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 featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/64000/64342-Copacabana-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Copacabana Beach 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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/64000/64351-Ipanema-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ipanema Beach 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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/64000/64404-Corcovado-Christo-Redentor.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christ the Redeemer 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) ![Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/688440fbeb0b54ddc2369be867623152.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach 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) ![Maracana Stadium featuring modern architecture and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/64000/64293-Rio-De-Janeiro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maracanã Stadium 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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/64000/64564-Brazil.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sugar Loaf Mountain 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) ### 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) £21 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 £25 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 £48 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 £18 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 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 £94 31 Jan - 1 Feb 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews) Very friendly staff. Vinicius was amazing! Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=6471375&PinnedHotelID=6471375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318476957) ![ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Nova America](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18390000/18382600/18382583/16a63c51_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 £42 24 Jan - 25 Jan 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. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews) Staff was very friendly and the room was good for an afternoon rest & shower before the next flight. No thrills, just the basics. It was clean, and the air conditioner made all the difference for a long nap. Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026&selected=18382583&PinnedHotelID=18382583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318476957) ![Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9210000/9205300/9205250/c526ce78_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão Av. Vinte de Janeiro, S/N – 3rd Floor Rio de Janeiro RJ £101 18 Jan - 19 Jan 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! (1,001 reviews) Cold AC and comfy bed, great for an airport hotel. Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=9205250&PinnedHotelID=9205250&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 £41 19 Jan - 20 Jan 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (620 reviews) Extremely friendly staff & breakfast nice Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=60273664&PinnedHotelID=60273664&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318476957) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £25 26 Jan - 27 Jan includes taxes & fees 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! (63 reviews) Neighborhood is not bad Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=70298797&PinnedHotelID=70298797&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318476957) ![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 £26 1 Feb - 2 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 ... 7.4/10 Good! (214 reviews) All is good for the price Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=15680427&PinnedHotelID=15680427&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318476957) [See all 296 properties in Montevideo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Montevideo hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318476957&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18)[17 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318476957&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318476957&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19)[18 Jan - 19 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318476957&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318476957&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318476957&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Montevideo ![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) ### 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](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191615-Museu-Do-Amanh-.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191427-Santa-Teresa.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 which includes a city and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/64000/64363-Lapa.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) ![Museum of Modern Art showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/64000/64455-Museum-Of-Modern-Art.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. 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