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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the water and mountains.

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and tables, overlooking a coastal view with a prominent mountain.

A modern indoor dining area with wooden furniture, palm trees, and a view of the city at night.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a body of water.

1. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Marcos

£69

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.

A building with hanging planters and a well-maintained garden.

A poolside bar with outdoor seating and a view of the pool area.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and umbrellas.

2. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Kenneth

£81

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large building with a dome in the background.

A modern high-rise building with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance at the base.

A modern lobby with a geometric patterned floor, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and two framed pictures on the wall.

3. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Ariel

£62

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

A hotel room with three beds, a wooden headboard, a door, and a window.

A courtyard with white metal chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

A hallway with patterned tiles, a staircase, and a framed painting on the wall.

4. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa

Onsby

£27

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel reception area with a curved counter, a staircase, and a decorative iron gate.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a sink, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with a bed, a view of a mountain and water, and a balcony with chairs.

5. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Edimar T

£48

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A rooftop pool area with glass railings, lounge chairs, and a city view at dusk.

A modern rooftop terrace with seating and potted plants, offering a city view.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel lobby with wooden shelves holding towels, a vase, and a bowl. There are exercise machines in the background.

6. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

Porto Maravilha

Mary

£78

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A buffet with various food items including bread, pastries, and sandwiches.

A hotel room with a bathroom, two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a green sectional sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. There are potted plants and a large window providing a view of the street.

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and a mirrored wall.

7. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

megillo

£62

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building facade with a storefront labeled "ART LAPA" at number 200.

A modern living room with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A multi-level interior with hanging spherical lights, potted plants, and patterned wall designs.

A modern reception area with a curved white sofa, wooden paneling, and a marble reception desk.

8. Hotel Art Lapa

Lapa

Andrew

£26

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A rooftop pool with a water feature, surrounded by potted plants and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, white ottoman, and a TV mounted on a wooden slat wall.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a large screen.

A modern interior with a black leather sofa, a bar area with stools, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel.

9. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa

Dorota

£47

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

The exterior of a hotel with a prominent 'ibis' sign, a glass entrance, and potted plants in front.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a green wall with an easel and poster.

A beachside promenade with palm trees, beach umbrellas, and a tiled walkway.

10. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Thiago

£43

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a prominent building with a purple-lit facade.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by large windows offering city views.

A buffet with various food items including fruits, vegetables, and meats.

A rooftop terrace with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a cityscape view at night.

11. Américas Granada Hotel

Lapa

agin

£43

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

A hotel hallway with a reception desk, a staircase, and various informational signs.

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a heater, a coat rack, and a door leading to another room.

A utility room with a large white cabinet labeled 'BEACH.BOX,' electrical panels, a green door, and a row of wooden stools.

12. Downtown Santana Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Brayan Axel

£30

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A hotel reception area with a curved counter, a leather sofa, and potted plants.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a rowing machine.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a city view.

13. Windsor Asturias Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Larissa

£64

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical foliage.

A balcony with wooden flooring and two black chairs, a white building with decorative trim, and a tree in the background.

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table with a vase and a book, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A hallway with a wooden floor, white walls, and a ceiling with a hanging light fixture. There are doors with shutters on either side, and a table with a vase on the right.

14. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Santa Teresa

Frank

£79

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern lobby with a staircase, red chairs, and a large red pillar.

An outdoor bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, seating, and a TV screen.

The exterior of Arosario Rio Hotel with a prominent sign and a glass entrance.

A rooftop pool area with a bar and seating, surrounded by city buildings.

15. Arosa Rio Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

roderick

£46

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A grand lobby with marble walls and a chandelier.

A hotel lobby with marble walls, a chandelier, and two statues holding light fixtures.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of surrounding buildings.

A bakery counter with various pastries and desserts displayed in a glass case, a coffee machine, and shelves stocked with bottles and condiments.

16. Hotel OK

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Wagner

£38

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A sunlit deck with two lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a glass-enclosed view of a body of water and distant landscape.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade and the name "NOVOTEL" displayed prominently.

A hot tub with a control panel, set against a backdrop of a large window overlooking a body of water during sunset.

A modern restaurant with long communal tables, wooden chairs, and black pendant lights.

17. Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico

Porto Maravilha

Valeria

£64

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated display cases, and shelves with snacks and plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, and a blue wall with directional arrows.

A hotel lobby with a self-service beverage station, snack shelves, and a pastry display.

18. ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Centro

Rio de Janeiro Centro

John

£38

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, seating area, and a geometric wall art piece.

A buffet with various food items and a juice dispenser.

A hallway with wooden floors, brick walls, and exposed ductwork.

A modern lobby with a geometric light fixture, a sectional sofa, and a coffee table.

19. Hotel Atlântico Prime

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Diamond

£25

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A couple dining at a table with a view of mountains and a hammock in the background.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, coffee maker, and a shelf with cups. A bench and a chair are visible, and the room has a 'COZY HOUSE' sign on the wall.

A room with a grey sofa, a wooden shelf with clothes, and a black door.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a green lawn and trees.

20. Cozy House

Santa Teresa

Karla America

£67

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Holiday Rentals in Zona Central

Villa

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a mountain and cityscape.

A house with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush green foliage.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a round table, and a cushioned chair.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

Chez Georges

Santa Teresa

"Beautiful hotel with the nicest people in charge of guests!!"

Apartment

A room with a pool table, a piano, and a round table.

A bedroom with two beds, artwork on the walls, and a bookshelf.

A modern bedroom with a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

RioDowntown Hub by RNC Flats

Rio de Janeiro Centro

"The rooms were clean, everything was great and in working condition. Specially the staff was very friendly and helpful,"

Apartment

A modern bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern bedroom with a grey sofa, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a small table with a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

Tabas Cena Carioca

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Apartment

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A narrow balcony with a view of city buildings and a mountain in the distance.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A library with wooden bookshelves, a round table, and several chairs.

360 Rio Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

"Convenient, affordable room to stay. But most of the stores nearby are closed on weekend."

Aparthotel

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'ELOHIM RESIDENTIAL,' potted plants, a doormat, and a tiled floor.

A modern living room with a round dining table, chairs, a TV, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture of a tram on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A compact living space with a sofa, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a small balcony.

Elohim Residencial

Rio de Janeiro Centro

"Room was really clean. The setup is a bit off but you get more than what you pay for especially in this area"

Apartment

A grand interior with a central glass dome ceiling, multiple dining areas, and a reflective floor.

A covered outdoor area with columns, a metal fence, and a parked car.

A large, open atrium with a grid-like ceiling structure and colorful stained glass panels on the walls.

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by tall buildings.

Lapinha 40 graus

Lapa

"I had a great time the staff is cool and respectful I felt like I was on my own apartament I think I will be coming back again me and my kids."

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A crowded outdoor event with a large dragon float and performers.

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

8.4/10 (826 reviews)

Catch an event at Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

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A historic building with arches and a modern skyscraper in the background.

Arcos da Lapa

8.2/10 (420 reviews)

Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro when you spend time at Arcos da Lapa. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

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A modern building with a pool and people walking along a waterfront promenade.

Museum of Tomorrow

8.8/10 (1,649 reviews)

Have fun with interactive exhibits that reveal the way the world is transforming and how climate change and social disintegration can be avoided.

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A colorful staircase with tiles spelling out "Rio de Janeiro."

Selarón Steps

9.0/10 (19 reviews)

Climb this urban staircase to experience one of Rio’s largest and most useful public art projects, a series of mosaics created singlehandedly by a much-loved Rio personality.

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A modern architectural structure with a unique design featuring concrete pillars and large windows.

Museum of Modern Art

8.6/10 (237 reviews)

Explore the best of 20th-century Brazilian art and sample cutting-edge Brazilian cuisine at this bold 1950s modernist gallery on the edge of Rio’s Guanabara Bay.

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A grand opera house with ornate columns and golden statues.

Municipal Theater

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

Watch a concert or a ballet at this century-old opera house, which glitters just as it did in the early 1900s, thanks to a painstaking 2008 renovation.

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AquaRio

8.2/10 (27 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at AquaRio during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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São Januário Stadium

Catch an event at São Januário Stadium during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

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Head to sights like Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí and Praça da Apoteose as you discover Zona Central.

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Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, with the cityscape and Guanabara Bay in the background.

Top Zona Central Hotel Reviews

Casa Nova Hotel

8/10 Good

"I liked how the staff goes above and beyond to accommodate the needs of the clients. The breakfast is impressively good. The pool was actually very enjoyable. NOW, the neighborhood might disappoint when you arrive, but its people are great. I recommend a restaurant near by ( you have to meet Alá there) to take a caipirihna. Everything is close by, pharmacies, beauty parlor, barber shop, attractions, and the beach is just an Uber away. The price fair too. Casa Nova is the SPOT!"

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

8/10 Good

"Location is the main reason to stay here if you have a late arrival or early departure from SDU"

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for those traveling solo on business trips or for consulate interviews. The staff are very helpful. Juliana was there during my stay, and she was amazing helping me and my husband printing a lot of paperwork we needed for our consulate interview! We did everything by foot. 10min from the airport, mall and 8min from consulate. All walking distance. Highly recommend this hotel."

Hotel Atlântico Prime

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel and helpful staff! Also walkable in Lapa!"

Downtown Santana Hotel

8/10 Good

"This room was very small, but clean, and the staff was helpful. You do have to carry your luggage up a set of stairs."

Hotel Art Lapa

8/10 Good

"Good location for some of Rio’s key tourist attractions. Also close to bars and noisy nightlife. Area has many vagrants and people sleeping rough and constant smell of urine."

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

10/10 Excellent

"Good rooms, everything was pretty clean. Close enough to everything I had to visit."

Hotel Monte Alegre

10/10 Excellent

"El staff de recepción son muy atentos cuando pueden ayudar. Desayuno muy bien. Ubicación cerca del centro para curtir el Río cultural. , histórico y arquitectura de varios periodos."

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

8/10 Good

"Everything it’s was good!!"

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Hospedagem Rio Lapa

Rua André Cavalcanti Rio de Janeiro RJ

£18

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (21 reviews)

Hospedagem Ledo

Rua Gonçalves Ledo 5 Rio de Janeiro RJ

£21

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Hotel Americano

Rua Joaquim Silva 69, Lapa Rio de Janeiro RJ

£27

16 Oct - 17 Oct

includes taxes & fees

6.6/10 (441 reviews)

Solar Centro

R. Buenos Aires, 20 Rio de Janeiro RJ

£42

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Hostel Casa Aprazível

Rua Aprazível, 5 Rio de Janeiro RJ

£62

14 Oct - 15 Oct

includes taxes & fees

HOTEL MONTE CASTELO LTDA.

R. Cândido Mendes, 201 Rio de Janeiro RJ

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Our top choices for Zona Central hotels

1. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

2. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

3. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

4. Hotel Monte Alegre

5. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

6. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

7. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

8. Hotel Art Lapa

9. Casa Nova Hotel

10. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

11. Américas Granada Hotel

12. Downtown Santana Hotel

13. Windsor Asturias Hotel

14. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

15. Arosa Rio Hotel

16. Hotel OK

17. Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico

18. ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Centro

19. Hotel Atlântico Prime

20. Cozy House

Holiday Rentals in Zona Central

Chez Georges

RioDowntown Hub by RNC Flats

Tabas Cena Carioca

360 Rio Santos Dumont

Elohim Residencial

Lapinha 40 graus

Stay near popular Zona Central attractions

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

Arcos da Lapa

Museum of Tomorrow

Selarón Steps

Museum of Modern Art

Municipal Theater

AquaRio

São Januário Stadium

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Top Zona Central Hotel Reviews

Casa Nova Hotel

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Hotel Atlântico Prime

Downtown Santana Hotel

Hotel Art Lapa

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

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Hospedagem Rio Lapa

Hospedagem Ledo

Hotel Americano

Solar Centro

Hostel Casa Aprazível

HOTEL MONTE CASTELO LTDA.

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