Casa Mosquito
Ipanema
Nestled in the hills between Ipanema and Copacabana not far from the Cantagalo favela, Casa Mosquito is a glamorous villa with nine individually-styled rooms with...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Boutique hotel
Hotel Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa
The French-owned Hotel Santa Teresa is heavy on design and outfits its 44 spacious rooms with a masculine decor based in dark tropical woods, banana tree fibers,...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Boutique hotel
Mama Ruisa
Santa Teresa
On a cobbled street at the top of a hill in the bohemian Santa Teresa area, Mama Ruisa is a colonial mansion transformed into a charming hotel that is careful and...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Boutique hotel
The Maze Inn
Catete
Set on the hillside of the Tavares Bastos slum - albeit a safe one - The Maze Inn is made for those seeking a different perspective of the city. This favela...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Bed & Breakfast
Casa Verde
São Conrado
Located in the Tijuaca forest just three miles (5 km) west of Ipanema and Copacabana, the adults-only and gay-owned Casa Verde is a relaxed guest house with four...
- LGBTQ
- Guest House
- 1
Atlantis Copacabana Hotel
Copacabana
Recently redecorated, the 3-star Atlantis Copacabana hotel offers 86 decent rooms which are clean and basic. Location is definitely its main attraction, as...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Bed & Breakfast
Belmond Copacabana Palace
Copacabana
Luxurious to the extreme, the legendary Copacabana Palace showcases the best of Rio hospitality. Opened in 1923. it was refurbished in 1989 when it was bought by the...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Luxury Hotel
Best Western Sol Ipanema
Ipanema
The Best Western Sol hotel enjoys a privileged address right across from Post 9, the LGBTQ friendly stretch of sand in Rio. With a little rooftop pool and great...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- International brand
Bonita Pousada & Hostel
Ipanema
Once the residence of Tom Jobim, the Bossa Nova composer who wrote Garota de Ipanema, Bonita Hostel is just three blocks from the beach and one block from the metro...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Hostel
Caesar Park - Sofitel Rio de Janeiro
Ipanema
The Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro is 5 stars with views to the beach and Tijuca's mountains. Shops, restaurants and Post 9, the most gay-friendly stretch of beach, are...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- International brand
Caipihostel
Lapa
With free caipirinhas at the bar, Caipihostel is a hostel for the party lover. Young and loud, it offers accommodation in mixed or female-only dorms in the heart of...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Hostel
Casa Amarelo
Santa Teresa
Atop Santa Teresa hill, the striking Casa Amarelo (or yellow house) is a colonial mansion converted into a chic boutique hotel with French designer touches and...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Boutique hotel
Casa Cool Beans
Santa Teresa
Probably the one gay-only hotel in Rio, Casa Cool Beans is located in the hills of the bohemian Santa Teresa neighborhood, a charming ten-room...
- LGBTQ
- Bed & Breakfast
Che Lagarto Ipanema
Ipanema
With hostels in the most visited destinations in South America, Che Lagarto's Ipanema location is spread over six floors, with a prime location one block from the...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Hostel
Contemporâneo Hostel
Botafogo
Contemporâneo Hostel attracts the thirtysomething clientele with its library, designer furniture and artwork from the local art school. A large metal shipping...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Hostel
El Misti Rio
Botafogo
The colorful and friendly El Misti Rio is a three-storey hostel in the heart of Copacabana. Dorms are comfortable with shared baths and free lockers, and private...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Hostel
Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza
Ipanema
Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza is a four-star hotel in Ipanema. A block from the 'gay' Post 9 on the beach, Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza has a rooftop pool with sunny...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- International brand
Hilton Barra
Barra da Tijuca
The Hilton Barra is a modern hotel with a sleek and sustainable design - the international brand's first property in Rio, built for the 2016 Olympic games. Within...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- International brand
Hotel Castelinho 38
Santa Teresa
Hotel Castelinho 38 is an artsy 12-room guesthouse with an eclectic castle facade that fits in nicely with the bohemian Santa Teresa neighborhood. The 12 guest rooms...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Ipanema
The Fasano brand has become synonymous with sophistication in Brazil, with some of the poshest addresses in the country. Elegant and expensive and popular with a...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Boutique hotel
Ibis RJ Barra
Barra da Tijuca
Ibis Barra is 3-star hotel in western Rio which offers good value for money in this expensive city. Set in the commercial and gastronomic center of Barra da Tijuca,...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- International brand
La Maison by Dussol
Gavea
With magnificent views over the Tijuca rainforest, this relaxing retreat is situated on the high up hills of Gavea, away from the masses of tourists in Copacabana in...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Boutique hotel
Leblon Spot
Leblon
Simple and clean, Leblon Spot in the desirable South Zone offers ensuite rooms with double beds as well as mixed dorms that sleep up to 12 people. Decorated...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Hostel
LSH Hotel
Barra da Tijuca
Located in Barra da Tijuca close to the Jardim Oceanico subway and overlooking Pepê beach, LSH Hotel opened in 2016 with 122 modern rooms and suites, some with...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Luxury Hotel
Mar Ipanema Hotel
Ipanema
Just two blocks from the beach on the Ipanema shopping strip, The Mar Ipanema offers 86 modern and well kept rooms, the 24-hour Armazém Devassa restaurant and a
- LGBTQ-friendly
- International brand
Marina Palace Hotel
Leblon
The Marina Palace is well situated with Leblon beach at its doorstep and the attractions of the Zona Sul within walking distance. The 109 rooms come in a variety of...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Suite Hotel
Miramar Hotel by Windsor
Copacabana
This high-rise hotel fronts Copacabana beach, a 200-room property with a rooftop infinity pool and fitness center. Rooms range from standard rooms to master suites...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Luxury Hotel
Novo Mundo
Flamengo
Built in 1950, football (soccer) great Pele used to stay here when he had a game in Rio, and Ricky Martin has also been a known guest. Conveniently located at...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Budget hotel
Novotel Rio Parque Olimpico
Barra da Tijuca
Built for the 2016 Olympic Games, the 4-star Novotel Parque Olimpico offers a variety of accommodations at a fraction of the cost of the more central Zona Sul...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- International brand
Oztel
Botafogo
Decorated with graffiti by local artists, Oztel is hip with recycled fittings and modern furniture. Its dorm-type rooms accommodate up to 14 people, and there...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Bed & Breakfast
