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The elegant 5-star Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro offers luxurious rooms with marbled bathrooms and panoramic ocean views, located on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beachfront. Services include a wellness spa and 3 gastronomic restaurants.

The building is a classic . The stuff of dreams . The room was enormous with a view of the beach . Everything was thought of and the housekeeping was exceptional . The bed was super comfy . The pool area is elegant and a wonderful place to watch the world go by . I dined in Pergola and Ciprianis. Both were excellent . The breakfast is world class and every possible item is available . But what makes this hotel truly exceptional is the PEOPLE. The personal touches , the attentive but not overbearing service . Quiet efficiency everywhere and nothing is too much trouble . I have stage in two six star hotels and have NEVER felt so well looked after . As a woman travelling alone that says everything

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9.5
Exceptional
1,490 reviews
Price from
£430
per night

Located right across from the famous Copacabana Beach, the Miramar By Windsor Copacabana features a green granite pool and a modern gym. This pet friendly, design hotel offers butler service and free WiFi. Guests can start the day admiring the beautiful beach view while savoring a rich breakfast.

Very helpful staff, on the Copacabana beach, rooftop pool

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9.1
Superb
4,690 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

Offering an outdoor pool and stunning views to Sugar Loaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay, Gerthrudes Bed & Breakfast is located in Santa Teresa neighbourhood, in Rio de Janeiro.

Free WiFi access is available and free continental breakfast is served daily.

Where to start. Stunning views, beautifully prepared breakfast, and extremely helpful staff. A slice of tranquility in a relaxed and artistic neighbourhood in Rio. Could not recommend enough, we loved our stay here.

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9.6
Exceptional
565 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

Boasting a rooftop pool with stunning sea views, Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro offers luxurious beachfront accommodations on Ipanema Beach. The property also offers a spa and wellness centre.

Elegantly decorated, rooms at this 5-star hotel feature a balcony, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a bath or shower. The spacious rooms also offer hardwood floors and high quality wood and leather furniture.

service, location rooms higiene food

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9
Superb
600 reviews
Price from
£400
per night

La Suite by Dussol is a charming guesthouse which boasts an exquisite infinite pool and is finely decorated. Guests can enjoy a wellness centre, as well as taste the recipes at the guesthouse´s a la carte restaurant. Wi-Fi connection is free.

Amazing location, incredible view! Wonderful pool area! Super good service.

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9
Superb
459 reviews
Price from
£155
per night

Boasting an outdoor pool, free breakfast and free WiFi, Casa Geranio is a charming B&B located in a unique area of Rio, just 500 metres from Lapa's Arches and 1 km from Cinelandia metro station. It features gardens with fruit trees and birds, as well as exquisite views of the city.

Great experience !! Highly recommend!!

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9.7
Exceptional
262 reviews
Price from
£151
per night

Morro da Urca Rock stands behind this stylish guest house, located only 500 metres from Praia Vermelha and Praia da Urca beaches. It boasts panoramic sea views from its sun terrace and pool.

Tastefully decorated, each room at Hotelinho Urca is air-conditioned and fitted with antique-style furniture. There is a modern flat-screen TV, as well as a minibar and private bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower.

The location, view, breakfast, and the host were all 10/10!

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9.1
Superb
638 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Set in Rio de Janeiro, JANEIRO Hotel it's a 5-minute walk from Post 12 - Leblon. Guests can enjoy a drink at JANEIRO bar or easy going food in the JANEIRO's on-site restaurant.

The units offer sea views and come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine and a desk. Ensuite bathroom offers with complimentary toiletries.

Expensive for what they served

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9.1
Superb
466 reviews
Price from
£402
per night

Located in the historical and cultural heart of Rio de Janeiro, this 5-star boutique hotel offers a unique concept of tropical design and panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro’s bay. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Exceeded all expectations and the staff was amazing. Spacious and very stylish rooms, the best breakfast we've ever had in the hotel.

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9
Superb
476 reviews
Price from
£267
per night

Located in the quiet Santa Teresa district and overlooking the Guanabara Bay, the Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel offers elegance and tranquility in a perfect setting for a romantic stay.

The boutique hotel has seven air-conditioned rooms, all of them overlooking the bay and the Sugar Loaf.

This is a wonderful hotel to stay in with the best staff and in a great location in Santa Teresa, Rio. I stayed here an extra 2-weeks (3-weeks in total) as so loved my stay and didn’t want to move to anywhere else in Rio. Fantastic Breakfast on the balcony with silverware is a top highlight in a beautiful setting and in such a beautiful building. Thanks to Jean-Francois the owner and his wonderful staff for a very nice stay. One of my best hotel stays during my tour of South America for sure.

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9.6
Exceptional
197 reviews
Price from
£280
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Casa Geranio
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 262 reviews

    Boasting an outdoor pool, free breakfast and free WiFi, Casa Geranio is a charming B&B located in a unique area of Rio, just 500 metres from Lapa's Arches and 1 km from Cinelandia metro station.

    it was absolutely perfect, couldn’t recommend more

  • Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 476 reviews

    Located in the historical and cultural heart of Rio de Janeiro, this 5-star boutique hotel offers a unique concept of tropical design and panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro’s bay.

    Beautiful Hotel, big rooms and great garden / pool area.

  • Arena Copacabana Hotel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,049 reviews

    Ideally located right next to Copacabana Beach, this modern hotel offers a rooftop pool. Gym, sauna and a fine restaurant are its highlights. Free WiFi access is provided throughout.

    Location, the views, good breakfast and very good staff

  • Mar Ipanema Hotel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,150 reviews

    Situated in Rio de Janeiro, Mar Ipanema Hotel is ideally located, just 100 metres from the world-famous Ipanema Beach.

    great location, wonderful staff, clean, great food

  • PortoBay Rio de Janeiro
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,866 reviews

    Boasting stunning views of the Sugarloaf, Corcovado and the Copacabana beachfront, PortoBay Rio de Janeiro features a restaurant and a bar with bossa nova music.

    Hotel employees are great, and they are always ready to help.

  • Santa Vista Rio
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,022 reviews

    On the Santa Teresa district, just a 20-minute drive from Botafogo Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Santa Vista Rio offers views of the Corcovado Christ Statue, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay.

    The view is amazing and the stuff was really nice.

  • Samba Rio 1900
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 203 reviews

    Samba Rio 1900 offers charming accommodation in Rio de Janeiro. Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Rooms here will provide guests with a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.

    Perfection location, good breakfast and confortable room

  • Mirante do Arvrao
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 802 reviews

    Located on top of the Vidigal Favela, Mirante do Arvrao features a deck with panoramic and outstanding views of Leblon and Ipanema Beaches.

    La vista increible!! Una experiencia unica!! Recomendada..

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  • Injoy Suítes & Aparts
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 905 reviews

    Located only 500 metres from Rio de Janeiro’s Botafogo Beach, Injoy Suítes & Aparts Design offers free WiFi access. Botafogo metro station is 300 metres away.

    Good communication with the staff. Location felt safe.

  • Sugar Loft Apartments
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 417 reviews

    Located in the famous and bohemian neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, Sugar Loft is set in a building built in the 1930s and since then completely modernised.

    Neat spot, kind host, beautiful views, washing machine

  • Sant' Martre
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 405 reviews

    Boasting a terrace with scenic city and mountain views, Sant' Martre provides charming and comfortable accommodation in trendy and bohemian Santa Teresa´s district. Free WiFi is available.

    A vista, a natureza. a simpatia do Ivo e o café da manhã

  • Books Hostel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 563 reviews

    Books Hostel offers dormitory rooms and twin rooms with shared bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi is available. It is situated in Santa Teresa, just a few 100 metres from famous Lapa area.

    Friendly staff, great experience and amazing breakfast

  • Novotel RJ Santos Dumont
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,402 reviews

    Novotel Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont has contemporary rooms with 24-hour room service. It features a fitness centre and restaurant serving Brazilian cuisines. Santos Dumont Airport is 400 metres away.

    Close to SDU airport, friendly staff, okay breakfast

  • Rio Design Copacabana Hotel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,960 reviews

    Located 100 metres from Copacabana Beach, Rio Design Copacabana Hotel offers 4-star accommodation. Free WiFi is available.

    Excellent breakfast Location Good front desk personnel

  • Hotel Atlantico Star
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 14,431 reviews

    Just 450 metres from Copacabana Beach, the Hotel Atlantico Star features a sun terrace that overlooks the sea.

    Custo/benefício corresponde bem as expectativas.

  • Casa Verde Río
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 106 reviews

    Located in Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone, 2 km from the beach and close to eco tourism attractions, this guest house offers a swimming pool, bar and breakfast.

    la chambre, l’emplacement, les propriétaires, tout!

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  • Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 196 reviews

    Located in the quiet Santa Teresa district and overlooking the Guanabara Bay, the Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel offers elegance and tranquility in a perfect setting for a romantic stay.

    Amazing stylish villa! Amazing team! Just a dream…

  • Lapa Chêca Guest House
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    We are back!! We were a 9.8 at Booking.com before closing due to the pandemics.

  • Leblon House
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 50 reviews

    Just 2 blocks from Leblon Beach, Leblon House is a modern apartment equipped with air conditioning. Ideally located, Shopping Leblon and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas are both 3 blocks away.

    It was very clean, quiet and convenient for all restaurants.

  • Villa Alexandrino
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 72 reviews

    Villa Alexandrino offers a spectacular view of the Guanabara Bay and is located in the charming district of Santa Teresa.

    A charming old mansion with unbeatable views over Rio.

  • JANEIRO Hotel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 466 reviews

    Set in Rio de Janeiro, JANEIRO Hotel it's a 5-minute walk from Post 12 - Leblon. Guests can enjoy a drink at JANEIRO bar or easy going food in the JANEIRO's on-site restaurant.

    Janeiro has got “bossa, the cool atmosphere of Rio

  • Prestige Property - Da Costa
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 106 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool, Prestige Property - Da Costa is located just 4 km from the city centre. It features free Wi-Fi and free breakfast.

    anfitriã maravilhosa, lugar atmosférico fantástico

  • KS Residence
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 224 reviews

    Self-catering apartments with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and free parking are offered at KS Residence. It is located on a quiet street, 2 km from Barra da Tijuca Beach.

    Really nice apartment in great location for what I wanted

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Boutique hotels that guests love in Rio de Janeiro

  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews
    Very well located in Santa Teresa, even to the airport it was not very far. The design is warm, local and trendy. Would highly recommend
    Dominique
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £103.22
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 832 reviews
    A really lovely boutique hotel! Simple but clean and comfortable rooms and a beautiful roof top pool with amazing views. The best part about the boutique hotel is the staff. David at reception is so helpful and welcoming and made our stay great - thank you! The other staff members are also very lovely and helpful. Over all I thought it was great value for money compared to other hotels in Rio for the same price.
    Sarah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £103.22
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 832 reviews
    Super classy and stylish interior design! It gives you a super nice nostalgic vibe of Rio! Staff is super friendly and welcoming, missed breakfast twice and they made some extra for me :) Rooftop terrace is not Pão Acugar but pretty damn good view ;)
    Andreas
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £109.96
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 219 reviews
    Unbelievable property in a stunning location Beautifully designed With the most amazing view Felt so peaceful here but it’s still so close to rio The best part about this stay was definitely the staff who were so lovely and accommodating - nothing was too much and the food was excellent
    Lucinda
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £209.72
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 131 reviews
    Wonderful design hotel, friendly staff, fantastic breakfast. I enjoyed both the time out exploring Santa Teresa and the time in, reading and relaxing by the pool (with gorgeous views of Rio). I stayed in the master suite and would definitely come back alone or with my partner/friends.
    J
    Jenny
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £300.30
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 476 reviews
    Very cozy boutique hotel. Nicely designed rooms with very comfortable beds and bedding. Great views from the pool/bar area. Friendly staff and nice looking and tasty artisanal breakfast
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £265.79
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 255 reviews
    Oasis design boutique hotel in the middle of Santa Teresa. Amazing experience. Everything was perfect. A special word for the staff: Leo, Pablo and Brunelle and the project from the owners that is behind this special art deco dream athmosphere.
    Adelaide
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £265.79
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 255 reviews
    A nicely designed boutique hotel, large rooms, clean and tasty. The staff is excellent, welcoming, helpful and advising. A beautiful yard with a pool. The hotel is wonderful and full value for money.
    Yael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £28.76
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,646 reviews
    Entire area of the hotel is amazing and beautiful. It’s great that someone renovated this place. I absolutely loved the design and vibes of the complex. It’s clean, No insects in the room. In the morning we had a great coffe in the canteen terrace, surrounded by stunning trees and singing birds… Lovely! It’s a good spot for a train to Jesus the Redeemer and for hike from Mirante Dona Marta (go there by Uber, better view than from Jesus).
    tourist_PL
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £265.79
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 255 reviews
    Great boutique hotel, stunning inside! The pool and views were quite lovely. Service most of the time helpful.
    Tina
    Young couple

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