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Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Gamboa Rio Hotel |
6.7 / 10 (526 Reviews) |
From 22$ | |
| Hotel Rio Claro |
7.9 / 10 (2041 Reviews) |
From 27$ | |
| Casa Cool Beans B&B |
9.5 / 10 (79 Reviews) |
From 61$ | |
| Hotel Villa Rica |
7.8 / 10 (1955 Reviews) |
From 32$ | |
| Hotel Cruz De Ouro |
7.2 / 10 (1105 Reviews) |
From 32$ |
Central hotels are a great option for travellers visiting Rio de Janeiro in Brazil because they are located in the heart of the city and offer easy access to all the main attractions. In addition, these hotels offer excellent value for money, with a variety of room options and amenities available.
Best Hotels in Central Rio de Janeiro
Gamboa Rio Hotel
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Gamboa Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro is located at 10 minutes' drive from Sao Januario Stadium and features airport transfer and housekeeping. Situated in Centro district, the venue is set 1.6 km from Tiradentes Square.
The accommodation boasts a strategic location within 20 minutes' walk of the city centre. Attractions within walking distance include Pedra do Sal and Central do Brasil. You can get to the Enormous Flamengo Urban Park in a few minutes by car.
Hotel Rio Claro
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The accommodation is located a 9-minute walk from the Enormous Flamengo Urban Park and 5 minutes walk from Catete underground station.
The venue is set in Flamengo district, a few steps from the Modern Oi Futuro Cultural Center. The hotel is less than 3 km from the centre of Rio de Janeiro and 0.6 km from Praca Sao Salvador Square. You can get to Modern Art Museum in a few minutes by car.
Hotels in Central Rio de Janeiro With Parking
Casa Cool Beans B&B
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Casa Cool Beans B&B Santa Teresa Rio de Janeiro is a 2-star property a 10-minute drive away from the 18th - century Carioca Aqueduct. The bed & breakfast also provides free self parking and a swimming pool.
National Library is less than 2.3 km away. It is located 2 km from the city centre of Rio de Janeiro. You can get to the Futuristic waterfront Museum of Tomorrow in a few minutes by car.
Hotel Villa Rica
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Hotel Villa Rica Rio de Janeiro offers 3-star accommodation about 5 minutes' walk from Paris Square. Free self parking, allergy friendly rooms and a restaurant are available for guests to use.
The venue is placed in the centre of Rio de Janeiro, a stroll away from Escadaria Selaron Stairway. The 18th - century Carioca Aqueduct is 0.5 km from the hotel, while Santos Dumont airport is 0.5 km from it. Hotel Villa Rica is located a few steps away from Passeio Publico Park.
Hotels in Rio de Janeiro City Centre With Swimming Pool
Hotel Cruz De Ouro
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Hotel Cruz De Ouro Rio de Janeiro is rated 2 stars and is placed less than a 5-minute walk from Estatua de Frederic Chopin. Guests who stay in the venue can park their car nearby.
The accommodation is located in Centro district, close to Museu e Centro Cultural da Casa da Moeda do Brasil. AquaRio Aquarium is about a 5-minute drive from here. The 1800s park "Campo de Santana" is also located near the hotel. You can get to Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria in a few minutes by car.
Hotels in Rio de Janeiro
| Airport nearby ✈️ | Galeao, Santos Dumont |
| Average Price 💰 | 132$ |
| Hotels in Rio de Janeiro 🏨 | 3879 |
| Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 59155 |
| Landmarks nearby 📍 | Pedra da Gavea, Sao Bento Monastery, Parque Lage, Instituto Moreira Salles, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon |
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Gamboa Rio Hotel |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Hotel Rio Claro |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Casa Cool Beans B&B |
Petit Rio Hotel
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The comfortable Petit Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro is a 3-star venue placed approximately 10 minutes by car from Sugarloaf Mountain. Set within reach of Catete Palace, the property features an a la carte restaurant serving meals of Brazilian cuisine.
This accommodation is in a 25-minute walk from Modern Art Museum. The property lies within a 30-minute walk of the centre of Rio de Janeiro. Petit Rio Hotel is a short ride from Cultural Center of the Bank of Brazil.
Budget Hotels In Rio de Janeiro City Centre
Prodigy Santos Dumont By Wish Hotel
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Prodigy Santos Dumont Hotel Rio de Janeiro is a 4-star venue positioned within 10 minutes' ride from the thoughtfully conceived Museu do Amanha Science Museum. Boasting location next to Modern Art Museum, the accommodation offers 290 rooms together with a poolside bar onsite.
Situated in Centro district, the hotel is set 0.7 km from Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont. The centre of Rio de Janeiro is located 3 km away. Guests will appreciate the property's location close to Bossa Nova Mall.
Hotel Sao Bento
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Comprising 35 rooms, the 2-star Hotel Sao Bento Rio de Janeiro is 5 minutes' walk to CDPV Event Centre.
Situated in Centro district, the venue is set 0.3 km from Maua Square. The centre of Rio de Janeiro is nearly 3 km away. The science Museum of Tomorrow is also located near the accommodation. Saara Rio is nearby.
Royal Regency Palace Hotel
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Royal Regency Palace Hotel Rio de Janeiro is a comfortable 4-star accommodation, set in proximity to the Enormous Flamengo Urban Park. Guests staying at the venue will find themselves less than 400 metres away from Catete Palace.
Many Rio de Janeiro sights, including the science Museum of Tomorrow are 10 minutes' drive away from the hotel. The property has a central location within walking distance of the beach. Royal Regency Palace Hotel is a short ride from the giant mountaintop statue "Corcovado Christ the Redeemer".
Hotel Vina Del Mar
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Featuring complimentary private parking and a restaurant onsite, Hotel Vina Del Mar Rio de Janeiro is situated in Centro district, 700 metres from Cinelandia Square. At this venue you will find a warm atmosphere complemented with 24-hour reception and housekeeping service.
Guests will also appreciate proximity to Carioca Aqueduct, which is 450 metres away. Attractions within walking distance include the Modern pyramid-shaped Metropolitan Catholic Cathedral of Saint Sebastian and Lapa Arches. Hotel Vina Del Mar is a short ride from the Enormous Flamengo Urban Park.
Pousada Cantinho Da Familia
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The 2-star Cantinho Da Familia Hotel Rio de Janeiro places guests in 10 minutes' drive from Corcovado Mountain. There is a 24-hour front desk assistance, a laundry room and shopping service in addition to an aqua park and live performances available on site.
Situated in Zona Norte district, the guest house is set 4 km from Corcovado Christ the Redeemer. The venue is set a 15-minute stroll from Rio de Janeiro centre. Cantinho Da Familia Hotel is a short ride from Escadaria Selaron Stairway.