Zona Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Zona Central
Where to stay in Zona Central
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.
Santa Teresa
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.
Glória
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 Feira Nordestina or Astronomia e Ciencias Afins Museum.
Rio Comprido
While there might not be top attractions in Rio Comprido, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Christ the Redeemer and Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí.
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.
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
El desayuno no cambia aburre comer lo mismo los jugos son de pura azúcar pésimo, staff nada atento, el aire acondicionado ya son viejos no se siente cuando hace calor , las camas parecen del año 1995 viejisimas , no volvería a este lugar
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Américas Granada Hotel
Location is not in a nice neighborhood. Could not even take a shower as the shower area was not draining and causing pooling of water. Reported the incident but no subsequent action taken by attending staff at night. Hotel conditions needed a fix. Overall, I definitely cannot recommend this facility ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
RioDowntown Hub by RNC Flats
The apartment is nicely designed, comfortable, and had all the amenities needed. I also felt very safe, the facial recognition system of security
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Chez Georges
Elohim Residencial
Room was really clean. The setup is a bit off but you get more than what you pay for especially in this area
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
Museum of Tomorrow
Have fun with interactive exhibits that reveal the way the world is transforming and how climate change and social disintegration can be avoided.
Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
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
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.
Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
Museum of Modern Art
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
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.
Things to do
Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket
Hop-ON Hop-OFF Sightseeing Bus in Rio de Janeiro – Rio Samba Bus
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Old Rio de Janeiro & Santa Teresa Tour with Transfer
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro: Yup Star Observation Wheel Ticket
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