The Best Hotels Closest to Selarón Steps in Rio de Janeiro for 2026

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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 wooden door with a stone wall and lush greenery in the background.

1. Chez Georges

Santa Teresa, 1 km from Selarón Steps

Paola

AED 1,406

AED 1,476 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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, 0.2 km from Selarón Steps

Melanie

AED 175

AED 184 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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.

3. Hostel Casa Aprazível

Santa Teresa, 1.1 km from Selarón Steps

dennis

AED 266

AED 279 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A breakfast buffet with various foods and drinks on a glass table.

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

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

4. Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte

Santa Teresa, 1 km from Selarón Steps

Barbara

AED 280

AED 294 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern two-story building with a swimming pool in the foreground.

A dining area with tables set for a meal, overlooking a pool and a scenic view of the mountains and water at night.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

A spacious living room with a white sofa, wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

5. Vila Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa, 2.3 km from Selarón Steps

Igor

AED 1,600

AED 1,841 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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.

6. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Santa Teresa, 0.9 km from Selarón Steps

Frank

AED 364

AED 382 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A couple dining at a table with a view of mountains and a hammock in the background.

A person sitting on a bed with a tray of breakfast items including bread, eggs, and hot dogs.

A room with a grey sofa, a wooden shelf with clothes, and a black door.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, coffee maker, and a shelf with cups. A bench and a chair are visible, and the room has a 'COZY HOUSE' sign on the wall.

7. Cozy House

Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Selarón Steps

Karla America

AED 243

AED 379 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with a tiled roof, a wooden door, and a small outdoor seating area with a white planter and palm tree.

A turquoise building with a staircase leading to a balcony.

A swimming pool with a stone patio and outdoor furniture.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

8. casaJOMO

Santa Teresa, 1.3 km from Selarón Steps

christophe

AED 443

AED 466 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A building with a sign reading "Sangha Urena".

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

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

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

9. Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.9 km from Selarón Steps

Gabriel

AED 171

AED 180 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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.

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

10. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1 km from Selarón Steps

Edimar T

AED 243

AED 255 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with a tiled facade.

A buffet with various fruits, vegetables, and desserts.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, multiple clocks, and a patterned floor.

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

11. Scorial Rio Hotel

Catete, 1.6 km from Selarón Steps

Marilsa

AED 298

AED 342 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

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

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

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

12. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa, 0.8 km from Selarón Steps

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 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 modern living room with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant.

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

13. Hotel Art Lapa

Lapa, 0.3 km from Selarón Steps

Andrew

AED 120

AED 126 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

Santa Teresa, 1.1 km from Selarón Steps

Pia

AED 1,574

AED 1,653 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the water and mountains.

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and tables, overlooking a coastal view with a prominent mountain.

A rooftop bar with a wooden deck, three blue bar stools, and a bar counter with various bottles and glasses.

A modern indoor dining area with wooden furniture, palm trees, and a view of the city at night.

15. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.4 km from Selarón Steps

Marcos

AED 340

AED 357 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern elevator area with a checkered floor pattern, a glass elevator door, and a wall-mounted towel rack.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, and a painting of a beach scene.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a flat-screen TV, an air conditioning unit, and a trash can.

16. Elegance Praia Hotel

Flamengo, 1.5 km from Selarón Steps

Matjaz

AED 221

AED 232 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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 modern high-rise building with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance at the base.

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

17. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.6 km from Selarón Steps

Ariel

AED 274

AED 315 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 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.

18. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa, 0.4 km from Selarón Steps

Dorota

AED 214

AED 225 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 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.

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

19. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 0.5 km from Selarón Steps

Kenneth

AED 375

AED 393 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A person in a white swimsuit standing in a pool with a cityscape view through large windows.

A balcony with outdoor seating, a glass railing, and a view of a cityscape and a river.

A room with a bed, a window with sheer curtains, a Buddha statue, and a potted plant.

A modern bar area with a wooden herringbone floor, bar stools, and a counter with a view of a cityscape and mountains.

20. Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Botafogo, 3.1 km from Selarón Steps

Heidi

AED 611

AED 703 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Selarón Steps

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Chez Georges	10.0 Exceptional 20 reviews	View
Hostel Sunrise	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Hostel Casa Aprazível	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte	9.6 Exceptional 78 reviews	View
Vila Santa Teresa	9.6 Exceptional 134 reviews	View

Top Selarón Steps Hotel Reviews

Itajubá Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"C"

Américas Granada Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Checked in after midnight and the staff was great! Could see Cristo from my room"

Boutique Hotel Castelinho

8/10 Good

"Great place and laid back. Highly recommend eating the appetizers!"

Hotel Art Lapa

8/10 Good

"Good location for some of Rio’s key tourist attractions. Also close to bars and noisy nightlife. Area has many vagrants and people sleeping rough and constant smell of urine."

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 OK

10/10 Excellent

"The team at this hotel went above and beyond to assist me during my stay. I would like to thank each and everyone at the front desk and front area that helped me while I was there. Special shout out to Rodrigo, Questa and the two gentlemen (one of them of African decent) that worked the desk and lobby the evening of August 22nd. They were very kind and super helpful as well. Thanks everyone for making this an amazing vacation."

Hotel Americano

10/10 Excellent

"Good room for short stay"

Hotel Vina del Mar

8/10 Good

"服务比较好，但床单有点破旧啊"

Other attractions near Selarón Steps

A flock of birds flying over a mountain range at sunset.

Parque das Ruinas

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Parque das Ruinas is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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A historic building with arches and a modern skyscraper in the background.

Arcos da Lapa

8.2/10 (420 reviews)

Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro when you take a trip to Arcos da Lapa. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

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Circo Voador

You can get tickets for a performance at Circo Voador on your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Agyto

Agyto 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 live music and cathedral.

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Carioca da Gema

Carioca da Gema 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 live music and theater scene.

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Fundição Progresso

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Fundição Progresso on your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Museu da Chacara do Ceu

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museu da Chacara do Ceu in Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Passeio Público

After visiting Passeio Público, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Selarón Steps?

Selarón Steps is located in a scenic area of Rio de Janeiro known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 365 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Selarón Steps?

Adjacent to Selarón Steps, Hotel Villa Rica is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Atlantico Business Centro and Hotel Atlântico Prime.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Selarón Steps?

Expedia has 365 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Selarón Steps.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Selarón Steps.

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

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Selarón Steps, click here.

What can I see and do near Selarón Steps?

You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Tomorrow, and Niterói Contemporary Art Museum. Arcos da Lapa, Municipal Theater, and Catete Palace are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Circo Voador, Fundição Progresso, and UFF Art Center if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Selarón Steps?

Take advantage of metro transit at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop, Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop, and Francisco Muratori Tram Stop. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Selarón Steps hotels

1. Chez Georges

2. Hostel Sunrise

3. Hostel Casa Aprazível

4. Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte

5. Vila Santa Teresa

6. Boutique Hotel Castelinho

7. Cozy House

8. casaJOMO

9. Sangha Urbana - hostel, yoga & meditation

10. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

11. Scorial Rio Hotel

12. Hotel Monte Alegre

13. Hotel Art Lapa

14. Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

15. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

16. Elegance Praia Hotel

17. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

18. Casa Nova Hotel

19. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

20. Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Compare popular hotels close to Selarón Steps

Top Selarón Steps Hotel Reviews

Itajubá Hotel

Américas Granada Hotel

Boutique Hotel Castelinho

Hotel Art Lapa

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel OK

Hotel Americano

Hotel Vina del Mar

Other attractions near Selarón Steps

Parque das Ruinas

Arcos da Lapa

Circo Voador

Agyto

Carioca da Gema

Fundição Progresso

Museu da Chacara do Ceu

Passeio Público

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