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Our top choices for Zona Central hotels

A rooftop terrace with outdoor furniture, including sofas and a coffee table, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.

1. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,528 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, room is very silent. Very close to downtown area"
United States
Fernanda
The price is P7,027
P7,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
A buffet with various food items and utensils.

2. Downtown Santana Hotel

Downtown Santana Hotel
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (135 reviews)
"10/10"
Mexico
Brayan Axel
The price is P1,812
P1,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Downtown Santana Hotel
A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

3. Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel Monte Alegre
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,164 reviews)
"A very good budget hotel. For the price was excellent. Would stay again."
United States
Onsby
The price is P1,948
P2,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Hotel Monte Alegre
A dining table set for four with a view of a historic building through a window.

4. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Windsor Guanabara Hotel
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Good location in centro close to Saara but also clean and comfortable."
United States
Ariel
The price is P4,887
P5,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
A rooftop pool with a water feature, surrounded by potted plants and illuminated by ambient lighting.

5. Casa Nova Hotel

Casa Nova Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing!"
Australia
Dorota
The price is P3,040
P3,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Casa Nova Hotel
Pool

6. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection
5.0 star property
Santa Teresa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (464 reviews)
"Great place and amazing breakfast"
United States
Pia
The price is P24,429
P25,651 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection
A terrace with wicker chairs and ottomans, potted plants, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.

7. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha
4.0 star property
Porto Maravilha
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (914 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Mary
The price is P4,851
P5,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

8. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
4.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel! I will definitely stay there again. Clean, quiet, great restaurant!"
United States
Kenneth
The price is P7,929
P8,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
A wine rack with bottles and a wall with the text "Adega".

9. Arosa Rio Hotel

Arosa Rio Hotel
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
roderick
The price is P3,815
P4,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Arosa Rio Hotel
A lobby with marble walls, a chandelier, and two elevators.

10. Hotel OK

Hotel OK
3.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,226 reviews)
"I recommend, is very nice place to stay!"
United States
Wagner
The price is P2,779
P2,918 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hotel OK
A tall modern building with a glass facade and a classical building with ornate balconies in the foreground.

11. Diamond Hotel

Diamond Hotel
3.5 star property
Lapa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (602 reviews)
"Hotel Excelente"
Brazil
Ricardo
The price is P3,726
P3,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Diamond Hotel
A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

12. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,195 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."
United States
Thiago
The price is P3,198
P3,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
A modern reception area with a central counter, seating, and a large potted plant.

13. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,169 reviews)
"Perfect for those traveling solo on business trips or for consulate interviews. The staff are very helpful. Juliana was there during my stay, and she was amazing helping me and my husband printing a lot of paperwork we needed for our consulate interview! We did everything by foot. 10min from the airport, mall and 8min from consulate. All walking distance. Highly recommend this hotel."
United States
Edimar T
The price is P3,638
P3,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

14. Windsor Asturias Hotel

Windsor Asturias Hotel
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"It was clean and nice looking. My room the air conditioning only would stay at 1 level and would not adjust. The breakfast was good but I also wish they had more 110 outlets or a way to allow a conversion for those traveling from other countries"
United States
Robert
The price is P5,392
P6,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Windsor Asturias Hotel
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical foliage.

15. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Boutique Hotel Castelinho
3.5 star property
Santa Teresa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Great place and laid back. Highly recommend eating the appetizers!"
United States
Frank
The price is P5,576
P5,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Boutique Hotel Castelinho
A tall hotel building with a modern glass facade and a sign reading "GRANADA HOTEL".

16. Américas Granada Hotel

Américas Granada Hotel
3.5 star property
Lapa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,922 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Dayanna
The price is P3,496
P3,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Américas Granada Hotel
A building facade with a storefront labeled "ART LAPA" at number 200.

17. Hotel Art Lapa

Hotel Art Lapa
3.0 star property
Lapa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (602 reviews)
"The staff was nice a hotel was clean. Might be an unsafe neighborhood for non locals as I did get my phone snatched late at night and the locals told me it happens often in this area"
United States
Logan
The price is P2,070
P2,173 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Hotel Art Lapa
A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, a hot tub, and a view of a cityscape.

18. Mansion Aline Apartamentos

Mansion Aline Apartamentos
4.0 star property
Santa Teresa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is P11,794
P14,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Mansion Aline Apartamentos
A modern hotel building with a glass facade and the name "HOTEL ATLANTICO BUSINESS" displayed prominently.

19. Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
3.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
7.4 out of 10, Good, (2,682 reviews)
"Very good!"
United States
Joice
The price is P2,123
P2,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
A Novotel hotel entrance with a reception desk, potted plants, and a bike parking area.

20. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

Novotel RJ Santos Dumont
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
megillo
The price is P4,853
P5,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Novotel RJ Santos Dumont
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Vacation Rentals in Zona Central

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A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, a hot tub, and a view of a cityscape.
Mansion Aline Apartamentos

Mansion Aline Apartamentos

Mansion Aline Apartamentos
4.0 star property
Santa Teresa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
Mansion Aline Apartamentos
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Hotels recommended for families in Zona Central

A rooftop terrace with outdoor furniture, including sofas and a coffee table, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,528)
The price is P7,027
P7,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
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A crowded outdoor event with a large dragon float and performers.
Photo by Algirdas Sidiskis
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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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Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, with the cityscape and Guanabara Bay in the background.
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Top Zona Central Hotel Reviews

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

10/10 Excellent
"I love Mario’s studio apt. Very well decorated with a Comfortable bed Great shower The neighborhood restaurants, supermarkets, bars and Metro (subway) With walking distance"
Gilson 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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Hospedagem Ledo

Hospedagem Ledo

Rua Gonçalves Ledo 5 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is P1,563 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
P1,563
P1,641 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees

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