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A coastal cityscape with a beach, water reflections, and a hill in the background.

Copacabana

Mingle with the local residents on one of the world’s most famous beaches, admire art deco buildings and party until dawn in this effervescent neighborhood.

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A beach with a patterned walkway, ocean, and mountains in the background.

Ipanema

Relax on beautiful beaches, shop for fashion and revel in the nightlife of one of Rio de Janeiro’s most stylish areas.

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A beach with people, umbrellas, and a large mountain in the background.

Barra da Tijuca

Rio de Janeiro’s longest beach, a sprawling shopping mall and some of the city’s best seafood restaurants and bars await in this relaxed neighborhood.

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A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain peak, a beach, and dense urban buildings.

Leblon

Consider exploring the beaches in Leblon. If sightseeing is on the list, Ipanema Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station to see more of the area.

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A cityscape with a prominent mountain silhouette, a waterfront, and a bridge.

Botafogo

Botafogo is a destination travellers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.

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Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was extremely helpful. Hotel is very conveniently located. Easy to get to the beach and enjoy. Hotel restaurants were very good. Plus lots of restaurants and stores right around the hotel. Definitely want to return and would recommend anyone to stay."

Othon Palace Copacabana Rio

10/10 Excellent

"I love this hotel! This is my go to when in Rio, which is quite often. The staff is my favorite part, I now have great friends there! Lol the rooftop pool is spectacular, along with the beautiful restaurant. And the breakfast space is so incredible with the best views ever!!! Perfect location, beautiful views, and I love it! The addition of having their own specific area on the beach with a bar, towels, and free chairs and umbrellas is amazing! highly recommend!!"

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

8/10 Good

"The concierge staff led by Mr Danilo and Guest relations staff were excellent. The breakfast was ok. It had plenty of fruits and an omelette station. Other than that they also provided detoxifying green juice (only when asked). The pastries were kept in a separate area long with coffee and that whole place was very unhygienic. R era son being, people used their bare hands all the time to pick their pastries instead of the utensils and some of them after touching with their bare hands and their kids bare hands placed them back for others to consume. The Hyatt staff were not doing anything about it. I tried all the restaurants and the service was good. Food was good as well. One big complaint i have is that except for the concierge and some front desk folks noone spoke English and that was extremely hard"

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staying in this hotel was a good decision. Very good location, helped us to arrive to all points of interest in Rio Janeiro very fast, most of the time walkable distance, or with very low taxi expenses. Personal very kind and ready to help. Complimentary breakfast very nice with good options, just little crowded so make sure to arrive in time. The restaurant area, because so crowded, missed little bit more cleaning. Rooms were comfortable and pretty clean, with some minor damages like the door of the bathroom not able to close, but in general in pretty good conditions. The hotel also has a parking lot next to it, very convenient for us that rented a car to go to Arraial do Cabo. I definitely recommend the hotel."

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

8/10 Good

"Good location and a staff that was, for the most part, friendly, professional, and attentive. Special thanks to Maria da Saúde and Rosângela from Housekeeping for taking such great care of our room, and to Renata at the Front Desk for her kindness, professionalism, and outstanding customer service. Unfortunately, our experience with Veronica, who appeared to be the Front Desk supervisor, was the complete opposite. From the moment we arrived, she barely acknowledged us, avoided even basic eye contact, and came across as dismissive and arrogant. Her attitude was not what we expected from a luxury hotel. We paid almost US$500 for an extra night simply to keep a room until the evening before our flight. Even then, after a nine-night stay, we were told we had to change rooms because ours was needed for another guest. It wasn’t the room change itself that was disappointing, but the complete lack of flexibility and consideration from management. Room 1234, especially the bathroom, is also in need of renovation and does not reflect the standards of a luxury hotel. While the staff made every effort to provide excellent service, the management’s handling of our stay fell well below the level of hospitality expected from the Fairmont brand."

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What's it like in Cidade Universitária?

Cidade Universitária is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its museums. Are you looking for Cidade Universitária travel tips? Make sure that you visit Guanabara Bay and Museu da Geodiversidade while you're in the neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cidade Universitária, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Cidade Universitária.

What is there to do in this Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Cidade Universitária are Guanabara Bay and Museu da Geodiversidade. While you're out sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro, make sure that you visit other sights such as UFRJ Technology Park or Fiocruz Museum of Life.

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Where to stay in Cidade Universitária

Copacabana

Ipanema

Barra da Tijuca

Leblon

Botafogo

Top Cidade Universitária Hotel Reviews

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

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