Zona Sul

Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people
Copacabana Beach showing a sunset, mist or fog and a beach
Copacabana Beach which includes a sandy beach, a sunset and general coastal views
Sao Conrado Beach featuring a sandy beach
Copacabana Beach featuring a coastal town and a beach

Where to stay in Zona Sul

Copacabana

Copacabana

4/5(940 area reviews)

Famed for its 4 km balneario beach, this lively Rio de Janeiro neighborhood offers surfing at Arpoador Beach, historic Fort Copacabana, and the iconic promenade designed by Roberto Burle Marx. Enjoy numerous hotels, restaurants, and nightlife, with easy access via three subway Metro stations.

Copacabana
Ipanema which includes markets as well as a large group of people

Ipanema

4.5/5(151 area reviews)

Surrounded by elegant development, Ipanema's beach boasts vibrant beach culture, with daily gatherings of surfers, sunbathers, and sports enthusiasts. Stroll along the grid-like streets to explore world-class restaurants, shops, and the bustling Ipanema Hippie Market.

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Leblon

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

Wealthy and cosmopolitan, this South Zone gem boasts sights like Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Morro Dois Irmãos, and Jardim de Alah channel. Enjoy lively nightlife with bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.

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Botafogo

4/5(41 area reviews)

Botafogo is a destination travelers 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.

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Flamengo

5/5(1 area review)

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
Zona Sul featuring rugged coastline, a sunset and general coastal views

Lagoa

Travelers like the art galleries in Lagoa, and CASV Visa Applicant Service Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Lagoa
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

5 out of 5
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ¥30,904 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
¥30,904
¥38,082 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel had a private beach with excellent pool and hot tub. The service is excellent. The rooms are spacious and well appointed. The staff and service is excellent. Mr Paulo in the breakfast staff is contagiously warm and super nice. Breakfast is excellent."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Hotel Atlântico Rio

Hotel Atlântico Rio

3.5 out of 5
Rua Xavier da Silveira, 112, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ¥5,896 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
¥5,896
¥6,500 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,200 reviews)
"I would definitely stay here again. Its clean. The staff I encountered were professional and efficient. It's not perfect but very good!"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Hotel Atlântico Rio
Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

5 out of 5
Av. Niemeyer, 769, Sao Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The price is ¥21,633 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥21,633
¥22,714 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,045 reviews)
"The hotel was lovely however there is a real issue with sanitation and waste. The bathrooms and elevators and floors where the rooms are had a terrible odor. But the location of the hotel excellent! This is definitely not a 5 star. 3-4. Food was good but the selection was the same every day! There ..."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL
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 Copa Beach Posto 2 By SUHCasa

360 Copa Beach Posto 2 By SUHCasa

2.5 out of 5
Rua Carvalho de Mendonça 13, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Christ the Redeemer ...
9/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
"Nice little apartment"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

360 Copa Beach Posto 2 By SUHCasa
Unhotel

Unhotel

4 out of 5
Av. Atlântica, 2692, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
"Check in was very smooth and the apartment was amazing. Very clean and spacious, in a new building. 24hr security/front desk personnel. We had a distant view of Christ the Redeemer statute from the room - Mountain View!! Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Unhotel
El Misti Suites Copacabana

El Misti Suites Copacabana

2.5 out of 5
Cinco de Julho 17 Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and climate control. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (22 reviews)
"Adorei a minha estadia aqui foi incrível."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

El Misti Suites Copacabana
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.

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