Zona Norte

Travel Guide

Quinta da Boa Vista showing a lake or waterhole and a park as well as a large group of people
Quinta da Boa Vista featuring boating, a garden and a lake or waterhole
Quinta da Boa Vista showing heritage elements
Maracana Stadium featuring a city
Zona Norte

Where to stay in Zona Norte

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Tijuca

Tijuca is well liked for its mountain views and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Tijuca and Tijuca National Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Uruguai / Tijuca Station or Saens Pena Station to get around.

Tijuca
Corcovado which includes a coastal town and general coastal views

Alto da Boa Vista

Alto da Boa Vista is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Christ the Redeemer and Tijuca National Park.

Alto da Boa Vista
Maracana Stadium which includes interior views and modern architecture

Maracanã

You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Maracanã. You might want to make time for a stop at Maracanã Stadium or Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre.

Maracanã
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Galeão

If you're spending some time in Galeão, Guanabara Bay and Praia Belo Jardim are top sights worth seeing.

Galeão
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Vila Isabel

Though Vila Isabel may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shopping Center Boulevard Rio Iguatemi and Shopping Tijuca.

Vila Isabel
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Méier

When in Méier, you can plan a visit to Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos and Shopping Tijuca, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Méier
Saionara Hotel

Saionara Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua do Matoso, 11 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is HK$461 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$461
HK$484 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (833 reviews)
Just stayed 1 night.

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Saionara Hotel
Lagune Barra Hotel

Lagune Barra Hotel

4 out of 5
6555 Av. Salvador Allende Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (763 reviews)
Very safe and comfortable.

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Lagune Barra Hotel
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

5 out of 5
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is HK$1,843 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$1,843
HK$2,255 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
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Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
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360 Rio Santos Dumont

360 Rio Santos Dumont

3 out of 5
R. Sen. Dantas Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana ...
9/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

360 Rio Santos Dumont
Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot

Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot

3 out of 5
Av. Atlântica 3196 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this beach apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach ...
7.4/10 Good! (31 reviews)
Nice spot in Copacabana

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot
Mont Blanc Nova Iguaçu

Mont Blanc Nova Iguaçu

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Dr. Mário Guimarães, 533 Nova Iguaçu RJ
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nova Iguaçu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions TopShopping Nova Iguaçu and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (102 reviews)
At the of the hall our wifi was weak. Otherwise a pleasant stay.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2015

Mont Blanc Nova Iguaçu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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