Zona Central

Travel Guide

Lapa showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Cinelandia featuring a city, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza
Cinelandia showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Cinelandia which includes signage, cycling and street scenes
Museum of Modern Art featuring interior views and art

Where to stay in Zona Central

Lapa which includes street scenes and a city

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.

Lapa
Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa

4/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Santa Teresa
Museum of Modern Art featuring interior views

Glória

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Glória
Quinta da Boa Vista

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 National Museum of Brazil.

São Cristóvão
Default Image

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.

Santo Cristo
Default Image

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.

Rio Comprido
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

3.5 out of 5
Rua Senador Dantas, 25, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is S$52 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
S$52
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,194 reviews)
"My husband and I stayed at this hotel for 11 days, and we absolutely loved it! From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding. Luis and Alex at the front desk were incredibly helpful and welcoming. I had a small issue with our original room, and Luis went above and beyond by moving us to ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sep, 2025

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is S$38 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
S$38
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,735 reviews)
Non responsive staff
"My connecting flight was delayed so I never made it to rio. I tried contacting the hotel several times before this happened and after it happened, and the hotel never responded. Terrible customer service. I have reported the incident to hotels.com"

Reviewed on 20 Aug, 2025

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Américas Granada Hotel

Américas Granada Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Gomes Freire, 530 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,448 reviews)
"Good dinner."

Reviewed on 8 Aug, 2025

Get rates
Américas Granada Hotel
See all 4,353 properties in Zona Central
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
360 Rio Santos Dumont

360 Rio Santos Dumont

3 out of 5
R. Sen. Dantas, 80, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
IT OPERATES DIFFERENT FROM A HOTEL
"When you come into the space it's more like an apartment and operate as so then a hotel. The people in the reception area and security are excellent and without their help this would have been difficult. The good, the internet was very good and the amenities were great. The downside is that there ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sep, 2025

360 Rio Santos Dumont
Chez Georges

Chez Georges

3 out of 5
Ladeira do Meireles, 90, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star villa in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Wish I could keep this place a secret - such a calm oasis in the middle of Rio. One of my favourite places I’ve ever stayed."

Reviewed on 2 May, 2025

Chez Georges
Rio Downtown

Rio Downtown

3 out of 5
R. das Marrecas, 11, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a picnic area, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"I needed a place to stay during my trip to the US consulate in Rio de Janeiro. I was originally going to stay in Copacabana but the hotels were expensive, outdated, and had no kitchen to cook. I didn’t know anything about Rio, so my assumption was I had to stay in the beach towns for higher quality ..."

Reviewed on 30 Mar, 2025

Rio Downtown
See all properties in Zona Central
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Anhembi Sambadrome which includes signage and a city

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

4/5(8 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.

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Rio de Janeiro

Museum of Tomorrow

4/5(23 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 Tomorrow
Arcos da Lapa

Arcos da Lapa

4/5(26 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.

Arcos da Lapa
Quinta da Boa Vista

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.

Quinta da Boa Vista
Museum of Modern Art

Museum of Modern Art

4/5(12 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.

Museum of Modern Art
Selaron Steps which includes signage and outdoor art

Selarón Steps

4/5(2 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.

Selarón Steps

Things to do

Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

S$162
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight
Corcovado & Christ the Redeemer Statue

Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer by Train & Maracanã Stadium

S$48
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer by Train & Maracanã Stadium
Picture 14 for Activity Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks

Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks

S$90
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks
Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

S$234
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

S$89
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour
Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

S$45
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour
See all activities in Zona Central
Rio de Janeiro showing mountains, general coastal views and a sunset

Rio de Janeiro