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The Latest Zona Central Holiday Deals

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Regency Park Hotel

Regency Park Hotel

Copacabana
NZ$6,570
per person
29 Dec - 5 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
8.4/10 Very good! (754 reviews)
Todo muy bien, el servicio en recepcion fueron muy amables y las habitaciones muy amplias, tienen un buffett de desayuno muy bueno y variado.

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

Copacabana
NZ$6,625
per person
29 Dec - 5 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
8.2/10 Very good! (1,371 reviews)
Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema

Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema

Ipanema
Save 100% on your flight
NZ$15,049
per person
29 Dec - 5 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
8.4/10 Very good! (582 reviews)
Orla Copacabana Hotel

Orla Copacabana Hotel

Copacabana
NZ$7,096
per person
29 Dec - 5 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
The room was disgusting, the room had a nasty odor. The room was dusty. The staff had our luggage out in the open with nobody watching it.

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

São Conrado
NZ$6,626
per person
29 Dec - 5 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,421 reviews)

Our guide on where to stay in Zona Central

Find the best Zona Central areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Zona Central
A city street with pedestrians, a yellow taxi, and historic buildings.

Lapa

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Attend a service in the city’s main cathedral, ride the tram across a colonial-era aqueduct and then dance the night away in this popular Rio neighborhood.

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A street with tram tracks, vintage buildings, and a tram parked on the right.

Santa Teresa

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Stroll along the winding cobblestone streets of this famous Rio de Janeiro neighborhood to see aging 19th-century mansions and haunts of local artists.

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An art gallery with a staircase, artwork on display, and a blue wall.

Glória

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

You might enjoy the museums while in Glória. Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Gloria Station or Russel Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Three paragliders in a clear blue sky.

Santo Cristo

Check out the restaurants while you're in Santo Cristo. Hop on the metro at Vila Olímpica Tram Stop and Gamboa Tram Stop to see top sights like Guanabara Bay and Samba City.

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A park with a pond, a gazebo, and mountains in the background.

São Cristóvão

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in São Cristóvão. You might want to make time for a stop at Morro de Sao Januario or Astronomia e Ciencias Afins Museum.

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Zona Central Holiday

Our pick of the best Zona Central Hotel Deals

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

Av. Rio Branco 33 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
NZ$44
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Atlântico Avenida
Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

Rua do Resende 87 Rio de Janeiro RJ
NZ$57
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.4/10 Good! (3,507 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 Monte Alegre

Hotel Monte Alegre

Rua Riachuelo, 213 - Lapa Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
NZ$59
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,103 reviews)
"It’s a decent old hotel in a sketchy area. The grocery store across the street & restaurant in next door corners were very convenient. The safe in the room didn’t work, shower had good strong pressure and continuous HOT water. Shower was awesome. A/C was also great! Telephone didn’t work. TV had ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hotel Monte Alegre
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Stay near popular Zona Central attractions

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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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What to do in Zona Central

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
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