Historic Center

Petrópolis

A pink and white building with arched windows and a stone entrance.
A pink and white colonial-style building with arched windows and a central entrance.
A glass conservatory surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A building with ornate architectural details, including a balcony with balusters and a window with a broken pane.
A glass conservatory with a domed roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a garden.

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A glass conservatory with a dome roof and ornate metal trim.

Crystal Palace

8.4/10 (75 reviews)
Admire the design of this French-built glasshouse, relax in its pleasant garden and attend cultural events such as art exhibits and concerts.
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Things to do

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

￥6,559
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Petropolis Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City

Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch

￥9,000
per adult
Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch
The Imperial Museum in Petrópolis

Private Petropolis Imperial City Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

￥62,595
per adult
Private Petropolis Imperial City Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture

Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture

￥79,381
per adult
Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture
Quitandinha Palace

Private Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio: Imperial City & History

￥73,221
per adult
Private Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio: Imperial City & History
View from "The Post Card Peak". The Highlight of our day trip!

Hiking Adventure in Serra dos Órgãos National Park from Rio

￥50,340
per adult
Hiking Adventure in Serra dos Órgãos National Park from Rio
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Historic Center Hotel Deals

Grande Hotel Petrópolis

Grande Hotel Petrópolis

3.5 out of 5
Rua Do Imperador 545 Petrópolis RJ
The price is ￥12,176 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
￥12,176
￥12,419 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Grande Hotel Petrópolis
Kastel Petrópolis

Kastel Petrópolis

3 out of 5
Rua Marechal Deodoro 153 Petrópolis RJ
The price is ￥10,802 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
￥10,802
￥11,019 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (591 reviews)
"Amazing location, cleanliness, breakfast...parking at the property and friendly staff!"

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026

Kastel Petrópolis
Hotel Casablanca Imperial

Hotel Casablanca Imperial

3 out of 5
Rua Da Imperatriz, 286 Centro Petrópolis RJ
The price is ￥10,984 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
￥10,984
￥11,204 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The location is amazing and staff are very friendly. But the room was very dated and breakfast was below average."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2026

Hotel Casablanca Imperial
Grão Pará Petrópolis

Grão Pará Petrópolis

3.5 out of 5
Praca da Inconfidencia 12 Petrópolis RJ
The price is ￥7,510 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
￥7,510
￥7,661 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (752 reviews)
"Amazing place, staff and breakfast were fantastic"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026

Grão Pará Petrópolis
Hotel Solar do Império

Hotel Solar do Império

4 out of 5
Av. Koeler, 376 Petrópolis RJ
The price is ￥21,283 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
￥21,283
￥26,221 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (657 reviews)
"It’s a beautiful historic property! The architecture, furnishings, murals and grounds are stunning. The location is excellent for walk ability to conveniences and points of interest. The staff are very helpful and accommodating. The food was mostly excellent. I loved using the saunas and hot pool. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

Hotel Solar do Império
Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde

Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde

3 out of 5
R. Visconde de Souza Franco, 529 Petrópolis RJ
The price is ￥8,747 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
￥8,747
￥8,922 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde
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Where to stay in Historic Center

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A historic castle with two towers, a large entrance, and surrounding greenery.

Itaipava

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Itaipava. You might want to make time for a stop at Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park or Itapaiva Castle.

A mountain range with clouds at sunset.

Araras

While visiting Araras, you might make a stop by sights like Itaipava Market and Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park.

A brick building labeled 'NOGUEIRA' with a train track in front.

Nogueira

While visiting Nogueira, you might make a stop by sights like Centro Cultural Estação Nogueira and Nogueira Lake.

A large castle with a lake in front, surrounded by greenery and hills.

Quitandinha

Travelers like the historic sites in Quitandinha, and Quintandinha Palace is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A mountain range with a prominent peak, surrounded by clouds and vegetation.

Pedro do Rio

If you're spending some time in Pedro do Rio, Centro Cultural Celina de Oliveira Barbosa and Piabanha River are top sights worth seeing.

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