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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 poolside bar with outdoor seating and a view of the pool area.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and umbrellas.

1. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Deron J

P6,389

P6,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a body of water.

2. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Rio de Janeiro Centro

roderick

P7,379

P7,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

3. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa

Kachi

P3,424

P3,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

4. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa

Guadalupe

P1,964

P2,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A grand lobby with marble walls and a chandelier.

A hotel lobby with marble walls, a chandelier, and two statues holding light fixtures.

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.

5. Hotel OK

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Wagner

P2,913

P3,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large building with a dome in the background.

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

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.

6. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Ariel

P5,220

P6,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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.

7. Américas Granada Hotel

Lapa

Isata

P3,223

P3,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A hotel lobby with wooden shelves holding towels, a vase, and a bowl. There are exercise machines in the background.

8. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

Porto Maravilha

Mary

P6,042

P6,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

9. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

William

P4,348

P4,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

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

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

A utility room with a large white cabinet labeled 'BEACH.BOX,' electrical panels, a green door, and a row of wooden stools.

10. Downtown Santana Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Brayan Axel

P1,550

P1,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

The exterior of the Huminense Hotel with a modern facade, large glass entrance, and well-maintained landscaping.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a hot tub.

11. Fluminense Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Moises Akhnaton

P4,107

P4,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A modern living room with a green sectional sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. There are potted plants and a large window providing a view of the street.

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

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

12. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

megillo

P4,751

P4,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a balcony.

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

13. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

Santa Teresa

Pia

P30,421

P34,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern lobby with a staircase, red chairs, and a large red pillar.

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.

A rooftop pool area with a bar and seating, surrounded by city buildings.

14. Arosa Rio Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

roderick

P4,109

P4,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

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

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

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

15. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Thiago

P3,258

P3,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

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.

16. Windsor Asturias Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Larissa

P5,220

P6,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a black leather sofa, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with two computer monitors, a telephone, and a small plant.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A dimly lit hallway with a bench, a mirror, and wall sconces.

17. Diamond Hotel

Lapa

Ricardo

P3,160

P3,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern two-story building with a swimming pool in the foreground.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

A white building with ornate iron gates and a street lamp.

A dining area with tables set for a meal, overlooking a pool and a scenic view of the mountains and water at night.

18. Vila Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa

Igor

P32,392

P37,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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.

19. Hotel Art Lapa

Lapa

Andrew

P2,026

P2,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A restaurant with yellow walls, white ceiling lights, and a long counter with yellow stools.

A hallway with a framed portrait, a lamp, and a window with a sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a minibar, and a wooden nightstand with two remote controls.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a television, and a fire extinguisher.

20. Hotel Villa Rica

Lapa

EDUARDO

P1,705

P1,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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Vacation Rentals in Zona Central

Apartment

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, and three framed pictures on the wall.

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.

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

360 Rio Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro

"Convenient, affordable room to stay. But most of the stores nearby are closed on weekend."

Apartment

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

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.

A modern living room with a pool table, wooden furniture, and large windows.

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 a wooden deck and metal railings, surrounded by a building with balconies and a mesh fence.

A bedroom with two beds, artwork on the walls, and a bookshelf.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel range hood, a long dining table with orange chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a hairdryer, a towel rack, a mirror, and a vase with flowers.

RioDowntown Hub by RNC Flats

Rio de Janeiro Centro

"The apartment is nicely designed, comfortable, and had all the amenities needed. I also felt very safe, the facial recognition system of security "

Aparthotel

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.

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"

Villa

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

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

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a round table, and a cushioned chair.

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

Chez Georges

Santa Teresa

"Beautiful hotel with the nicest people in charge of guests!!"

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

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 theater with ornate golden railings, red seats, and multiple balconies.

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 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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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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Explore attractions like Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí and Praça da Apoteose as you discover things to see and do in 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

Hotel Atlântico Prime

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel and helpful staff! Also walkable in Lapa!"

Windsor Guanabara Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and spacious. Check-in and check-out seem to take a long time even when there is no que. The reception area can get a little crowded sometimes as well but this cannot be helped due to the layout. The location was okay, centralised for public transport if this is what you like however, we opted to either walk or use taxis. Although the hotel is located in the centro area, the downside is that there is not a lot to do within walking distance except for the Museu do Amanhã and Metropolitan Cathedral. There are also hardly any restaurants close by compared to if you stayed near Copacabana beach for example. More takeaway kind of places as opposed to sit down restaurants. There are also a lot of homeless people within the vicinity which makes the area not feel as safe as others although we never had any issues. If going out at night I would recommend using taxis rather than walking. Our room was on the 12th floor with a window opening out to the main road. We could still hear the traffic noise from the street."

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was great and the food taste real good."

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."

Casa Nova Hotel

8/10 Good

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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."

Hotel OK

10/10 Excellent

"The team at this hotel went above and beyond to assist me during my stay. I would like to thank each and everyone at the front desk and front area that helped me while I was there. Special shout out to Rodrigo, Questa and the two gentlemen (one of them of African decent) that worked the desk and lobby the evening of August 22nd. They were very kind and super helpful as well. Thanks everyone for making this an amazing vacation."

More cheap stays in Zona Central

Hospedagem Ledo

Rua Gonçalves Ledo 5 Rio de Janeiro RJ

P1,577

P1,656 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

includes taxes & fees

Hospedagem Rio Lapa

Rua André Cavalcanti Rio de Janeiro RJ

P1,677

P1,761 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)

Solar Centro

R. Buenos Aires, 20 Rio de Janeiro RJ

P1,856

P1,949 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

includes taxes & fees

Hotel Americano

Rua Joaquim Silva 69, Lapa Rio de Janeiro RJ

P1,882

P2,164 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

includes taxes & fees

6.6/10 (432 reviews)

Hostel Casa Aprazível

Rua Aprazível, 5 Rio de Janeiro RJ

P4,741

P4,978 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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. Casa Nova Hotel

4. Hotel Monte Alegre

5. Hotel OK

6. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

7. Américas Granada Hotel

8. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

9. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

10. Downtown Santana Hotel

11. Fluminense Hotel

12. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

13. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

14. Arosa Rio Hotel

15. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

16. Windsor Asturias Hotel

17. Diamond Hotel

18. Vila Santa Teresa

19. Hotel Art Lapa

20. Hotel Villa Rica

Vacation Rentals in Zona Central

360 Rio Santos Dumont

Lobie Bueno Studios Lifestyle

RioDowntown Hub by RNC Flats

Elohim Residencial

Chez Georges

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

Hotel Atlântico Prime

Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Downtown Santana Hotel

Hotel Art Lapa

Casa Nova Hotel

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel OK

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Hospedagem Ledo

Hospedagem Rio Lapa

Solar Centro

Hotel Americano

Hostel Casa Aprazível

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