This is our list with cool, unusual and unique hotels near Leme, Rio de Janeiro. We have also included accommodation in apartments, guest houses, boutique hotels, residences, villas, romantic hotels, historic buildings and inns. Hope you enjoy it. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Boutique hotel.Hip. Great bar. Located in the historical and cultural heart of Rio de Janeiro, this 5-star boutique hotel offers a unique concept of tropical design and panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro’s bay. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Famous, local Bar dos Descasados has a unique atmosphere, signature drinks and amazing view. The exclusive decor reminding the African Indigenous roots and combined with modern design can be admired in the common areas and in the spacious accommodations, which usually offer panoramic views. Guests of Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery can relax in a swimming pool surrounded by gardens. Body treatments, massages and other services are provided in the spa. The restaurant Térèze, listed in the Michelin Guide, serves food from different cuisines as well as a select list of wines. Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery features pieces of art of Sergio Rodrigues, Studio Vitty, Rock Lane and other renowned Brazilian designers. City centre is 3 km away from property.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the coolest boutique hotel in Rio de Janeiro.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Boasting a bar, Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa - Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in Rio de Janeiro, 2 km from Flamengo Beach and 600 metres from Escadaria Selarón. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Modern Art Museum is 1.5 km from the property. The hotel has a sauna, year-round outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. Rooms include a coffee machine, while certain rooms are fitted with a patio and others also boast city views. At Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa - Boutique Hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Portuguese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 2 km from Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa - Boutique Hotel.Show full description
This might be the most well designed, elegant and relaxing boutique hotel in Rio de Janeiro. WOW!
Inn / Guest House.Lively. Great views. Popular among couples. Situated in Rio de Janeiro's Leme district, on the hills of the pacified community of Babilônia, 1.8 km from Copacabana Beach, Pousada Estrelas da Babilônia features a barbecue and terrace. Certain rooms have views of the sea or mountains. The guest house features free WiFi throughout the property. The guesthouse offers a free ecological trail to the viewpoint of the Telegrafo in Babilonia. Botafogo Beach is 1.8 km from Pousada Estrelas da Babilônia, while Sugar Loaf is 2.1 km from the property. Santos Dumont Airport is 5 km away.Show full description
This might be the most lively guest house in Rio de Janeiro.
Guest House.Lovely property. Great value. Popular among couples. Boasting an outdoor pool, free breakfast and free WiFi, Casa Geranio is a charming B&B located in a unique area of Rio, just 500 metres from Lapa's Arches and 1 km from Cinelandia metro station. It features gardens with fruit trees and birds, as well as exquisite views of the city. Cosy rooms at Casa Geranio have a modern decoration and offer air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom with a hot shower. All the accommodations have stair access only, so they are not be suitable for young children and guests with limited mobility. Galeão International Airport is 17 km away and Santos Dumont Airport is 6 Km away. Casa Geranio is 5,5 km from Novo Rio Bus Station and 6,7 km from Maracanã Stadium. Sugar Loaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach can be reached within less than 9 km.Show full description
Casa Geranio is a breathtaking boutique hotel nestled in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. With its exquisite interior design, a vibrant garden filled with tropical plants, and a refreshing swimming pool that overlooks the city, this place is truly a hidden gem.
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among couples. At Vila Santa Teresa guests are treated like family friends. Upon crossing the property's gates, our guests enter a universe of beautiful tropical gardens, full of stories and with a privileged location, from where it is possible to appreciate some of the city's main tourist attractions from a unique angle. Built in the 70s as the residence of the Monteiro de Carvalho family, the house is located on a private property in the heart of Santa Teresa, one of the most charming neighborhoods in Rio. Due to many balconies and unprotected stairs and because it is considered a romantic destination, the hotel is not accommodates children under 18 years old. Vila Santa Teresa is a place to celebrate. With a privileged location, Vila Santa Teresa has a view only. From our suites and gardens, you can see Sugarloaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, Christ the Redeemer and Maracanã. We offer experiences that create unforgettable memories. Enjoy a picnic in our Garden or a Seafood Grill, inspired by the sands of the Northeast. Feel free to relax in our Spa or enjoy a helicopter flight with a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro.Show full description
Vila Santa Teresa is a beautiful hotel in the charming Santa Teresa district. It provides stunning views and has an outdoor pool and spa for a luxurious and relaxing experience. The hotel's unique charm combines colonial style with modern comforts, making it a memorable choice for travelers seeking an elegant and peaceful stay.
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Great bar. Popular among women. Offering an outdoor pool and stunning views to Sugar Loaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay, Gerthrudes Bed & Breakfast is located in Santa Teresa neighbourhood, in Rio de Janeiro. Free WiFi access is available and free continental breakfast is served daily. Each room here will provide guests with air conditioning, a balcony and a small patio. Extras include bed linen and towels. At Gerthrudes Bed & Breakfast guests will find a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Both Escadaria Selaron and famous Arcos da Lapa are only 700 metres from the property. Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport is 14 km away.Show full description
This unique bed and breakfast stands out with its stunning views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay. The outdoor pool provides a refreshing swim with beautiful scenery. The shared kitchen adds a personalized touch, allowing guests to prepare their own meals.
Guest House.Very cosy. Lovely interior design. Located in the quiet Santa Teresa district and overlooking the Guanabara Bay, the Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel offers elegance and tranquility in a perfect setting for a romantic stay. The boutique hotel has seven air-conditioned rooms, all of them overlooking the bay and the Sugar Loaf. You can also admire the coast while savoring a rich breakfast on the terrace or having lunch by the outdoor pool. The attentive staff is another highlight of Mama Ruisa. As a guest of this hotel, you can also access the internet for free and get a massage at an additional cost.Show full description
Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel stands out with its unique blend of Brazilian design and colonial style. Housed in a 19th-century mansion, it offers stunning views and an outdoor pool. The personalized luxury service and tranquil atmosphere make it a standout choice in the Santa Teresa district.
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Lovely surroundings. Located in Santa Teresa just 1 km away from Glória Subway Station, Guesthouse Bianca features tropical gardens and views to Rio de Janeiro’s Sugarloaf Mountain. Breakfast is included and free Wi-Fi provided throughout. Each guestroom features unique decoration and comes with bath towels and bed linens. Several restaurants can be reached in a 10-minute walk, and a supermarket is conveniently located 2 km away. Air conditioning and a ceiling fan is provided for all rooms. Guesthouse Bianca is 1 km from Lapa District, 5.6 km from Corcovado Mountain, 20 km from Galeão International Airport and 3 km from Santos Dumont Airport.Show full description
This is the most beautiful and romantic bed and breakfast in Rio de Janeiro.
Apartment. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, BestHostRio - Flat Maravilhoso Copacabana is set in Rio de Janeiro. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The apartment has private parking, a sauna and full-day security. The apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. There is a snack bar and lounge. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire and car hire are available at the apartment. Leme Beach is 700 metres from BestHostRio - Flat Maravilhoso Copacabana, while Copacabana Beach is 700 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont, 8 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Guest House.Newly opened, March 2024. Suite deluxe vista mar Copacabana - entrada independente is a beachfront property situated in Rio de Janeiro, 300 metres from Leme Beach and 600 metres from Copacabana Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.7 km from Sugarloaf Mountain. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rio de Janeiro, like cycling and walking tours. Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is 5.4 km from suite deluxe vista mar Copacabana - entrada independente, while Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 8.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont, 9 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, February 2024. Apto. Confortável no Leme com acesso para praia is a beachfront property situated in Rio de Janeiro, 200 metres from Leme Beach and 600 metres from Copacabana Beach. During your time staying in this recently renovated apartment, dating back to 1964, you will have access to free WiFi. Sugarloaf Mountain is 4.5 km away and Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is 5.2 km from the apartment. The apartment consists of 3 separate bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a living room. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 8.1 km from the apartment, while Escadaria Selarón is 8.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 9 km from apto. Confortável no Leme com acesso para praia.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great views. Villa Alexandrino offers a spectacular view of the Guanabara Bay and is located in the charming district of Santa Teresa. Built in the late 19th century, high on a hill, with a swimming pool, beautiful staircases and frescos, this guest house is surrounded by lush greenery and tropical flora. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning in the breakfast room or on the terrace. It includes a variety of fresh fruits, breads and cold meats, as well as a selection of hot and cold drinks. Free WiFi is provided. The spacious rooms at Villa Alexandrino boast antique-style décor and furniture. They feature an air-conditioner, wardrobe and some offer views. Other facilities include various lounge and reading areas. There is also a shared balcony with mountain and city views. Villa Alexandrino is located 3.5 km from the lively Lapa district, 8 km from Maracanã Stadium and 10 km from Copacabana Beach. The Santos Dumont Airport is only 5.5 km away. Private parking is free.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most CREATIVE AND HISTORIC bed and breakfasts in Rio de Janeiro.
Apartment.Newly opened, February 2024. Charme do Leme in Rio de Janeiro features accommodation with free WiFi, 300 metres from Leme Beach, 600 metres from Copacabana Beach and 4.8 km from Sugarloaf Mountain. The property is situated 5.5 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake, 8.3 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens and 8.6 km from Escadaria Selarón. Museum of Tomorrow is 13 km away and Christ the Redeemer is 14 km from the apartment. Modern Art Museum is 8.9 km from the apartment, while Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro is 9.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 10 km from Charme do Leme.Show full description
Apartment.Unique. Great value. Offering a small outdoor pool and fitness centre, South Beach Vista Mar Apartamentos is located in Rio de Janeiro, 100 metres from Copacabana Beach. Free WiFi is available. Arpoador is 1.7 km from South Beach Vista Mar Apartamentos, while Ipanema is 1.7 km from the property. Property offer apartments for non-smokers, except for the apartments with balcony. All units are air conditioned and include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units have a seating area. There is also a kitchen. There is a private bathroom in each unit. Towels are offered (Changed every 5 days). A 24-hours reception is also available and the cleaning service is offered from Monday to Friday. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 7 km from the property. This property offers a babysitting service.Show full description
Apartment. Situated in Rio de Janeiro, 200 metres from Leme Beach and 500 metres from Copacabana Beach, Apartamento 2 quartos espaçoso no Leme offers air conditioning. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.9 km from Sugarloaf Mountain. Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is 5.6 km from the apartment, while Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 8.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 10 km from Apartamento 2 quartos espaçoso no Leme.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, October 2023. Situated in Rio de Janeiro, the recently renovated Copa-Leme Apart 150m da praia offers accommodation 200 metres from Leme Beach and 300 metres from Copacabana Beach. The property is set 2.7 km from Red Beach, 4.2 km from Sugarloaf Mountain and 5.4 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge, and 2 bathrooms. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property features a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 7.8 km from the apartment, while Escadaria Selarón is 8.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 9 km from Copa-Leme Apart 150m da praia.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, December 2023. Leme is set in the Leme district of Rio de Janeiro, 500 metres from Copacabana Beach, 4.9 km from Sugarloaf Mountain and 5.6 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. The property is around 8.4 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens, 8.8 km from Escadaria Selarón and 9.1 km from Modern Art Museum. The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro is 9.3 km from the apartment, while Museum of Tomorrow is 13 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Leme Beach is 200 metres away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 10 km from Leme.Show full description
Guest House.Great location. Morro da Urca Rock stands behind this stylish guest house, located only 500 metres from Praia Vermelha and Praia da Urca beaches. It boasts panoramic sea views from its sun terrace and pool. Tastefully decorated, each room at Hotelinho Urca is air-conditioned and fitted with antique-style furniture. There is a modern flat-screen TV, as well as a minibar and private bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower. The guest house serves a daily breakfast buffet that features breads, fruits, cold and hot drinks, as well as homemade jams and spreads. Hotelinho Urca is 4 km from Santos Dumont Airport and central Rio de Janeiro. Copacabana Beach is 2 km from the guest house, and Maracanã Stadium is within 20 minutes’ drive.Show full description
This guest house has a great location in Rio de Janeiro!
Apartment. Set in Rio de Janeiro, 200 metres from Leme Beach and 600 metres from Copacabana Beach, Designer Apartment Leme offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property is located 4.9 km from Sugarloaf Mountain, 5.6 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake and 8.4 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens. Escadaria Selarón is 8.8 km away and Modern Art Museum is 9.1 km from the apartment. This apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro is 9.3 km from the apartment, while Museum of Tomorrow is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 10 km from Designer Apartment Leme.Show full description
Apartment. Set in Rio de Janeiro and only 400 metres from Leme Beach, Praia mais charmosa do Rio offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 500 metres from Copacabana Beach. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and a lift for guests. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Red Beach is 2.7 km from the apartment, while Sugarloaf Mountain is 4.3 km away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 9 km from Praia mais charmosa do Rio.Show full description
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