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A historic building with a large tree in the front yard, a staircase leading to a balcony, and a well-maintained lawn.

A view of a stone wall and a metal gate leading to a courtyard.

A narrow stone-paved corridor with a staircase leading to a door.

1. Hostel Casa Aprazível

Santa Teresa, 3.1 km from Samba City

dennis

SAR 295

SAR 309 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A staircase leading up to a building with white columns and a blue gate at the bottom.

A balcony with a view of a cityscape, a swimming pool, and a tiled floor.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a stone wall, and a large window.

2. Hostel Sunrise

Santa Teresa, 3.1 km from Samba City

Melanie

SAR 180

SAR 189 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An art gallery with a staircase, paintings, and sculptures.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, and a window with blue shutters.

A modern interior with a glass staircase, a brick wall, and artwork on the walls.

A wall with a colorful mural featuring floral and abstract designs.

3. Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte

Santa Teresa, 2.9 km from Samba City

Stanislaw

SAR 288

SAR 303 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel reception area with a curved counter, a staircase, and a decorative iron gate.

A hotel room with a bed, a view of a mountain and water, and a balcony with chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a sink, and a view of the city.

4. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.2 km from Samba City

Edimar T

SAR 223

SAR 234 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical foliage.

A hallway with a wooden floor, white walls, and a ceiling with a hanging light fixture. There are doors with shutters on either side, and a table with a vase on the right.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table with flowers, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table with a vase and a book, and two framed pictures on the wall.

5. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Santa Teresa, 2.9 km from Samba City

Frank

SAR 375

SAR 394 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A building with a sign reading "Sangha Urena".

A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, and multiple windows providing natural light.

A brown leather sofa with floral cushions, a hanging plant with red and yellow leaves, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a dining area in the background, and a brick wall.

6. Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2 km from Samba City

Gabriel

SAR 159

SAR 167 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A building facade with a storefront labeled "ART LAPA" at number 200.

A modern interior with a self-service beverage fridge stocked with bottled water, beer, and wine. There are black chairs and a table in the foreground, and a patterned wall in the background.

A multi-level interior with hanging spherical lights, potted plants, and patterned wall designs.

A modern reception area with a curved white sofa, wooden paneling, and a marble reception desk.

7. Hotel Art Lapa

Lapa, 2.5 km from Samba City

Andrew

SAR 106

SAR 112 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A modern lobby with a geometric patterned floor, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern high-rise building with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance at the base.

8. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.9 km from Samba City

Ariel

SAR 269

SAR 310 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a television, and a bathroom with a bathtub and shower.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large windows, and potted plants.

A building entrance with a glass door, a clock, and a staircase leading up.

9. Saionara Hotel

2.4 km from Samba City

Lars

SAR 211

SAR 222 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

A courtyard with white metal chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

A hotel room with three beds, a wooden headboard, a door, and a window.

A hallway with patterned tiles, a staircase, and a framed painting on the wall.

10. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa, 2.4 km from Samba City

Onsby

SAR 127

SAR 133 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.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and umbrellas.

A reception area with a glass counter, a decorative bowl with fruits, and a person writing on a notepad.

A poolside bar with outdoor seating and a view of the pool area.

11. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.4 km from Samba City

Kenneth

SAR 384

SAR 403 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a small table, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a balcony.

A rooftop terrace with wooden flooring, lounge chairs, and a pergola with patterned fabric.

A restaurant with a view of lush greenery through large windows, wooden furniture, and red pendant lights.

12. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

Santa Teresa, 3.1 km from Samba City

Pia

SAR 1,622

SAR 1,703 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, white ottoman, and a TV mounted on a wooden slat wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a long, polished floor, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a seating area with a sofa and a bar.

A modern interior with a black leather sofa, a bar area with stools, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel.

13. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Samba City

Dorota

SAR 221

SAR 232 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'ELOHIM RESIDENTIAL,' potted plants, a doormat, and a tiled floor.

A kitchen with a black countertop, white cabinets, and a marble backsplash.

A modern living room with a round dining table, chairs, a TV, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture of a tram on the wall, and a window with curtains.

14. Elohim Residencial

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.9 km from Samba City

Peter

SAR 154

SAR 161 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

A hotel hallway with a reception desk, a staircase, and various informational signs.

A utility room with a large white cabinet labeled 'BEACH.BOX,' electrical panels, a green door, and a row of wooden stools.

A staircase with marble steps, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

15. Downtown Santana Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.4 km from Samba City

Brayan Axel

SAR 142

SAR 149 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

A beachside promenade with palm trees, beach umbrellas, and a tiled walkway.

A modern building with a prominent 'ibis' sign, indicating a restaurant with free WiFi.

The exterior of a hotel with a prominent 'ibis' sign, a glass entrance, and potted plants in front.

16. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.2 km from Samba City

Thiago

SAR 201

SAR 211 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern rooftop terrace with seating and potted plants, offering a city view.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel lobby with wooden shelves holding towels, a vase, and a bowl. There are exercise machines in the background.

17. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

0.8 km from Samba City

Mary

SAR 369

SAR 388 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A hotel reception area with a curved counter, a leather sofa, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A restaurant with a distinctive awning and a large illuminated entrance.

18. Windsor Asturias Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.7 km from Samba City

Larissa

SAR 276

SAR 317 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A buffet with various food items including fruits, vegetables, and meats.

A tall hotel building with a modern glass facade and a sign reading "GRANADA HOTEL".

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by large windows offering city views.

19. Américas Granada Hotel

Lapa, 2.2 km from Samba City

agin

SAR 214

SAR 224 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

The exterior of the Huminense Hotel with a modern facade, large glass entrance, and well-maintained landscaping.

A cityscape with buildings, a street, and a window with a flower.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging plants, and a TV screen on the wall.

20. Fluminense Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.3 km from Samba City

Moises Akhnaton

SAR 251

SAR 263 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Samba City

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hostel Casa Aprazível	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Hostel Sunrise	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte	9.6 Exceptional 78 reviews	View
B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont	9.2 Wonderful 1,118 reviews	View
Boutique Hotel Castelinho	9.4 Exceptional 67 reviews	View

Top Samba City Hotel Reviews

Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

10/10 Excellent

"It’s was a very nice hotel"

Hotel Atlântico Prime

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel and helpful staff! Also walkable in Lapa!"

Downtown Santana Hotel

8/10 Good

"This room was very small, but clean, and the staff was helpful. You do have to carry your luggage up a set of stairs."

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

10/10 Excellent

"Good rooms, everything was pretty clean. Close enough to everything I had to visit."

Hotel Monte Alegre

10/10 Excellent

"El staff de recepción son muy atentos cuando pueden ayudar. Desayuno muy bien. Ubicación cerca del centro para curtir el Río cultural. , histórico y arquitectura de varios periodos."

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

8/10 Good

"Everything it’s was good!!"

Flat on a high floor with views of Cidade Nova, Copacabana (20 min), GIG, Lapa (5 min), and Maracanã.

10/10 Excellent

"Localização privilegiada fácil acesso aos pontos turísticos, Tudo perfeito como está nas fotos Apt novo lindo ! Voltaremos mais vezes!!"

Ibis Rio Porto Atlantico

8/10 Good

"Petit déjeuner bien et élaboré. Endroit tranquille. Bon rapport qualité prix."

Other attractions near Samba City

Centro Cultural José Bonifácio

Enjoy an outing to Centro Cultural José Bonifácio during your stay in Rio de Janeiro. Discover the area's art scene and churches.

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Yup Star

Enjoy an outing to Yup Star during your stay in Rio de Janeiro. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

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Bar Dellas

Bar Dellas is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's sunsets and churches.

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AquaRio

8.2/10 (27 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at AquaRio during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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D-Edge RIO

D-Edge RIO is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.

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Valongo Wharf

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a stop at Valongo Wharf. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

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Sacadura 154

Sacadura 154 is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's art scene and churches.

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The Home Rio

The Home Rio is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Samba City?

Samba City is located in Rio de Janeiro. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 85 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Samba City?

Adjacent to Samba City, Ibis Rio Porto Atlantico is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options within a short distance include Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico and Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Samba City?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Samba City.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Samba City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Samba City.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Samba City?

For additional details about updating your stay near Samba City or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Samba City?

You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Tomorrow, Museum of Modern Art, and Niterói Contemporary Art Museum. Municipal Theater, Arcos da Lapa, and São Januário Stadium are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can check out the local talent at Fundição Progresso, Circo Voador, and Teatro João Caetano.

How can I get to Samba City?

With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Samba City is a breeze. You can access metro transit at Cristiano Ottoni - Pequena África Tram Stop, Central do Brasil Subway Station, and Harmonia Tram Stop. If you're hopping a train into the city, Rio de Janeiro Central Station is the closest station to Porto Maravilha.

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Our top choices for Samba City hotels

1. Hostel Casa Aprazível

2. Hostel Sunrise

3. Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte

4. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

5. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

6. Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation

7. Hotel Art Lapa

8. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

9. Saionara Hotel

10. Hotel Monte Alegre

11. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

12. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

13. Casa Nova Hotel

14. Elohim Residencial

15. Downtown Santana Hotel

16. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

17. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

18. Windsor Asturias Hotel

19. Américas Granada Hotel

20. Fluminense Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Samba City

Top Samba City Hotel Reviews

Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

Hotel Atlântico Prime

Downtown Santana Hotel

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

Flat on a high floor with views of Cidade Nova, Copacabana (20 min), GIG, Lapa (5 min), and Maracanã.

Ibis Rio Porto Atlantico

Other attractions near Samba City

Centro Cultural José Bonifácio

Yup Star

Bar Dellas

AquaRio

D-Edge RIO

Valongo Wharf

Sacadura 154

The Home Rio

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