Title: Visit Historic Center: Best of Historic Center, Petrópolis Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

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# Historic Center

## Petrópolis

![Imperial Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219088/9254d77b-b7c2-4530-b0ec-edd31da7be61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Imperial Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219088/9254d77b-b7c2-4530-b0ec-edd31da7be61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Imperial Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219088/ebcf54ba-6fde-4819-a17b-6b3072c1adcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Crystal Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6208892/95245dfa-cbe1-40dd-8eb3-b73c5f678de8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Historic Center which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337116/ef4431ef-395c-4f1e-ab85-524f4ed90a10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Historic Center

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Petrópolis travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Petrpolis.dx6023443)

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### Popular places to visit

![Crystal Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6208892/874447eb-b721-40c0-813f-91f0e8316e53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Crystal Palace

Admire the design of this French-built glasshouse, relax in its pleasant garden and attend cultural events such as art exhibits and concerts.

[](https://expedia.ca/Crystal-Palace-Historic-Center.d6218959.Vacation-Attraction)

![Imperial Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219088/9254d77b-b7c2-4530-b0ec-edd31da7be61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Imperial Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Imperial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Petrópolis. Discover the area's museums and monuments. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Imperial-Museum-Historic-Center.d6219088.Vacation-Attraction)

![Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6218953/4cd98fe4-edf9-4b79-bd73-d118627aac90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara

See the tombs of a former imperial family, the relics of revered saints and a stunning series of stained-glass windows at this 19th-century church.

[](https://expedia.ca/Cathedral-Of-Saint-Peter-Of-Alcantara-Historic-Center.d6218953.Vacation-Attraction)

![Petropolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023443/681c1ab2-1728-4b68-be35-4feccc6a16b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Liberty Square

After visiting Liberty Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Petrópolis. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Liberty-Square-Petropolis.d6219113.Vacation-Attraction)

![Yellow Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276335/a185402a-5aad-47a0-93e6-1d25ff1abb1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Yellow Palace

Join a guided tour to discover the history and secrets of this yellow-hued palace building, which serves as the city hall of Petrópolis.

[](https://expedia.ca/Yellow-Palace-Historic-Center.d6276335.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Bohemia Brewery

You can take time to visit Bohemia Brewery during your travels to Petrópolis. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Bohemia-Brewery-Historic-Center.d6218971.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5012156/3f3f7a32-5441-48cb-a629-3b039945856b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

CA $55

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-excursion-to-petropolis-from-rio-de-janeiro.a5012156.activity-details)

![Petropolis Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1049806/a007727e-e6fa-4fb8-9898-c85603f11308.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch

CA $76

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/imperial-petropolis-historic-tour-teresa-street-and-lunch.a1049806.activity-details)

![Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/546130/01f483d9-1491-436e-a28b-b86a10b6ca00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option

CA $63

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-city-tour-with-lunch-and-bohemia-brewery-option.a546130.activity-details)

![Petrópolis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1568266/3296d1e4-ad03-431b-adf6-dfa2547fe1e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Petrópolis

CA $83

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis.a1568266.activity-details)

![Imperial Museum in Brazil](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/572159/01915ebf-5f9c-4486-9db3-25ff24fe7ffc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Petropolis Day Tour

CA $90

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-day-tour.a572159.activity-details)

![The Imperial Museum in Petrópolis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1087903/3fffd0ad-8ff7-4346-a594-efa1f38bfffc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Private Petropolis Imperial City Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

CA $318

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-petropolis-imperial-city-day-trip-from-rio-de-janeiro.a1087903.activity-details)

[See all activities in Petrópolis](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Petropolis.d6023443.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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## Historic Center Hotel Deals

![Kastel Petrópolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90208500/90208444/a0508e23_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Kastel Petrópolis

Rua Marechal Deodoro 153 Petrópolis RJ

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

CA $86

CA $88 total

Feb 12 - Feb 13

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (418 reviews)

The staff was amazing and the cleanliness of the rooms was fantastic!

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=90208444&PinnedHotelID=90208444&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6337116)

![Grande Hotel Petrópolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4920000/4913600/4913518/8838f562_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Grande Hotel Petrópolis

Rua Do Imperador 545 Petrópolis RJ

CA $91

CA $93 total

Feb 9 - Feb 10

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Ja é a segunda vez que nos hospedamos no Grande Hotel, e sempre recebemos um otimo atendimento. Quartos limpos, ar gelando, cafe da manha excelente. Super bem localizado e com um preço muito justo. Sempre que voltarmos, ficaremos lá.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=4913518&PinnedHotelID=4913518&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6337116)

![Kastel Grão Pará](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8300000/8298200/8298160/532e10b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Kastel Grão Pará

Praca da Inconfidencia 12 Petrópolis RJ

Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8/10 Very Good! (640 reviews)

Good breakfast, very friendly staff. Leisure area was nice but hot tube and pool looks like needed be cleaned and had lots of bleach and chemicals. Bedrooms needs a makeover, very old building. Missed cupboards and hangers to organize clothes.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

[Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=8298160&PinnedHotelID=8298160&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6337116)

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![Hotel Casablanca Imperial](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4940000/4936800/4936787/acb5dca5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Casablanca Imperial

Rua Da Imperatriz, 286 Centro Petrópolis RJ

Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Central location within a 5 minute walk for all that Petropolis has to offer. Great breakfast in a comfortable setting. Nice swimming pool area to relax. We had an issue with the toilet in our room and as the hotel couldn’t repair quickly they moved us to another room.

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

[Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=4936787&PinnedHotelID=4936787&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6337116)

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=4936787&PinnedHotelID=4936787&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6337116)

![Hotel Solar do Império](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6320000/6310600/6310558/632e15ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Solar do Império

Av. Koeler, 376 Petrópolis RJ

CA $209

CA $257 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (571 reviews)

I’m gonna make this one really short. This is the best hotel in Brazil. Everything about it is fantastic. Great food, great location, great service, great everything.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=6310558&PinnedHotelID=6310558&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6337116)

![Pousada Dom Petrópolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34990000/34981200/34981139/ec2dd2ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Pousada Dom Petrópolis

Av. 7 de Abril 609 Petrópolis RJ

CA $55

CA $62 total

Feb 11 - Feb 12

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (183 reviews)

O Cafe em si poderia ser melhor. Muito FRACO. Parecia mais um CHAFÉ do que um cafezinho Brasileiro, ne? Fora a isso tudo muito bom 😉

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

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### Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center

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### Valparaíso

 While Valparaíso might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bohemia Brewery and Crystal Palace. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Petropolis-Valparaiso.dx553248635976400240)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Alto da Serra

 Alto da Serra might not have many top sights, but Casa Stefan Zweig and Imperial Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Alto-Da-Serra.dx553248635976387183)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Estrada da Saudade

 While there might not be top attractions in Estrada da Saudade, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Imperial Museum and House of Princess Isabel. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Petropolis-Estrada-Da-Saudade.dx923173152568385536)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Bingen

 If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bingen and surrounding area, you can visit Quintandinha Palace and Bohemia Brewery. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Petropolis-Bingen.dx923177759763865600)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Dr Thouzet

 While Dr Thouzet might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Quintandinha Palace and Bohemia Brewery. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Petropolis-Dr-Thouzet.dx923155353200410624)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Retiro II

 If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Retiro II and surrounding area, you can visit Petropolis Municipal Park and Imperial Museum. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Petropolis-Retiro-II.dx923175784550678528)

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