Title: Montevideo Travel Guide: Best of Montevideo, Rio de Janeiro Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Montevideo](https://expedia.co.uk/Montevideo-Hotels.d553248635318476957.Travel-Guide-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)[Montevideo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Montevideo.d553248635318476957.Car-Hire-Guide)[Montevideo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Montevideo.d553248635318476957.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Montevideo Travel Guide ## Rio de Janeiro ## Visit Montevideo 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](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(134 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) ![Christ the Redeemer](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(94 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) ![Ipanema Beach](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(72 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) ![Maracanã Stadium](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(43 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](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) ![Aerial View of Recreio dos Bandeirantes Region in Rio de Janeiro City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222783/1b6518f2-d7d3-43b1-ac7c-ac8418645d0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach 3.5/5(8 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach during your travels in Rio de Janeiro? While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recreio-Dos-Bandeirantes-Beach-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6222783.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 **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/plaza-premium-lounge-at-rio-galeao-tom-jobim-international-airport-gig.a553656.activity-details) ![Maracana Stadium: Behind the Scenes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3585460/37ae0994-0d26-4169-a6be-2b521b999258.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maracana Stadium: Behind the Scenes £18 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/maracana-stadium-behind-the-scenes.a3585460.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) ![Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48221208/34cfa575-79dc-41ca-bba4-68f3495f0359.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket £18 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-maracana-stadium-official-entrance-ticket.a48221208.activity-details) ![Rio de Janeiro: Yup Star Observation Wheel Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44622376/e9c8ca18-a1e8-453b-9e6a-167aa61e6a44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio de Janeiro: Yup Star Observation Wheel Ticket £13 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-de-janeiro-yup-star-observation-wheel-ticket.a44622376.activity-details) ![3-Hour Urban Arts Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4768095/87beda9f-dd8f-443f-97ae-0173dac86adc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3-Hour Urban Arts Walking Tour £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hour-urban-arts-walking-tour.a4768095.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 Montevideo ![Linx Galeão by Wish](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6480000/6471400/6471375/cd92317f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Linx Galeão by Wish Avenida Vinte de Janeiro, s/n Rio de Janeiro RJ £108 17 Apr - 18 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) Convenient hotel for an airport layover. Had a nice breakfast with free airport shuttle every 20 minutes. Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F04%2F2026&endDate=18%2F04%2F2026&selected=6471375&PinnedHotelID=6471375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318476957) ![ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Nova America](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18390000/18382600/18382583/70b2464e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Nova America Av Pastor Martin Luther King Jr 126 Rio de Janeiro £41 17 Apr - 18 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews) Friendly staff, great amenities, close to trains and mall Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F04%2F2026&endDate=18%2F04%2F2026&selected=18382583&PinnedHotelID=18382583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318476957) ![Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9210000/9205300/9205250/80a13bfe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão Av. Vinte de Janeiro, S/N – 3rd Floor Rio de Janeiro RJ £82 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free airport pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,035 reviews) Friendly staff, great breakfast. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=9205250&PinnedHotelID=9205250&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318476957) ![ibis Rio de Janeiro Nova America](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10350000/10345100/10345048/ea2dd1c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Rio de Janeiro Nova America Av. Pastor Marthin Luther King Jr, 126 Rio de Janeiro RJ Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £54 22 Apr - 23 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Maracanã Stadium ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Nice stay. Within a big mall with lot of food and shopping options. Staff is very helpful. Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=10345048&PinnedHotelID=10345048&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318476957) ![Nobile Inn Dutra Rio De Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18250000/18248100/18248092/21352930_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nobile Inn Dutra Rio De Janeiro Rua Senador Nereu Ramos, 238 São João de Meriti £32 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in São João de Meriti. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Praça Barão do Rio Branco and Palacio da Ilha ... 9/10 Wonderful! (348 reviews) I really enjoyed my stay..i had lower expectations and waa pleasantly surprised. Room was clean and comfortable. AC waa nice and cold, breakfast was free and standard( some variety). Amenities ( pool, sauna, pool table, board games, ironning roo) were convenient. The best thing was the Service and ... Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=18248092&PinnedHotelID=18248092&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318476957) ![B&B Hotels Rio de Janeiro Norte](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60280000/60273700/60273664/2416177c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### B&B Hotels Rio de Janeiro Norte Av. Dom Hélder Câmara 5531 Rio de Janeiro RJ £49 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (664 reviews) This hotel had many wonderful reviews, which is why my boyfriend and I decided to stay here. Unfortunately, our experience was not what we expected. When we first entered the room, we immediately noticed several issues. The air conditioner was leaking water onto the floor, the restroom had no fan, ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=60273664&PinnedHotelID=60273664&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318476957) [See all 318 properties in Montevideo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026®ionId=553248635318476957) 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 Maracanã Stadium or Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Maracana.dx553248635318493308) ![Sunset in Rio de Janeiro, Jacarepagua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178511/af75ccbc-021e-4959-b57c-0de4c01c9010.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Jacarepagua 5/5(2 area reviews) You'll enjoy the live music and parks in Jacarepagua. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Metropolitano Barra or Tijuca Lake. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Jacarepagua.dx178511) ![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) ### Tijuca Tijuca is well liked for its mountain views and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Tijuca and Tijuca National Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Uruguai / Tijuca Station or Saens Pena Station to get around. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Tijuca.dx553248635070788067) ![Rio de Janeiro Centro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562484168/4db176bf-aa3b-4e49-a434-01e6baac8d26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rio de Janeiro Centro 4/5(19 area reviews) You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Saara Rio is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Rio-De-Janeiro-Centro.dx6053032) ![Santa Teresa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170807/97d0c11a-ff71-4369-b398-3138b598106b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Santa Teresa 4/5(5 area reviews) Get to know Santa Teresa and its many features like its mountain views and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Selarón Steps and Corcovado, and you can jump on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Santa-Teresa.dx6170807) ![Lapa](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) # Montevideo 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