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Olinda Rio Hotel
Copacabana
£2,586
per person
30 Dec - 6 Jan
found 20 hours ago
Return direct flight included
London (LON) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
While the room was small and a bit outdated, the staff was excellent and the balcony overseeing the beach was worth every penny!!
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
JANEIRO Hotel
Leblon
£4,549
per person
29 Dec - 3 Jan
found 20 hours ago
Return flight included
London (LON) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (349 reviews)
Hola!! Si vas de vacaciones a Río el lugar para alojarte es “el Janeiro”. Creo que 5 estrellas es poco. Desde la atención, el servicio, la excelencia de su personal en cada una de las áreas, la mejor ubicación de todo Río y cada detalle demuestra que NADA fue liberado al azar en este hotel. MARAVILLOSO. Gracias, sin duda pronto volveremos.
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Zona Central
Find the best Zona Central areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Zona Central
Lapa
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
Attend a service in the city’s main cathedral, ride the tram across a colonial-era aqueduct and then dance the night away in this popular Rio neighborhood.
Santa Teresa
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
Stroll along the winding cobblestone streets of this famous Rio de Janeiro neighborhood to see aging 19th-century mansions and haunts of local artists.
Glória
2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
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.
São Cristóvão
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in São Cristóvão. You might want to make time for a stop at Morro de Sao Januario or Astronomia e Ciencias Afins Museum.
Santo Cristo
Check out the restaurants while you're in Santo Cristo. Hop on the metro at Vila Olímpica Tram Stop and Gamboa Tram Stop to see top sights like Guanabara Bay and Samba City.
Zona Central Essential Information
Language | Portuguese |
|---|---|
Currency | Brazilian reals |
Local Welcome | Olá |
Local Goodbye | Adeus |
Top Sights | Flamengo Beach, Quinta da Boa Vista and Flamengo Park |
Top hotels in Zona Central
Hotel Atlântico Avenida
Av. Rio Branco 33 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
£16
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
6.2/10 (1,659 reviews)
"Everything it’s was good!!"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Hotel Monte Alegre
Rua Riachuelo, 213 - Lapa Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
£27
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,090 reviews)
"It’s a decent old hotel in a sketchy area. The grocery store across the street & restaurant in next door corners were very convenient. The safe in the room didn’t work, shower had good strong pressure and continuous HOT water. Shower was awesome. A/C was also great! Telephone didn’t work. TV had ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Rua do Resende 87 Rio de Janeiro RJ
£25
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.4/10 Good! (3,526 reviews)
"This hotel was extremely disappointing, and the property was nothing like it was described or presented online. From the moment I entered the room, it was clear that cleanliness and maintenance were serious issues. The room was filthy, and I saw roaches during my stay. There was also visible mold, ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
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Stay near popular Zona Central attractions
Photo by Algirdas Sidiskis
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What to do in Zona Central
Hop-ON Hop-OFF Sightseeing Bus in Rio de Janeiro - Rio Samba Bus
£26
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
£24
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Yup Star Observation Wheel Ticket
£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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- Museum of Tomorrow
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- Pedra da Gavea
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- Quinta da Boa Vista
- Visit Barra da Tijuca
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