Rio de Janeiro Centro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rio de Janeiro
Municipal Theater which includes a square or plaza and a city
National Fine Arts Museum which includes art and interior views
National History Museum featuring interior views
Rio de Janeiro

Popular places to visit

Rio de Janeiro

Museum of Tomorrow

Have fun with interactive exhibits that reveal the way the world is transforming and how climate change and social disintegration can be avoided.

Museum of Tomorrow
Municipal Theater

Municipal Theater

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.

Municipal Theater
Boulevard Olimpico

Boulevard Olimpico

Explore the great outdoors at Boulevard Olimpico, a lovely green space in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Boulevard Olimpico
Mauá Square

Mauá Square

You can find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a trip to Mauá Square. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Mauá Square
Saara Rio

Saara Rio

During your trip to Rio de Janeiro, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Saara Rio. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.

Saara Rio
Rio de Janeiro

Rio Art Museum

Spread across a historic building and a modern construction, connected by a canopy roof structure, this art museum exhibits an eclectic range of Brazilian art.

Rio Art Museum

Activities

Maracana Stadium: Behind the Scenes

Maracana Stadium: Behind the Scenes

AU$38
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Maracana Stadium: Behind the Scenes
Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

AU$102
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour
Soccer Match in Rio de Janeiro - Guided with transportation

Soccer Match in Rio de Janeiro - Guided with transportation

AU$198
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Soccer Match in Rio de Janeiro - Guided with transportation
Rio Boat Tour

Rio Boat Tour

AU$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio Boat Tour
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket

Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket

AU$29
per adult
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket
Rio de Janeiro: Little Africa Heritage Walking Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Little Africa Heritage Walking Tour

AU$47
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Little Africa Heritage Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Rio de Janeiro Centro Hotel Deals

Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is AU$44 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$44
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,604 reviews)
A Wonderful Stay at Hotel Atlântico Prime!
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at Hotel Atlântico Prime, and I can honestly say it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the modern, stylish décor and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff at the hotel truly made the difference. Every team member ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

3.5 out of 5
Rua Senador Dantas, 25, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is AU$53 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$53
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,132 reviews)
"The hotel was great,breakfast and room.People complaining about little things only reflect on how annoying they are.No place is like home.And if you’re not moving in please be considerate.The cleaning ladies are amazing and helpful.Front desk takes care of everything you ask for.So please if you ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

3 out of 5
Avenida Beira Mar, 280, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is AU$79 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$79
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good enough"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
Hotel Atlântico Avenida

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

3 out of 5
Av. Rio Branco 33, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is AU$29 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$29
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Christ the ...
5.8/10 (1,013 reviews)
"Worth costing and that’s all besides not being completely dirty the mobiles are old and antiquado but nothing that could ruin a trip"

Reviewed on 13 Oct. 2024

Hotel Atlântico Avenida
Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

4 out of 5
Av. Almirante Silvio de Noronha, 365, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is AU$175 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$175
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,176 reviews)
Falta check list de entrada
"A televisão não estava funcionando : precisei pedir manutenção."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING

Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING

3 out of 5
19 R. Pedro I, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is AU$42 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$42
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,140 reviews)
"Internet did not work in the room but that was the only problem"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING
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Other neighbourhoods around Rio de Janeiro Centro

Lapa showing street scenes and a city

Lapa

You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Circo Voador or Arcos da Lapa.

Lapa
Museum of Modern Art showing interior views

Glória

You might enjoy the museums while in Glória. Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Gloria Station or Russel Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Glória
Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Get to know Santa Teresa and its many features like its mountain views and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Selarón Steps and Corcovado, and you can jump on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the city.

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Catete

You might enjoy the beaches while in Catete. Largo do Machado is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to see more of the city.

Catete
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Laranjeiras

Well liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Largo do Machado and Tijuca National Park, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city.

Laranjeiras
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Flamengo

Well liked for its beaches and breweries, Flamengo is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Catete Palace and Flamengo Beach, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city.

Flamengo

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