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Our top choices for Samba City 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, 3.2 km from Samba City
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with the nicest people in charge of guests!!"
United States
Paola
The price is €365
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Chez Georges
Hiking

2. Hostel Sunrise

Hostel Sunrise
1.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 3.1 km from Samba City
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 €42
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hostel Sunrise
An art gallery with a staircase, paintings, and sculptures.

3. Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte

Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 2.9 km from Samba City
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 €67
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte
A historic building with a large tree in the front yard, a staircase leading to a balcony, and a well-maintained lawn.

4. Hostel Casa Aprazível

Hostel Casa Aprazível
2.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 3.1 km from Samba City
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 €68
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Hostel Casa Aprazível
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, 2.9 km from Samba City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Great place and laid back. Highly recommend eating the appetizers!"
United States
Frank
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 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, 3.2 km from Samba City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,147 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 €62
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
A building with a tiled roof, a wooden door, and a small outdoor seating area with a white planter and palm tree.

7. casaJOMO

casaJOMO
4.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 3.1 km from Samba City
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 €106
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
casaJOMO
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a small table, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

8. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection
5.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 3.1 km from Samba City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (458 reviews)
"Great place and amazing breakfast"
United States
Pia
The price is €377
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection
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, 2 km from Samba City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Incrível!"
Brazil
Gabriel
The price is €41
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation
A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

10. Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel Monte Alegre
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 2.4 km from Samba City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,118 reviews)
"A very good budget hotel. For the price was excellent. Would stay again."
United States
Onsby
The price is €30
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Monte Alegre
A buffet with various food items and utensils.

11. Downtown Santana Hotel

Downtown Santana Hotel
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.4 km from Samba City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (120 reviews)
"10/10"
Mexico
Brayan Axel
The price is €26
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Downtown Santana Hotel
A building facade with a storefront labeled "ART LAPA" at number 200.

12. Hotel Art Lapa

Hotel Art Lapa
3.0 star property
Lapa, 2.5 km from Samba City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (580 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 €27
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hotel Art Lapa
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and an elevator.

13. Saionara Hotel

Saionara Hotel
3.0 star property
2.4 km from Samba City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Have stayed here before. Nice hotel with free parking and good breakfast."
United States
Lars
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Saionara Hotel
A rooftop pool with a water feature, surrounded by potted plants and illuminated by ambient lighting.

14. Casa Nova Hotel

Casa Nova Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Samba City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing!"
Australia
Dorota
The price is €48
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Casa Nova Hotel
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large building with a dome in the background.

15. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Windsor Guanabara Hotel
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.9 km from Samba City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location in centro close to Saara but also clean and comfortable."
United States
Ariel
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.

16. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
4.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.4 km from Samba City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Great hotel! I will definitely stay there again. Clean, quiet, great restaurant!"
United States
Kenneth
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'ELOHIM RESIDENTIAL,' potted plants, a doormat, and a tiled floor.

17. Elohim Residencial

Elohim Residencial
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.9 km from Samba City
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 €36
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Elohim Residencial
A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

18. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.2 km from Samba City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,179 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."
United States
Thiago
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a prominent building with a purple-lit facade.

19. Américas Granada Hotel

Américas Granada Hotel
3.5 star property
Lapa, 2.2 km from Samba City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,917 reviews)
"The breakfast buffet was nice, everyday, some different food items were served"
United States
agin
The price is €52
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Américas Granada Hotel
A rooftop pool area with glass railings, lounge chairs, and a city view at dusk.

20. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha
4.0 star property
0.8 km from Samba City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (906 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Mary
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha
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Compare popular hotels close to Samba City

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a mountain and cityscape.
Chez Georges
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
20 reviews
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Hiking
Hostel Sunrise
1.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
10 reviews
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An art gallery with a staircase, paintings, and sculptures.
Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
78 reviews
View
A historic building with a large tree in the front yard, a staircase leading to a balcony, and a well-maintained lawn.
Hostel Casa Aprazível
2.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
9 reviews
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A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical foliage.
Boutique Hotel Castelinho
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
67 reviews
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Top Samba City Hotel Reviews

Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

10/10 Excellent
"Every time I stay at this hotel it is clean, well-kept, quiet and comfortable. I am always pleased. The staff is also very friendly and they speak great English."
Elizangela 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

Other attractions near Samba City

Centro Cultural José Bonifácio

Enjoy an outing to Centro Cultural José Bonifácio during your stay in Rio de Janeiro. Discover the area's art scene and churches.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Samba City?
Samba City is located in Rio de Janeiro. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 85 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Samba City?
Adjacent to Samba City, Ibis Rio Porto Atlantico is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options close by include Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico and Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha.
How many hotels are there near Samba City?
Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Samba City.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Samba City, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Samba City.
What can I see and do near Samba City?
You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Tomorrow, Museum of Modern Art and Niterói Contemporary Art Museum. Municipal Theater, Arcos da Lapa and São Januário Stadium are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can check out the local talent at Fundição Progresso, Circo Voador and Teatro João Caetano.
How can I get to Samba City?
With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Samba City is simple. You can access metro transport at Cristiano Ottoni - Pequena África Tram Stop, Central do Brasil Subway Station and Harmonia Tram Stop. If you're hopping a train into the city, Rio de Janeiro Central Station is the closest station to Porto Maravilha.