Title: Eldorado Travel Guide: Best of Eldorado, Rio de Janeiro Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Eldorado](https://expedia.co.uk/Eldorado-Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels.0-n553248635976400215-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Eldorado Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Eldorado.d553248635976400215.Car-Hire-Guide)[Eldorado Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Eldorado.d553248635976400215.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Eldorado Travel Guide ## Rio de Janeiro ## Visit Eldorado Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Rio de Janeiro travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-de-Janeiro.dx178301) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Copacabana Beach featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004817/e5cac5b6-428d-4a6a-8dd1-aaa57aa140c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Copacabana Beach 4.5/5(132 reviews) More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Beach-Copacabana.d6004817.Attraction) ![Ipanema Beach showing a sandy beach and mountains as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061510/cda01e16-e017-4555-8e6b-6ca736abd4d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ipanema Beach 4.5/5(71 reviews) See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ipanema-Beach-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6061510.Attraction) ![Corcovado which includes religious aspects, a sunset and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502459/257a5a3b-1335-4e25-bdc8-cae983fd96ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christ the Redeemer 4.5/5(93 reviews) This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christ-The-Redeemer-Alto-da-Boa-Vista.d502459.Attraction) ![Maracana Stadium featuring modern architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502470/1ae04971-f0c7-456c-8ad8-aaf783a4f89b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maracanã Stadium 4/5(42 reviews) To truly appreciate Brazil’s obsession with “the beautiful game,” watch a match or take a guided tour of one of the world’s largest and most historic soccer stadiums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maracana-Stadium-Maracana.d502470.Attraction) ![Sugar Loaf Mountain which includes mountains and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502461/d49b73c7-b318-4382-988d-aab236666e30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sugar Loaf Mountain 4.5/5(92 reviews) Scale this mountain on foot or by cable car to see impressive views of Rio’s beaches, rain forests and its most famous statue. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sugar-Loaf-Mountain-Urca.d502461.Attraction) ![Sao Conrado Beach featuring a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061529/7f6c0559-1cb1-45d4-88fd-77edb983d342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Avenida Atlantica 4.5/5(51 reviews) Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Avenida-Atlantica-Copacabana.d6061534.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Plaza Premium Lounge at RIOgaleao-Tom Jobim Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/553656/bed979e3-6e45-40dc-a9b7-0c3289a498c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) £24 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/plaza-premium-lounge-at-rio-galeao-tom-jobim-international-airport-gig.a553656.activity-details) ![Sugar Loaf Mountain with cable car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1082336/ad824f6b-e655-404e-985a-d45a27d36ca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill £63 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-half-day-in-rio-with-christ-redeemer-and-sugar-loaf-hill.a1082336.activity-details) ![Rio Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5034308/e4229949-fd3e-46c1-825a-1b2e898e9b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio Boat Tour £26 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-boat-tour.a5034308.activity-details) ![ Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Boat Tour from Rio de Janeiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46661804/4d14e43e-05d6-4427-9bcf-b3792770cf8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Boat Tour from Rio de Janeiro £50 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/angra-dos-reis-and-ilha-grande-boat-tour-from-rio-de-janeiro.a46661804.activity-details) ![Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48221208/792a2763-07f5-4805-9b70-603f03feb7e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-maracana-stadium-official-entrance-ticket.a48221208.activity-details) ![Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49007731/4c7ff025-0ee1-4639-943c-5064f37d81e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-carnival-backstage-tour-at-samba-city-with-cocktail.a49007731.activity-details) [See all activities in Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Eldorado ![Hotel Village Icaraí](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13340000/13336000/13335996/3ad4b486_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Village Icaraí Rua Mariz e Barros, 97 Niteroi Rio de Janeiro £44 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Niteroi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Copacabana ... 8/10 Very Good! (407 reviews) 1\. Yes, the breakfast was fresh. 2\. The AC works good. Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=13335996&PinnedHotelID=13335996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400215) ![Solar do Amanhecer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11901600/11901522/99154d34_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Solar do Amanhecer Av. Prefeito Silvio Picanço, 839 Niteroi £64 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Niteroi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Sugar Loaf Mountain are ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (533 reviews) Great location. Good breakfast Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=11901522&PinnedHotelID=11901522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400215) ![Samba Itaboraí](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669900/18669878/db772d62_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Samba Itaboraí Av. Vinte e Dois de Maio, 3126 Itaborai Stay at this hotel in Itaborai. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. 7.6/10 Good! (210 reviews) Stay somewhere else The air conditioning was terrible. It got very cold, but any attempt to make it comfortable just made it hot. The display never turns off unless you turn off the air, so it was illuminating the entire room. Another unit was above the bathroom and that had flashing yellow lights that wouldn’t stop ... Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=18669878&PinnedHotelID=18669878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400215) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=18669878&PinnedHotelID=18669878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400215) ![Matiz Niteroi Design Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/63000000/62992300/62992216/d75cfd58_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matiz Niteroi Design Hotel R. Joaquim Távora 54 Niteroi RJ £77 23 Jan - 24 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Niteroi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Flamengo Beach are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (227 reviews) . Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=62992216&PinnedHotelID=62992216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400215) ![Mansão de Pirah ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106260000/106251200/106251164/126a8d3d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mansão de Pirah Rua José de Freitas Nobre Niteroi RJ Stay at this inn in Niteroi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 beach bars. Popular attractions Sugar Loaf Mountain and Sossego Beach are located nearby. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) Boa! O atendimento da Admeia e Antônio foi excelente! O que pedi para o café da manhã foi feito com muito carinho, e tudo de qualidade e saboroso. A localização é maravilhosa, de frente para a praia. O quarto estava limpo e a roupa de cama cheirosa, só as toalhas que poderiam ser mais macias. Me senti ... Reviewed on 23 Feb 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=106251164&PinnedHotelID=106251164&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400215) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=106251164&PinnedHotelID=106251164&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400215) ![Bristol Easy Hotel - Rio Bonito](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36450000/36448900/36448841/098b7145_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bristol Easy Hotel - Rio Bonito R. Martinho de Almeida 120 Rio Bonito RJ £39 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Bonito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. 8.8/10 Excellent! (158 reviews) This hotel was too far away from the city. Originally I didn’t think that was an issue, however on the first day, a taxi driver charged us 1200 reales from the bus station to the hotel. Complete rip off! This made us concerned about the amount of money we would be spending on transportation to and ... Reviewed on 4 Jan 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=36448841&PinnedHotelID=36448841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400215) [See all 281 properties in Eldorado](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635976400215) 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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You might want to make time for a stop at Icarai Beach or Guanabara Bay. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Icarai.dx6346493) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170800/9ded398e-ff60-41e5-b7f7-600f27cf0cc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Leme The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leme. A stop by Copacabana Beach or Praia do Leme might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Leme.dx6170800) ![Museum of Modern Art showing interior views and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061563/0e0139aa-278d-490a-9197-6ce9c2b43dec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Glória 4.5/5(3 area reviews) You might enjoy the museums while in Glória. Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Gloria Station or Russel Tram Stop to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Gloria.dx6248659) ![Just walk around...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2998/827e263d-85ba-4239-9fd9-d3b6a17b94b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Flamengo.dx6053034) ![General view of the Catete neighborhood with the docklands in the background in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6350792/2018fed7-9a23-421c-b38c-ffb1dfc4728c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Catete You might enjoy the beaches while in Catete. Largo do Machado is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Catete.dx6350792) ![Lapa which includes a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167224/e9e47544-0162-4a34-a3b1-c62456e255ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lapa You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Circo Voador or Arcos da Lapa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Lapa.dx6167224) --- --- - [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) # Eldorado 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