Historic Center

Petrópolis

Imperial Museum featuring street scenes
Imperial Museum which includes street scenes
Crystal Palace showing a park
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Historic Center

Popular places to visit

Imperial Museum featuring street scenes

Imperial Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Imperial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Petrópolis. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Imperial Museum
Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara which includes a bridge, heritage architecture and a garden

Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara

See the tombs of a former imperial family, the relics of revered saints and a stunning series of stained-glass windows at this 19th-century church.

Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara
Yellow Palace showing street scenes

Yellow Palace

Join a guided tour to discover the history and secrets of this yellow-hued palace building, which serves as the city hall of Petrópolis.

Yellow Palace

Crystal Palace

Admire the design of this French-built glasshouse, relax in its pleasant garden and attend cultural events such as art exhibits and concerts.

Crystal Palace

Bohemia Brewery

You can take time to visit Bohemia Brewery during your travels to Petrópolis. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments.

Bohemia Brewery

House of Princess Isabel

You can find out about the history of Petrópolis with a visit to House of Princess Isabel. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

House of Princess Isabel

Things to do

Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery

Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery

P3,326
per adult
Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery
City Tour Petropolis

Day Trip to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

P2,910
per adult
Day Trip to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
21 - Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch

21 - Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch

P3,712
per adult
21 - Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch
Petropolis Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City

Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch

P3,060
per adult
Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch
Petrópolis

Petrópolis

P3,427
per adult
Petrópolis
The Imperial Museum in Petrópolis

Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

P10,252
per adult
Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro
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Top hotels in Historic Center

Kastel Petrópolis

Kastel Petrópolis

3 out of 5
Rua Marechal Deodoro 153, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P4,062 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P4,062
P4,143 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Kastel Petrópolis
Hotel Casablanca Imperial

Hotel Casablanca Imperial

3 out of 5
Rua Da Imperatriz, 286 Centro, Petrópolis, RJ
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Thoroughly recommended."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

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Hotel Casablanca Imperial
Grande Hotel Petrópolis

Grande Hotel Petrópolis

3.5 out of 5
Rua Do Imperador 545, Centro Historico, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P3,882 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
P3,882
P3,959 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (958 reviews)
"Very good hotel"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

Grande Hotel Petrópolis
Kastel Grão Pará

Kastel Grão Pará

3.5 out of 5
Praca da Inconfidencia 12, Centro, Petrópolis, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (609 reviews)
"Very nice and safe place. Great Breakfast and all over all Service. Restaurant is very good and affordable."

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023

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Kastel Grão Pará
Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde

Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde

3 out of 5
R. Visconde de Souza Franco, 529, Centro, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P3,132 per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
P3,132
P3,195 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
Relaxing getway
"Loved the stay. It was very relaxing and the environment was awesome. It didn’t feel like a corporate hotel, it felt like a reprieve. We loved it."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde
Hotel Casablanca Koeler

Hotel Casablanca Koeler

3 out of 5
Avenida Koeler, 61 - Centro, Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro
The price is P3,312 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
P3,312
P3,379 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
"Hotel was great. Staff, location and the old house were the top of the review. The WiFi needs improvement."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

Hotel Casablanca Koeler
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center

Petropolis showing a river or creek and a bridge

Valparaíso

While Valparaíso might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like House of Santos Dumont Museum and Bohemia Brewery.

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Alto da Serra

Alto da Serra might not have many top sights, but House of Santos Dumont Museum and Imperial Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Alto da Serra
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Villa Militar

While Villa Militar isn't home to many top sights, Quintandinha Palace and House of Santos Dumont Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Villa Militar
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Bingen

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bingen and surrounding area, you can visit Quintandinha Palace and House of Santos Dumont Museum.

Bingen
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Retiro II

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Retiro II and surrounding area, you can visit Petropolis Municipal Park and Imperial Museum.

Retiro II
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Cascatinha

While visiting Cascatinha, you might make a stop by sights like Serra dos Orgãos National Park and Piabanha River.

Cascatinha

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