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6 Nov - 8 Nov
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13 Nov - 15 Nov

Our top choices for Rio de Janeiro historic 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
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with the nicest people in charge of guests!!"
United States
Paola
The price is ₹35,656
₹37,439 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Chez Georges
Hiking

2. Hostel Sunrise

Hostel Sunrise
1.0 star property
Santa Teresa
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 ₹4,214
₹4,424 total
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
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 ₹6,124
₹6,431 total
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
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 ₹5,984
₹6,283 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical foliage.

5. 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 ₹8,756
₹9,194 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Boutique Hotel Castelinho
Breakfast buffet

6. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,155 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 ₹5,640
₹5,923 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a small table, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

7. 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, (461 reviews)
"Great place and amazing breakfast"
United States
Pia
The price is ₹37,872
₹39,766 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection
A building with a tiled roof, a wooden door, and a small outdoor seating area with a white planter and palm tree.

8. casaJOMO

casaJOMO
4.0 star property
Santa Teresa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Very nice house, lovely family business and a cute neighborhood. Really enjoyed staying there."
France
christophe
The price is ₹10,080
₹10,584 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
casaJOMO
A building with a sign reading "Sangha Urena".

9. Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation

Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation
1.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Incrível!"
Brazil
Gabriel
The price is ₹5,018
₹5,269 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with a tiled facade.

10. Scorial Rio Hotel

Scorial Rio Hotel
3.0 star property
Catete
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 ₹7,467
₹8,587 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Scorial Rio Hotel
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, (589 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 ₹2,758
₹2,896 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Hotel Art Lapa
A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

12. Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel Monte Alegre
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,135 reviews)
"A very good budget hotel. For the price was excellent. Would stay again."
United States
Onsby
The price is ₹3,020
₹3,171 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Hotel Monte Alegre
A buffet with various food items and utensils.

13. Downtown Santana Hotel

Downtown Santana Hotel
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (123 reviews)
"10/10"
Mexico
Brayan Axel
The price is ₹2,223
₹2,334 total
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.

14. Elegance Praia Hotel

Elegance Praia Hotel
3.5 star property
Flamengo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,100 reviews)
"Solid rooms for the price, good breakfast choices."
United States
Matjaz
The price is ₹5,924
₹6,220 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Elegance Praia Hotel
A rooftop pool with a water feature, surrounded by potted plants and illuminated by ambient lighting.

15. Casa Nova Hotel

Casa Nova Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing!"
Australia
Dorota
The price is ₹4,994
₹5,244 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Casa Nova Hotel
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large building with a dome in the background.

16. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Windsor Guanabara Hotel
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Good location in centro close to Saara but also clean and comfortable."
United States
Ariel
The price is ₹7,577
₹8,713 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the water and mountains.

17. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,514 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 ₹10,053
₹10,556 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.

18. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
4.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel! I will definitely stay there again. Clean, quiet, great restaurant!"
United States
Kenneth
The price is ₹9,214
₹9,674 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

19. 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, (1,187 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."
United States
Thiago
The price is ₹4,699
₹4,934 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'ELOHIM RESIDENTIAL,' potted plants, a doormat, and a tiled floor.

20. Elohim Residencial

Elohim Residencial
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"Room was really clean. The setup is a bit off but you get more than what you pay for especially in this area"
United States
Peter
The price is ₹2,982
₹3,131 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Elohim Residencial
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Top Rio de Janeiro Hotel Reviews

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was amazing! The staff was so warm and accommodating! I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a luxury hotel while in Rio."
Tracy 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect on my historical trip to Rio de Janeiro?
A visit to the sights with historical relevance in Rio de Janeiro is likely at the top of your sightseeing list. While you're visiting, check out the museums and art scene. You can also take some time enjoying the scenic seaside.
How many historically relevant hotels will I find in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is home to 4896 hotels bookable on Expedia, including 8 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.
What are the must-see historical places and other sights in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is notable for landmarks like Municipal Theater, Arcos da Lapa and Catete Palace. Cultural venues include Fundição Progresso, Circo Voador and Museum of Modern Art. Other popular sights include Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach.
What is a historic hotel like in Rio de Janeiro?
Guests who choose historic hotels have a chance to stay in a place that's been recognised with an official historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, palaces, grand homes or even old police stations, pubs, lodges or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Rio de Janeiro often retain authentic elements like traditional architecture and period features in their communal spaces or guestrooms.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
The two are similar. The term "historic hotel" is more common in the U.S., while you'll often hear "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasise the architecture and building. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the cultural value that the place has and how it influenced the community.
Do historic hotels in Rio de Janeiro have modern facilities?
Yes, every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, while interiors have safety features and modern conveniences. Visitors can expect the amenities from a contemporary hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. When you book a historic hotel in Rio de Janeiro, it doesn't mean you're choosing a place that's rundown or uncomfortable for guests.

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