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 Serra de Santa Catarina.
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 Astronomia e Ciencias Afins Museum.
Top hotels in Zona Central
Hotel Atlântico Avenida
Av. Rio Branco 33 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Rp402.608
Rp422.722 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
6.2/10 (1,500 reviews)
"Everything it’s was good!!"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Hotel Monte Alegre
Rua Riachuelo, 213 - Lapa Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Rp647.581
Rp679.960 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,028 reviews)
"A very good budget hotel. For the price was excellent. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Downtown Santana Hotel
Rua Santana Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Rp477.798
Rp501.688 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
What to do in Zona Central
Day Trip to Buzios from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch
Rp1.138.095
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Rp574.467
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden
Rp1.110.365
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
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