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Our top choices for Zona Central hotels

A rooftop terrace with outdoor furniture, including sofas and a coffee table, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.

1. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,526 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, room is very silent. Very close to downtown area"
United States
Fernanda
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
A modern reception area with a central counter, seating, and a large potted plant.

2. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,169 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$88
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
A terrace with wicker chairs and ottomans, potted plants, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.

3. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha
4.0 star property
Porto Maravilha
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (914 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Mary
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha
A dining table set for four with a view of a historic building through a window.

4. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Windsor Guanabara Hotel
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Good location in centro close to Saara but also clean and comfortable."
United States
Ariel
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
A rooftop pool with a water feature, surrounded by potted plants and illuminated by ambient lighting.

5. Casa Nova Hotel

Casa Nova Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing!"
Australia
Dorota
The price is AU$76
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Casa Nova Hotel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

6. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
4.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel! I will definitely stay there again. Clean, quiet, great restaurant!"
United States
Kenneth
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

7. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,192 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."
United States
Thiago
The price is AU$74
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical foliage.

8. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Boutique Hotel Castelinho
3.5 star property
Santa Teresa
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$136
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Boutique Hotel Castelinho
A Novotel hotel entrance with a reception desk, potted plants, and a bike parking area.

9. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

Novotel RJ Santos Dumont
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
megillo
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Novotel RJ Santos Dumont
A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

10. Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel Monte Alegre
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,162 reviews)
"A very good budget hotel. For the price was excellent. Would stay again."
United States
Onsby
The price is AU$53
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hotel Monte Alegre
A building facade with a storefront labeled "ART LAPA" at number 200.

11. Hotel Art Lapa

Hotel Art Lapa
3.0 star property
Lapa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (602 reviews)
"The staff was nice a hotel was clean. Might be an unsafe neighborhood for non locals as I did get my phone snatched late at night and the locals told me it happens often in this area"
United States
Logan
The price is AU$49
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Art Lapa
A wine rack with bottles and a wall with the text "Adega".

12. Arosa Rio Hotel

Arosa Rio Hotel
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
roderick
The price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Arosa Rio Hotel
A tall hotel building with a modern glass facade and a sign reading "GRANADA HOTEL".

13. Américas Granada Hotel

Américas Granada Hotel
3.5 star property
Lapa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,920 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Dayanna
The price is AU$81
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Américas Granada Hotel
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

14. Windsor Asturias Hotel

Windsor Asturias Hotel
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"It was clean and nice looking. My room the air conditioning only would stay at 1 level and would not adjust. The breakfast was good but I also wish they had more 110 outlets or a way to allow a conversion for those traveling from other countries"
United States
Robert
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Windsor Asturias Hotel
A lobby with marble walls, a chandelier, and two elevators.

15. Hotel OK

Hotel OK
3.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,225 reviews)
"I recommend, is very nice place to stay!"
United States
Wagner
The price is AU$68
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hotel OK
A buffet with various food items and utensils.

16. Downtown Santana Hotel

Downtown Santana Hotel
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (132 reviews)
"10/10"
Mexico
Brayan Axel
The price is AU$44
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Downtown Santana Hotel
A modern hotel building with a glass facade and the name "HOTEL ATLANTICO BUSINESS" displayed prominently.

17. Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
3.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
7.4 out of 10, Good, (2,681 reviews)
"Very good!"
United States
Joice
The price is AU$53
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Pool

18. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection
5.0 star property
Santa Teresa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (464 reviews)
"Great place and amazing breakfast"
United States
Pia
The price is AU$594
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection
A sunlit deck with two lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a glass-enclosed view of a body of water and distant landscape.

19. Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico

Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico
4.0 star property
Porto Maravilha
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (469 reviews)
"Parking"
United States
Valeria
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico
A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a visible entrance.

20. Ibis Rio Porto Atlantico

Ibis Rio Porto Atlantico
3.0 star property
Porto Maravilha
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (589 reviews)
"It is a very good hotel, my room is small, the bed is good and clean. "
United States
Minjia
The price is AU$78
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Ibis Rio Porto Atlantico
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Compare top hotels in Zona Central

A rooftop terrace with outdoor furniture, including sofas and a coffee table, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
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A modern reception area with a central counter, seating, and a large potted plant.

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
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A terrace with wicker chairs and ottomans, potted plants, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.

Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

4.0 star property
Porto Maravilha
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A dining table set for four with a view of a historic building through a window.

Windsor Guanabara Hotel

4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
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A rooftop pool with a water feature, surrounded by potted plants and illuminated by ambient lighting.

Casa Nova Hotel

3.0 star property
Santa Teresa
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9.0
Wonderful
1,526 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
1,169 reviews
8.8
Excellent
914 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
The price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
The price is AU$76
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • No Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • No Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • No Parking

Holiday Rentals in Zona Central

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A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, a hot tub, and a view of a cityscape.
Mansion Aline Apartamentos

Mansion Aline Apartamentos

Mansion Aline Apartamentos
4.0 star property
Santa Teresa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
Mansion Aline Apartamentos
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A crowded outdoor event with a large dragon float and performers.
Photo by Algirdas Sidiskis
Open Photo by Algirdas Sidiskis

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

8.4/10 (826 reviews)
Catch an event at Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
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Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, with the cityscape and Guanabara Bay in the background.
Photo by Bruno Pereira
Open Photo by Bruno Pereira

Top Zona Central Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Zona Central

Américas Granada Hotel

Américas Granada Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place to stay"
Dayanna 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Américas Granada Hotel

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Hospedagem Rio Lapa

Hospedagem Rio Lapa

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The price is AU$32 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$32
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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