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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 building with hanging planters and a well-maintained garden.

1. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Kenneth

NZ$153

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and tables, overlooking a coastal view with a prominent mountain.

2. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Rio de Janeiro Centro

roderick

NZ$203

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and two framed pictures on the wall.

3. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Ariel

NZ$148

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A modern interior with a black leather sofa, a bar area with stools, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel.

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.

4. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa

Dorota

NZ$107

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

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.

A hallway with patterned tiles, a staircase, and a framed painting on the wall.

5. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa

Onsby

NZ$56

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

6. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

Porto Maravilha

Mary

NZ$176

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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.

7. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

William

NZ$125

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A grand lobby with marble walls and a chandelier.

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

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

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of surrounding buildings.

8. Hotel OK

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Wagner

NZ$89

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a bathroom, two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

9. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

megillo

NZ$142

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

10. Américas Granada Hotel

Lapa

agin

NZ$95

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

A beachside promenade with palm trees, beach umbrellas, and a tiled walkway.

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

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

11. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Thiago

NZ$97

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 staircase with marble steps, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

12. Downtown Santana Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Brayan Axel

NZ$47

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A restaurant with a distinctive awning and a large illuminated entrance.

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

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

13. Windsor Asturias Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Larissa

NZ$159

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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 bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, seating, and a TV screen.

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

14. Arosa Rio Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

roderick

NZ$113

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A building facade with a storefront labeled "ART LAPA" at number 200.

A modern reception area with a curved white sofa, wooden paneling, and a marble reception desk.

A modern interior with a self-service beverage fridge stocked with bottled water, beer, and wine. There are black chairs and a table in the foreground, and a patterned wall in the background.

A multi-level interior with hanging spherical lights, potted plants, and patterned wall designs.

15. Hotel Art Lapa

Lapa

Andrew

NZ$52

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

NZ$180

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A rooftop pool with clear blue tiles, a white sculpture, and a modern building with a glass facade.

A swimming pool with a water feature, tiled walls, and a metal ladder.

A buffet with various food options and beverages, arranged in a spacious dining area with wooden paneling and a large tree decoration.

A balcony with lush green plants, a metal railing, and a view of a mountain and cityscape in the background.

17. Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Rio de Janeiro Centro

José Rodrigo Morgan

NZ$68

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a hot tub.

18. Fluminense Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Moises Akhnaton

NZ$121

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel building with a glass facade and the name "NOVOTEL" displayed prominently.

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

19. Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico

Porto Maravilha

Valeria

NZ$140

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by a high wall and a clear sky.

A hotel lobby with marble flooring, seating areas, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted surfboard.

A buffet with various food items including fruits, cheeses, and desserts.

20. Hotel Golden Park Rio de Janeiro Aeroporto By Nacional Inn

Glória

Brian

NZ$123

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Holiday Rentals in Zona Central

Villa

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

A wooden door with a stone wall and lush greenery in the background.

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

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

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

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.

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 kitchen with a gas stove, a kettle, and white tiled backsplash.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a built-in oven, and a mesh wall.

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,"

Aparthotel

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

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

A compact living space with a sofa, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a small balcony.

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

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

An infinity pool with a city view, a lounge area with a table and chairs, and a clear sky.

A modern living space with a bed, a dining area, and a TV.

A modern gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a wall with motivational quote.

A modern outdoor dining area with a bar, seating, and a view of the city skyline.

Lobie Bueno Studios Lifestyle

Rio de Janeiro Centro

"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Clean and tidy room with the necessities for a comfortable stay. The added convenience of the on site self service shop for drinks/snacks etc was a nice touch. Check-in was simple and easy. Would recommend."

Apartment

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a building with balconies and a staircase.

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a small stool, and a view of the outside.

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

A dining table set with clear glass plates, silverware, and a centerpiece of white flowers.

Apto moderno com miniquintal e piscina

Rio de Janeiro Centro

"Ficamos 28 dias no apartamento e tivemos uma excelente experiência. O espaço é muito confortável, bem organizado, limpo e exatamente como apresentado nas fotos. A localização no Centro é ótima, com fácil acesso a tudo. Fomos muito bem recebidos pelo Matheus e por todos os funcionários do Condomínio tivemos toda a atenção necessária durante a estadia. Sentimo-nos verdadeiramente em casa e só temos a agradecer pelo carinho e pela hospitalidade. Com certeza recomendamos e voltaríamos a nos...

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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 spend time at 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 life who live 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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Head to sights like Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí and Praça da Apoteose as you discover Zona Central.

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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

Recent Reviews in Zona Central

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel! I will definitely stay there again. Clean, quiet, great restaurant!"

Windsor Guanabara Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"My family and I had an excellent experience in this hotel. Our room was very spacious, staff members were nice and helpful. The restaurant has the best pizza portuguesa in Rio! Highly recommended!!"

Casa Nova Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was amazing!"

Américas Granada Hotel

8/10 Good

"The breakfast buffet was nice, everyday, some different food items were served"

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."

More cheap accommodation in Zona Central

Hospedagem Ledo

Rua Gonçalves Ledo 5 Rio de Janeiro RJ

NZ$47

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Hospedagem Rio Lapa

Rua André Cavalcanti Rio de Janeiro RJ

NZ$49

3 Nov - 4 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (18 reviews)

Hotel Americano

Rua Joaquim Silva 69, Lapa Rio de Janeiro RJ

NZ$61

14 Oct - 15 Oct

includes taxes & fees

6.6/10 (432 reviews)

Solar Centro

R. Buenos Aires, 20 Rio de Janeiro RJ

NZ$86

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Hostel Casa Aprazível

Rua Aprazível, 5 Rio de Janeiro RJ

NZ$141

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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. Hotel Monte Alegre

6. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

7. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

8. Hotel OK

9. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

10. Américas Granada Hotel

11. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

12. Downtown Santana Hotel

13. Windsor Asturias Hotel

14. Arosa Rio Hotel

15. Hotel Art Lapa

16. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

17. Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

18. Fluminense Hotel

19. Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico

20. Hotel Golden Park Rio de Janeiro Aeroporto By Nacional Inn

Holiday Rentals in Zona Central

Chez Georges

360 Rio Santos Dumont

RioDowntown Hub by RNC Flats

Elohim Residencial

Lobie Bueno Studios Lifestyle

Apto moderno com miniquintal e piscina

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

Recent Reviews in Zona Central

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Casa Nova Hotel

Américas Granada Hotel

Hotel Atlântico Prime

Downtown Santana Hotel

Hotel Art Lapa

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Monte Alegre

More cheap accommodation in Zona Central

Hospedagem Ledo

Hospedagem Rio Lapa

Hotel Americano

Solar Centro

Hostel Casa Aprazível

HOTEL MONTE CASTELO LTDA.

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