Rio de Janeiro Centro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern architectural structure with a unique design, a pool, and a waterfront setting.
A bustling urban square with a prominent statue, surrounded by tall buildings and lush green trees.
An art gallery with sculptures and paintings.
An art museum with green walls, wooden floors, and various exhibits including sculptures and a mannequin in a dress.
A modern building with green and white colors, and a classical building with arched windows.

Stay near popular Rio de Janeiro Centro attractions

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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Activities

Plaza Premium Lounge at RIOgaleao-Tom Jobim Airport

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

NZ$56
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden

Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden

NZ$107
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden
Daylong Excursion to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

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

NZ$142
per adult
From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour
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
Guanabara Bay view

Entrance to the Giant Roda of Rio de Janeiro

NZ$20
per adult
Entrance to the Giant Roda of Rio de Janeiro
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch, Christ & Sugarloaf

Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch, Christ & Sugarloaf

NZ$218
per adult
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch, Christ & Sugarloaf
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Our pick of the best Rio de Janeiro Centro Hotel Deals

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

3 out of 5
Av. Rio Branco 33 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$39 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$39
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and ...
6.2/10 (1,636 reviews)
"Everything it’s was good!!"

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Hotel Atlântico Avenida
Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$60 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$60
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,460 reviews)
"This hotel was extremely disappointing, and the property was nothing like it was described or presented online. From the moment I entered the room, it was clear that cleanliness and maintenance were serious issues. The room was filthy, and I saw roaches during my stay. There was also visible mold, ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING

Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING

3 out of 5
19 R. Pedro I Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$63 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$63
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Copacabana ...
Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

3.5 out of 5
Rua Senador Dantas, 25 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$71 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$71
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,700 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3 out of 5
Rua Marechal Camara 280 Centro Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$101 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
NZ$101
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

4 out of 5
Av. Almirante Silvio de Noronha, 365 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$203 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
NZ$203
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,488 reviews)
"Location is the main reason to stay here if you have a late arrival or early departure from SDU"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
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Our guide on where to stay in Rio de Janeiro Centro

Find the best Rio de Janeiro Centro areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain and beach.

Copacabana

Copacabana Beach and Bairro Peixoto are top sights in Copacabana, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station to see more sights in the area.

A beach with a patterned walkway, ocean, and mountains in the background.

Ipanema

Ipanema is highly notable for its stunning beaches, and you might want to visit top sights like Ipanema Beach and Rua Farme de Amoedo. See more of Rio de Janeiro by jumping on the metro at Nossa Senhora da Paz Station or Ipanema-General Osorio Station.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and mountains in the background.

Barra da Tijuca

If you're spending time in Barra da Tijuca, you might enjoy attractions like Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's pristine beaches before hopping on the metro at Jardim Oceânico Station to see more of the city.

A cityscape with a prominent mountain silhouette, a waterfront, and a bridge.

Botafogo

Discover Botafogo, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in Botafogo include Botafogo Praia Shopping and Praia de Botafogo, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Botafogo Station.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain peak, a beach, and dense urban buildings.

Leblon

Consider exploring the beaches in Leblon. If sightseeing is on the list, Ipanema Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station to see more of the area.

Rio de Janeiro Centro Travel Guide

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