Title: Historic Center Travel Guide: Best of Historic Center, Petrópolis Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Historic Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Center-Hotels.d6337116.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Petrópolis](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Petropolis.d6023443.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Petrópolis](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Petropolis.d6023443.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Historic Center Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Historic-Center.d6337116.Car-Hire-Guide)[Historic Center Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Center.d6337116.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Historic Center Travel Guide ## Petrópolis ![Imperial Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219088/9254d77b-b7c2-4530-b0ec-edd31da7be61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Imperial Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219088/9254d77b-b7c2-4530-b0ec-edd31da7be61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Imperial Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219088/ebcf54ba-6fde-4819-a17b-6b3072c1adcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Crystal Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6208892/95245dfa-cbe1-40dd-8eb3-b73c5f678de8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Historic Center which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337116/ef4431ef-395c-4f1e-ab85-524f4ed90a10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Historic Center Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Petrópolis travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Petrpolis.dx6023443) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Crystal Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6208892/874447eb-b721-40c0-813f-91f0e8316e53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crystal Palace Admire the design of this French-built glasshouse, relax in its pleasant garden and attend cultural events such as art exhibits and concerts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crystal-Palace-Historic-Center.d6218959.Attraction) ![Imperial Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219088/9254d77b-b7c2-4530-b0ec-edd31da7be61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Imperial Museum You can browse the exhibits at Imperial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Petrópolis. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Imperial-Museum-Historic-Center.d6219088.Attraction) ![Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6218953/4cd98fe4-edf9-4b79-bd73-d118627aac90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara See the tombs of a former imperial family, the relics of revered saints and a stunning series of stained-glass windows at this 19th-century church. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Of-Saint-Peter-Of-Alcantara-Historic-Center.d6218953.Attraction) ![Petropolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023443/681c1ab2-1728-4b68-be35-4feccc6a16b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Liberty Square After visiting Liberty Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Petrópolis. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Liberty-Square-Historic-Center.d6219113.Attraction) ![Yellow Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276335/a185402a-5aad-47a0-93e6-1d25ff1abb1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yellow Palace Join a guided tour to discover the history and secrets of this yellow-hued palace building, which serves as the city hall of Petrópolis. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yellow-Palace-Historic-Center.d6276335.Attraction) #### House of Princess Isabel You can find out about the history of Petrópolis when you stop by House of Princess Isabel. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/House-Of-Princess-Isabel-Historic-Center.d6219044.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5012156/3f3f7a32-5441-48cb-a629-3b039945856b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro £31 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-excursion-to-petropolis-from-rio-de-janeiro.a5012156.activity-details) ![Petropolis Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1049806/a007727e-e6fa-4fb8-9898-c85603f11308.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch £42 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/imperial-petropolis-historic-tour-teresa-street-and-lunch.a1049806.activity-details) ![21 - Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4380287/abb39c38-7478-4004-a0e9-f35af90af27b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch £59 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tour-to-the-imperial-cida-of-petropolis-with-lunch.a4380287.activity-details) ![Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/546130/01f483d9-1491-436e-a28b-b86a10b6ca00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option £33 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/petropolis-city-tour-with-lunch-and-bohemia-brewery-option.a546130.activity-details) ![Imperial Museum in Brazil](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/572159/01915ebf-5f9c-4486-9db3-25ff24fe7ffc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Petropolis Day Tour £48 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/petropolis-day-tour.a572159.activity-details) ![The Imperial Museum in Petrópolis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1087903/3fffd0ad-8ff7-4346-a594-efa1f38bfffc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Petropolis Imperial City Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro £296 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-petropolis-imperial-city-day-trip-from-rio-de-janeiro.a1087903.activity-details) [See all activities in Petrópolis](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Petropolis.d6023443.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Historic Center ![Grande Hotel Petrópolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4920000/4913600/4913518/8838f562_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grande Hotel Petrópolis Rua Do Imperador 545 Petrópolis RJ £53 11 Mar - 12 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=4913518&PinnedHotelID=4913518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6337116) ![Kastel Grão Pará](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8300000/8298200/8298160/f38d0ae8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kastel Grão Pará Praca da Inconfidencia 12 Petrópolis RJ £25 11 Mar - 12 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (652 reviews) Good breakfast, very friendly staff. Leisure area was nice but hot tube and pool looks like needed be cleaned and had lots of bleach and chemicals. Bedrooms needs a makeover, very old building. Missed cupboards and hangers to organize clothes. Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=8298160&PinnedHotelID=8298160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6337116) ![Hotel Solar do Império](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6320000/6310600/6310558/632e15ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Solar do Império Av. Koeler, 376 Petrópolis RJ £141 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (580 reviews) Mouldy walls, empty bottle of shampoo, noisy room, breakfast with limited choice and very slow service it took 10 mins to get some warm milk, pool with no lights, dirty sauna, Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=6310558&PinnedHotelID=6310558&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6337116) ![Hotel Casablanca Imperial](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4940000/4936800/4936787/5b44dbb2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Casablanca Imperial Rua Da Imperatriz, 286 Centro Petrópolis RJ Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Central location within a 5 minute walk for all that Petropolis has to offer. Great breakfast in a comfortable setting. Nice swimming pool area to relax. We had an issue with the toilet in our room and as the hotel couldn’t repair quickly they moved us to another room. Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026&selected=4936787&PinnedHotelID=4936787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6337116) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026&selected=4936787&PinnedHotelID=4936787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6337116) ![Pousada Dom Petrópolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34990000/34981200/34981139/ec2dd2ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pousada Dom Petrópolis Av. 7 de Abril 609 Petrópolis RJ £34 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (186 reviews) O Cafe em si poderia ser melhor. Muito FRACO. Parecia mais um CHAFÉ do que um cafezinho Brasileiro, ne? Fora a isso tudo muito bom 😉 Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=34981139&PinnedHotelID=34981139&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6337116) ![Hotel York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32880800/32880756/7c9659e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel York Rua do Imperador, 78 Petrópolis RJ Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Palace of Grão-Pará and Imperial Museum are ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Petropolis-Valparaiso.dx553248635976400240) ![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) ### Alto da Serra While Alto da Serra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Casa Stefan Zweig and House of Santos Dumont Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alto-Da-Serra.dx553248635976387183) ![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) ### Quarteirão Ingelheim While visiting Quarteirão Ingelheim, you might make a stop by sights like Piabanha River and Carvalho's Solarium. 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