Rio de Janeiro Centro Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Museum of Tomorrow
Have fun with interactive exhibits that reveal the way the world is transforming and how climate change and social disintegration can be avoided.
Municipal Theater
Watch a concert or a ballet at this century-old opera house, which glitters just as it did in the early 1900s, thanks to a painstaking 2008 renovation.
Boulevard Olimpico
Explore the great outdoors at Boulevard Olimpico, a lovely green space in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Mauá Square
You can find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a trip to Mauá Square. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Saara Rio
During your trip to Rio de Janeiro, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Saara Rio. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Rio Art Museum
Spread across a historic building and a modern construction, connected by a canopy roof structure, this art museum exhibits an eclectic range of Brazilian art.
Top hotels in Rio de Janeiro Centro
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
O hotel é bom pelo preco, todas os funcionarios sao educados e amigos … gostamos tb do cafe da manhã…
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Clean, safe and excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
I very much enjoyed my stay at Vila Galé! The staff were excellent from check in to check out, the property itself is beautiful in an old, but updated colonial property. I stayed in one of the apartments right beside the pool and terrace, and even while you were situated with a walkway outside the ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
Very good
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Nice hotel with clean, small and very basic rooms. Friendly staff and good buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Hotel Atlântico Avenida
My stay was satisfactory and met my expectations. There was value in booking at this hotel. The location is ideal for tourist activities around Centro.
Reviewed on 21 May 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rio de Janeiro Centro
Lapa
You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Circo Voador or Arcos da Lapa.
Glória
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
Get to know Santa Teresa and its many features like its mountain views and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Selarón Steps and Corcovado, and you can jump on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the city.
Catete
You might enjoy the beaches while in Catete. Largo do Machado is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to see more of the city.
Laranjeiras
Well liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Largo do Machado and Tijuca National Park, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city.
Flamengo
Well liked for its beaches and breweries, Flamengo is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Catete Palace and Flamengo Beach, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city.
Rio de Janeiro Centro Travel Guide
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