Historic Center Travel Guide
Petrópolis
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Popular places to visit
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.
Imperial Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Imperial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Petrópolis. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
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.
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.
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.
House of Princess Isabel
You can find out about the history of Petrópolis when you stop by House of Princess Isabel. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Things to do
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch
Petrópolis Day-Trip with Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch
Top hotels in Historic Center
Grande Hotel Petrópolis
Hotel Solar do Império
Mouldy walls, empty bottle of shampoo, noisy room, breakfast with limited choice and very slow service it took 10 mins to get some warm milk, pool with no lights, dirty sauna,
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Kastel Grão Pará
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 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Casablanca Imperial
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 24 Dec 2025
Pousada Dom Petrópolis
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 4 Dec 2025
Hotel York
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
Valparaíso
While Valparaíso may 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.
Alto da Serra
While Alto da Serra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Casa Stefan Zweig and Imperial Museum.
Quarteirão Ingelheim
While visiting Quarteirão Ingelheim, you might make a stop by sights like Piabanha River and Carvalho's Solarium.
Bingen
While Bingen isn't home to many top sights, Quintandinha Palace and Bohemia Brewery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Dr Thouzet
While there might not be top attractions in Dr Thouzet, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Quintandinha Palace and Bohemia Brewery.
Retiro II
While Retiro II isn't home to many top sights, Petropolis Municipal Park and Barao de Maua House are some notable places to visit nearby.
