Title: Valparaíso Travel Guide: Best of Valparaíso, Petrópolis Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Valparaíso](https://expedia.co.uk/Valparaiso-Petropolis-Hotels.0-n553248635976400240-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Petrópolis](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Petropolis.d6023443.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Petrópolis](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Petropolis.d6023443.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Valparaíso Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Valparaiso.d553248635976400240.Car-Hire-Guide)[Valparaíso Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Valparaiso.d553248635976400240.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Valparaíso Travel Guide ## Petrópolis ## Visit Valparaíso Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Petrópolis travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Petrpolis.dx6023443) --- ### 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.co.uk/Crystal-Palace-Historic-Center.d6218959.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 trip to Petrópolis. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Imperial-Museum-Historic-Center.d6219088.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.co.uk/Cathedral-Of-Saint-Peter-Of-Alcantara-Historic-Center.d6218953.Attraction) #### Throne of Fatima You can learn about the history of Petrópolis with a visit to Throne of Fatima. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Throne-Of-Fatima-Valparaiso.d6276340.Attraction) #### Quintandinha Palace You can find out about the history of Petrópolis when you stop by Quintandinha Palace. Amble around the area's rainforest or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quintandinha-Palace-Quitandinha.d6218909.Attraction) #### Itapaiva Castle Find out about the history of Petrópolis when you spend time at Itapaiva Castle. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Itapaiva-Castle-Itaipava.d6219102.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 £30 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 £41 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/imperial-petropolis-historic-tour-teresa-street-and-lunch.a1049806.activity-details) ![21 - Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4380287/abb39c38-7478-4004-a0e9-f35af90af27b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch £57 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tour-to-the-imperial-cida-of-petropolis-with-lunch.a4380287.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 £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/petropolis-city-tour-with-lunch-and-bohemia-brewery-option.a546130.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 £48 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 £171 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-petropolis-imperial-city-day-trip-from-rio-de-janeiro.a1087903.activity-details) [See all activities in Petrópolis](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Petropolis.d6023443.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Valparaíso ![Hotel Petropolis Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13130000/13124100/13124091/331c8f70_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Petropolis Inn Rua 29 de Junho 491, Valparaiso Petrópolis Rio de Janeiro £27 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (802 reviews) Thank you for the kind attention Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=13124091&PinnedHotelID=13124091&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400240) ![Pousada Valparaiso ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18820000/18816200/18816183/a838d707_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pousada Valparaiso Rua Visconde de Uruguai 344 Petrópolis RJ £26 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hostel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Casa Stefan Zweig and Throne of Fatima are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews) Os anfitriões muito hospitaleiros, café da manhã muito bom! Adoramos a experiência! Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=18816183&PinnedHotelID=18816183&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400240) ![Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12270000/12266200/12266111/c1452850_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia BR 040, Km 56 Petrópolis RJ £30 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa castle in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews) Beautiful location the staff was excellent so welcoming will come back Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=12266111&PinnedHotelID=12266111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400240) ![Kastel Petrópolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90208500/90208444/a0508e23_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kastel Petrópolis Rua Marechal Deodoro 153 Petrópolis RJ £46 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (416 reviews) The staff was amazing and the cleanliness of the rooms was fantastic! Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=90208444&PinnedHotelID=90208444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400240) ![Hotel Caracas Rio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70300000/70298800/70298797/w1050h1050x0y3-6e41b720_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Caracas Rio Praia da Guanabara, 633 Rio de Janeiro RJ Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guanabara Bay and Praia da Bica are located ... 7.2/10 Good! (69 reviews) Neighborhood is not bad Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=70298797&PinnedHotelID=70298797&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400240) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=70298797&PinnedHotelID=70298797&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400240) ![Plage Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15690000/15680500/15680427/f2ee41d7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Plage Hotel Praia da Guanabara 1391 Rio de Janeiro £27 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Guanabara Bay and Praia da Bica are located ... 7.6/10 Good! (216 reviews) All is good for the price Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=15680427&PinnedHotelID=15680427&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400240) [See all 483 properties in Valparaíso](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=07%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976400240) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Petropolis-Historic-Center.dx6337116) ![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 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/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) ### Bingen While Bingen isn't home to many top sights, Quintandinha Palace and Bohemia Brewery are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Petropolis-Bingen.dx923177759763865600) ![Fog in the Park with sakura tree. Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635070789084/b807cb84-eea2-4d54-ad77-6627167cd6ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Quitandinha Travellers like the historical sites in Quitandinha, and Quintandinha Palace is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Petropolis-Quitandinha.dx553248635070789084) ![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) ### Capela If you're spending some time in Capela, Vale do Paraíba and Piabanha River are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Petropolis-Capela.dx923180067820060672) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Valparaíso Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app