The 100-room Majestic Rio Palace Hotel is a mid-range hotel in the Copacabana neighborhood of Rio De Janeiro about 10 minutes' walk from the beach. While the decor is no-frills, the hotel does offer free breakfast and Wi-Fi, and has a fitness center, sauna, and rooftop pool with sun-deck. Rooms are compact and could use updates, but are generally functional and clean, with minibars. The hotel is near several bus lines and less than 10 minutes on foot from Siqueira Campos metro station, an overall convenient location that's removed from the madness but within close reach of activity.
The 100-room Majestic Rio Palace Hotel is a mid-range hotel in the Copacabana neighborhood of Rio De Janeiro about 10 minutes' walk from the beach. While the decor is no-frills, the hotel does offer free breakfast and Wi-Fi, and has a fitness center, sauna, and rooftop pool with sun-deck. Rooms are compact and could use updates, but are generally functional and clean, with minibars. The hotel is near several bus lines and less than 10 minutes on foot from Siqueira Campos metro station, an overall convenient location that's removed from the madness but within close reach of activity.
Orla Copacabana Hotel offers a prime location at the south end of Copacabana, just across from the beach on Avenida Atlantica. This mid-range option serves a free hot-and-cold breakfast buffet, and has a sauna, fitness center, and rooftop plunge pool with terrific views of the ocean and Sugarloaf Mountain. The 115 rooms aren't exciting, but they are pleasant and include standard comforts like minibars, free basic Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel's location in Posto 5 is a short walk from sunset views at Arpoador as well as Ipanema nightlife. For funkier, boutique rooms closer to Ipanema (but farther from the beach), try the Casa Mosquito, but expect to pay much higher rates.
Orla Copacabana Hotel offers a prime location at the south end of Copacabana, just across from the beach on Avenida Atlantica. This mid-range option serves a free hot-and-cold breakfast buffet, and has a sauna, fitness center, and rooftop plunge pool with terrific views of the ocean and Sugarloaf Mountain. The 115 rooms aren't exciting, but they are pleasant and include standard comforts like minibars, free basic Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel's location in Posto 5 is a short walk from sunset views at Arpoador as well as Ipanema nightlife. For funkier, boutique rooms closer to Ipanema (but farther from the beach), try the Casa Mosquito, but expect to pay much higher rates.
This three-pearl, 117-room property is superbly located on Avenida Atlantica, just across the road from Copacabana Beach in the Posto 4 area. Common areas and guest rooms have a modern look, though they can be small and a bit worn. In-room features include minibars, safes, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Some have lovely views of the beach and furnished balconies. Unfortunately, the hotel lacks leisure facilities such as a pool or fitness center, though it has an excellent restaurant/bar offering contemporary Brazilian cuisine. A free breakfast buffet is served daily, with generous hot and cold options. For a beachfront hotel with more facilities, travelers should consider the Arena Copacabana Hotel, which adds a sleek rooftop pool and modern fitness center.
This three-pearl, 117-room property is superbly located on Avenida Atlantica, just across the road from Copacabana Beach in the Posto 4 area. Common areas and guest rooms have a modern look, though they can be small and a bit worn. In-room features include minibars, safes, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Some have lovely views of the beach and furnished balconies. Unfortunately, the hotel lacks leisure facilities such as a pool or fitness center, though it has an excellent restaurant/bar offering contemporary Brazilian cuisine. A free breakfast buffet is served daily, with generous hot and cold options. For a beachfront hotel with more facilities, travelers should consider the Arena Copacabana Hotel, which adds a sleek rooftop pool and modern fitness center.
This 94-room, budget hostel is a block from the beach and a few blocks from the neighborhood's central commercial area, with bars, restaurants, shops, and the like. Part of the Che Lagarto chain, with 17 properties in Brazil alone, this Ipanema franchise serves a free breakfast and has a pleasant outdoor terrace and communal kitchen. Many of the rooms are dorm-style, with six to 10 beds, though there are some private rooms with small balconies and flat-screen TVs. The place is generally clean, though not spotless, and noise can be an issue as it typically draws a youthful, party-driven crowd. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
This 94-room, budget hostel is a block from the beach and a few blocks from the neighborhood's central commercial area, with bars, restaurants, shops, and the like. Part of the Che Lagarto chain, with 17 properties in Brazil alone, this Ipanema franchise serves a free breakfast and has a pleasant outdoor terrace and communal kitchen. Many of the rooms are dorm-style, with six to 10 beds, though there are some private rooms with small balconies and flat-screen TVs. The place is generally clean, though not spotless, and noise can be an issue as it typically draws a youthful, party-driven crowd. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
The 207-room Hotel Sao Francisco is an upper-middle-range property in downtown Rio De Janeiro, an historic and bustling area within walking distance of Praza Quinze. Geared toward business clients, the hotel has several meeting rooms, two restaurants, a rooftop dipping pool, and a sauna. Guest rooms are nothing special, decor-wise, though are modern and clean with minibars, and some have soaking tubs. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included. While there's plenty of bars and restaurants in the area, it tends to get quiet and may be less safe in the evening hours.
The 207-room Hotel Sao Francisco is an upper-middle-range property in downtown Rio De Janeiro, an historic and bustling area within walking distance of Praza Quinze. Geared toward business clients, the hotel has several meeting rooms, two restaurants, a rooftop dipping pool, and a sauna. Guest rooms are nothing special, decor-wise, though are modern and clean with minibars, and some have soaking tubs. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included. While there's plenty of bars and restaurants in the area, it tends to get quiet and may be less safe in the evening hours.
The 227-room Hotel Novo Mundo is a three-pearl option located close to Flamengo Park and its pretty beach. Access to the Gloria Metro station is easy from here, and the property's also within walking distance of a few restaurants, shops, and attractions. Rooms are rather basic, but they feature air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Some have balconies and exceptional views of Guanabara Bay, but others lack views entirely. A breakfast buffet is free, and dining in the bistro comes with spectacular views. The piano bar attracts crowds with its live music, and there's a fitness center, too. For travelers who want a rooftop pool -- a must in Rio, after all -- check out the similarly priced Hotel Regina nearby, which also adds a steam room.
The 227-room Hotel Novo Mundo is a three-pearl option located close to Flamengo Park and its pretty beach. Access to the Gloria Metro station is easy from here, and the property's also within walking distance of a few restaurants, shops, and attractions. Rooms are rather basic, but they feature air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Some have balconies and exceptional views of Guanabara Bay, but others lack views entirely. A breakfast buffet is free, and dining in the bistro comes with spectacular views. The piano bar attracts crowds with its live music, and there's a fitness center, too. For travelers who want a rooftop pool -- a must in Rio, after all -- check out the similarly priced Hotel Regina nearby, which also adds a steam room.
This chic mid-range beachfront hotel is located in Leme, a tranquil, lesser-traveled neighborhood at the northern tip of Copacabana. The 164 rooms, though a little small, have contemporary furnishings, sleek bathrooms, and many feature great ocean views. But save your gasps for the rooftop -- which features fantastic views of Rio, alongside a small pool, bar, and fitness area. The Arena Leme is a great option for a quieter vacation with affordable rates that include Wi-Fi and breakfast. But for those who want to be in the center of the action, take a look at a hotel further down Copacabana Beach, like Arena Copacabana.
This chic mid-range beachfront hotel is located in Leme, a tranquil, lesser-traveled neighborhood at the northern tip of Copacabana. The 164 rooms, though a little small, have contemporary furnishings, sleek bathrooms, and many feature great ocean views. But save your gasps for the rooftop -- which features fantastic views of Rio, alongside a small pool, bar, and fitness area. The Arena Leme is a great option for a quieter vacation with affordable rates that include Wi-Fi and breakfast. But for those who want to be in the center of the action, take a look at a hotel further down Copacabana Beach, like Arena Copacabana.
