Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

1–60 · hotels

Rio de Janeiro is a long, narrow city squeezed between mountains and ocean, so the neighbourhood you pick shapes your trip more than in most destinations. Copacabana and Ipanema put you on foot near beaches and nightlife, while Centro suits business travellers and Barra da Tijuca works for families or longer stays. This guide breaks down the main areas and what to expect from each.

Good to know

Book a hotel within walking distance of a metro station (Copacabana or Ipanema) if you want to avoid relying on taxis for sightseeing.
Expect July and the period around Carnival (usually February or March) to be the busiest and most expensive times to book; reserve well ahead if travelling then.
Plan on four to six days to cover the main beaches, Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, and a day in Centro without rushing.
Street-facing rooms in Copacabana and along Avenida Atlântica can be noisy; ask about rooms on higher floors or set back from the avenue if you're a light sleeper.
Traffic between Barra da Tijuca and the South Zone beaches can be heavy, so factor in extra time if your hotel is in Barra but your plans are centred on Copacabana or Ipanema.
Always check current rates and availability directly on the site, since prices shift with season and demand.

Read guide →

240 hotels in Rio de Janeiro: 21 rated 5★, 94 rated 4★, 93 rated 3★, 30 rated 2★, 1 rated 1★, 1 unrated. Chains with the most hotels: Accor, Atlantico Hotels Group, Windsor Hotels Group.

Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro, by area

Copacabana: 71 hotels, 2–5★ — Aera Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, Américas Benidorm Hotel, Américas Copacabana Hotel
Barra da Tijuca: 30 hotels, 2–5★ — Américas Barra Hotel, Américas Gaivota Hotel, Bourbon Residence Barra da Tijuca | Rio de Janeiro
Centro: 20 hotels, 3–5★ — Arosa Rio Hotel, B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont, Days Inn Rio de Janeiro, Lapa
Ipanema: 16 hotels, 2–5★ — Anna Suítes Arpoador, Anna Suites Ipanema, Arena Ipanema Hotel
Barra Olímpica: 11 hotels, 3–5★ — Courtyard by Marriott Rio De Janeiro Barra da Tijuca, DOM Barra Hotel, Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
Botafogo: 9 hotels, 2–5★ — Casa Tuxi, HMG Praia Suites for Rent, HMG Suítes Inn Budget Rio
Santa Teresa: 9 hotels, 2–5★ — Altos de Colombo Guest House Boutique - Soft Opening, Casa Nova Hotel, Chez Georges
Leme: 8 hotels, 2–5★ — Aquarela do Leme - Hostel, Arena Leme Hotel, Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

Hotels near the airport

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): 70 within 5 km and 169 within 10 km, in a straight line.
Galeão Airport (GIG): 2 within 5 km and 7 within 10 km, in a straight line.

Nearby destinations

Read the Rio de Janeiro travel guide

Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro, by area

Hotels near the airport

Nearby destinations

Hotels in this area

Aera Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Altos de Colombo Guest House Boutique - Soft Opening

Américas Barra Hotel

Américas Benidorm Hotel

Américas Copacabana Hotel

Américas Gaivota Hotel

Américas Granada Hotel

Anna Suítes Arpoador

Anna Suites Ipanema

Aquarela do Leme - Hostel

Arena Copacabana Hotel

Arena Ipanema Hotel

Arena Leme Hotel

Arena Maracanã - Hostel

Arosa Rio Hotel

Artinn

ATH Hotel - Américas Townhouse

Atlantis Copacabana Hotel

Augusto's Copacabana Hotel

Augusto's Rio Copa Hotel

Bamboo Rio Hostel

Barra da Tijuca Guest Houses

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

B&B Hotels Rio Copacabana Posto 5

B&B Hotels Rio de Janeiro Norte

B&B Hotels RJ Copacabana Forte

Bourbon Residence Barra da Tijuca | Rio de Janeiro

Casa Nova Hotel

CASANOVA RESIDENCE (Barra da Tijuca, Ilha da Gigoia)

Casa São Conrado

Casa Tuxi

CDesign Hotel

Che Lagarto Copacabana - Hostel

Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

Chez Georges

CLH SUITES Copacabana Domingos Ferreira

CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa

Copacabana Blue Hotel

Copacabana Mar Hotel

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

Copa Sul Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Rio De Janeiro Barra da Tijuca

Days Inn Rio de Janeiro, Lapa

Diamond Hotel

DOM Barra Hotel

Elegance Praia Hotel

El Misti Hostel Ipanema

El Misti Suites Copacabana

Emiliano Rio

Entremares Hotel

Estrelas da Babilonia

Esuites Hotel Recreio Shopping

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Fluminense Hotel

Fullano B&B

Gallant Hotel

Gamboa Rio Hotel

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro