Lapa is a neighborhood that travelers like for its cathedral, architecture, and live music. Are you looking for Lapa travel tips? Be sure to check out Circo Voador and Arcos da Lapa while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Lapa?

Based on our traveler data, Hotel Villa Rica is one of the top choices for your stay in Lapa. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Hotel Art Lapa and Américas Granada Hotel .

How many hotels are there in the Lapa area?

Expedia has 55 hotels and other accommodations in Lapa to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Rio de Janeiro area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lapa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals in Lapa.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Lapa?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Lapa, click here .

What can I see and do in this Rio de Janeiro neighborhood?

While you're in Lapa, you can catch a show at Circo Voador or Fundição Progresso. You could also plan a visit to Arcos da Lapa or Selarón Steps while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Lapa include Agyto, Carioca da Gema, and Museu de Arte Sacra. While you're out sightseeing, Bonde de Santa Teresa and Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rio de Janeiro.

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1. Hotel Vina del Mar

Lapa

Mario

￥6,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A restaurant with yellow walls, white ceiling lights, and a long counter with yellow stools.

2. Hotel Villa Rica

Lapa

EDUARDO

￥5,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

3. Hotel Art Lapa

Lapa

Andrew

￥4,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a prominent building with a purple-lit facade.

4. Américas Granada Hotel

Lapa

Isata

￥8,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with two beds, each with a neatly folded towel. There is a wooden wardrobe, a small table with a lamp, and a refrigerator.

5. Hotel Americano

Lapa

Andrae

￥5,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a black leather sofa, and a large mirror.

6. Diamond Hotel

Lapa

Ricardo

￥8,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a bedside table and lamp, a small window, and a painting on the wall.

7. Hotel Atlântico Lapa

Lapa

Lucas

￥4,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with four single beds, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

8. Hospedagem Rio Lapa 3

Lapa

￥8,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a table set for two, and a window.

9. Studio 401 10 min From Lapa Arches Iv401

Lapa

￥15,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A grand lobby with marble walls and a chandelier.

10. Hotel OK

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 0.5 km from Lapa

Wagner

￥7,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

11. Windsor Asturias Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 0.4 km from Lapa

Larissa

￥13,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rooftop pool with a water feature, surrounded by potted plants and illuminated by ambient lighting.

12. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa, 0.3 km from Lapa

Kachi

￥9,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

13. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa, 0.7 km from Lapa

Onsby

￥5,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.

14. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 0.4 km from Lapa

Joe

￥13,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a large umbrella, and potted plants.

15. Fluminense Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 0.4 km from Lapa

Moises Akhnaton

￥10,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the water and mountains.

16. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.5 km from Lapa

roderick

￥18,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

17. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.3 km from Lapa

Thiago

￥8,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

18. Days Inn Rio de Janeiro, Lapa

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 0.6 km from Lapa

Aymeric

￥7,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A buffet with various food items including bread, pastries, and sandwiches.

19. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.2 km from Lapa

megillo

￥12,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large abstract painting, a sectional sofa, and a decorative floor pattern.

20. Royal Regency Palace Hotel

Catete, 1.7 km from Lapa

MARCIA

￥12,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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Ipanema

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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Barra da Tijuca

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Botafogo

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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