What is Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro like?

Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its festivals, university setting and sporting events. Are you looking for Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro travel tips? Make sure that you visit Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí and Praça da Apoteose while you're in the neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro.

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

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, Praça da Apoteose and ExpoRio Cidade Nova are just a few attractions to check out in Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, GRES São Clemente and Samba Museum are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro include RioZoo, Largo das Neves and Centro Cultural e Carnavalesco Dragões da Riachuelo. While you're out sightseeing, Campo de Santana and Praca da Cruz Vermelha are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rio de Janeiro.

How can I get around Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro and the greater Rio de Janeiro area?

If you want to see more of the city, Praca Onze Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include New Town Station and Estacio Station.

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Our top choices for Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro hotels

A modern lobby with a staircase, red chairs, and a large red pillar.

1. Arosa Rio Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

roderick

HK$592 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A rooftop pool area with glass railings, lounge chairs, and a city view at dusk.

2. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

1.4 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Mary

HK$786 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large building with a dome in the background.

3. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.3 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Ariel

HK$710 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.

4. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.7 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Kenneth

HK$849 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the water and mountains.

5. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.5 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Marcos

HK$952 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and an elevator.

6. Saionara Hotel

1.4 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Lars

HK$449 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A buffet with various food items including bread, pastries, and sandwiches.

7. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.1 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

megillo

HK$653 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a prominent building with a purple-lit facade.

8. Américas Granada Hotel

Lapa, 1.7 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

agin

HK$442 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

9. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa, 1.4 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Onsby

HK$286 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a large umbrella, and potted plants.

10. Fluminense Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.6 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Moises Akhnaton

HK$544 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A rooftop pool with a water feature, surrounded by potted plants and illuminated by ambient lighting.

11. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa, 1.8 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Dorota

HK$488 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A balcony with glass railings overlooking a beach and the ocean.

12. Arena Copacabana Hotel

Copacabana, 6.9 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Shontea

HK$1,459 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A historic building with a central courtyard, arched doorways, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

13. Windsor Florida Hotel

Flamengo, 3.1 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Helen

HK$921 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

The Rede Andrade Lara Hotel building facade with reflective glass windows and a sign indicating the hotel's name.

14. Rede Andrade Lapa

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.3 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Georgina J

HK$309 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large abstract painting, a sectional sofa, and a decorative floor pattern.

15. Royal Regency Palace Hotel

Catete, 3.1 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

MARCIA

HK$655 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a beach and ocean, featuring sun loungers and a pergola.

16. Othon Palace Copacabana Rio

Copacabana, 7.6 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Donielle

HK$2,119 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A glass-bottomed infinity pool overlooking a beach with clear blue water and distant mountains.

17. Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

Copacabana, 8 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Solava

HK$2,299 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

18. Days Inn Rio de Janeiro, Lapa

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.5 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Aymeric

HK$435 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

19. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.1 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Thiago

HK$445 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a beach.

20. PortoBay Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana, 6.7 km from Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Tristan Vandad

HK$1,972 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Downtown Santana Hotel	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 118 reviews	View
Saionara Hotel	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Art Lapa	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 578 reviews	View
Arosa Rio Hotel	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Monte Alegre	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,115 reviews	View

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