Rio de Janeiro Holidays 2019 | Cheap Holidays to Rio de Janeiro

Arcos Rio Palace

2870 reviews by TrustYou™

Av. Mem de Sá, 117,

0.9 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,088

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 31 Oct)

Rios Presidente Hotel

1204 reviews by TrustYou™

RUA PEDRO I , 19,

0.9 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,119

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 24 Apr)

Riocopa Hostel

625 reviews by TrustYou™

Travessa Frederico Pamplona 20

4.4 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,121

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 24 Apr)

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Rua Anita Garibaldi 87

4.2 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,136

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 24 Apr)

Hotel San Marco Ipanema

1248 reviews by TrustYou™

Av. Visconde de Pirajá 524, Ipanema

5.3 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,130

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 24 Apr)

Argentina Hotel

1496 reviews by TrustYou™

Ruz Cruz Lima 30

2.4 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,115

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 24 Apr)

Imperial Hotel

668 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Do Catete 186

1.8 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,126

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 24 Apr)

Fluminense Hotel

2322 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua dos Inválidos, 176 - Bairro: Centro

0.9 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,118

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 24 Apr)

Real Hotel

Rua Real Grandeza,122

3.1 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,151

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 24 Apr)

Hotelo

Rua Senador Dantas 38

1.3 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,142

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 15 Aug)

Hotel Vina del Mar

943 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Joaquim Silva, 57 - Centro

1.3 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,115

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 24 Apr)

Hotel Pouso Real

1831 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua do Rezende, 35

0.9 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,118

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 24 Apr)

Senado Rio Hotel

225 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Do Senado, 189, Centro

0.6 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,124

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 24 Apr)

ibis Rio de Janeiro Centro

6324 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Silva Jardim 32 Torre I

1 Mile from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,144

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 24 Apr)

1900 Hotel

2169 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Artur Bernardes, 29

1.8 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £953

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 20 Feb)

Quality Suites Botafogo Rio de Janeiro

407 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Sorocaba 305 Botafogo

3.1 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £716

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 27 Mar)

Hotel Americano

408 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Joaquim Silva 69, Lapa

1.3 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,109

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 24 Apr)

Hotel Monte Castelo

1719 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Candido Mendes 201

1.4 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £1,115

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 24 Apr)

Holidays to Rio de Janeiro

The name might translate as 'January's River', yet the city of Rio de Janeiro is incredible to visit at any time of the year. It's ringed by hills, including the Sugarloaf Mountain to the east, and the 710m Corcovado, or hunchback hill, has incredible views over the city streets. Rio de Janeiro is a great city to wander around, which is useful as traffic can sometimes be hectic.

Fun in the sun

Golden sandy beaches give Rio de Janeiro much of its summer holiday appeal. Possibly the most recognisable are Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach, which have lent their names to famous songs. The main beaches have free showers, bars, pay toilets and rental deckchairs. Abricó is the city's one nudist beach, and it's not appropriate to bathe topless (if you're female) on any of the beaches.

Carnival atmosphere

The city's street carnival is one of the largest and most famous in the world.

Millions of people flock to the carnival for close to two weeks of partying, held every spring just before Lent.
Samba schools pop up during the event to get everyone in the party mood.
Stay out at night to try the samba in one of Rio de Janeiro's vibrant bars.
The city is very gay-friendly, and all Cariocas – the citizens of Rio de Janeiro – will give you a warm welcome.

Rio de Janeiro's history

Part of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, protected to preserve the natural landscapes between the mountains and the sea. Tijuca National Park stretches along Rio de Janeiro's west side towards the sea. Most of the main landmarks and points of interest are in the South Zone area. The huge, iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer is at the top of the Corcovado. Candelária Church nearer the city centre was built during the 18^th and 19^th centuries, with Baroque and Neoclassical architecture.

Food and drink

When you've saved on a cheap hotel room for holidays in Rio de Janeiro with lastminute.com, why not splash out on some local cuisine? Brazilian food is frequently roasted or barbecued, and seasoning can range from a pinch of salt to fiery spice. It's heavily influenced by European cooking, as Rio de Janeiro was first founded by the Portuguese. Feijoãda is something of a national dish, made with black beans, pork and rice. The city's most popular alcoholic drink is the caipirinha, made with cachaça to give it a sugary kick.

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Arcos Rio Palace

Rios Presidente Hotel

Riocopa Hostel

RIO INN ART

Hotel San Marco Ipanema

Argentina Hotel

Imperial Hotel

Fluminense Hotel

Real Hotel

Hotelo

Hotel Vina del Mar

Hotel Pouso Real

Senado Rio Hotel

ibis Rio de Janeiro Centro

1900 Hotel

Quality Suites Botafogo Rio de Janeiro

Hotel Americano

Hotel Monte Castelo

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