Title: Vila Isabel Travel Guide: Best of Vila Isabel, Rio de Janeiro Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Vila Isabel](https://expedia.co.uk/Vila-Isabel-Hotels.d553248635318466093.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)[Vila Isabel Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Vila-Isabel.d553248635318466093.Car-Hire-Guide)[Vila Isabel Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Vila-Isabel.d553248635318466093.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Vila Isabel Travel Guide ## Rio de Janeiro ## Visit Vila Isabel 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 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) ![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 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 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 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) ![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 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) ![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 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) ![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 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 ![Christ the Redeemer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/686965/f9dfdb30-37ea-4aa1-b440-566ca7175392.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-christ-the-redeemer-admission-ticket.a686965.activity-details) ![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) ![Rio DE Janeiro : Official Roxy Dinner Show - Dinner + Show](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50057011/a50e5efe-fc70-43aa-90a5-0e268db3227f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio DE Janeiro : Official Roxy Dinner Show - Dinner + Show £92 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-de-janeiro-official-roxy-dinner-show-dinner-show.a50057011.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/48221208/792a2763-07f5-4805-9b70-603f03feb7e7.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) ![Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow and Historical Rio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/492624/22516b8f-a2bc-493e-82f2-65b4ac043ed8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow and Historical Rio £51 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/olympic-boulevard.a492624.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 Vila Isabel ![Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10581/130ed5e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon Rio de Janeiro RJ £217 per night 13 Apr - 14 Apr Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Staff I would say is the most valuable asset of this place, shout out to Mr. Guillherme, the Tour Concierge, he was always so eager to assist us always with a great smile and we felt he went above and beyond with his service. Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=10581&PinnedHotelID=10581&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318466093) ![Hotel Arpoador](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/542200/542137/0906373d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Arpoador Rua Francisco Otaviano 177 Rio de Janeiro RJ £314 per night 14 Apr - 15 Apr Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (880 reviews) . Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=542137&PinnedHotelID=542137&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318466093) ![Rio Othon Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24600/24526/bbcaa8e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rio Othon Palace Avenida Atlantica 3264 Rio de Janeiro RJ £174 per night 21 Apr - 22 Apr Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,166 reviews) Great staff, Great location Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=24526&PinnedHotelID=24526&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318466093) ![ Hotel Astoria Ipanema (antigo Mar Ipanema)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82900/82832/698a9e27_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Astoria Ipanema (antigo Mar Ipanema) Rua Visconde De Piraja, 539 Ipanema Rio de Janeiro RJ £88 per night 12 Apr - 13 Apr Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) There was a huge coachorage in my bathroom and after I hardly killed that oneand couldn’t sleep I saw another one next day. I asked them to change my room and they said they can’t and they don’t have any room. After I insisted so hard they accepted and all of a suddeb there was another room. I know ... Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=82832&PinnedHotelID=82832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318466093) ![Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4110000/4100200/4100177/ac519cd6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro Avenida Atlantica, 1020 Rio de Janeiro RJ £190 per night 6 Apr - 7 Apr Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) We stayed in the executive level so had access to the executive lounge. Which was nice but quite small. The bathrooms were a little old. Some staff were excellent, some not quite so keen to help. Very good breakfasts! The Hilton is quite a big and busy hotel but very well located Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=4100177&PinnedHotelID=4100177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318466093) ![Hotel Atlantico Business Centro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4316400/4316320/e5086585_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Atlantico Business Centro Rua Senador Dantas, 25 Rio de Janeiro RJ £29 per night 30 Mar - 31 Mar Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their reviews. ... 7.4/10 Good! (2,432 reviews) O quarto tinha cheiro de inseticida, barata morta no quarto, café da manhã não tinha quase nada de opção . Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=4316320&PinnedHotelID=4316320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318466093) [See all 4,521 properties in Vila Isabel](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635318466093) 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 Vila Isabel hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318466093&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24)[23 Mar - 24 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318466093&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318466093&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[24 Mar - 25 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318466093&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318466093&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318466093&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318466093&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635318466093&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Vila Isabel ![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) ![Maracana Stadium featuring interior views and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502470/7299f93d-92fa-4220-a69a-4a7ff0d0f536.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maracanã You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Maracanã. 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) ![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) ![Beautiful view of the redeeming Christ! #lagoon #goodfeelings](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2998/9b01ec68-4b57-4b40-a67e-d051daea265c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lagoa Travellers like the art galleries in Lagoa, and CASV Visa Applicant Service Center is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Lagoa.dx6350793) ![A view of the Sugarloaf mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6248398/58b7990a-0998-476e-9851-a26b14ae2f9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Laranjeiras 4.5/5(2 area reviews) Well liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Largo do Machado and Tijuca National Park, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Laranjeiras.dx6248398) ![Rio de Janeiro](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. 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