What is the best area in Rio de Janeiro to stay?

Question

Hello, I'm going to Rio de Janeiro in July and I am looking for a hotel in a safe area. Most important is that it is nearby public transport and that it is clean. My buget is about US$60-US$80 per night.

What are good areas/ neighboorhoods to stay?

And does anybody have recomendations for a hotel?

Thanx in advance!

Answer 1

For 80 a day it's not gonna be easy.

Thats 136,00 Reais more or less.

I recomend RIO FLAT SERVICE in Leblon.

It's cheap, you get your little kitchen the basics so you can save on meals, your get breakfast, a great view and pool.

2nd block from the beach, cinemas and nice restaurants around. Malls too.

2 blocks from Ipanema, but still in Leblon which is the best area in the city.

Away from Copacabana and it's tourist  traps.

Rio Flat is a tall building on top a small mall called "Rio Design Center". The apartments for hotel rental (some people live there) and in the higher floors, above the 10th I think.

They also have parking if you need.

I think you can contact them thru www.protel.com.br

Protel administers several of these called "Flat Services" in Rio's south zone.

Answer 2

Alemão´s Complex

Answer 3

Good question, I'm thinking about going there in July myself.

Answer 4

The best area to stay I believe is Copacabana, Leblon or Ipanema.

I never been in Rio because it is too dangerous, but I know the hotel to stay is The Copacabana Palace Hotel

http://www.copacabanapalace.com.br/web/o...

but is very expensive , around 400 dolares

Check here and see what fit in your pocket

http://www.hoteisemriodejaneiro.hoteis.c...

Answer 5

It will not be easy to find something good near the beach for that price.

Check www.vilacasanova for a good B&B, or www.camaecafe.com.br for a B&B network. I do not recommend Copacabana.

Answer 6

I stayed on Copacabana when I went to Rio - I found it convenient, safe and clean.  The Hotel I stayed at wasn't 5-star, but it was very well kept.  I paid about $80 p/night - but that was a few years ago.

Answer 7

Are you crazy? Rio de janeiro is very dangernous.

There a is civil war.

Go to Cuba is Better.