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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Quinta da Boa Vista
Explore Brazil’s oldest zoo and Latin America’s largest natural history museum or just
do as the locals do and relax on the sunny lawns of this iconic park.
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.
Praca da Cruz Vermelha
6.0/10 (4 reviews)
Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro when you take a trip to Praca da Cruz Vermelha. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
"The location in the centro gives a non touristy feeling to Rio. Although it’s near the harbor it also is surrounded by businesses. I appreciated this perspective. The hotel itself is grand in stature and the staff are more formal than I’m used to in Rio. It had a very Waldorf feel to it. Beautiful wood and elegance But it’s also a bit minimalist. The amenities in the room include towels and products but very little else. The room was spacious and bright. Air conditioner worked well. The...
"The housekeeping staff were generally attentive. The documentation of the minibar use could be more efficient. The breakfast service needs more attention to the quality of the cooked items, and someone needs to manage the dining room. I had a dinner experience where one of the ingredients was spoiled. Luggage storage before arrival and immediately after checkout was a convenient and welcome feature as an international traveler. The rooftop sauna was out of order but the area is still worth...
"Buenísimo hotel. El personal siempre muy atento. La habitación estaba espectacular, la ducha amplia y el baño en buenas condiciones. El desayuno estaba delicioso. Nosotros con mi novia llegamos tipo 3 am al hotel (nuestro vuelo aterrizaba aproximadamente a las 2 am) y nos recibieron sin problema alguno para hacer el check in."
"The property was nice. The room (on 4th floor) had an interesting smell. I thought it smelled like moth repellant or cockroach repellant. But my wife said it smelled like moist mold or something. It wasn’t very bad. Breakfast was very good. The staff was really great. "
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Can I book cheap beach holidays in Zona Central?
For a budget beach break, consider staying a little further away from the sea, or choose self-catering rather than a hotel. You can use our amenities filter and map view to find the best cheap deals for you. Sunbathe for less with our affordable Zona Central beach holidays, which start from . Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
When can I go on a quiet beach holiday in Zona Central?
Enjoy out-of-season seclusion on a beach holiday to Zona Central during the quieter months. With fewer crowds competing for accommodation, you could bag a great deal, too.
Why should I book family holidays in Zona Central with beach access?
If you have kids, beach holidays are more buckets and spades, lilos and sun cream than they are spa, cocktails and long reads – unless you book a holiday with beach access. It’s a family win. Even better, once the kids are in bed, you can sit on your bedroom balcony, listen to the waves and share a local tipple and stay in earshot of your sleeping beauties.
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Can I find Zona Central beach holidays which are all inclusive?
A beach holiday to Zona Central is one of the best occasions to treat yourself to an all-inclusive holiday package. Savour every sip of cocktail, every moment of sunshine, every blissful meal you didn’t have to cook yourself. And all included in the price. Just use our all-inclusive filter to see what’s available.
Can I book a Zona Central beach trip with free cancellation and/or flexible dates?
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