A list by Anna Holt & Elli Nordin. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with hotels with great views in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Hotels with wonderful sea views, rooftop views and city views and properties with views over the Rio, Sugarloaf, Copacabana Beach Sugarloaf and Leblon Ipanema Beaches. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Creative. Great views. 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. Each room here will provide guests with air conditioning, a balcony and a small patio. Extras include bed linen and towels. At Gerthrudes Bed & Breakfast guests will find a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Both Escadaria Selaron and famous Arcos da Lapa are only 700 metres from the property. Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport is 14 km away.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CREATIVE, COSY AND UNIQUE bed and breakfast in Rio de Janeiro! It also has OUTSTANDING VIEWS. WOW!
Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Boasting a bar, Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa - Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in Rio de Janeiro, 2 km from Flamengo Beach and 600 metres from Escadaria Selarón. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Rooms include a coffee machine, while certain rooms are fitted with a patio and others also boast city views. The hotel has a sauna, year-round outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. At Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa - Boutique Hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Portuguese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Modern Art Museum is 1.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 2 km from Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa - Boutique Hotel.Show full description
I think this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND RELAXING boutique hotels in Rio de Janeiro.
Hip. Great for yoga. 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. JANEIRO Hotel offers a buffet breakfast with some vegetarian options. The accommodation offers an outdoor pool. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 10 km from the property.Show full description
A beautiful boutique hotel with excellent views of the surrounding area. The best places to enjoy the views are from the ocean view suite and pool on the rooftop with breathtaking views of Dois Irmaos.
Elegant. Rooftop pool. 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. Decorated in grey tones, each room here comes equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV, safe and minibar. The private bathroom includes toiletries and a bathrobe. Many shops, grocery stores, restaurants, bars and nightclubs are close to Miramar by Windsor. Beach service is available with towels, chairs and parasols. Guests can have a drink at the rooftop bar or enjoy the hotel's restaurant. Copacabana Fort is 700 metres from the Miramar Hotel whilst Lagoa Stadium is 3.8 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 11.7 km, while Galeão International Airport is 25 km away.Show full description
The hotel is ideally located on Copacabana Beach and is a short walk from Ipanema Beach. The rooftop pool offers a fantastic view over the bay, and the rooms are nicely furnished. SO NICE!
Trendy. Nice surroundings. 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. Famous, local Bar dos Descasados has a unique atmosphere, signature drinks and amazing view. The exclusive decor reminding the African Indigenous roots and combined with modern design can be admired in the common areas and in the spacious accommodations, which usually offer panoramic views. Guests of Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery can relax in a swimming pool surrounded by gardens. Body treatments, massages and other services are provided in the spa. The restaurant Térèze, listed in the Michelin Guide, serves food from different cuisines as well as a select list of wines. Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery features pieces of art of Sergio Rodrigues, Studio Vitty, Rock Lane and other renowned Brazilian designers. City centre is 3 km away from property.Show full description
A quaint hidden gem in an otherwise sprawling city with a simple Brazilian wood design and hacienda aesthetic. This hotel has a beautiful view from the pool of an incredible garden and swimming pool.
Close to beach front. Rooftop bar. 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. Guests are invited to appreciate exotic drinks while admiring Rio de Janeiro's sunset. Situated right on the beach, the 4-star hotel has rooms featuring sea views. Some rooms boast panoramic views and others feature a private balcony. All rooms offers WiFi. They include flat-screen cable TV and minibar. The hotel also hosts Bossa Lounge, specialised in exotic fruit cocktails. The hotel provide beach towels, parasols and chairs. With international and Brazilian cuisine, La Finestra restaurant offers a rich buffet breakfast comprising fresh fruits, natural juices, hot and cold items. Health eating options are also provided. Lunch and dinner are à la carte. PortoBay Rio de Janeiro is within walking distance from popular bars, shops and restaurants. Cardeal Arcoverde metro station is 550 metres from the hotel. Beach Volleyball Arena 800 metres away, and Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 7.8 km.Show full description
A charming property in a great location opposite Copacabana beach with some great restaurants nearby. The views from the hotel are amazing, and the rooftop pool is perfect to end the day.
Charming. Great views. 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. It boasts beautiful views to Rio de Janeiro and free WiFi access. Flamengo Beach is 1.5 km away. The lofts boast contemporary furnishing and household appliances. Air conditioning is provided throughout as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. There is a practical dining area for quick meals and a full kitchen with a refrigerator, oven and kitchenware. A supermarket is conveniently located in front of the property. Sugar Loft is 8.3 km from Ipanema Beach is 6.3 km from Copacabana Beach and 14 km from Galeão International Airport.Show full description
Charming. Nice surroundings. Just 500 metres from the bohemian Lapa district, this guest house is 300 metres from the charming Escadaria do Selarón stairway. It offers a homely atmosphere, buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Featuring city views and plenty of natural light, rooms at Casa da Gente feature wooden floors and a fan. They come with a shared bathroom that includes a shower. Flamengo Beach is 400 metres from Casa da Gente. Cinelândia Subway Station is 800 metres away, giving easy access to other parts of Rio. Santos Dumont Airport and Novo Rio Bus Station are both within 5 km.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CHARMING AND LIVELY hotel with great views in Rio de Janeiro.
Rooftop bar. Windsor Leme Hotel is ideally located opposite lively Leme Beach. Guests can find a variety of restaurants, bars and shops along Avenida Atlantica, where the hotel is positioned. Some rooms offer splendid Atlantic Ocean views. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Windsor Leme Hotel offers modern rooms with air conditioning, a TV and a minibar. They are elegantly styled with wooden furniture and contemporary décor. Every morning a full buffet breakfast is served, which offers a variety of fresh fruits, breads and sweets. Guests can also enjoy a selection of local and international specialties from the in-house restaurant and bar. Windsor Leme Hotel is located 1.4 km from Cardeal Arcoverde metro station, 7.7 km from Santos Dumont Airport and 24.6 km from the International Airport (Galeão). Copacabana Fort is only 3.8 km away.Show full description
Rooftop restaurant. Ideally located on the seafront of Copacabana Beach, Windsor California Copacabana offers comfortable accommodation with contemporary furniture and overlooking the ocean. Shopping malls, upmarket boutiques, cafés, restaurants, theaters and nightclubs are found in the nearby. Walking along the coastline, you will also reach the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon. The Windsor California Copacabana is 15 minutes by car from the Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer monument.Show full description
Beautiful. Conveniently set in Santo Cristo neighbourhood, near the renovated Rio de Janeiro Harbour, Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha offers an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace with Guanabara Bay views, private parking on site and free WiFi throughout the property. The air-conditioned rooms boast sea views and feature a flat-screen TV, a safe and a wardrobe. The private bathroom includes a shower. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar or exercise in the fitness centre. For your convenience, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine are available. A rich breakfast buffet is served daily at Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha, including an array of breads, fruits and hot and cold drinks. With easy access to the city centre, Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha is just 1 km from Museum of Tomorrow, 1.5 km from AquaRio and 3 km from Sambodrome Marquês de Sapucaí. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 3 km from the hotel.Show full description
Beach front location. Situated in front of Copacabana beach, Windsor Excelsior offers panoramic views of the ocean and the Sugarloaf. A rooftop terrace with pool, bar and gym is one of its highlights. Spacious and bright, they all have air conditioning, cable TV, WiFi and minibar, while some also offer sea views and a hot tub. At the restaurant, guests enjoy tropical breakfast with various items, while admiring stunning sea views. Windsor Excelsior Copacabana features tasteful rooms with contemporary décor. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Lunch and dinner options are provided as well, featuring Brazilian and international specialities. Amenities include dry and steam sauna units next to the fitness centre. Cardeal Arcoverde metro station is 60 metres from Windsor Excelsior. Beach Volleyball Arena 800 metres away, and Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 9.4 km.Show full description
Lively. Located on top of the Vidigal Favela, Mirante do Arvrao features a deck with panoramic and outstanding views of Leblon and Ipanema Beaches. This elegant hotel offers free WiFi, restaurant, bar, terrace and shared lounge. At the hotel, rooms come with a balcony with a sea view. At Mirante do Arvrao the rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a private bathroom. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The property is 2.4 km from Leblon Beach, 12.4 km from Sugarloaf Mountain and 19 km from Novo Rio Bus Station. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont, 12 km from Mirante do Arvrao, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
A beautiful property with a Brazilian vibe, making it a great place to experience Rio de Janeiro. The views from the hotel are excellent, overlooking the Vidigal favela and Leblon beach. SO NICE!
Beach front location. Ideally located right next to Copacabana Beach, this modern hotel offers a rooftop pool. Gym, sauna and a fine restaurant are its highlights. Some rooms offer an ocean view. The Otaviano restaurant offers the best of Spanish and Brazilian gastronomy, located in the hotel's lobby, ample and well lit in a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere with full views of the boardwalk and the beach. Free WiFi access is provided throughout. The air-conditioned rooms at Arena Copacabana Hotel feature LCD TV, minibar, laptop safe and soundproofed windows. Breakfast, lunch and dinner services. Arena Copacabana is 700 metres from Cardeal Arcoverde Subway Station, and guests can easily visit attractions like Ipanema Beach, 4,5 km from the hotel. The Sugarloaf, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the Botanical Garden are all within a radius of 7 km.Show full description
Opened December 2020. AnnA Suites Ipanema offers a rooftop pool and a sauna, as well as accommodation with a kitchenette in Rio de Janeiro, 200 metres from Ipanema Beach. This aparthotel features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The aparthotel has family rooms. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a microwave, kitchenware, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At the aparthotel, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Available each morning, the breakfast at the property includes buffet dishes along with a selection of fruits and cheese. Arpoador Beach is 200 metres from the aparthotel, while Diabo Beach is 400 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 12 km from AnnA Suites Ipanema.Show full description
Highly elegant. 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. Some include private balconies with panoramic city or ocean views. The spacious rooms at the Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro are individually decorated with English antique furniture and original artworks. All offer king-size beds, free use of internet and a free pair of Havaianas flip flops. Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast served in Pérgula restaurant, which also offers Brazilian specialties and fresh seafood delicacies. Breakfast can also be served in-room and additional charges apply. Top Italian dishes are served in Cipriani restaurant and a selection of drinks are available at the Copacabana Piano Bar. The new MEE Restaurant offers Pan Asian cuisine, and a large selection of Japanese Sakes.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT hotel with great views in Rio de Janeiro.
Rooftop bar. The 5-star Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana is ideally located across from the blue waters of Copacabana Beach. It features an elegant spa and a rooftop pool, both with splendid sea views. Most rooms feature amazing ocean views. Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana offers bright, sophisticated rooms with air conditioning, a TV and a minibar. They are elegantly styled with wooden furniture, contemporary decor and warm, natural tones. A popular buffet breakfast is served every morning with fresh fruits and pastries. The spa at the hotel has a variety of treatments, and there is a second swimming pool on the 4th floor, where guests can find the hotel restaurant. They are also welcome to exercise or have a sauna session in the fitness centre. Charming shops, restaurants and lively bars are found just 2 blocks away from this hotel. Copacabana Fort is 3.2 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is 9.6 km away, while Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 27.6 km.Show full description
Beach front location. Rooftop bar. Sol Ipanema offers a superb location on the Ipanema Beach seafront, within a vibrant area of bars and restaurants. It features a sunny terrace with breathtaking coast views. Some rooms boast scenic views of Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beachfront. Buffet breakfast is served at the hotel´s restaurant at upper level with a beautiful beach view from all the tables. WiFi is free. Sol Ipanema Hotel offers spacious air-conditioned rooms with a bright contemporary décor. All feature a Smart TV and minibar, plus a luxurious bathroom with amenities and a magnifying mirror. It includes a rich selection of tropical fruits, breads and cakes. Guests can also admire panoramic sea views while enjoying their meals or having drinks on the terrace, by the pool. The 24-hour front desk can arrange car/bicycle rental and shuttle services. Beauty shop treatments and child services can also be arranged. Third-party parking lots can be found nearby the hotel. Nossa Senhora da Paz metro station is 450 metres from Sol Ipanema, whilst Copacabana Fort is 1.5 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 13 km and Galeão International Airport is 25.8 km from the property.Show full description
Boasting a beachfront location just 1.5 km from Pontal Square, CDesign Hotel offers spectacular views to Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, safety deposit box and a minibar. Bathrooms are private. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. At CDesign Hotel you will also find a 24-hour front desk. Barra Olympic Park is 10 km from CDesign Hotel, while Prainha Beach is 5 km from the property. Riocentro Convention Center is at a distance of 10 km, and Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is 33 km away.Show full description
Rooftop restaurant. Located on the seafront and boasting magnificent views of Copacabana Beach and Sugarloaf mountain, Selina Copacabana is located near many tourist attractions and is 650 metres from Cantagalo subway station. WiFi is free. The property features a coworking space, a shared kitchen, a library, a cinema and a rooftop bar with sea views. All rooms at Selina Copacabana are equipped with air conditioning. Ipanema Beach is 1.4 km from Selina Copacabana, whilst Copacabana Fort is 1 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 9.5 km and Galeão International Airport is 26.6 km from the property.Show full description
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