Zona Central Holidays
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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.
Rio Comprido
While there might not be top attractions in Rio Comprido, you can explore the larger area and discover places like ExpoRio Cidade Nova and Praça da Apoteose.
São Cristóvão
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in São Cristóvão. You might want to make time for a stop at Astronomia e Ciencias Afins Museum or Morro de Sao Januario.
Top hotels in Zona Central
Hotel Atlântico Avenida
Av. Rio Branco 33 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
S$29
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
6.4/10 (1,561 reviews)
"Everything it’s was good!!"
Reviewed on 27 Jul, 2026
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Rua Senador Dantas, 25 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
S$49
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (2,647 reviews)
"Good rooms, everything was pretty clean. Close enough to everything I had to visit."
Reviewed on 15 Sept, 2026
Hotel Monte Alegre
Rua Riachuelo, 213 - Lapa Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
S$43
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,028 reviews)
"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."
Reviewed on 11 Sept, 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.
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.
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.
Quinta da Boa Vista
Explore Brazil’s oldest zoo and Latin America’s largest natural history museum or just
do as the locals do and relax on the sunny lawns of this iconic park.
Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
8.6/10 (328 reviews)
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.
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.
What to do in Zona Central
Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour
S$92
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Museum of Tomorrow Guided Tour Admission & Transfer
S$64
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
S$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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