Flamengo Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
Popular places to visit
Flamengo Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Flamengo Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Take in the art scene and sunsets in the area.
Catete Palace
Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro when you spend time at Catete Palace. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Copacabana Beach
More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play.
Ipanema Beach
See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach.
Christ the Redeemer
This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue.
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach during your travels in Rio de Janeiro? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Things to do
Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch, Christ & Sugarloaf
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour in an Adventure Day
Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow and Historical Rio
Aqua Rio + Olympic Boulevard Tour - Rio de Janeiro by Pepe Rio Tours
Top hotels in Flamengo
Windsor Florida Hotel
Every thing was exceptional special mention to Roberto the bell boy, Andre at the lobby bar and Loraine on reception who made our stay even better thank you
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
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Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Lagune Barra Hotel
Amazing hotel little far from the many places but worth it for the money.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL
Everything from cleanliness to pool access and beach was great. The staff is always kind and considerate. We loved our stay here.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Windsor California Copacabana
The air conditioning was great, a few steps away from the beach and they offered great food. Also staff was soo welcoming and nice. When I come back to Rio I will be staying at the Windsor again. They treated me soo well ❤️
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Flamengo
Catete
You might enjoy the beaches while in Catete. Largo do Machado is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to see more of the city.
Laranjeiras
Well liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Tijuca National Park and Largo do Machado, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station 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.
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.
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.
Botafogo
Botafogo is a destination travellers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.
