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Beach access
Suites Quebra Mar
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
High-rated Barra da Tijuca stay with beach access and a 9.4 guest score.
Guest houses · Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
We reviewed 90 guest houses and hotels across Rio de Janeiro and picked the 50 best for you.
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Beach access
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
High-rated Barra da Tijuca stay with beach access and a 9.4 guest score.
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Ocean-view retreat
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
An intimate, 4-star stay with ocean-view suites and a saltwater infinity pool, close to Joatinga Beach.
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Top-rated service
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
Experience genuine Rio hospitality with outstanding staff and a relaxed poolside atmosphere.
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Garden retreat
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A garden guest house with a pool, spa, and yoga, close to Pedra Branca State Park.
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Peaceful retreat
Rio de Janeiro
A quiet 4-star stay in Barra Guaratiba with free parking and easy beach access.
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Guest favorite
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A peaceful guesthouse near Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant, with a leafy terrace and a shared kitchen.
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Adults Only
Rio de Janeiro
An adults-only, pet-friendly stay with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, about 4 km from Christ the Redeemer.
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Adults Only
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
An adults-only Rio hideaway with a plunge pool, aqua park, and a 9.7 rating from 52 guests.
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Budget-friendly with pool
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A practical, wallet-friendly base in Barra da Tijuca with a pool and easy access to Shopping Rio Design Barra.
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Pet-friendly
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A simple, pet-friendly stay near Praça Onze metro and within walking distance of AquaRio.
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Compact & practical
Rio de Janeiro
A 12-room hotel with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, 3.2 km from Joatinga Beach.
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Budget-friendly
Rio de Janeiro
A functional base in Rio with Wi-Fi, mini-bar, and air-conditioned suites.
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Pet-friendly with parking
Rio de Janeiro
A practical base near Museu de Favela with parking, pet-friendly rooms, and beach access.
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Leblon value stay
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A well-rated hostel with strong staff and common areas, close to Flamengo's football experience.
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Hillside views
Rio de Janeiro
A hillside guest house with sea or mountain views, an infinity pool, and a rooftop terrace in Rio's Santa Teresa district.
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Pool & beach access
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A 15-room stay with an outdoor pool, beach access, and a 9.0 guest rating.
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Budget Convenience
Rio de Janeiro
A no-frills pousada near Riocentro with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, ideal for convention-goers on a budget.
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Top-rated service
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
Perfect service and sea-view rooms in a quiet Rio location.
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Pet-friendly & parking
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A practical, pet-friendly base near Mirante do Caete, with free parking and air-conditioned rooms.
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Village Charm
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
Santa Teresa charm with rooftop views
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Near airport
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A calm stopover near Galeão Airport with spacious rooms, sea views, and a breakfast that overlooks Rio.
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Pet-friendly
Rio de Janeiro
A quiet guest house in Botafogo, steps from the metro and a short drive from Praia do Leme Beach.
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Guest favourite
Rio de Janeiro
Rated 9.8 by guests, this Recreio stay puts you near Macumba Beach and offers rooms with kitchenettes.
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Island Retreat
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A quiet guesthouse on Ilha de Paquetá with garden views, beach access, and a free shuttle—rated 9.8 by guests.
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Garden Stay
Rio de Janeiro
A 5-star guesthouse in Botafogo with a garden and kitchenette — ideal for slow mornings and easy city access.
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Intimate & Beachy
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A small, six-room hotel with air conditioning and beach access, just 1.6 km from Botafogo Praia Shopping.
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Simple & Secure
Rio de Janeiro
A straightforward Double Room in Flamengo with free Wi-Fi, parking, and a 5-minute walk to Igreja Santissima da Trindade.
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Near Airport
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A 4-star pousada with an outdoor pool, beach access, and shuttle service, just 10 km from Galeao airport.
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Beach stay
Rio de Janeiro
A sea-view guesthouse with a pool, pet-friendly policy, and quick access to Praia do Perigoso Beach.
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Pool & garden retreat
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A calm retreat in Cosme Velho with a pool, garden and spa services, plus easy access to Rio's sights.
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Budget option
Rio de Janeiro
A no-frills stay in Jacarepagua with free Wi-Fi in common areas and a 39-minute drive to the airport.
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Adults Only
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
Adults-only guesthouse with pool and garden, a short walk to the cathedral.
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Self-catering base
Rio de Janeiro
A compact self-catering stay in Laranjeiras, close to Praça São Salvador's Sunday market and live choro music.
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Parking included
Rio de Janeiro
A calm Santa Teresa stay with free private parking and a short walk to a historic museum.
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Boutique charm
Rio de Janeiro
A boutique hotel in Santa Teresa with artsy decor and a garden-filled setting.
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Guesthouse in Barra
Rio de Janeiro
A 5-star-rated guesthouse in Barra da Tijuca, near hidden beaches and a short drive from Santos Dumont airport.
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Guest favorite
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
Guest-rated 9.0 for its suites, beach access, and standout staff in Copacabana.
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Rainforest-edge calm
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A calm boutique stay on Rio's forested edge, with easy access to the Cristo Redentor train and a saltwater pool.
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Guest house in Recreio
Rio de Janeiro
A well-rated guest house in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, a short walk from the beach and with a welcoming atmosphere.
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Garden pool
Rio de Janeiro
A small, pet-friendly guest house with a garden pool, close to Tijuca National Park.
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Guest house
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
An indoor pool and beach access set this relaxed guest house apart, with free parking and pet-friendly policy.
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Copacabana base
Rio de Janeiro
A calm base in Copacabana with kitchenettes, a terrace, and a 5-minute walk to the beach.
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Business Stay
Rio de Janeiro
A small, air-conditioned pousada in Recreio dos Bandeirantes with late check-in and a minibar in every room.
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Budget-friendly
Rio de Janeiro
Simple, self-catering rooms with free Wi-Fi and a terrace, close to the Corcovado train line.
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Bay-view guest house
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A charming guest house in Urca with homemade breakfast, terrace views of Sugar Loaf, and staff praised for going above and beyond.
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Hillside with views
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
A 7-room hillside guesthouse with a rooftop pool, panoramic views and a helpful team in Santa Teresa.
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Island value
Rio de Janeiro
A no-frills, family-run guesthouse on Paquetá Island, steps from Moreninha beach and close to Lameirão beach, with free Wi-Fi in every room.
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Nature retreat
Rio de Janeiro Guest house
Guest house with a pool, garden, and free parking, a short walk from Americas Shopping.
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Garden calm
Rio de Janeiro
A quiet guest house with garden views, private parking, and a kitchenette in every unit.
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Ipanema base
Rio de Janeiro
A friendly guesthouse steps from Ipanema's beach and metro, with simple rooms and a shared bathroom.
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Several guest houses cluster around Copacabana, putting the sand and the neighborhood's lively nightlife within easy reach. Casa Saga, rated 9.0, is a guest favorite with beach access and standout staff. For a quieter base, Copacabana Villas offers kitchenettes and a terrace, just a 5-minute walk from the beach. Prices in this prime area start around 217 BRL, making it a practical way to stay steps from the sea without the high-rise hotel price tag.
Barra da Tijuca's wide, less crowded beach draws a different crowd, and the guest houses here reflect that laid-back vibe. Suites Quebra Mar holds a 9.4 rating with beach access at a room rate from 217 BRL. Pineapples Bpremium offers a more budget-friendly stay at 165 BRL, complete with a pool and easy access to Shopping Rio Design Barra. These properties trade the central-city bustle for space and a more relaxed pace.
Santa Teresa's hillside guest houses are a world apart from the beachfront—think cobbled streets, bohemian charm, and often spectacular views. Santa Vista Rio has rooftop views and a 4-star rating, staying from 1,027 BRL, while Inn House Santa Teresa offers a pool and garden near a popular viewpoint from 175 BRL. Casa Marques, a hillside hotel with an infinity pool, sits in the same district and gives you sea or mountain views. This is where you come to feel the city's artistic soul, not just its coastline.
Leblon is Rio's most upscale beach neighborhood, and staying in a guest house here is a quiet, refined experience. Hostel Leblon, despite its name, functions as a guest house and offers one of the cheapest stays on this page at 72 BRL, with strong staff and good common areas. It's a no-frills base in an area known for its chic shops and restaurants. For something more upscale, La Suite By Dussol sits near Joatinga Beach with ocean-view suites and an infinity pool, though that's a short hop from Leblon proper.
Joatinga Beach, tucked between São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca, is a surfer and sunset favorite. La Suite By Dussol is the standout here—a 4-star, ocean-view retreat with a saltwater infinity pool and rooms from 898 BRL. For a more economical stay, Ref House Barra Da Tijuca Hotel sits 3.2 km away with compact, practical rooms from 397 BRL. Either way, you're positioned for a quieter stretch of coast than Copacabana's famous strip.
If you have an early flight or a late arrival, staying near Galeão Airport saves a stressful cross-town trip. Residencial Guanabara Garden offers a calm stopover with sea views and a breakfast that overlooks Rio, from 237 BRL. Hotel Pousada Irmaos Freyhardt, a 4-star pousada, goes further with an outdoor pool, beach access, and shuttle service, just 10 km from the airport, from 196 BRL. These aren't the most central options, but they solve a logistics problem efficiently.
A swimming pool is a common draw among Rio's guest houses, often wrapped in a tropical garden. Casa Sao Conrado has an outdoor pool with beach access and a 9.0 rating from 212 BRL. Ref House Barra Da Tijuca Hotel, a compact 12-room hotel, adds a pool to its practical amenities from 397 BRL. The best value might be Don Pascual—a garden retreat with a pool, spa, and yoga, close to Pedra Branca State Park, from 681 BRL.
For a guest house that feels like a private retreat, ocean views make all the difference. La Suite By Dussol is the clear standout—its ocean-view suites and saltwater infinity pool are a 4-star experience from 898 BRL. Residencial Guanabara Garden offers sea views at a fraction of the price, from 237 BRL, though it's near the airport rather than the beach. If you want the view and the lifestyle, La Suite delivers it in the São Conrado area.
Parking in central Rio is a genuine hassle, so a guest house with free parking is a practical win. Mansao Santa Tereza Delux Hotel includes free private parking in its Santa Teresa location, from 1,930 BRL. Casa Da Vovo, a 4-star in Barra Guaratiba, also offers parking, plus easy beach access, from 366 BRL. If you're renting a car to explore beyond the city, these are worth considering.
The highest-rated guest houses on this page share a focus on service and atmosphere rather than size. Casa Laranja leads with a 9.6 score from just 17 reviews, offering a peaceful garden terrace near a museum. Suites Quebra Mar (9.4) and Casa Vermelha (9.2) both deliver outstanding service in relaxed, poolside settings. For a larger property, Casa Sao Conrado and Casa Saga each hold 9.0 with hundreds of reviews, proving you don't need a big hotel to earn top marks.
Prices on this page range from 72 BRL at Hostel Leblon to over 1,900 BRL at Mansao Santa Tereza Delux Hotel. The cheaper options are often simpler, self-catering rooms, while the higher end includes luxury amenities like infinity pools and ocean views.
Copacabana is a classic first choice for its beach, nightlife, and easy access to attractions, with guest houses like Casa Saga from 217 BRL. Santa Teresa offers a more cultural, bohemian atmosphere but is hillier and less convenient for beaches. Barra da Tijuca is more spread out and better if you have a car.
Galeão Airport is about 10 km from some guest houses like Hotel Pousada Irmaos Freyhardt, which offers shuttle service. Most central districts like Copacabana or Santa Teresa are 15-25 km away, depending on traffic, so consider proximity if you have an early flight.
It depends on the district. Copacabana and Leblon are lively and generally walkable with good lighting. Santa Teresa is quieter and hillier, so walking at night requires caution. Beachfront areas are well-trafficked, but always stay alert as in any big city.
Yes, book at least a few months ahead if you're visiting during Carnival or the summer holidays. Popular guest houses like Casa Saga and Suites Quebra Mar at these price ranges fill quickly due to limited room counts.
Rio de Janeiro's guest houses offer a more personal, often more intimate alternative to its big beachfront hotels. You'll find them tucked into leafy neighborhoods like Santa Teresa and Cosme Velho, where garden pools and rooftop terraces replace high-rise lobbies. In beach districts like Copacabana and Barra da Tijuca, they trade the hotel's formal reception for a homier feel, with kitchenettes and shared spaces that encourage longer stays.
The category is wonderfully varied in price: a night in a guest house can cost as little as 72 BRL near Leblon, or climb to over 1,900 BRL for a deluxe stay in Santa Teresa. Alongside the guest houses, this page also includes a handful of small hotels that share the same character—boutique properties with a few rooms, often family-run, that give you the feel of a guest house with the amenities of a hotel.
Guest houses in Rio de Janeiro are ideal for travelers who want a more personal, intimate stay—whether that's a beachside hideaway in Copacabana, a garden retreat in Santa Teresa, or a practical stopover near the airport. They suit couples and small groups looking for character over chain-hotel uniformity. If you need full hotel amenities like 24-hour room service, large pools, or extensive spa facilities, or if you're traveling with a family that needs multiple rooms and organized kids' activities, you'll find better fits in the dedicated hotel, family-friendly, or spa hotel pages. Similarly, if you're on a strict budget, the hostel page offers even more economical options.