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A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a mountain and cityscape.

A house with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush green foliage.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a round table, and a cushioned chair.

1. Chez Georges

Santa Teresa, 3.2 km from Samba City

Paola

AED 1,416

AED 1,486 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A long, narrow hallway with large windows on one side and doors on the other, leading to a room.

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

2. Hostel Casa Aprazível

Santa Teresa, 3.1 km from Samba City

dennis

AED 288

AED 302 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A person preparing food at a stall with a wooden structure, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

3. Hostel Sunrise

Santa Teresa, 3.1 km from Samba City

Melanie

AED 176

AED 185 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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.

4. Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte

Santa Teresa, 2.9 km from Samba City

Stanislaw

AED 282

AED 296 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

A balcony with wooden flooring and two black chairs, a white building with decorative trim, and a tree in the background.

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

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.

5. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Santa Teresa, 2.9 km from Samba City

Frank

AED 366

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

6. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.2 km from Samba City

Edimar T

AED 239

AED 251 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A building with a sign reading "Sangha Urena".

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

A spacious room with a high ceiling and wooden paneling, large windows, and a dark wooden floor.

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

7. Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2 km from Samba City

Gabriel

AED 172

AED 181 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

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

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.

8. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa, 2.4 km from Samba City

Onsby

AED 122

AED 128 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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.

9. Hotel Art Lapa

Lapa, 2.5 km from Samba City

Andrew

AED 121

AED 127 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. Saionara Hotel

2.4 km from Samba City

Lars

AED 204

AED 214 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

A spacious lounge area with a long counter, white sofas, and a view of the city and mountains through large windows.

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.

11. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.9 km from Samba City

Ariel

AED 273

AED 314 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

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

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

A staircase with a wrought iron railing, leading to a landing with a wooden bench and two floor lamps.

12. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

Santa Teresa, 3.1 km from Samba City

Pia

AED 1,439

AED 1,511 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 interior with a black leather sofa, a bar area with stools, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a large screen.

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

13. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Samba City

Dorota

AED 212

AED 223 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.

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

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

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

14. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.4 km from Samba City

Kenneth

AED 375

AED 394 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a heater, a coat rack, and a door leading to another room.

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

AED 91

AED 96 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 hotel room with a bed, a framed picture of a tram on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

16. Elohim Residencial

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.9 km from Samba City

Peter

AED 122

AED 128 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 rooftop terrace with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a cityscape view at night.

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

17. Américas Granada Hotel

Lapa, 2.2 km from Samba City

agin

AED 206

AED 227 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a green wall with an easel and poster.

18. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.2 km from Samba City

Thiago

AED 197

AED 206 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 buffet setup with various food items and a chef preparing food.

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

19. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

0.8 km from Samba City

Mary

AED 370

AED 428 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 poolside area with lounge chairs and a hot tub.

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

AED 245

AED 257 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Samba City

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Chez Georges	10.0 Exceptional 20 reviews	View
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
Boutique Hotel Castelinho	9.4 Exceptional 67 reviews	View

Top Samba City Hotel Reviews

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."

Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico

8/10 Good

"Parking"

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."

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

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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. Chez Georges

2. Hostel Casa Aprazível

3. Hostel Sunrise

4. Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte

5. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

6. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

7. Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation

8. Hotel Monte Alegre

9. Hotel Art Lapa

10. Saionara Hotel

11. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

12. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

13. Casa Nova Hotel

14. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

15. Downtown Santana Hotel

16. Elohim Residencial

17. Américas Granada Hotel

18. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

19. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

20. Fluminense Hotel

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Top Samba City Hotel Reviews

Hotel Atlântico Prime

Downtown Santana Hotel

Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Monte Alegre

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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