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All Rio de Janeiro City Accommodation 444
Best places to stay in Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana & Leme 127 Ipanema & Leblon 78 Santa Teresa & Lapa 68 Flamengo & Around 45 Barra da Tijuca & West of Rio 31 Botafogo & Urca 27 Centro & Cinelândia 13 Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa 7 Zona Norte 4

Rio de Janeiro City Hotels, Hostels & Accommodation

Rio has some excellent lodging options, including newly opened boutique hotels along the beach, trendy hostels and cozy B&Bs. The majority of hotel rooms are in high-rises in the Zona Sul (Copacabana has scores of options), though you'll also find elegant hotels, bohemian guesthouses and budget favorites in offbeat neighborhoods. Many guestrooms have received a makeover in recent years, particularly since Rio won the right to host both the 2014 FIFA World Cup (shared with other cities in Brazil) and the 2016 Olympics.

For those unfamiliar with Rio, here's the lowdown on where to stay. If you want to be in the heart of the action and don't mind paying for it, stay in Ipanema or Leblon, with beautiful beaches, and excellent restaurants, shopping and nightlife. If you don't want to pay a premium for those neighborhoods, opt for busier Copacabana. Here you'll find more (including some less expensive) lodging options, and you'll still be near the beach, and a short taxi ride or possibly a walk to Ipanema; you'll also have better access to the metro, which is handy for zipping to other neighborhoods. If you're not in Rio for the beaches or simply want an alternative view, take a peak at Santa Teresa's colonial guesthouses. This historic 'hood has culture, some unique overnight options, and good restaurants and cafés. It's also close to the unrivaled music scene of Lapa. Neighborhoods along the metro line (Botafogo, Flamengo and Catete) generally have cheaper options than the beachside southern neighborhoods; and for those who want the beach, and nothing but the beach, there's Barra, which is laid back but far from the rest of Rio (meaning you'll need a car or boatloads of patience to endure those long bus or pricey taxi rides). Use the airport hotels only if necessary.

The best way to save money on lodging is by booking online. You can save anywhere from 30% to over 50% off the rack rates by booking through reliable Rio booking agencies such as www.ipanema.com and www.riocharm.com.br.

Wherever you stay, try to reserve ahead. Hotel rates are about 30% higher during the summer months (December through mid-March) and many places book up. Prices double or triple for New Year's Eve and Carnaval, and most accommodations, including hostels, will only book in four-day blocks around these holidays.

Keep in mind that many hotels add between 5% and 15% in taxes and service charges. The cheaper places don't generally bother with this. Another caveat: in recent years some midrange and high-end hotels have begun charging extra for breakfast (anywhere from R$15 to R$30 per person); some also charge for wi-fi, so be sure to read the fine print before booking.

Accommodations are listed in each neighborhood by price, from most to least expensive.

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4 Star Hotel

Miramar Hotel By Windsor

Copacabana & Leme

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from $274 per night
3 Star Hotel

Ipanema Inn

Ipanema & Leblon

This is a simple hotel with nice touches...

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from $727 per night
5 Star Hotel

Hotel Fasano Rio De Janeiro

Ipanema & Leblon

With stylish rooms, a great location and a much-touted seafood r...

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from $431 per night
4 Star Hotel

Marina All Suites Hotel

Ipanema & Leblon

Here you'll find beautifully decorated rooms, doting service and...

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from $231 per night
3.5 Star Hotel

Mercure Rio De Janeiro Ipanema Hotel

Ipanema & Leblon

Not to be confused with the slightly fancier Mercure Arp...

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from $160 per night
3.5 Star Hotel

Promenade Casa Del Mar

Barra da Tijuca & West of Rio

This lovely all-suites hotel features stylish, modern furnishing...

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from $317 per night
5 Star Hotel

Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Copacabana

Copacabana & Leme

One of Rio's priciest hotels, the French-owned Sofitel does its ...

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from $471 per night
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Copacabana Palace Hotel

Copacabana & Leme

Rio's most famous hotel has hosted heads of state, rock stars an...

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from $160 per night
4 Star Hotel

Orla Copacabana Hotel

Copacabana & Leme

The Spanish-owned Orla Copacabana has attractive, understated ro...

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from $142 per night
3 Star Hotel

Augusto's Paysandu Hotel

Flamengo & Around

Set on a quiet street lined with imperial palm trees, the Paysan...

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from $274 per night
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Arpoador Inn

Ipanema & Leblon

Overlooking Praia do Arpoador (Arpoador beach), this six-story h...

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from $264 per night
3.5 Star Hotel

Olinda Rio Hotel

Copacabana & Leme

Set in a handsome, white building overlooking Copacabana beach, ...

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from $449 per night
3.5 Star Hotel

Hotel Praia Ipanema

Ipanema & Leblon

With a view of Ipanema beach, this popular 16-story hotel offers...

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from $150 per night
3 Star Hotel

Atlantis Copacabana Hotel

Ipanema & Leblon

Atlantis' rooms are clean and perfectly serviceable, but the who...

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from $333 per night
4 Star Hotel

Mama Ruisa

Santa Teresa & Lapa

Mama Ruisa aims for bohemian chic in its seven spacious, uniquel...

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from $164 per night
3 Star Hotel

Augusto's Copacabana Hotel

Copacabana & Leme

Augusto's plays off the kitschy ancient Rome theme with murals o...

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from $214 per night
4 Star Hotel

Mar Ipanema Hotel

Ipanema & Leblon

This reliable hotel in Ipanema has trim, modern rooms with decen...

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from $371 per night
3.5 Star Hotel

Best Western Plus Sol Ipanema

Ipanema & Leblon

Occupying prime real estate facing Ipanema beach, the tall, slen...

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from $255 per night
4 Star Hotel

Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza Hotel

Ipanema & Leblon

A top choice in Ipanema, the 18-story Plaza features nicely deco...

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from $224 per night
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Mercure Rio De Janeiro Arpoador Hotel

Copacabana & Leme

This dapper all-suites hotel is nicely located in Arpoador, givi...

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from $205 per night
3.5 Star Hotel

Luxor Aeroporto Hotel

On the 3rd floor of the airport, it's the marginally better of the two hotels...

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from $478 per night
5 Star Hotel

Relais & Châteaux Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa & Lapa

Probably the finest boutique hotel in Rio, it's set in a lavishl...

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from $141 per night
2.5 Star Hotel

Jucati Season Apartments

Copacabana & Leme

Overlooking a leafy park, the unmarked Jucati doesn’t offer much...

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from $71 per night
2 Star Hotel

Ace Hostel

Botafogo & Urca

One block from the metro, this small well-run hostel has a range...

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from $112 per night
3 Star Hotel

Mengo Palace Hotel

Flamengo & Around

Offering some of the more affordable suites in Rio, Mengo Palace...

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from $176 per night
2.5 Star Hotel

Apa Hotel

Copacabana & Leme

The midrange Apa is a seven-story, 52-room hotel with bright spa...

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from $94 per night
3 Star Hotel

Hotel Astoria Copacabana

Copacabana & Leme

One of Copacabana’s glass-and-steel high-rises, this 11-story ho...

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from $146 per night
3.5 Star Hotel

Windsor Martinique Hotel

Copacabana & Leme

Near the Ipanema end of Copacabana, this is an all-glass high-ri...

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