

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was amazing! The staff was so warm and accommodating! I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a luxury hotel while in Rio."
Tracy 4-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Cidade Universitária?
The best time to visit Cidade Universitária is during the dry season, which runs from May to September, offering comfortable weather for exploring.

During these months, you'll experience less humidity and cooler temperatures, making it ideal for walking around the campus and nearby areas without the intense heat and heavy rainfall often seen in other periods. This period also generally aligns with academic holidays in some regions, which can mean fewer crowds on campus.

For those planning to attend academic conferences or events, checking the university's annual calendar is advisable, as these often occur outside the peak dry season.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
Many Expedia hotel reservations are refundable, provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline – this is often within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable booking, it might still be possible to receive a refund if you cancel it within 24 hours of booking. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. For maximum flexibility, use our "Fully refundable property" filter during your search to find the right Cidade Universitária hotel for you.
How much is the nightly rate at a Cidade Universitária hotel?
Hotel prices in Cidade Universitária often vary, but you can find a great deal on Expedia. Different factors affect nightly hotel rates, such as the time of year or the days of the week you want to book. To find the best deals for your stay, be flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for our cheapest rates.