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

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

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

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

1. Chez Georges

Santa Teresa, 3.2 km from Samba City

Paola

P26,311

P27,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A balcony with a view of a cityscape, a swimming pool, and a tiled floor.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a stone wall, and a large window.

A staircase leading up to a building with white columns and a blue gate at the bottom.

2. Hostel Sunrise

Santa Teresa, 3.1 km from Samba City

Melanie

P3,016

P3,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A historic building with a large tree in the front yard, a staircase leading to a balcony, and a well-maintained lawn.

A long, narrow hallway with large windows on one side and doors on the other, leading to a room.

A narrow stone-paved corridor with a staircase leading to a door.

3. Hostel Casa Aprazível

Santa Teresa, 3.1 km from Samba City

dennis

P4,925

P5,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An art gallery with a staircase, paintings, and sculptures.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, and a window with blue shutters.

A wall with a colorful mural featuring floral and abstract designs.

A breakfast buffet with various foods and drinks on a glass table.

4. Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte

Santa Teresa, 2.9 km from Samba City

Stanislaw

P4,818

P5,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table with a vase and a book, and two framed pictures on the wall.

5. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Santa Teresa, 2.9 km from Samba City

Frank

P6,264

P6,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with a bed, a view of a mountain and water, and a balcony with chairs.

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

6. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.2 km from Samba City

Edimar T

P4,486

P4,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A building with a sign reading "Sangha Urena".

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a dining area in the background, and a brick wall.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, and multiple windows providing natural light.

A spacious room with a high ceiling and wooden paneling, large windows, and a dark wooden floor.

7. Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2 km from Samba City

Gabriel

P2,948

P3,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A building with a tiled roof, a wooden door, and a small outdoor seating area with a white planter and palm tree.

A woman in a blue dress standing by a window with a view of a house and palm trees.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A swimming pool with a stone patio and outdoor furniture.

8. casaJOMO

Santa Teresa, 3.1 km from Samba City

christophe

P8,228

P8,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

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

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.

9. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa, 2.4 km from Samba City

Onsby

P2,161

P2,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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 modern living room with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant.

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

10. Hotel Art Lapa

Lapa, 2.5 km from Samba City

Andrew

P2,067

P2,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and an elevator.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large windows, and potted plants.

A building entrance with a glass door, a clock, and a staircase leading up.

A buffet setup with various food items and drinks, a large framed picture of a mountainous landscape, and a modern kitchen area.

11. Saionara Hotel

2.4 km from Samba City

Lars

P3,926

P4,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A building with hanging planters and a well-maintained garden.

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.

12. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.4 km from Samba City

Kenneth

P6,413

P6,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

13. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.9 km from Samba City

Ariel

P5,423

P6,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

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

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

14. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Samba City

Dorota

P3,629

P3,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A restaurant with a view of lush greenery through large windows, wooden furniture, and red pendant lights.

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

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

15. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

Santa Teresa, 3.1 km from Samba City

Pia

P24,791

P26,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

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.

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

16. Downtown Santana Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.4 km from Samba City

Brayan Axel

P1,697

P1,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

17. Elohim Residencial

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.9 km from Samba City

Peter

P2,570

P2,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A tall hotel building with a modern glass facade and a sign reading "GRANADA HOTEL".

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.

18. Américas Granada Hotel

Lapa, 2.2 km from Samba City

agin

P3,527

P3,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

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

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

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

19. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.2 km from Samba City

Thiago

P3,362

P3,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A buffet setup with various food items and a chef preparing food.

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.

20. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

0.8 km from Samba City

Mary

P6,332

P7,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Samba City

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Chez Georges	10.0 Exceptional 20 reviews	View
Hostel Sunrise	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Hostel Casa Aprazível	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte	9.6 Exceptional 78 reviews	View
Boutique Hotel Castelinho	9.4 Exceptional 67 reviews	View

Top Samba City Hotel Reviews

Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

10/10 Excellent

"It’s was a very nice 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."

Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico

8/10 Good

"Parking"

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."

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Centro Cultural José Bonifácio

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Yup Star

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Bar Dellas

Bar Dellas is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's sunsets and churches.

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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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D-Edge RIO

D-Edge RIO is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.

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Valongo Wharf

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a stop at Valongo Wharf. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

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Sacadura 154

Sacadura 154 is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's art scene and churches.

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The Home Rio

The Home Rio is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Samba City?

Samba City is located in Rio de Janeiro. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 85 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Samba City?

Adjacent to Samba City, Ibis Rio Porto Atlantico is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options within a short distance include Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico and Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Samba City?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Samba City.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Samba City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Samba City.

What can I see and do near Samba City?

You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Tomorrow, Museum of Modern Art, and Niterói Contemporary Art Museum. Municipal Theater, Arcos da Lapa, and São Januário Stadium are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can check out the local talent at Fundição Progresso, Circo Voador, and Teatro João Caetano.

How can I get to Samba City?

With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Samba City is a breeze. You can access metro transit at Cristiano Ottoni - Pequena África Tram Stop, Central do Brasil Subway Station, and Harmonia Tram Stop. If you're hopping a train into the city, Rio de Janeiro Central Station is the closest station to Porto Maravilha.

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Our top choices for Samba City hotels

1. Chez Georges

2. Hostel Sunrise

3. Hostel Casa Aprazível

4. Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte

5. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

6. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

7. Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation

8. casaJOMO

9. Hotel Monte Alegre

10. Hotel Art Lapa

11. Saionara Hotel

12. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

13. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

14. Casa Nova Hotel

15. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

16. Downtown Santana Hotel

17. Elohim Residencial

18. Américas Granada Hotel

19. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

20. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

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Top Samba City Hotel Reviews

Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

Hotel Atlântico Prime

Downtown Santana Hotel

Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Monte Alegre

Other attractions near Samba City

Centro Cultural José Bonifácio

Yup Star

Bar Dellas

AquaRio

D-Edge RIO

Valongo Wharf

Sacadura 154

The Home Rio

Frequently asked questions

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