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

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

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

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

Plaza Premium Lounge at RIOgaleao-Tom Jobim Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)

Rp465.120
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour in an Adventure Day

Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour in an Adventure Day

Rp1.303.913
per adult
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour in an Adventure Day
Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard

Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard

Rp803.508
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard
Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow and Historical Rio

Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow and Historical Rio

Rp926.673
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow and Historical Rio
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch, Christ & Sugarloaf

Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch, Christ & Sugarloaf

Rp1.689.936
per adult
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch, Christ & Sugarloaf
Audioguide Copacabana

Audioguide Copacabana

Rp87.975
per adult
Audioguide Copacabana
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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
The price is Rp496.611 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp496.611
Rp521.441 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (2,597 reviews)
A Wonderful Stay at Hotel Atlântico Prime!
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at Hotel Atlântico Prime, and I can honestly say it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the modern, stylish décor and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff at the hotel truly made the difference. Every team member ..."

Reviewed on 28 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 Rp510.799 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp510.799
Rp563.156 total
7 Aug - 8 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! (2,132 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
B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

3 out of 5
Avenida Beira Mar, 280, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is Rp940.075 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp940.075
Rp987.079 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Good enough"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
Hotel Atlântico Avenida

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

3 out of 5
Av. Rio Branco 33, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is Rp280.237 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
Rp280.237
Rp294.242 total
14 Aug - 15 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 (1,008 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 Rp1.875.043 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.875.043
Rp1.968.795 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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
Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING

Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING

3 out of 5
19 R. Pedro I, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is Rp456.346 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp456.346
Rp479.163 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,139 reviews)
"Internet did not work in the room but that was the only problem"

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING
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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.

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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.

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Botafogo

4/5(6 area reviews)

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.

Botafogo

Rio de Janeiro Centro Travel Guide