Araras Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Stay near popular Araras attractions
Activities
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
AU$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch
AU$83
per adult
Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch
AU$116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option
AU$65
per adult
Our pick of the best Araras Hotel Deals
Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
Estrada Uniao Industria, 10126 Petrópolis RJ
The price is AU$75 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$75
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava and Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal ...
8.2/10 Very good! (349 reviews)
"Good location"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Villa Itaipava Resort & Conventions
BR-040 KM62, Itaipava, Petropolis, Petrópolis Rio de Janeiro
Fully refundable
The price is AU$145 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$145
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Itaipava Market and Shopping Vilarejo ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (173 reviews)
"Room is spacious king size bed but two single beds together. Breakfast is very good, internet not so good, had to go out of the room to connect. Good restaurant with good dining options, outside area of the hotel is nice"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2022
Hotel Granja Brasil Resort
Estrada União e Indústria, 9153 Petrópolis RJ
The price is AU$117 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$117
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (314 reviews)
"Rooms are basic but clean. Breakfast is good but even on weekends closes at 10:00AM. Staff mostly speaks Portuguese only but are very helpful. Toilet amenities are barely basic. Few slivers of soap bars is just pathetic. Tiny Shampoo/Conditioner mix. No facial tissues anywhere in the room. The room ..."
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Pousada Chácara Aracê
Alameda Paranhos de Oliveira 550 Petrópolis RJ
Stay at this family-friendly pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Vale das Videiras and Itaipava Market are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"Pousada linda! Bem cuidada, a proprietária super atenciosa e solicita! Café da manhã maravilhoso , lençóis de cama cheirosos e toalhas , chuveiro ótimo ! Tudo perfeito!"
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia
BR 040, Km 56 Petrópolis RJ
The price is AU$92 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$92
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,038 reviews)
"The Breakfast was good and had plenty to choose from. The rooms have different themes and set ups for the same room type along with other room themes. I was over all enjoyable. We got a couples massage on site as well which was very convenient."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026
Kastel Petrópolis
Rua Marechal Deodoro 153 Petrópolis RJ
The price is AU$114 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$114
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (541 reviews)
"The best"
Reviewed on 16 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Araras
Find the best Araras areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Araras
Learn more about Araras
Itaipava
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Itaipava. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava or Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park.
Historic Center
Historic Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Imperial Museum and Palace of Grão-Pará.
Nogueira
While visiting Nogueira, you might make a stop by sights like Nogueira Lake and Centro Cultural Estação Nogueira.
Quitandinha
Travellers like the historical sites in Quitandinha, and Quintandinha Palace is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Cascatinha
If you're spending some time in Cascatinha, Serra dos Orgãos National Park and Piabanha River are top sights worth seeing.
Araras Travel Guide
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