What's Historic Center like?
While in Historic Center, you can spend time appreciating the historical sites. Take in some culture at Imperial Museum and House of Santos Dumont Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara and House of Princess Isabel.
Where are the best places to stay in Historic Center?
We have 39 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' favourite places to stay in Historic Center:
Hotel Reggia Catarina
Mountain hotel with spa and outdoor pool- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • a hot tub • Bar
Hotel Solar do Império
Hotel with outdoor pool and indoor pool- Free breakfast • Free valet parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Attentive staff
Pousada Monte Imperial
Pousada with outdoor pool and bar- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Garden • 24-hour front desk
Pousada Princesa Isabel Dom Pedro
City centre pousada with outdoor pool- Free breakfast • Free valet parking • Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • Pool loungers
Casa Rosa Hotel Boutique
Hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant- Free breakfast • Free valet parking • Free Wi-Fi • Rooftop terrace • Bar
How to get to Historic Center
Flying to:
- Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), 21.4 mi (34.5 km) from Historic Center
- Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 27.8 mi (44.7 km) from Historic Center
Things to see and do in and around Historic Center
What to see in Historic Center
- Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara
- House of Princess Isabel
- Crystal Palace
- Familia Nabuco House
- Liberty Square
Things to do in Historic Center
- Imperial Museum
- Petropolis Wax Museum
- House of Santos Dumont Museum
- Casa Stefan Zweig
- Casa De Claudio De Souza
Other popular Historic Center attractions
- Barao de Maua House
- Petropolis Municipal Park
- Yellow Palace
- Grao-Para Palace
- Rui Barbosa House