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Our top choices for Selarón Steps hotels

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a mountain and cityscape.

1. Chez Georges

Chez Georges
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 1 km from Selarón Steps
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with the nicest people in charge of guests!!"
United States
Paola
The price is AU$567
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Chez Georges
A balcony with a view of a cityscape, a swimming pool, and a tiled floor.

2. Hostel Sunrise

Hostel Sunrise
1.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 0.2 km from Selarón Steps
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Muito bom só gostaria de está ficando mais uma estadia e não conseguir "
Brazil
luana
The price is AU$66
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Hostel Sunrise
A historic building with a large tree in the front yard, a staircase leading to a balcony, and a well-maintained lawn.

3. Hostel Casa Aprazível

Hostel Casa Aprazível
2.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 1.1 km from Selarón Steps
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Great property but a little bit far from all the tourist attractions"
United States
dennis
The price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hostel Casa Aprazível
An art gallery with a staircase, paintings, and sculptures.

4. Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte

Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 1 km from Selarón Steps
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"A great and charming place! Lovely owner, great location, amazing bed, tasteful breakfast!"
Netherlands
Barbara
The price is AU$94
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte
A modern two-story building with a swimming pool in the foreground.

5. Vila Santa Teresa

Vila Santa Teresa
5.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 2.3 km from Selarón Steps
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (134 reviews)
"Perfect boutique hotel"
United States
Igor
The price is AU$805
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Vila Santa Teresa
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical foliage.

6. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Boutique Hotel Castelinho
3.5 star property
Santa Teresa, 0.9 km from Selarón Steps
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Great place and laid back. Highly recommend eating the appetizers!"
United States
Frank
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Boutique Hotel Castelinho
A hotel reception area with a curved counter, a staircase, and a decorative iron gate.

7. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1 km from Selarón Steps
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,153 reviews)
"Perfect for those traveling solo on business trips or for consulate interviews. The staff are very helpful. Juliana was there during my stay, and she was amazing helping me and my husband printing a lot of paperwork we needed for our consulate interview! We did everything by foot. 10min from the airport, mall and 8min from consulate. All walking distance. Highly recommend this hotel."
United States
Edimar T
The price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
A couple dining at a table with a view of mountains and a hammock in the background.

8. Cozy House

Cozy House
4.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Selarón Steps
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Alex was amazing! I loved my staying in Cozy House great atmosphere and area."
United States
Karla America
The price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Cozy House
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a small table, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

9. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection
5.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 1.1 km from Selarón Steps
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (459 reviews)
"Great place and amazing breakfast"
United States
Pia
The price is AU$596
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection
A building with a sign reading "Sangha Urena".

10. Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation

Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation
1.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.9 km from Selarón Steps
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Incrível!"
Brazil
Gabriel
The price is AU$72
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with a tiled facade.

11. Scorial Rio Hotel

Scorial Rio Hotel
3.0 star property
Catete, 1.6 km from Selarón Steps
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (546 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent ! Beds were terrible,we were three people and all the beds were very uncomfortable."
United States
Marilsa
The price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Scorial Rio Hotel
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the water and mountains.

12. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.4 km from Selarón Steps
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,512 reviews)
"Location is the main reason to stay here if you have a late arrival or early departure from SDU"
United States
Marcos
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
A hallway with patterned tiles, a staircase, and a framed painting on the wall.

13. Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel Monte Alegre
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 0.8 km from Selarón Steps
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,126 reviews)
"A very good budget hotel. For the price was excellent. Would stay again."
United States
Onsby
The price is AU$46
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Monte Alegre
A multi-level interior with hanging spherical lights, potted plants, and patterned wall designs.

14. Hotel Art Lapa

Hotel Art Lapa
3.0 star property
Lapa, 0.3 km from Selarón Steps
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (586 reviews)
"Good location for some of Rio’s key tourist attractions. Also close to bars and noisy nightlife. Area has many vagrants and people sleeping rough and constant smell of urine."
Australia
Andrew
The price is AU$40
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Art Lapa
A staircase with marble steps, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

15. Downtown Santana Hotel

Downtown Santana Hotel
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.7 km from Selarón Steps
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (122 reviews)
"10/10"
Mexico
Brayan Axel
The price is AU$42
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Downtown Santana Hotel
The exterior of the Elegance Hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a prominent logo.

16. Elegance Praia Hotel

Elegance Praia Hotel
3.5 star property
Flamengo, 1.5 km from Selarón Steps
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,096 reviews)
"Solid rooms for the price, good breakfast choices."
United States
Matjaz
The price is AU$84
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Elegance Praia Hotel
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large building with a dome in the background.

17. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Windsor Guanabara Hotel
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.6 km from Selarón Steps
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Good location in centro close to Saara but also clean and comfortable."
United States
Ariel
The price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
A rooftop pool with a water feature, surrounded by potted plants and illuminated by ambient lighting.

18. Casa Nova Hotel

Casa Nova Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 0.4 km from Selarón Steps
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing!"
Australia
Dorota
The price is AU$79
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Casa Nova Hotel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.

19. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
4.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 0.5 km from Selarón Steps
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel! I will definitely stay there again. Clean, quiet, great restaurant!"
United States
Kenneth
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
A modern building with a prominent 'ibis' sign above the entrance, large windows, and a digital display.

20. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.3 km from Selarón Steps
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,182 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."
United States
Thiago
The price is AU$74
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
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Compare popular hotels close to Selarón Steps

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a mountain and cityscape.
Chez Georges
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
20 reviews
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A balcony with a view of a cityscape, a swimming pool, and a tiled floor.
Hostel Sunrise
1.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
10 reviews
View
A historic building with a large tree in the front yard, a staircase leading to a balcony, and a well-maintained lawn.
Hostel Casa Aprazível
2.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
9 reviews
View
An art gallery with a staircase, paintings, and sculptures.
Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
78 reviews
View
A modern two-story building with a swimming pool in the foreground.
Vila Santa Teresa
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
134 reviews
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Top Selarón Steps Hotel Reviews

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay"
Jason 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Other attractions near Selarón Steps

A flock of birds flying over a mountain range at sunset.

Parque das Ruinas

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Parque das Ruinas is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Selarón Steps?
Selarón Steps is located in a scenic area of Rio de Janeiro known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 365 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Selarón Steps?
Adjacent to Selarón Steps, Hotel Villa Rica is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Atlantico Business Centro and Hotel Atlântico Prime.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Selarón Steps?
Expedia has 365 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Selarón Steps.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Selarón Steps, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Selarón Steps.
What can I see and do near Selarón Steps?
You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Tomorrow and Niterói Contemporary Art Museum. Arcos da Lapa, Municipal Theater and Catete Palace are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Circo Voador, Fundição Progresso and UFF Art Center if you're interested in local theatre.
How can I get to Selarón Steps?
You can take advantage of metro transport at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop, Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop and Francisco Muratori Tram Stop. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.