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 Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City

Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch

P3,222
per adult
Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch
21 - Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch

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

P3,779
per adult
21 - Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch
City Tour Petropolis

Day Trip to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

P3,058
per adult
Day Trip to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Petrópolis

Petrópolis

P3,488
per adult
Petrópolis
Imperial Museum

Private Guided Day Trip to Imperial City of Petrópolis

P11,930
per adult
Private Guided Day Trip to Imperial City of Petrópolis
The Imperial Museum in Petrópolis

Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

P10,283
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 Nov 19 to Nov 20
P4,062
P4,143 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
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! (325 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Kastel Petrópolis
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 Oct 26 to Oct 27
P3,882
P3,959 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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! (977 reviews)
"Very good hotel"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

Grande Hotel 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! (1,010 reviews)
"Thoroughly recommended."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

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Hotel Casablanca Imperial
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! (616 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
Hotel Solar do Império

Hotel Solar do Império

4 out of 5
Av. Koeler, 376, Petrópolis, RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,778 per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
P8,778
P10,814 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (551 reviews)
"Gorgeous well kept historic property. The breakfast the the afternoon tea were outstanding. We forgot our jackets in the room's closet. The hotel staff found it. We gave them our location, a hotel in Rio de Janeiro. They mailed to us, and 2 days later we received our jackets. Outstanding hospitality ..."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Hotel Solar do Império
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 27 to Oct 28
P3,132
P3,194 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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! (261 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
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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.

Valparaíso
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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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Estrada da Saudade

While there might not be top attractions in Estrada da Saudade, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Imperial Museum and House of Princess Isabel.

Estrada da Saudade
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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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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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