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A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain and beach.

Copacabana

Mingle with the local residents on one of the world’s most famous beaches, admire art deco buildings and party until dawn in this effervescent neighborhood.

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A beach with a patterned walkway, ocean, and mountains in the background.

Ipanema

Relax on beautiful beaches, shop for fashion and revel in the nightlife of one of Rio de Janeiro’s most stylish areas.

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A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and mountains in the background.

Barra da Tijuca

Rio de Janeiro’s longest beach, a sprawling shopping mall and some of the city’s best seafood restaurants and bars await in this relaxed neighborhood.

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A plaza with a grand building featuring a golden eagle statue, surrounded by lush trees and people walking.

Rio de Janeiro Centro

You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Municipal Theater is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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A cityscape with a prominent mountain silhouette, a waterfront, and a bridge.

Botafogo

Discover Botafogo, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in Botafogo include Botafogo Praia Shopping and Praia de Botafogo, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Botafogo Station.

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Top Cidade Universitária Hotel Reviews

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent Location of the property, everything walkable distance, so many facilities , restaurants, supermarkets, fresh juice corners and Copacabana beach very close by, very lively location and safe. Very helpful and friendly staff, breakfast was massive with so much variety, lovely food. Inside the rooms the tap was making very loud noise whenever we opened it in wash basin in the toilet to get water, that needs fixing otherwise all was very good. Very good hotel for the families and great value for money."

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was just outside the tourist section of the beach. Which honestly was nice; but we did have to Uber to a lot of places (attractions, restaurants, shows). I would recommended over and over again for the quality of the room, and the safety and security measures in place."

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful stay at the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana. From the moment I arrived, the service was excellent. The doormen were always so helpful getting me in and out of the car, which I really appreciated. The restaurant was excellent, and the service there was consistently attentive and professional. I also have to give a special mention to the room service. It was spot on every single time — my orders were always accurate, delivered promptly, and the staff were so friendly, kind, and always arrived with a smile. That really stood out to me during my stay. The hotel and my room were very clean and beautifully maintained. I also had a gorgeous view of the beach, which made the stay feel even more special. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and I slept very well as far as the comfort of the room itself. The only downside was the outside noise. There was quite a bit of street noise, as well as noise coming from the military facility across the street. I realize this really isn’t the hotel’s fault and is simply part of the location, but it is something to be aware of if you are a light sleeper. Overall, I had a very positive experience. The kindness and professionalism of the staff, the excellent service, the food, the cleanliness, the beautiful beach view, and the comfort of the room made my stay very enjoyable. I would absolutely stay at the Fairmont again."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Cidade Universitária?

Cidade Universitária is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its museums. Are you looking for Cidade Universitária travel tips? Make sure that you visit Guanabara Bay and Museu da Geodiversidade while you're in the neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cidade Universitária, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Cidade Universitária.

What is there to do in this Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Cidade Universitária are Guanabara Bay and Museu da Geodiversidade. While you're out sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro, make sure that you visit other sights such as UFRJ Technology Park or Fiocruz Museum of Life.

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Where to stay in Cidade Universitária

Copacabana

Ipanema

Barra da Tijuca

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Botafogo

Top Cidade Universitária Hotel Reviews

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

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