This is our list with cool, unusual and unique hotels near Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro. We have also included accommodation in apartments, boutique hotels, guest houses, residences, villas, romantic hotels and historic buildings. 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. Popular among couples. 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!
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.
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.
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Rooftop pool. 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 stylish. Great value. 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.Charming. Great value. Shamanic Home is located in Rio de Janeiro. Free WiFi access is available. Each guestroom provides a seating area. Featuring a bath or shower, shared bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. At Shamanic home, guests can benefit from a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include grocery deliveries, meeting facilities and a shared lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. he bed and breakfast is 300 metres from Post 10 - Ipanema, 200 metres from Ipanema Beach and 500 metres from Post 9 - Ipanema. Galeao International Airport is 20 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most creative, cosy and lively apartment in Rio de Janeiro. WOW!
Apartment.Lively. Great bar. The Place Leblon is a self-catering accommodation located in Rio de Janeiro, 200 metres from Leblon Beach. Free WiFi access is available. This spacious and tastefully-styled apartment provides guests with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, cable channels, a seating area and a washing machine. Guests can enjoy mountain view. Extras include bed linen and towels. Complete with a microwave, the well-appointed kitchen also has an oven, a toaster and a refrigerator. Guests will also find restaurants serving local and international cuisine within a 5-minute walk. the property is 1.2 km from Leblon Shopping mall, 1.5 km from Ipanema Beach and 2 km from the Botanical Garden. Galeão International Airport is located 19 km away. The property offers free private parking.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, December 2023. HOTEL NACIONAL Rio de Janeiro is a beachfront property situated in Rio de Janeiro, 1.2 km from Praia do Vidigal and 1.7 km from Sao Conrado Beach. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The apartment features a TV. Leblon Beach is 1.9 km from the apartment, while Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 6.2 km from the property. The outdoor swimming pool features a pool bar and fence. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. A selection of options including local specialities, fresh pastries and fruits is available for the buffet breakfast. A restaurant can be found at the property, offering a child-friendly buffet. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 17 km from HOTEL NACIONAL Rio de Janeiro.Show full description
Apartment. Located in Rio de Janeiro, 1.7 km from Leblon Beach and 2.6 km from Sao Conrado Beach, VidigalHouse apartamento Vista Mar 2 offers air conditioning. The property is around 6 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens, 7.1 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake and 10 km from Tijuca Forest National Park. The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Sugarloaf Mountain is 13 km from the apartment, while Maracanã Stadium is 15 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Praia do Vidigal is 1 km away. A flat-screen TV is provided. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 17 km from VidigalHouse apartamento Vista Mar 2.Show full description
Apartment. Set in Rio de Janeiro, 2.1 km from Leblon Beach and 2.8 km from Sao Conrado Beach, VidigalHouse Apartamento Vista Mar e Hidro offers air conditioning. The property has city views and is 6.3 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens and 7.3 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. The apartment with a balcony and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Tijuca Forest National Park is 10 km from the apartment, while Sugarloaf Mountain is 13 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Praia do Vidigal is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 17 km from VidigalHouse Apartamento Vista Mar e Hidro.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Cosy. Great location. Located in Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone, 2 km from the beach and close to eco tourism attractions, this guest house offers a swimming pool, bar and breakfast. It features rich gardens and rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The beautiful Barra da Tijuca area is located 5 km from the Casa Verde Río. Bright and airy, rooms at Casa Verde Río provide a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Their amenities also include a TV. Famous attractions such as Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana and Ipanema Beach are within 8 km. Downtown Rio is 15 km away.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, October 2023. Located in Rio de Janeiro, Apezinho Vidigal - RJ is a recently renovated accommodation, 1.8 km from Leblon Beach and 2.6 km from Sao Conrado Beach. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 1.1 km from Praia do Vidigal. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the apartment complex also offer free WiFi. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 6.1 km from the apartment, while Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is 7.1 km away. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont, 17 km from Apezinho Vidigal - RJ, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Apartment.Unique. Great location. Ipanema's beautiful penthouse is a self-catering loft located in Rio de Janeiro, only 170 metres from Ipanema Beach. Free WiFi access is available. The property is 500 metres from both Arpoador and Copacabana Beach. The loft will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and cable channels. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and a refrigerator. The private bathroom also come with a shower. You can enjoy sea view. Lake Rodrigos de Freitas is 800 metres from the property, while the nearest subway station is 100 metres. Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport is located 20 km away.Show full description
This apartment has a great location in Rio de Janeiro.
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. 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 HISTORIC bed and breakfasts in Rio de Janeiro.
Apartment.Newly opened, October 2023. Set within the Vidigal district in Rio de Janeiro, Chic Ocean View - The Modern Sunrise Home has air conditioning, a patio, and pool views. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The spacious apartment with a terrace and sea views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 500 metres from Praia do Vidigal. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Leblon Beach is 800 metres from the apartment, while Ipanema Beach is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 17 km from Chic Ocean View - The Modern Sunrise Home.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, February 2024. Situated in Rio de Janeiro and only 1.4 km from Praia do Vidigal, Estúdio Azul da cor do mar features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated apartment is located 2.1 km from Leblon Beach and 2.8 km from Sao Conrado Beach. The apartment comes with a flat-screen TV. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the apartment offers a selection of packed lunches. The accommodation provides a lift and full-day security for guests. The kitchenette has a microwave, a toaster and a minibar and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. The accommodation is non-smoking. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Estúdio Azul da cor do mar, while cycling and walking tours can be enjoyed nearby. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 6.7 km from the accommodation, while Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is 7.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 18 km from Estúdio Azul da cor do mar.Show full description
Apartment. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, Ocean Blue Moderno Av Niemayer Vista Espetacular colado no Leblon em frente a Escola Stella Maris Garagem Internet Super Veloz 2 Smart TVs Piscina Sauna is located in Rio de Janeiro. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. During your stay at this apartment, you can make use of an indoor pool, as well as a selection of a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony with sea views. The accommodation is non-smoking. Praia do Vidigal is 600 metres from the apartment, while Leblon Beach is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 16 km from Ocean Blue Moderno Av Niemayer Vista Espetacular colado no Leblon em frente a Escola Stella Maris Garagem Internet Super Veloz 2 Smart TVs Piscina Sauna.Show full description
Apartment.Charming. Great bar. BeM Ipanema is a property located in Rio de Janeiro, 100 metres from Post 10 - Ipanema and a 9-minute walk from Post 11 - Leblon. The property features free WiFi. The apartment includes 1 bedroom, a bathroom with free toiletries, a living room and a kitchen with an oven. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is offered. Speaking English, Italian and Portuguese at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. Ipanema Beach is a 10-minute walk from BeM Ipanema. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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