Rio de Janeiro Centro Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro
Municipal Theater which includes a square or plaza and a city
National Fine Arts Museum featuring interior views and art
National History Museum showing interior views
Rio de Janeiro

Popular places to visit

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
Municipal Theater

Municipal Theater

3/5(1 review)

Watch a concert or a ballet at this century-old opera house, which glitters just as it did in the early 1900s, thanks to a painstaking 2008 renovation.

Municipal Theater
Boulevard Olimpico

Boulevard Olimpico

3/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Boulevard Olimpico, a lovely green space in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Boulevard Olimpico
Mauá Square

Mauá Square

You can find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a trip to Mauá Square. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Mauá Square
Saara Rio

Saara Rio

During your trip to Rio de Janeiro, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Saara Rio. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.

Saara Rio
Rio de Janeiro

Rio Art Museum

Spread across a historic building and a modern construction, connected by a canopy roof structure, this art museum exhibits an eclectic range of Brazilian art.

Rio Art Museum

Things to do

Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard

Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard

Rp816.428
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard
The best Búzios' Tour: One of the brazilian paradises.

The best Búzios' Tour: One of the brazilian paradises.

Rp1.027.984
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The best Búzios' Tour: One of the brazilian paradises.
Rio: Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

Rio: Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

Rp435.943
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio: Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba
Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour

Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour

Rp909.866
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour
Museum of Tomorrow Guided Tour Admission & Transfer

Museum of Tomorrow Guided Tour Admission & Transfer

Rp743.085
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Museum of Tomorrow Guided Tour Admission & Transfer
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden

Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden

Rp809.137
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
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Top hotels in Rio de Janeiro Centro

Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp452.254 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp452.254
Rp474.870 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,683 reviews)
"The stat here was okay but the beds didn’t have sheets and the curtains had holes in them. The breakfast was not good. Yoghurts were served warm as well as milk for cereal. Only one protein source which were hot dogs in a tomato based sauce. The decor was nice outside the other things mentioned"

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

Hotel Atlântico Prime
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 Rp508.789 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp508.789
Rp560.940 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,157 reviews)
"The hotel was great,breakfast and room.People complaining about little things only reflect on how annoying they are.No place is like home.And if you’re not moving in please be considerate.The cleaning ladies are amazing and helpful.Front desk takes care of everything you ask for.So please if you ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Hotel Atlântico Avenida

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

3 out of 5
Av. Rio Branco 33, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is Rp293.826 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp293.826
Rp308.517 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Christ the ...
5.8/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Worth costing and that’s all besides not being completely dirty the mobiles are old and antiquado but nothing that could ruin a trip"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2024

Hotel Atlântico Avenida
Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

4 out of 5
Av. Almirante Silvio de Noronha, 365, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is Rp1.911.441 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.911.441
Rp2.007.013 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,180 reviews)
Falta check list de entrada
"A televisão não estava funcionando : precisei pedir manutenção."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

3 out of 5
Avenida Beira Mar, 280, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp936.375 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp936.375
Rp983.194 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Good enough"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3 out of 5
Rua Marechal Camara 280 Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is Rp955.823 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp955.823
Rp1.003.614 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Clean, easy, friendly
"I had to do an overnight at the airport and it was an easy, clean, and friendly experience. I’d recommend if anyone needs a quick place to rest your head."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
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Other neighbourhoods around Rio de Janeiro Centro

Lapa which includes a city and street scenes

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
Museum of Modern Art showing 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
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.

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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.

Catete
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Laranjeiras

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Well liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Largo do Machado and Tijuca National Park, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city.

Laranjeiras
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Flamengo

Well liked for its beaches and breweries, Flamengo is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Catete Palace and Flamengo Beach, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city.

Flamengo

Rio de Janeiro Centro Travel Guide