We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We have also included hotels in historic properties, resorts, palaces, chalets and historic villas. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Charming. Great interior design. Popular among couples. Located in Itaipava, in the district of Petrópolis, Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Castelo de Itaipava Eventos, Hotel also offers a hot tub and children's playground. The nearest airport is Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport, 52 km from Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia. The hotel has family rooms. We accept pets up to 10 kg of weight with the additional daily fee of 99 BRL/ 13,9 USD payed at check in. Each room comes with traditional décor and furnishing, a private bathroom and bed linen. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast. Pedra do Sino is 14 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Historic property. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Situated in Petrópolis historical centre, where guests will find various dining,shopping and entertainment options, Hotel Casablanca Imperial is set in a traditional colonial-style building, just 50 metres from the Imperial Museum and 1.7 km from the Crystal Palace. The hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a fireplace in the shared lounge. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking on site. Guests can have a drink at the on-site bar or work out in the treadmills of the fitness centre. The bright and cosy rooms at Casablanca Imperial feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a telephone and a minibar. Some units include air conditioning while other provide a fan. The private bathroom includes a shower. A buffet breakfast is served daily at the hotel and includes a selection of fresh fruits, hot and cold beverages, breads, Brazilian and local delicacies and cold cuts. Casablanca Imperial is located just 450 metres from the Koeller Avenue and 650 metres from São Pedro de Alcântara Cathedral. Petrópolis Bus Station is 5 km from the property and the nearest airport is Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport, 59 km away.Show full description
This small hotel has a highly rated breakfast and very cosy rooms!
Charming. Great location. Hotel Bucsky is a hotel and convention centre set in 159,000 square metres of tropical gardens in Nova Friburgo. It has tennis courts and a fitness centre. All rooms at Hotel Bucsky include cable TV, a mini bar and a hairdryer. Wireless internet is available throughout the hotel and there is also an internet room with PCs for guests to use. Hotel Bucsky has extensive sporting facilities including soccer fields, mini-golf, and a playground. An adult-only swimming pool and a children's swimming pool are featured. Hotel Bucsky’s restaurant serves Brazilian and international cuisine during the week and themed meals on Saturdays. The hotel’s bar offers a happy hour with drinks promotions and a tasting of local products.Show full description
This might be one of the most CHARMING hotels in Rio de Janeiro.
Very cosy. Superb interior design. Located in Itaipava, 19 km from Cathedral of St. Peter of Alcantara, Pousada Valle Paradiso provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Barao de Itaipava Castle is 5 km from the inn, while Casa da Ipiranga is 19 km away. 26 km from Free Flight Ramp of Simeria and 28 km from Petropolis Bus Station, the property offers a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is available and Bus Terminal is 35 km away. The inn features certain units that include a balcony, and every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. At Pousada Valle Paradiso rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. You can play billiards at Pousada Valle Paradiso. The nearest airport is Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport, 85 km from Pousada Valle Paradiso.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH guest house in Rio de Janeiro.
Lovely property. Lovely surroundings. Offering an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, Pousada Parador Santarém is located in Petrópolis, amidst 50,000 square metres of green area. Each luxurious room here will provide guests with a TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer, a robe and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy mountain and garden views from the room. Extras include cable channels. At Pousada Parador Santarém guests can enjoy a rich daily breakfast of regional delicacies and drinks. Boasting a wine cellar, the restaurant also serves authentic dishes. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and a games room. Guests can practice various activities on the site or surroundings, including cycling and hiking. A tennis court is also available. The property offers free private parking upon reservation. Pousada Parador Santarém guest house is 9 km from Itaipava Municipal Park and 25 km from Petrópolis Imperial Museum. Petrópolis Bus Station is 26 km from this property, while Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão International Airport is 84 km away.Show full description
Cosy. Good breakfast. Bela Vista Hotel features colonial-style architecture and offers swimming pools, fitness centre and a large restaurant. Located 1 km from Volta Redonda city centre, it also offers free Wi-Fi and parking. The breakfast buffet offers a variety of fresh fruits, breads and cold meats. Guests can also enjoy regional specialties. All rooms at Hotel Escola Bela Vista are fitted with air-conditioning, a classic style décor, a TV, telephone, minibar and private bathroom with a hot shower. Other hotel features include a business centre and 24-hour room service. It is 2 km from Volta Redonda Bus Station and 45 km from Itatiaia National Park. Galeão Airport is 140 km away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Friendly staff. Set in a gorgeous park in Itaipava´s Cuiabá Valley, Les Roches features an outdoor pool, tennis court, gourmet restaurant and massage parlour. The fine country-style rooms offer a balcony with garden views. Bright and cosy, the accommodation includes air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and minibar. LCD satellite TV and DVD player are provided, and guests have access to a large film collection. Some chalets have a fireplace and a spa bath. Guests at Pousada Les Roches can exercise in a Reebok gym and relax in the hot tub or sauna unit. Outdoor activities include bicycling and horse riding. A varied buffet breakfast is served, as well as à la carte lunch and dinner. The restaurant specialises in contemporary international cuisine, and guests can use the kitchen to prepare their own recipes. Fine drinks and a large selection of wines are available. Except on public holidays, the hotel is closed from Monday to Wednesday. It opens on these days if prior reservations are made. Transfers to the hotel can be arranged. Itaipava centre and bus station are 12 km away.Show full description
Close to beach front. Highly elegant. Friendly staff. The elegant 5-star Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro offers luxurious rooms with marbled bathrooms and panoramic ocean views, located on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beachfront. Services include a wellness spa and 3 gastronomic restaurants. The spacious rooms at the Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro are individually decorated with English antique furniture and original artworks. All offer king-size beds, free use of internet and a free pair of Havaianas flip flops. Some include private balconies with panoramic city or ocean views. Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast served in Pérgula restaurant, which also offers Brazilian specialties and fresh seafood delicacies. Breakfast can also be served in-room and additional charges apply. Top Italian dishes are served in Cipriani restaurant and a selection of drinks are available at the Copacabana Piano Bar. The new MEE Restaurant offers Pan Asian cuisine, and a large selection of Japanese Sakes.Show full description
This might be the most elegant and luxurious luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. It also has a great beach front location, lovely pool facilities and a great SPA.
Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Located in Itaipava, 27 km from Petrópolis, Bomtempo Resort features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. There is a restaurant and bar and guests can have fun at the games room. Free private parking is available on site. Every room includes a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area where you can relax. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and free toiletries. Superior rooms have a spa bath or a hot tub. You will find a 24-hour front desk, hairdresser's, and gift shop at the property. You can play tennis and table tennis at this resort, and the area is popular for fishing. Teresópolis is 20 km from Bomtempo Resort, while Itaipava is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport, 84 km from Bomtempo Resort.Show full description
This might be one of the most beautiful, peaceful and relaxing hotels in Rio de Janeiro! It also has beautiful surroundings. WOW!
Great restaurant. Surrounded by lush forestland, Quinta da Paz Resort features an outdoor pool, a spa centre and a tennis court. Free Wi-Fi, a buffet breakfast and massage treatments are available. Most air-conditioned rooms at Quinta da Paz feature mountain valley or garden views. They are equipped with a fireplace, a spa bath and an LCD TV and some offer additional space. The Quinta Imperial Restaurant features a variety of international dishes on its menu. Varandas da Quinta offers drinks and appetisers by the garden’s edge and the buffet breakfast is served daily. A home theatre room and an outdoor hot tub are available for use and guests can experience wine tasting in the resort’s wine cellar. Hiking tours can be arranged and a games room is on-site. The Itaipava centre is just 12 km away, where shops and additional entertainment options can be found. The Petropolis historical centre is just a further 60-minute drive away.Show full description
Bomtempo II Chales by Castelo Itaipava features private chalets situated 18 km from Petropolis. Set inside extensive tropical gardens and fairytale ponds, it offers a tennis court, gym and outdoor pool with sauna. The rustic chalets at Bomtempo II Chales by Castelo Itaipava have stylish country-style furniture with pale green colour themes. The restaurant at Bomtempo II Chales by Castelo Itaipava offers international and Brazilian fusion cuisine. All are equipped with air conditioning, cable TV and a DVD player. Guests can also order an exotic cocktail from the bar whilst enjoying a stroll through the garden. We accept pets up to 10 kg of weight with the additional daily fee of 70 BRL/ 13,9 USD payed at check in. Bomtempo II Chales by Castelo Itaipava offers free parking and features a convenient 24-hour front desk.Show full description
Elegant. Great views. Pousada Quinta dos Pássaros Itaipava features tasteful colonial-style architecture, as well as a pool, gym and tennis court, 5 km from Itaipava town centre. The rooms at Quinta dos Pássaros are decorated with wooden floors and antique furniture, and have air conditioning and heating and a TV. Some also offer a private spa bath. Guests can also relax in the communal lounge areas or use the games room. The guest house is 2 km from Itaipava’s popular arts and crafts fair and 7 km from Itaipava Bus Station. Petrópolis is 15 km from the property and Galeão International Airport is 85 km away.Show full description
Set in Piraí, 30 km from Casa da Hera Museum, Hotel Colonial offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, sauna, evening entertainment and a kids' club. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Hotel Colonial have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a seating area. At the accommodation all rooms have bed linen and towels. Hotel Colonial offers a hammam. You can play billiards and table tennis at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking. Speaking English and Portuguese at the reception, staff are always at hand to help. The nearest airport is Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport, 110 km from Hotel Colonial.Show full description
Offering an outdoor pool with a sun terrace and a restaurant, Gallardin Palace Hotel is located in Petrópolis. Free Wi-Fi access is available in some rooms, and free on-site parking is available. The historical Quitandinha Palace is only 50 metres away. Air-conditioned rooms at the Gallardin Palace Hotel have a rustic charm and feature a private bathroom with a shower. Each room includes a TV and minibar. The deluxe category boasts a view. At Gallardin Palace Hotel there is a 24-hour front desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including billiards and table tennis. Breakfast is included and room service is available. The hotel is 5,2 km from the Imperial Museum and 5 km from the Crystal Palace. The Galeão International Airport is 54 km away.Show full description
Set in Itaipava, 15 km from Cathedral of St. Peter of Alcantara, Pousada Golf Village provides air-conditioned accommodation and a garden. Offering a tennis court, the property is located within 22 km of Free Flight Ramp of Simeria. The inn offers an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and a shared lounge. At the inn, all rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Pousada Golf Village features some units with mountain views, and each room is equipped with a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. You can play billiards, darts and mini-golf at Pousada Golf Village, and the area is popular for hiking. Petropolis Bus Station is 26 km from the inn, while Bus Terminal is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport, 83 km from Pousada Golf Village.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Surrounded by a landscaped garden, Altenhous features a pool, gym and mini golf and soccer fields. Just 200 metres from Itaipava gastronomic centre, its restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wi-Fi is free. Featuring a minibar, bathroom and a cable TV with a DVD player, the air-conditioned rooms boast a warm, contemporary décor. Some offer garden views. Altenhaus Hotel is 14 km from Petrópolis historical centre, and 15 km from its commercial area. Private parking is free.Show full description
With views of Teresopolis Mountain Range, Pousada Cantagalo offers a swimming pool, tennis, beach tennis and voley court and a sauna. Restaurants, bars and shops can be found in Itaipava center, 10 km away. Wi-Fi is free. Featuring a balcony, all rooms at Pousada Cantagalo contain a fireplace, a 42-inch TV and a minibar. They provide a small seating area and a private bathroom and some rooms boast a hot tub. Breakfast is served each morning and includes a variety of fresh fruits, breads and cold meats. An à la carte menu is also available at the guest's house restaurant. Other facilities include a fitness center, a games room and free on-site parking.Show full description
Surrounded by nature, this farm-style hotel is 10 km from Teresópolis. It features 5 heated pools, 3 restaurants, 2 gyms, and horses. It is packed with activities, including tennis, soccer, adult and children entertainment. The spacious rooms at Fazenda Suíça provide a sauna facility, air conditioning and heating, plus cable TV, DVD player, telephone and minibar. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower. At Fazenda Suica Le Canton, an array of services and attractions are offered at a surcharge and can be booked upon availability. The beautiful Serra dos Órgãos national park is located 12 km away. Teresópolis bus terminal is situated 10 km from Fazenda Suíça Le Canton.Show full description
15 km from Cathedral of St. Peter of Alcantara, Studios Charmosos Granja Brasil Itaipava is a recently renovated property set in Itaipava and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. With pool views, this accommodation features a patio. The holiday home has parking on-site, a hot spring bath and a 24-hour front desk. Each unit is fitted with a terrace offering mountain views, a satellite TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with hot tub, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A microwave, a toaster and stovetop are also offered, as well as a coffee machine. At the holiday home, the units include bed linen and towels. Guests may eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails. You can play billiards and table tennis at the holiday home, and the area is popular for cycling and walking tours. An indoor play area is also available at Studios Charmosos Granja Brasil Itaipava, while guests can also relax in the garden. Free Flight Ramp of Simeria is 22 km from the accommodation, while Petropolis Bus Station is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport, 80 km from Studios Charmosos Granja Brasil Itaipava.Show full description
Newly opened, October 2023. Situated in Teresópolis, 17 km from Bus Terminal, Art Green Teresópolis features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the resort, all rooms are equipped with a balcony with a mountain view. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Art Green Teresópolis every room includes bed linen and towels. You can play billiards and table tennis at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. Art Green Teresópolis can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Cathedral of St. Peter of Alcantara is 44 km from the resort, while House of Portugal Club is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Juiz de Fora Airport, 103 km from Art Green Teresópolis.Show full description
We do our best to keep this list as up-to-date as possible. We last updated it in February 2024. If you know of a castle hotel that should be on the list, let us know. Click here to contact us. Thanks!
Check out these other cool hotel lists for Rio de Janeiro: