Niteroi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Our guide on where to stay in Niteroi

Find the best Niteroi areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Niteroi
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Rio de Janeiro Mountains from the Icarai Beach in Niteroi

Icarai

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Icarai. You might want to make time for a stop at Icarai Beach or Guanabara Bay.

Photo by Ninna Rodrigues
Open Photo by Ninna Rodrigues

Niteroi Centro

Travellers like the theatres in Niteroi Centro, and Plaza Shopping Niteroi is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Lagoon of Piratininga, Niteroi

Piratininga

Travellers like the beaches in Piratininga, and Piratininga Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

View of the beautiful Camboinhas Beach with houses, green trees, white sand, blue ocean and mountains on the background, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Camboinhas

Travellers like the beaches in Camboinhas, and Camboinhas Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Itacoatiara

Travellers like the beaches in Itacoatiara, and Shore of Itacoatiara is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

5 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica, 3668 - Copacabana Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$385 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$385
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,348 reviews)
"Loved the outdoor pool!"

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,238 reviews)
"Upon opening the room door and closing it for the first time, there was not just dust but lots of dirt and pebbles behind the door against the wall; it was obvious that the cleaning crew did not attempt to sweep or clean this area....but it was a couple hours later after dinner when we were taking ..."

Reviewed on 16 June 2026

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Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

5 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica, 1020 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$425 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$425
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,059 reviews)
"No complaints from me. The view from the restaurant on the top floor is worth coming here by itself. The breakfast buffet was okay for me. The location was amazing. So location and views... those 2 things made it worth coming here"

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
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Morada Stay - Flat Barra First

Morada Stay - Flat Barra First

4 out of 5
Av das Americas 7897, Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this aparthotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions Olympic Park and Farmasi Arena are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
"Very clean, wonderful design and tidy swimming pool."

Reviewed on 11 June 2026

Morada Stay - Flat Barra First
Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot

Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot

3 out of 5
Av. Atlântica 3196 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this beach apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach ...
Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot
Unhotel

Unhotel

4 out of 5
Av. Atlântica, 2692 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this beach apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews)
"This is a premier property in Copacabana Beach. Absolute pristine views. The property is clean, bigger than expected, and convenient to most tourist locations. The shower pressure was the best I’ve ever had anywhere in the world. Overall this place is a homerun."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

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Popular places to visit

Copacabana Beach

Copacabana Beach

4/5(26 reviews)

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play.

Copacabana Beach
Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Famous the world over for the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer at its summit, this mountain peak is one of the top attractions in Rio.

Christ the Redeemer
Ipanema Beach

Ipanema Beach

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Join the crowds of sun-worshippers at this world-famous beach, the epitome of Rio’s outdoor lifestyle.

Ipanema Beach
Maracanã Stadium

Maracanã Stadium

3/5(5 reviews)

To truly appreciate Brazil’s obsession with “the beautiful game,” watch a match or take a guided tour of one of the world’s largest and most historic soccer stadiums.

Maracanã Stadium
Sugar Loaf Mountain

Sugar Loaf Mountain

5/5(17 reviews)

Enjoy stunning views of Rio de Janeiro’s beaches and landmarks as you ascend this iconic mountain peak.

Sugar Loaf Mountain
Avenida Atlantica

Avenida Atlantica

4/5(7 reviews)

Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue.

Avenida Atlantica

Activities

Old Rio de Janeiro & Santa Teresa Tour with Transfer

Old Rio de Janeiro & Santa Teresa Tour with Transfer

NZ$74
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Old Rio de Janeiro & Santa Teresa Tour with Transfer
Plaza Premium Lounge at RIOgaleao-Tom Jobim Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)

NZ$54
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Christ the Redeemer

Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket

NZ$78
per adult
Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

NZ$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
Daylong Excursion to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour

NZ$144
per adult
From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour
Entrance to the Giant Route of Rio DE Janeiro

Entrance to the Giant Route of Rio DE Janeiro

NZ$20
per adult
Entrance to the Giant Route of Rio DE Janeiro
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Cities near Niteroi

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

An aerial view of a coastal city with a long beach, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.

Marica

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