Zona Central Holidays
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Our guide on where to stay in Zona Central
Find the best Zona Central areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Zona Central
Lapa
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
Attend a service in the city’s main cathedral, ride the tram across a colonial-era aqueduct and then dance the night away in this popular Rio neighborhood.
Glória
2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
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.
Santa Teresa
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
Stroll along the winding cobblestone streets of this famous Rio de Janeiro neighborhood to see aging 19th-century mansions and haunts of local artists.
Rio Comprido
While there might not be top attractions in Rio Comprido, you can explore the larger area and discover places like ExpoRio Cidade Nova and Praça da Apoteose.
São Cristóvão
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in São Cristóvão. You might want to make time for a stop at Feira Nordestina or Astronomia e Ciencias Afins Museum.
Zona Central Holiday
Zona Central Essential Information
Language | Portuguese |
|---|---|
Currency | Brazilian reals |
Local Welcome | Olá |
Local Goodbye | Adeus |
Top Sights | Flamengo Beach, Quinta da Boa Vista and Flamengo Park |
Our pick of the best Zona Central Hotel Deals
Hotel Atlântico Avenida
Av. Rio Branco 33 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$31
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
6.2/10 (1,524 reviews)
"Everything it’s was good!!"
Reviewed on 27 July 2026
Hotel Monte Alegre
Rua Riachuelo, 213 - Lapa Rio de Janeiro RJ
AU$45
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Downtown Santana Hotel
Rua Santana Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$37
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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.
Stay near popular Zona Central attractions
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.
Arcos da Lapa
8.2/10 (420 reviews)
Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro when you spend time at Arcos da Lapa. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
Museum of Tomorrow
8.8/10 (1,649 reviews)
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 Modern Art
8.6/10 (237 reviews)
Explore the best of 20th-century Brazilian art and sample cutting-edge Brazilian cuisine at this bold 1950s modernist gallery on the edge of Rio’s Guanabara Bay.
Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
8.6/10 (328 reviews)
Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
Selarón Steps
9.0/10 (19 reviews)
Climb this urban staircase to experience one of Rio’s largest and most useful public art projects, a series of mosaics created singlehandedly by a much-loved Rio personality.
Quinta da Boa Vista
Explore Brazil’s oldest zoo and Latin America’s largest natural history museum or just
do as the locals do and relax on the sunny lawns of this iconic park.
Fundição Progresso
6.0/10 (1 review)
You can make plans for a show at Fundição Progresso on your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
What to do in Zona Central
Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour
AU$103
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Maracana Stadium: Behind the Scenes
AU$36
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Museum of Tomorrow Guided Tour Admission & Transfer
AU$72
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
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- Arcos da Lapa
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- Ipanema Beach
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