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Where to stay in Zona Central

Find the best Zona Central areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Zona Central
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Lapa

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Attend a service in the city’s main cathedral, ride the tram across a colonial-era aqueduct and then dance the night away in this popular Rio neighborhood.

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Glória

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

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Santa Teresa

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Stroll along the winding cobblestone streets of this famous Rio de Janeiro neighborhood to see aging 19th-century mansions and haunts of local artists.

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Rio Comprido

While there might not be top attractions in Rio Comprido, you can explore the larger area and discover places like ExpoRio Cidade Nova and Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí.

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São Cristóvão

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in São Cristóvão. You might want to make time for a stop at Feira Nordestina or Astronomia e Ciencias Afins Museum.

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Top hotels in Zona Central

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

Av. Rio Branco 33 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
€22
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
6.2/10 (1,518 reviews)
"Everything it’s was good!!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Hotel Atlântico Avenida
Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel Monte Alegre

Rua Riachuelo, 213 - Lapa Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
€32
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Monte Alegre
Downtown Santana Hotel

Downtown Santana Hotel

Rua Santana Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
€24
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Downtown Santana Hotel
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Stay near popular Zona Central attractions

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Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

8.4/10 (826 reviews)
Catch an event at Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
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Museum of Tomorrow

8.8/10 (1,649 reviews)
Have fun with interactive exhibits that reveal the way the world is transforming and how climate change and social disintegration can be avoided.
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Arcos da Lapa

8.2/10 (420 reviews)
Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro when you spend time at Arcos da Lapa. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
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Museum of Modern Art

8.6/10 (237 reviews)
Explore the best of 20th-century Brazilian art and sample cutting-edge Brazilian cuisine at this bold 1950s modernist gallery on the edge of Rio’s Guanabara Bay.
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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

8.6/10 (328 reviews)
Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
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Selarón Steps

9.0/10 (19 reviews)
Climb this urban staircase to experience one of Rio’s largest and most useful public art projects, a series of mosaics created singlehandedly by a much-loved Rio personality.
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Fundição Progresso

6.0/10 (1 review)
You can make plans for a show at Fundição Progresso on your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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AquaRio

8.2/10 (27 reviews)
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at AquaRio during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
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What to do in Zona Central

Plaza Premium Lounge at RIOgaleao-Tom Jobim Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)

€27
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour

Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour

€62
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour
Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight

Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight

€248
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight
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