Hotels in Rio de Janeiro
The best-rated hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pick your dates to see live prices, and sign in free to unlock member prices below the public rate.
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Top-rated hotels in Rio de Janeiro
Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro
Rio's hotels sit mainly along its famous beaches in the South Zone, between the ocean and the mountains.
- Copacabana
- The long crescent beach with the widest range of hotels, from budget to landmark.
- Ipanema and Leblon
- Upmarket beach neighbourhoods with good restaurants and shopping.
- Botafogo
- Better-value hotels with views of Sugarloaf Mountain and good metro links.
- Santa Teresa
- A hilltop neighbourhood of guesthouses, art studios and old mansions.
- Barra da Tijuca
- Newer high-rise hotels and long beaches further west, best with a car.
When to go
Summer runs from December to March. New Year's Eve on Copacabana and Carnival (February or early March) are the busiest times of the year, when many hotels require minimum stays.
Good to know
- What are the best-rated hotels in Rio de Janeiro?
- Gerthrudes Bed & Breakfast, Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection are among the highest-rated hotels in Rio de Janeiro, each scoring 9.3/10 or more from guests.
- What is the best area to stay in Rio de Janeiro?
- Copacabana: The long crescent beach with the widest range of hotels, from budget to landmark. Ipanema and Leblon: Upmarket beach neighbourhoods with good restaurants and shopping. Botafogo: Better-value hotels with views of Sugarloaf Mountain and good metro links.
- Why are member prices lower?
- Prices on booking sites usually include a commission for the platform. We connect straight to hotel wholesale rates and add only a small service fee.
- Can I book a hotel in Rio de Janeiro with free cancellation?
- Yes. Many hotels in Rio de Janeiro offer free cancellation. Turn on the Free cancellation filter to see only those rates. The deadline is shown before you pay.
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- For member prices, yes, and it's free: enter your email and we send a one-time code, no password. Your bookings stay in one place and you earn points. Rates at the public price can also be booked as a guest.