Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro

Choosing a place to stay is not as easy as it seems. There are variables that should define your choice. We are going to show some options in this publication.

We remember that our tours in rio de janeiro have boarding in the hotels and accommodations, but they are not all so we indicate the neighborhoods of Ipanema and Copacabana, which is where it is safer and we have boarding in case all hotels.

1. Type of lodging:

There are some types of accommodations we can consider, including:

1.1 Hotels:

It is one of the types of the most common lodgings that appear in our mind, mainly for inexperienced travelers. Find levels of comfort according to your choice (and your pocket), is also more comfortable in relation to the concern for cleanliness, nutrition, etc …

1.2 Hostels:

Starting with something that can be good or bad depending on your style, since you will share your space with strangers.
Why can that be good? you can simply make new friendships, and you will probably have a fixed company on the trips.
and what is wrong then? If you are a shy person, or reserved, you will have to share the space, in addition to the lack of privacy.

1.3 Season Apartments:

A good option mainly for those who travel in a group, to do as much as possible in the apartment, so you will do your shopping, prepare food, and take care of the cleanliness and organization of your things.

1.4 House of friends and / or relatives:

You must have several factors in mind, as if the place has enough space to not bother the living or homeowner. In addition to that it is recommended that you help with purchases regarding food, and cleaning. Try to feel if there is an affinity with the host, because if for example the parties at night with return at dawn, but the owners of the house have the habit of sleeping and closing the door early, this can generate conflicts.

2. Reason for trip:

It is good to remember what is the reason for your trip. Many people choose Rio de Janeiro as a destination to stroll, while others come for work reasons, or to visit family or friends. This is why it is good to consider what kind of activity you are going to do and find the appropriate place to stay with accesses that facilitate your destination objectives. We will talk about the nearest places.

3. Localities or sectors in the city

3.1 South Zone:

Considered the best place to stay for the accessibility and ease of getting to the tourist spots and also for the most active nightlife. The prices can be higher than in other places. We recommend staying in Copacabana or Ipanema.

3.2 Center:

It is not located so close to the boarding points of the main tours, it can be considered a good place in terms of costs for having a good transport network around it. Normally it is usually the best place for those who are coming to Rio de Janeiro to work. We must also clarify that it is not very safe mainly at night.

3.3 Barra:

It is also a pleasant place and also with beaches, but it is important to know that it is practically mandatory to rent a car to get around, and it is also far from the various attractions of the city.

3.4 North Zone:

Not really advisable, there are two major factors, considering first the highest index of danger observed in that region, accompanied in second place by the great distances for the main attractions of the city.
Even so, it can be an option in case you are going to stay with a person who is going to visit or as a place of work (which is not common). Even if you decide to stay there near someone you know, we advise you to stay in another part of the city to enjoy all the walks that this wonderful city offers.

4. Financial Availability:

This, for more than anyone wants to end up being a factor that interferes a lot in the choice of accommodation. Returning to the previous items, we have the hotels being generally the most expensive, followed by the apartments season, and then the hostels. In relation to the sector or locality to stay the rule is that the closer to copacabana, it is more expensive.
Do not forget that there are secondary factors that will influence your budget, for example if you stay in the northern area it will be more economical, but having high costs in taxis going back and forth from the southern area daily.