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

A reception area with a glass counter, a decorative bowl with fruits, and a person writing on a notepad.

A poolside bar with outdoor seating and a view of the pool area.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and umbrellas.

1. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Kenneth

￥16,295

￥17,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A modern indoor dining area with wooden furniture, palm trees, and a view of the city at night.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a body of water.

A rooftop bar with a wooden deck, three blue bar stools, and a bar counter with various bottles and glasses.

2. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Marcos

￥18,275

￥19,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large building with a dome in the background.

A spacious lounge area with a long counter, white sofas, and a view of the city and mountains through large windows.

A modern high-rise building with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance at the base.

A modern lobby with a geometric patterned floor, seating areas, and a reception desk.

3. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Ariel

￥11,576

￥13,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern hotel lobby with a long, polished floor, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a seating area with a sofa and a bar.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, white ottoman, and a TV mounted on a wooden slat wall.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a large screen.

4. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa

Dorota

￥9,240

￥9,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A rooftop pool area with glass railings, lounge chairs, and a city view at dusk.

A hotel lobby with wooden shelves holding towels, a vase, and a bowl. There are exercise machines in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern rooftop terrace with seating and potted plants, offering a city view.

5. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

Porto Maravilha

Mary

￥16,090

￥18,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

A courtyard with white metal chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

A hotel room with three beds, a wooden headboard, a door, and a window.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

6. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa

Onsby

￥5,511

￥5,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A modern living room with a green sectional sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. There are potted plants and a large window providing a view of the street.

The Novotel hotel entrance with a modern facade, large pillars, and a Brazilian flag.

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and a mirrored wall.

7. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

megillo

￥12,568

￥13,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A grand lobby with marble walls and a chandelier.

A hotel lobby with marble walls, a chandelier, and two statues holding light fixtures.

A bakery counter with various pastries and desserts displayed in a glass case, a coffee machine, and shelves stocked with bottles and condiments.

A lobby with marble walls, a chandelier, and two elevators.

8. Hotel OK

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Wagner

￥7,850

￥8,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A rooftop terrace with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a cityscape view at night.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by large windows offering city views.

A buffet with various food items including fruits, vegetables, and meats.

9. Américas Granada Hotel

Lapa

agin

￥9,662

￥10,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

The exterior of the Huminense Hotel with a modern facade, large glass entrance, and well-maintained landscaping.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging plants, and a TV screen on the wall.

A cityscape with buildings, a street, and a window with a flower.

10. Fluminense Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Moises Akhnaton

￥10,652

￥11,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel reception area with a curved counter, a staircase, and a decorative iron gate.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a sink, and a view of the city.

11. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Edimar T

￥11,399

￥11,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

A hotel hallway with a reception desk, a staircase, and various informational signs.

A utility room with a large white cabinet labeled 'BEACH.BOX,' electrical panels, a green door, and a row of wooden stools.

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a heater, a coat rack, and a door leading to another room.

12. Downtown Santana Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Brayan Axel

￥5,585

￥5,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a rowing machine.

A hotel reception area with a curved counter, a leather sofa, and potted plants.

13. Windsor Asturias Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Larissa

￥11,852

￥13,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

The exterior of a hotel with a prominent 'ibis' sign, a glass entrance, and potted plants in front.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a green wall with an easel and poster.

A modern building with a prominent 'ibis' sign, indicating a restaurant with free WiFi.

14. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Thiago

￥8,542

￥8,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A dimly lit hallway with a bench, a mirror, and wall sconces.

A view from a window overlooking a marina, greenery, and distant mountains.

15. Diamond Hotel

Lapa

Ricardo

￥7,936

￥8,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical foliage.

A hallway with a wooden floor, white walls, and a ceiling with a hanging light fixture. There are doors with shutters on either side, and a table with a vase on the right.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table with flowers, and a hanging light fixture.

A balcony with wooden flooring and two black chairs, a white building with decorative trim, and a tree in the background.

16. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Santa Teresa

Frank

￥15,917

￥16,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a small table, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A rooftop terrace with wooden flooring, lounge chairs, and a pergola with patterned fabric.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a balcony.

A staircase with a wrought iron railing, leading to a landing with a wooden bench and two floor lamps.

17. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

Santa Teresa

￥62,666

￥65,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern two-story building with a swimming pool in the foreground.

A white building with ornate iron gates and a street lamp.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

A dining area with tables set for a meal, overlooking a pool and a scenic view of the mountains and water at night.

18. Vila Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa

Igor

￥89,600

￥103,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern lobby with a staircase, red chairs, and a large red pillar.

A rooftop pool area with a bar and seating, surrounded by city buildings.

An outdoor patio area with a bar, seating, and a large screen for viewing.

The exterior of Arosario Rio Hotel with a prominent sign and a glass entrance.

19. Arosa Rio Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

roderick

￥9,357

￥9,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A sunlit deck with two lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a glass-enclosed view of a body of water and distant landscape.

A hot tub with a control panel, set against a backdrop of a large window overlooking a body of water during sunset.

A modern restaurant with long communal tables, wooden chairs, and black pendant lights.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamp, and a glass shower enclosure.

20. Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico

Porto Maravilha

Valeria

￥12,883

￥13,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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Villa

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a mountain and cityscape.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a round table, and a cushioned chair.

A house with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush green foliage.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

Chez Georges

Santa Teresa

"Beautiful hotel with the nicest people in charge of guests!!"

Apartment

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A narrow balcony with a view of city buildings and a mountain in the distance.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A library with wooden bookshelves, a round table, and several chairs.

360 Rio Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

"Convenient, affordable room to stay. But most of the stores nearby are closed on weekend."

Apartment

A room with a pool table, a piano, and a round table.

A modern interior with a white and blue striped cabinet, a kitchen area with a kettle, and a living room with a sofa.

A bedroom with two beds, artwork on the walls, and a bookshelf.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

RioDowntown Hub by RNC Flats

Rio de Janeiro Centro

"The rooms were clean, everything was great and in working condition. Specially the staff was very friendly and helpful,"

Apartment

A modern bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern bedroom with a grey sofa, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a small table with a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

Tabas Cena Carioca

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Aparthotel

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'ELOHIM RESIDENTIAL,' potted plants, a doormat, and a tiled floor.

A modern living room with a round dining table, chairs, a TV, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture of a tram on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a black countertop, white cabinets, and a marble backsplash.

Elohim Residencial

Rio de Janeiro Centro

"Room was really clean. The setup is a bit off but you get more than what you pay for especially in this area"

Apartment

A grand interior with a central glass dome ceiling, multiple dining areas, and a reflective floor.

A large, open atrium with a grid-like ceiling structure and colorful stained glass panels on the walls.

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by tall buildings.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain, numerous boats in the harbor, and a mix of urban and natural landscapes.

Lapinha 40 graus

Lapa

"I had a great time the staff is cool and respectful I felt like I was on my own apartament I think I will be coming back again me and my kids."

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A crowded outdoor event with a large dragon float and performers.

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.

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A historic building with arches and a modern skyscraper in the background.

Arcos da Lapa

8.2/10 (420 reviews)

Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro when you take a trip to Arcos da Lapa. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

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A modern building with a pool and people walking along a waterfront promenade.

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.

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A colorful staircase with tiles spelling out "Rio de Janeiro."

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.

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A modern architectural structure with a unique design featuring concrete pillars and large windows.

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.

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A grand opera house with ornate columns and golden statues.

Municipal Theater

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

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.

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AquaRio

8.2/10 (27 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at AquaRio during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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São Januário Stadium

Catch an event at São Januário Stadium during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

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Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, with the cityscape and Guanabara Bay in the background.

Top Zona Central Hotel Reviews

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

8/10 Good

"Location is the main reason to stay here if you have a late arrival or early departure from SDU"

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for those traveling solo on business trips or for consulate interviews. The staff are very helpful. Juliana was there during my stay, and she was amazing helping me and my husband printing a lot of paperwork we needed for our consulate interview! We did everything by foot. 10min from the airport, mall and 8min from consulate. All walking distance. Highly recommend this hotel."

Hotel Atlântico Prime

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel and helpful staff! Also walkable in Lapa!"

Downtown Santana Hotel

8/10 Good

"This room was very small, but clean, and the staff was helpful. You do have to carry your luggage up a set of stairs."

Hotel Art Lapa

8/10 Good

"Good location for some of Rio’s key tourist attractions. Also close to bars and noisy nightlife. Area has many vagrants and people sleeping rough and constant smell of urine."

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

10/10 Excellent

"Good rooms, everything was pretty clean. Close enough to everything I had to visit."

Hotel Monte Alegre

10/10 Excellent

"El staff de recepción son muy atentos cuando pueden ayudar. Desayuno muy bien. Ubicación cerca del centro para curtir el Río cultural. , histórico y arquitectura de varios periodos."

Hotel OK

10/10 Excellent

"The team at this hotel went above and beyond to assist me during my stay. I would like to thank each and everyone at the front desk and front area that helped me while I was there. Special shout out to Rodrigo, Questa and the two gentlemen (one of them of African decent) that worked the desk and lobby the evening of August 22nd. They were very kind and super helpful as well. Thanks everyone for making this an amazing vacation."

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

8/10 Good

"Everything it’s was good!!"

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Hospedagem Rio Lapa

Rua André Cavalcanti Rio de Janeiro RJ

￥3,689

￥3,874 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)

Hospedagem Ledo

Rua Gonçalves Ledo 5 Rio de Janeiro RJ

￥4,163

￥4,371 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

includes taxes & fees

Hotel Americano

Rua Joaquim Silva 69, Lapa Rio de Janeiro RJ

￥4,969

￥5,715 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

includes taxes & fees

6.6/10 (441 reviews)

Solar Centro

R. Buenos Aires, 20 Rio de Janeiro RJ

￥8,381

￥8,800 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

includes taxes & fees

Hostel Casa Aprazível

Rua Aprazível, 5 Rio de Janeiro RJ

￥12,515

￥13,141 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

includes taxes & fees

HOTEL MONTE CASTELO LTDA.

R. Cândido Mendes, 201 Rio de Janeiro RJ

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Our top choices for Zona Central hotels

1. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

2. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

3. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

4. Casa Nova Hotel

5. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

6. Hotel Monte Alegre

7. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

8. Hotel OK

9. Américas Granada Hotel

10. Fluminense Hotel

11. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

12. Downtown Santana Hotel

13. Windsor Asturias Hotel

14. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

15. Diamond Hotel

16. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

17. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

18. Vila Santa Teresa

19. Arosa Rio Hotel

20. Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico

Vacation Rentals in Zona Central

Chez Georges

360 Rio Santos Dumont

RioDowntown Hub by RNC Flats

Tabas Cena Carioca

Elohim Residencial

Lapinha 40 graus

Stay near popular Zona Central attractions

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

Arcos da Lapa

Museum of Tomorrow

Selarón Steps

Museum of Modern Art

Municipal Theater

AquaRio

São Januário Stadium

Learn more about Zona Central

Top Zona Central Hotel Reviews

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Hotel Atlântico Prime

Downtown Santana Hotel

Hotel Art Lapa

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel OK

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

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Hospedagem Rio Lapa

Hospedagem Ledo

Hotel Americano

Solar Centro

Hostel Casa Aprazível

HOTEL MONTE CASTELO LTDA.

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